What is the Problem?

Why is it difficult to prepare and deliver effective evaluations of the problem teacher.

Code Language

Identifying written and oral jargon that miscommunicates and replacing it with useful and direct language.

Focused Observations

How to write a classroom observation so that the key points are not lost in the clutter.

Improvement Plans

Testing the teacher’s ability to improve, not your ability to plan.

Meeting with the Teacher and the Their Representative

When is the teacher entitled to representation and how to control the agenda when the representative is there.

Behind Closed Doors

How to deliver an oral counseling or warning.

Counseling for Improvement

Writing effective counseling letters.

Rebuttals

How to respond to the teacher’s rebuttal.