FYHS Handbook - Flipbook - Page 32
The Illinois educator is committed to collaborating with school and district
colleagues and other professionals in the interest of student learning.
Illinois educators:
1) Collaborate with colleagues in their respective schools and districts to
meet local and State educational standards;
2) Work together to create a respectful, professional and supportive school
climate that allows all educators to maintain their individual professional
integrity;
3) Seek out and engage in activities that contribute to the ongoing
development of the profession;
4) Promote participation in educational decision-making processes;
5) Encourage promising candidates to enter the education profession; and
6) Support the preparation, induction, mentoring and professional
development of educators.
(d) Responsibility to Parents, Families and Communities
The Illinois educator will collaborate, build trust and respect confidentiality
with parents, families and communities to create effective instruction and
learning environments for each student. Illinois educators:
1) Aspire to understand and respect the values and traditions of the
diversity represented in the community and in their learning environments;
2) Encourage and advocate for fair and equal educational opportunities for
each student;
3) Develop and maintain professional relationships with parents, families
and communities;
4) Promote collaboration and support student learning through regular and
meaningful communication with parents, families and communities; and
