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Artifact #2: Dignity for All Students (DASA) Certification

This artifact showcases my professional development. Schools should be a place of equality

where everyone is treated with respect and dignity that they deserve. This artifact which is the

dignity for all students Act professional development certificate shows that I am interested in

maintaining a classroom that is fair and equal. In gaining certification in Dignity for all Students

the teacher competency of classroom management is being depicted. I am creating a learning

environment where every student will be treated equal and have a fair chance at succeeding.

Connections to Standards
INTASC Standards
Standard # 9: Content Knowledge

Professional Learning and Ethical Practice The teacher engages in ongoing

professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice,

particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other

professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.

9(o): The teacher understands the expectations of the profession including codes

of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant law and policy

NYS ETHICS

Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social and

civic potential of each students.

Educators promote growth in all students through the integration of intellectual,

physical, emotional, social and civic learning. They respect the inherent dignity and

worth of each individual. Educators help students to value their own identity, learn more

about their cultural heritage and practice social and civic responsibilities. They help
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students to reflect on their own learning and connect it to their life experience. They

engage students in activities that encourage diverse approaches and solutions to issues

while providing a range of ways for students to demonstrate their abilities and learning.

They foster the development of students who can analyze, synthesize, evaluate and

communicate information effectively.

The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards

Respect: Intrinsic to the ethical standard of Respect are trust and fair-mindedness.

Members honor human dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development. In their

professional practice, they model respect for spiritual and cultural values, social justice,

confidentiality, freedom, democracy and the environment.

Trust: The ethical standard of Trust embodies fairness, openness and honesty.

Members' professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, guardians and the

public are based on trust.

P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social
Studies
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New York Standards

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Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Standards

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TEAC/CAEP CLAIMS 1-3

Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification

area(s)

Claim 3: Medaille College graduates are caring educators.

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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

8. Neither engaging in nor tolerating any practice that harms individuals with

exceptionalities