For years, ProEthica has supported pre‑service teachers, in‑service educators, school districts, and educator preparation programs with research‑based ethics training aligned to the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE). This trusted professional learning experience has helped thousands of educators build confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment in their daily practice.

Now, ProEthica is entering its next phase - with meaningful updates designed to reflect today’s classrooms and emerging ethical challenges, while preserving the core strengths educators and programs rely on.

What ProEthica Provides Today

ProEthica is a research‑based professional development course designed to help educators recognize and respond to ethical challenges they encounter in real school settings. The program includes seven instructional modules, each aligned to MCEE principles and grounded in realistic, school‑based scenarios.

Each module includes:

• Video‑ and text‑based scenarios drawn from authentic classroom and school contexts
• Guided ethical decision‑making frameworks
• Knowledge checks to reinforce understanding
• Targeted feedback that strengthens professional judgment

Together, these components help educators move beyond abstract ethics and into practical, defensible decision‑making they can apply immediately.

Designed for Flexible Implementation

ProEthica is used across a wide range of settings, including:

• Educator preparation and certification programs
• District‑wide professional development initiatives
• Alternative certification and fast‑track pathways
• Individual educator upskilling and renewal 

Programs integrate ProEthica into traditional coursework, apprenticeships, Grow Your Own initiatives, and professional learning experiences. This flexibility has made ProEthica a trusted solution for both institutions and individual educators.

ProEthica Is Evolving 

As education evolves, so do the ethical questions educators face. ETS has gathered feedback from states, districts, and educator preparation programs to identify updates to ensure ProEthica continues to reflect current classroom realities and emerging challenges.

Key areas for enhancement include:

• Updated videos
• Three new modules on AI and ethics in education
• Improving modular flexibility and learner navigation
• Adding facilitator supports for group discussion and guided learning

These updates are designed to strengthen ProEthica’s impact without compromising the research foundation and professional credibility that users trust.

New Modules on the Ethical Use of AI in Education

One of the most significant enhancements to ProEthica is the addition of three new modules focused on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in education. These modules explore how educators can thoughtfully and responsibly engage with AI tools while protecting students and upholding professional standards.

Planned topics include:

• Human‑in‑the‑Loop Decision‑Making
• Understanding transparency, explainability, and the educator’s role in overseeing AI‑supported decisions
• Data Privacy and Student Protection
• Examining risks related to student data, intellectual property, and the long‑term impacts of AI use
• AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies
• Weighing benefits and risks of AI‑influenced tools and content in complex, real‑world scenarios

These modules use interactive simulations and structured reflection to help educators recognize ethical tensions and practice appropriate professional responses.

Facilitator Guide

ProEthica will also introduce a facilitator guide to support cohort‑based learning, professional learning communities, and district‑led discussions. This guide is designed to deepen reflection and connect individual learning to shared professional norms.

Looking Ahead

ProEthica has long been trusted by educator preparation programs and school systems as a reliable foundation for professional ethics training. With modernized learning experiences and new modules addressing the ethical use of AI in education, ProEthica continues that legacy while preparing educators for the ethical realities of today and tomorrow.

ProEthica remains a powerful tool for building professional judgment, protecting students, and strengthening the teaching profession.