Phi Delta Kappa International
Code of Conduct

As members of Phi Delta Kappa International, we recognize the importance of stating for ourselves and for the public those ethical principles that guide our actions related to the education profession. In concert with the mission and purpose of Phi Delta Kappa International, members of the association shall:

1. Uphold and fulfill the founding ideals of service, research, and leadership in education.
2. Advocate for high-quality, universally available schooling as essential to the development and maintenance of a free society.
3. Be honest, fair, and trustworthy in the pursuit of professional life.
4. Know and respect the laws, standards, and ethical principles pertaining to professional work.
5. Respect individuality and diversity among students, colleagues, and communities.
6. Adopt and encourage the pursuit of learning as a lifelong goal.
7. Recognize and value knowledge and professional expertise without regard to national boundaries.
8. Advance the interests of education for the common good above private interests and personal gain.
9. Distinguish between personal convictions and professional duties and accept responsibility for fairly representing the aims of the profession.
10. Acquire professional competence and strive for excellence by maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge and skills and encouraging the same in colleagues and co-workers.