Ethical behavior is an expectation in professional and academic settings. In this assignment, you are asked to demonstrate awareness of national and local codes of ethics for educators and to explain the importance of these codes in the field of education. Professional Educator Code of Ethics Locate and review your state's professional educator code of ethics. Review the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE). Prepare a brief summary of the code of ethics for your state and the MCEE, and explain why it is important for educators to behave ethically. Submit a copy of your state's code of ethics and your brief (3 page) response as part of your final assignment.