The professional standards are there to guide the roles of educators through their careers. They describe the values and skills that educators must have in their work. They highlight the responsibilities that educators have in their daily requirements when it comes to their jobs. They also acknowledge the contribution that educators have when it comes to truth and reconciliation towards First nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada. Educators are a large part of creating safe and inclusive environments for all students and advocating for their needs. Educators are accountable for their actions and have the interest of others in mind. These standards are both ideals and expectations for educators.
- Educators value the success of all students. Educators care for students and act in their best interests.
- Educators act ethically and maintain integrity, credibility, and reputation of their profession.
- Educators value the involvement and support of parents, guardians, families and communities in schools.
- Educators value the involvement and support of parents, guardians, families and communities in schools.
- Educators implement effective planning, instruction, assessment and reporting practices to create respectful, inclusive environments for student learning and development
- Educators demonstrate a broad knowledge base and an understanding of areas they teach
- Educators engage in professional learning
- Educators contribute to the profession
- Educators respect and value the history of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada and the impact of the past on the present and the future. Educators contribute towards truth, reconciliation and healing. Educators foster a deeper understanding of ways of knowing and being, histories, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis