Professional Standards for BC Educators: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/teach/teacher-regulation/standards-for-educators/edu_standards.pdf

The Professional Standards for BC Educators is a set of guidelines that must be upheld by any individual holding a Certificate of Qualification. The Certification of Qualification allows individuals to teach grades kindergarten to grade 12 within British Colombia. The Professional Standards for BC Educators communicates the roles and responsibilities that BC educators have regarding maintaining the standard of education and public confidence. Through the use of The Professional Standards for BC Educators, educators must put forth the needs of students through creating and fostering a safe environment in which they can thrive. The role of an educator comes with a sense of autonomy, which must not be taken advantage of. An educator must act in the interest of both their students and the public.