VISION AND VALUES The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music inquiry and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

VISION AND VALUES

The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music inquiry and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

The mission is accomplished by way of members who teach with fitness act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.

The mission calls for an ethical commitment to learners to colleagues and to society.

digest OF ETHICS

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS--The teacher shall demeanor the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.

* The teacher shall esteem the personal integrity and privacy of scholars unless the law requires disclosure.

* The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.

* The teacher shall encourage, guide and disclose the musical potential of each student

* The teacher shall treat each scholar with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.

* The teacher shall esteem the student's right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.

COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.

* The teacher shall refer to the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious statements about colleagues.

* The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unles disclosure benefits a compelling professional purpose or is required from law.

* The teacher shall venerate the integrity of other teachers' studios and shall not actively recruit scholars from another studio.

* The teacher shall participate in the student's change of teachers with as a great deal communication as possible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the bookish man and families.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY--The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional convoy and personal integrity.

* The teacher shall accurately exhibit his/her professional qualifications.

* The teacher shall strive for continued vegetation in professional competencies.

* The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.

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