The concept of mindfulness—which can improve professional and personal outlook—focuses on three major features: intention, attention, and attitude. This recorded session from ASHA’s 2021 Schools Connect online conference answers the question: What if school-based professionals apply the three features of mindfulness to understanding ASHA’s Code of Ethics and daily ethical practice? The presenter highlights the four major principles of the Code of Ethics as they relate to daily practice; discusses considerations outside the school (e.g., state licensure boards and employee guidelines) that are relevant to ethics analysis; and reviews school-based scenarios that apply the Code of Ethics and ethical decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Identify and define the four major principles of the ASHA Code of Ethics as applied to school-based practice
• Identify ethical dilemmas in school-based practice and employ decision-making strategies
• Use an ethical “checklist” for appropriate school-based practice and procedures

Related Courses

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Presenter Information

Lizbeth Dooley-Zawacki, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is an elementary (K-5) school-based clinician currently employed at Smithtown Central School District. She has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Adelphi University for nearly 30 years. She is currently a member of ASHA's Board of Ethics. She has presented numerous posters and presentations on child language.

Disclosures:

• Formerly a paid employee of the Smithtown Central School District
• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation
• Immediate past chair of the ASHA Board of Ethics and continues to serve as an adjudicator on the Board of Ethics
• Has presented several sessions (unpaid) addressing ethics and application to the ASHA Code of Ethics

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by 11:59 p.m. ET on the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Online conference dates: July 14–26, 2021 
End date: October 10, 2026

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area). 
Subject code 7070 Ethics and Ethical Decision Making  
Counts toward PD requirement for ASHA certification maintenance for Content Area 1. Read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.