Why this topic?

Q&A #1

Groups of 2-3 What methods does the

Commonwealth and the federal government employ to limit the exposure of P-12 students to teachers whose prior history or personal health may be undesirable? Record your answers on a separate

sheet, remember to include your full name

Answer #1 – Already know this

Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?Q=149089&A=13

Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal

Records Check (Act 34) http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?Q=149096&A=13

Federal Criminal History Record Information

http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?a=13&q=123693

Request that a paper copy be mailed to you (extra $2.50)

TB test results Required for WCU admission (TB Test #1)

Q&A #2

You may be unaware that any criminal history may result in consequences relating to your ability to become a teacher. What are some possible violations that

can affect your degree? Answer with 5, avoid the obvious answers. Answers: 1 , 2

Again, record answers in your group

Q&A #3

Now that you are aware of some of the violations that could result in a criminal record, do they have any consequence in terms of obtaining your degree or getting a job? No, why not? Yes, how so?

Answer #3 All infractions become part of your criminal

record history. That means when asked on a teaching application

whether you have a criminal record, you must answer yes. Answer varies if the application asks whether you have

been convicted of a felony. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor or

felony, you ARE NOT AND WILL NEVER BE eligible for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of PA Pamphlet from PA Liquor Control Board

Q&A #4

Can anything be done if you have or develop a criminal record? Recourse If a violation is expunged, you may

answer “no” when asked if you have a criminal record.

Q&A #5

If the consequences of obtaining a criminal record are so severe, why do some teacher candidates still develop one? “Smug” – Judge Knapp (outsmart police)

“Never get caught” – cops know every trick in the book, just depends whether they choose to pursue Alcohol in a coke at a football game, fake ID’s on Gay

St. Ignorance

Students booked for celebrations after Phillies win last year (disorderly conduct, noise, rubbish…etc)

Discussion

Do you think the laws and/or their consequences are fair?

Does anyone know of an individual whose criminal record had negative implications for their career?

What other impressions do you have from today’s topic?