The Marginal Teacher: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fair Procedures for Identification and Dismissal Book

1	Preparing for the teacher evaluation process	1
2	Understanding misconduct and the teacher appraisal process	7
3	Describing the marginal and the good teacher	11
4	Starting the new school year	17
5	Organizing the unsatisfactory teacher evaluation binder	23
6	Observing all teachers	35
7	Implementing an intensive assistance plan	73
8	Getting ready for the school-level dismissal meeting	77
9	Conducting the school-level dismissal meeting	85
10	Presenting before an impartial hearing officer/body	97
Resource A	Sample letters sent to supervisor	105
Resource B	Calendar with suggested timeline of actions	109
Resource C	Summary chart of teacher evaluation statutes	121
Resource D	Sample unsatisfactory teacher evaluation documentation	129