As a teacher, what are the things that are considered confidential?

Question

As a teacher, what are the things that are considered confidential?

Answer 1

Grades, IEP, behavioral problems.... basically everything. It is unprofessional to talk to other people about your students

Edit: Unless you know a student is being harmed by law you have to report it

Answer 2

I don't think there really is anything that is confidential.  Do you mean like if a student tells you something?  You can talk to other teachers about it.  I don't know if you should be going home and talking about private things but I don't think there are any real rules.  

Teachers talk a lot about their students in the teacher's lounge and especially at meetings.  They often let each other know things (not everything)  it helps them when teaching to know that a student is going through something so they are better prepared to deal with that lack of attention, frustration  etc.

Answer 3

Like the saying, 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas'  That's the case for the classroom as well UNLESS you are discussing the student with their parent and/or your colleagues in the building seeking resource help for the student.

Answer 4

as a teacher u should not tell every one about the private things of ur student like his behavior (unless it is harmful!) and his or her secrets  

Answer 5

Everything(like the other person stated), including day to day occurances. You are not suppose to state the child's name like Ashley and Mary got into a fight on the play ground.