PROFESSIONAL

RESEARCH PROJECT
Alana Pollard

SC 500 Summer 2016

Introduction to Professionalism and

Ethical Behavior
Professionalism includes:
Being punctual and reliable
Dressing appropriately
Acting as a professional at work and in the community
Actively seeking to work with others to improve the overall educational environment
Demonstrates honesty and fairness
Respects themselves and others

Ethical Behaviors Include:

Primary obligations to students
Treating students with respect
Confidentiality
Career awareness
Make referrals when necessary or appropriate
Report dangers to self or to others
Maintaining student records
Evaluations, assessments, and interpretations
Promotes technology that is appropriate for students individual needs

Current Issues with Professionalism

and Ethical Behavior
Technology and Professionalism
What is crossing the line?
Accepting parents and students request on social media
Posting personal or professional information online
Following Ethical Standards and Social Media
Following confidentiality of student information on social media
Befriending students or parents on social media websites
Communicating with students or parents on social media during school hours and after

Scholarly References on Professionalism

and Ethical Behavior
Ethical Standards for School Counselors:
Gives principles of ethical behaviors necessary to maintain the high standards of integrity,
leadership, and professionalism among educators. www.schoolcounselor.org

Legal and Ethical Technology Imperatives by Carolyn Stone

www.schoolcounselor.org
Makes valid points about ethical decision making when it comes to social media
Discusses the importance of professionalism when it comes to social media

CACREPs Relevance to Professionalism for School Counselor Educators by Amy

Milsom and Patrick Akos http://
content.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.uwa.edu:2048/ContentServer.asp?T=P&P=AN
&K=507845789&S=R&D=eft&EbscoContent=dGJyMMvl7ESeqa44y9f3OLCmr06ep7VSs
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Being aware of professionalism and promoting that to your colleagues and staf

Helpful Ideas on Professionalism and

Ethical Behavior for Colleagues
Professional Developments on Professionalism and Ethical Behaviors
Benefits- CEUs, Professional identity is improved, respect for colleagues increases

Group Discussions on the topic

Benefits- Can be open and honest with each other, local colleagues can work together as a
group, all school employees could meet together for group discussions

Presentations on what is ethical

Benefits- School counselor and administrator could work together on completing a
presentation for their staf about ethical behaviors in the work place and how to show
professionalism in the work place and in the community

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