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Official notice of revised Code of Ethics approval.


At the annual business meeting, the MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association
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 Board of Directors is proposing a revised Code of Ethics Code of Ethics can refer to:
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 to be approved by the membership. A task force, appointed by MTNA President Phyllis


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, and chaired by Sigrid Luther, NCTM, developed the revised Code of Ethics. Task force members included Suzanne Guy, NCTM; Chiu-Tze Lin; Mary Ellen Moore Moore, city (1990 pop. 40,761), Cleveland co., central Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City; inc. 1887. Its manufactures include lightning- and surge-protection equipment, packaging for foods, and auto parts. , NCTM; William Vessels; MTNA Executive Director Gary Ingle in·gle  
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VISION AND VALUES

The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism professionalism

the upholding by individuals of the principles, laws, ethics and conventions of their profession.
 of music teachers.

The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.

The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues and to society.

CODE OF ETHICS

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS--The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.

The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.

The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.

The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.

The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.

The teacher shall respect the student's right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.

COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES--The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.

The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious Involving malice; characterized by wicked or mischievous motives or intentions.

An act done maliciously is one that is wrongful and performed willfully or intentionally, and without legal justification.


DESERTION, MALICIOUS.
 statements about colleagues.

The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.

The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers' studios and shall not actively recruit students from another studio.

The teacher shall participate in the student's change of teachers with as much communication as possible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY--The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.

The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications.

The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.

The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.
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