The students responded very positively to the lesson which covered our school's expectations for achieving success...discipline and violations.  As a career center, we accommodate students in grades 9-12 from various sending districts.  Overall, everything went exceptionally well.

I found the PLC meetings with my teachers to be very effective.  It gave me an opportunity to explain the PA Code of Conduct and the purpose as to what we were trying to accomplish.  It also allowed the opportunity for the teachers to bounce ideas and thoughts off me.

I was unsure why we were asked to do this in the beginning.  Our Principal assured us that it would be beneficial to both teachers and students.  I remember talking about the code of conduct in my classes at college but was not aware of all the other information.

Our students were familiar with our rules but the refresher lesson was able to go a little more in detail.  This allowed them to voice their thoughts on the topic, which was very useful.  Overall, I found the whole experience very beneficial.

The PLCs were interesting because I realized how little our faculty knows about the MCEE, Code of Conduct and Educator Discipline Act.  We had great discussions about the case studies as everyone comes at each situation with a unique perspective and response.

We all agree that we need to continue to deepen our understanding of the standards in the MCEE and Code of Conduct, as well, share this information with teachers.

The ethics PLC was a valuable experience that fostered open discussions and critical thinking about social responsibility and personal values within the school community.  It proved particularly helpful in navigating complex issues and providing a framework for educators to consider the long term consequences of their actions.

By creating a safe space for exploration and debate, this PLC promoted empathy and self-awareness in individuals, ultimately contributing to a more respectful and compassionate environment throughout the school.

I'd like to continue to meet as a PLC with a focus in regards to discussions around ethics and code of conduct.  I thought the information presented and the conversations were very informative. I feel more confident with handling my duties and responsibilities with colleagues and teachers.

Having the PLC meetings with educators in my school was an interesting and eye-opening experience.  Based on conversations and their limited awareness of the MCEE and PA Code of Conduct, teachers have been relying on a "common sense" approach to their professional responsibilities and have been "getting away with it".

I do think that the conversations did help educate the ethics PLC members. I had never heard of the MCEE before joining this PLC, and I was surprised at how extensive it is. However, the people that truly need to know about this and need to be reminded of professional responsibilities are more than likely not going to voluntarily join a PLC like this. 

  Erie County High School Educator 1 • 11-3-24

I did feel that our PLC was educational.  I would like to see the MCEE and PA Code of Conduct brought up at new teacher mentoring.  I understand that ignorance of the code does not excuse us from repercussions, it might be beneficial to let everyone know of it's existence. Thank you for the PLC, It was a valuable experience for me. Also, thank you for the lesson in the classroom.  

  Erie County High School Educator 2 • 11-3-24

In the beginning of our PLC I wasn’t sure of what to expect.  Are the teachers aware of what the MCEE and the PA Code of Conduct?  To my surprise, all three teachers were aware.  However, when it came to reviewing them and discussing them, there were deep discussions of ethics when it came to student access to the curriculum.  Teachers felt that our “inclusion model” for our special education students did not give students the appropriate access to the curriculum at their specific level.  This will be a continued discussion point.

  Allegheny County Middle School Assistant Principal 2 • 11-1-24

I enjoyed exploring the discussions relating to the MCEE and code of conduct. The PLC provided us rich discussion points that I was able to continue with other educators both inside and outside of the  building regarding the ethical decisions we make as educators on a daily basis. 

This PLC was a safe space and provided us with great prompts and topics to open up conversations around these topics. 

Allegheny County Middle School Educator • 11-1-24