Which scenario would illustrate a violation of Standard 3?

• A. Being on campus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• B. Attending a professional development conference
• C. Submitting a fraudulent expense report
• D. Sharing confidential information

Answer: (A)

Standard 3 focuses on professional conduct and safe, ethical practice within the educational setting. Being on campus while under the influence directly undermines a teacher’s ability to supervise, think clearly, and model responsible behavior for students. This creates safety risks and erodes trust in the school community, which is exactly what Standard 3 aims to protect. Attending a professional development conference is a positive, appropriate activity. Submitting a fraudulent expense report is unethical and violates integrity standards. Sharing confidential information is also a breach of privacy, but intoxication on campus most clearly violates the expectations for professional presence and safety, making it the best illustration of a violation.