Artifact #4: School Violence Prevention and Intervention/ Identification and Reporting of
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate:
When choosing to work with children, you may be faced with a situation where you
witness or suspect some wrongdoing. Prevention and Intervention strategies should be an
important part of any teacher’s day-to-day work. As an educator, the safety and well being of
my students will be an important part aspect of my disposition. Teacher competencies such as
classroom management and application of best standards of practice in education should be
foremost in our role as educators.
I chose this artifact due to the magnitude of the subject matter as well as the importance
of recognizing that the safety of my students should be one of my priorities. Professional
development helps strengthen knowledge and heighten awareness. Participation in the
Foundation of Special Education course provided me the opportunity of becoming certified for
training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention, and the coursework/training in
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The fundamentals of this
training will be extremely helpful in my role as an educator.
Connection to Standards:
INTASC Standards:
Standard #9: 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.
TEAC/CAEP Claims 1-3:
Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification area(s)
Claim 2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through effective
pedagogy and best teaching practices
NYS Code of Ethics for Educators:
Principle 5: Educators collaborate with parents and community, building trust and
respecting confidentiality:
Educators will partner with parents and other members of the community to enhance school
programs and to promote student learning. They also recognize how cultural and linguistic
heritage, gender, family, and community shape experience and learning. Educators respect the
private nature of the special knowledge they have about students and their families and use that
knowledge only in the students’ best interests. They advocate for fair opportunity for all children.
The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards:
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.
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.