Teacher Appraisals and Dismissals

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for handling teacher appraisals and dismissals? Attend this enlightening seminar and learn about the legal employment rights of both probationary and tenured teachers. Find out which teacher misconduct is considered correctable by the courts - and which behaviors justify the immediate dismissal of a tenured teacher. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about investigating teacher misconduct. You'll also get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding off-duty conduct. Take advantage of this opportunity to make sure your school stays current and stays out of trouble. Register today! Benefits for You - Avoid the hotbed of legal issues related to teacher dismissals - Expand your radar to account for teacher tenure rights - Find out what you need to know about notices of nonrenewal - Ease your worries concerning probationary status and evaluations - Smoothly navigate the teacher dismissal hearing process

Teacher Appraisals and Dismissals Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:30 am Principles of Probationary Status

- Michael J. Duggan

- Assessment Objectives for the Probationary Teacher

- Notice of Nonrenewal for the Non-Final Year Probationary Teacher

- Notice of Nonrenewal for the Final Year Probationary Teacher

- Property Right in Employment of the Probationary Teacher

Tenure Rights

- Michael J. Duggan

- An Overview

- Remediable Conduct and Irremediable Conduct: How Will I Know the Difference?

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm Investigation of Teacher Misconduct

- Mary Kay Klimesh

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Probationary Status and Evaluations

- Maureen Anichini Lemon

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Procedures for Dismissal

- Scott F. Uhler

- Category of Teacher

- Probationary, Final-Year Probationary and Tenured

- Interrogation of Teacher

- Weingarten Rights and Fifth Amendment Rights

- Suspension Issues

- With Pay and Without Pay

- Causes and Charges Distinguished

- Remediable vs. Irremediable

- Offenses

- Charges of Misconduct Supporting Dismissal

- Report and Recommendation to Board of Education

- Open Meetings Act

- Preparation and Adoption of Bill of Particulars

Hearing Process

- Scott F. Uhler

- Scheduling Hearing

- Selection of Hearing Officer

- Dismissal Hearing

- Burden of Proof on School Administration

- Cross-Examination

- Right to Legal Representation

- Formal Rules of Evidence Do Not Apply

- Remedies

- Dismissal

- Reinstatement and Damages

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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