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Author Elder, Chet H. (Chet Harry), 1942-

Title Dismissal doesn't have to be difficult : what every administrator and supervisor should know / Chet H. Elder.

Publication Info. Lanham, Md. : ScarecrowEducation, 2004.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  371.144 E37D    Check Shelf
Description viii, 135 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132) and index.
Contents Dismissal doesn't have to be difficult : making dismissals simple, professional, and positive -- Insubordination flows too freely : an in-depth examination of insubordination and how to eliminate it -- School reform's greatest obstacle : how deadwood in the classroom stands in the way -- Ignoring the weapons you have : overlooked opportunities to act -- Kids make the tough calls easy : one simple question makes hard evaluation decisions easy -- Dismiss a teacher : five easy calls : dismissable behaviors that can't be overturned -- Documentation : the key to success -- Consistency is critical : inconsistency is the union's best friend -- Time limits and deadline dates : why you can't afford to let them slide -- Personality conflicts: Do you have to put with them? -- I just can't do it: Building the confidence necessary to dismiss -- Don't pass up the gimmes: Learn what they are and what to do about them -- Only the excellent teachers get tenure: Eliminate the marginal and mediocre non-tenured teachers -- Tenure is not a firewall for the unsatisfactory teacher: Tenure is the most overrated myth in public education -- Why principals are reluctant to act: learn the number one reason and how to get around this obstacle -- Don't worry about those outside organizations: How to handle groups with powerful initials -- Does the union have a secret arsenal? : Find out the truth behind the unions most powerful weaponry -- Exit counseling: more than just a euphemism for firing: A positive approach to dismissal will benefit everyone involved -- Don't let fairness become an albatross: Why you should avoid going overboard in the name of fairness -- Being a buddy or being a boss? : What research says about the good guys -- The politics of teacher dismissal: Recognizing the political realities of dismissal and learning how to deal with them -- How to avoid grievances : Learn a simple method to help you avoid having grievances filed -- F.A.Q. -- Peer assistance and review program : Is is right for you? -- My most memorable cases : Learn from these true stories. The job you save may be your own.
Subject Teachers -- Dismissal of -- United States.
Teachers -- Rating of -- United States.
Teachers -- Dismissal of. (OCoLC)fst01144278
Teachers -- Rating of. (OCoLC)fst01144352
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Kündigung.
Lehrer.
Schulverwaltung.
United States.
ISBN 1578860997 (paperback; alk. paper)
9781578860999 (paperback; alk. paper)
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