Module C OVERVIEW: EDP Ethical Dilemma Project Optional – Extra Credit Opportunities (ECO) The Ethical Dilemma Project (EDP) is optional for extra credit, but purposefully engages you in direct experience and focused

Read EDP Part 1: READ Bon and Bigbee Article, Directions for the EDP Part 1: Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement Survey Template, and various definitions for the required terms. Ensure you understand the necessary components for the Extra Credit Opportunity "A," which requires completing both EDP Parts 1 and 2 to receive extra points. EDP Part 1: DO follow the directions (steps) in the "Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement" and complete the survey template.
Module C OVERVIEW: EDP Ethical Dilemma Project Optional – Extra Credit Opportunities (ECO) The Ethical Dilemma Project (EDP) is optional for extra credit, but purposefully engages you in direct experience and focused reflection. It is designed to clarify your values, develop your skills to address complex situations legally, ethically, and strategically, expand your understanding of a special education leader's duties, and prepare you to make informed, ethical leadership decisions. The EDP comprises four parts that subsequently build upon one another to illustrate the critical role of ethical decision-making in special education leadership. Note: Extra Credit Opportunity (ECO) "A" requires the completion of EDP Parts 1 and 2 and serves as a prerequisite for ECO "B," which involves completing EDP Parts 3 and 4. PART 1: Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement The assignment in part one begins with you critically examining your values and establishing a set of non-negotiable core values and a value statement to ground the decisions you make in the scenario you encounter in part two. Part 2: Ethical Dilemma Scenario: This learning experience simulates a real-life ethical dilemma you could encounter as a leader in special education. This simulation will develop your skills to legally, ethically, and strategically address complex situations, expand your understanding of a special education leader's role, and test your non-negotiable core values. Part 3: Special Education Leader Interview: In this valuable experience, you gain a deeper understanding of ethical leadership through the lens of a current special education leader. In this learning opportunity, you will have the chance to interview a current special education leader, delving into their experience and perspective on contemporary issues in special education, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving strategies. It provides insight into special education leadership that you can reflect upon in your EDP reflection essay. Part 4: Reflection (Narrative) Essay: In this part, you will reflect upon the EDP experiences and express your leadership growth, development, understanding, and knowledge gained regarding special education leadership, contemporary issues, and the critical role personal values play in ethical decision-making. Bennis Quote Learning Objectives When you complete this module, you will be able to do the following (the activities associated with each objective are noted below the objective): Explore core values, extrapolate your non-negotiable core values, and articulate a value statement to guide your decision-making. EDP Part 1: Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement Ascertain the key elements in an ethical dilemma scenario, document all possible resolutions, compare the consequences of each, and explain your final decision. EDP Part 2: Ethical Dilemma Scenario Resolution Template Develop proposed interview questions and interview a current special education leader to expand your understanding of special education leadership through their shared experiences. EDP Part 3: Special Education Leader Interview Demographics, Proposed Interview Questions, and Interview Compose a reflection essay to relate the knowledge gained from the special education leader's counsel and the EDP experience in general to your leadership growth and development. EDP Part 4: Reflection (Narrative) Essay and Interview Notes The article by Bon, S.C., & Bigbee, A. J. (2011). Special Education Leadership: Integrating Professional and Personal Codes of Ethics to Serve the Best Interests of the Child. Journal of Special Education Leadership. Directions for the EDP Part 1: Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement Survey Template found within the link. Different definitions for the following terms: Morals Ethics Values Beliefs Assumptions WATCH: DO: Embrace this process with an open mind and a sense of exploration. Make a copy of the survey template to input your information. The template is in "view only." Complete Steps 1-8 on the EDP Part 1: Identifying Your Core Values and Value Statement Survey Template SUBMIT: Upload a PDF copy of the EDP Part 1 Survey Template clearly LABELED as EDP Part 1 Move to EDP Part 2. Students must submit both EDP Parts 1 and 2 to be considered for any extra credit points. Students cannot move to EDP Parts 3 and 4 without first completing/submitting Parts 1 and 2. NOTE: EDP Parts 1 and 2 are prerequisites to proceed to EDP Parts 3 and 4 for an additional Extra Credit Opportunity. EDP Part Two – Ethical Dilemma Scenario Resolution Directions Optional – Extra Credit Opportunity To be eligible for this extra credit, you must also submit EDP Part 1. Completion of EDP Parts 1 and 2 is required before you may begin the EDP Parts 3 and 4 Extra Credit. READ: Seven Basic Steps to Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Special Education, authored by Stockall and Dennis (2015). Ethical Dilemma Scenario with Directions WATCH: DO: Complete the EDP Part 2: Ethical Dilemma Resolution Process Template for the Ethical Dilemma Scenario. Thoughtfully reflect on the scenario information to complete each section of the template. The Resolution Process template is in “View Only." You MUST make a copy of the template before inputting any information. Save the completed template as a PDF. SUBMIT: Upload a PDF copy of EDP Part 2: Ethical Dilemma Scenario Resolution Template, CLEARLY LABELED EDP Part 2. Students may or may not choose to pursue the second EDP Extra Credit Opportunity by completing EDP Parts 3 and 4 for up to 15 extra credit points