FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which organization investigates alleged misconduct by educators?

1. The State Department of Education

2. The Office of Professional Practices Services

3. The Board of Education

4. The National Education Association

The correct answer is: The Office of Professional Practices Services

The Office of Professional Practices Services is the organization specifically tasked with investigating alleged misconduct by educators. This office operates within the framework of the State Department of Education and is responsible for enforcing standards of professional conduct among educators. It handles complaints and conducts investigations to determine whether educators have violated professional ethics or state educational laws. The other options play different roles within the educational system. The State Department of Education oversees educational policies and the implementation of state education law but does not primarily focus on investigating individual misconduct cases. The Board of Education typically sets educational policy and governance rather than investigating misconduct. The National Education Association, while it advocates for educators and provides support, is not involved in the investigation of alleged misconduct. Thus, the Office of Professional Practices Services directly addresses issues of professional conduct and accountability among educators.