CEC Code of Ethics

I was reading the CEC Code of ethics in preparing for class tonight. While reading them I was stuck by the responsibilities that we have as educators working with students with special needs. I especially resonate with the first code,

"Special education professionals are committed to developing the highest educational and quality of life potential of individuals with exceptionalities."

I really do feel that this something that we do have to be committed to achieving for our students. Yet, I do have a struggle with our other role, as a responsible agent for the school, school district and their resources. I have continually heard that public education is the Chevy version of education not the Cadillac. If this is true at what point do you say that we have delivered a Chevy's quality worth education for a student, what services are included in this. What is Chevy services for one kid and Cadillac for another? I really do feel a pull between the ethic, responsibility towards the students and their needs, and the resources of the district. Does anyone else feel this? If so, how do you reconcile these feelings and how do you know when you have done what is best for all parties?