FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Under what circumstance may the Education Profession Commission revoke an educator's certificate?

1. Failure to attend professional development

2. Adjudge delinquent in meeting a court ordered child's support obligation

3. Violation of school policies

4. Engagement in unprofessional conduct

The correct answer is: Adjudge delinquent in meeting a court ordered child's support obligation

Revocation of an educator's certificate by the Education Profession Commission may occur under specific circumstances that reflect on the individual's fitness to serve in their role. One key reason for such action is if an educator has been adjudged delinquent in meeting a court-ordered child support obligation. This scenario demonstrates a disregard for legal obligations that can affect personal responsibility and reliability, qualities essential for educators entrusted with the care and developmental guidance of students. In evaluating the other circumstances, although attendance at professional development, violations of school policies, and engagement in unprofessional conduct are serious matters that can lead to disciplinary actions, they typically may not directly result in certificate revocation as a first step. Instead, those situations may lead to warnings, mandates for correction, or other penalties that seek improvement rather than immediate revocation. In contrast, failing to adhere to child support obligations indicates a more profound and ongoing legal issue that directly relates to the ethical standards expected of educators, justifying a more severe response by the commission.