Support Procedures. a. The support procedures will begin with a formal meeting between the teacher and the principal. During this meeting, the principal will present a plan of support which will convey to the teacher, in writing the specific behaviors that do not meet the Iowa Teaching Standards, actions the teacher should complete for the purpose of improving performance identified as unsatisfactory, a timeline for completion of those actions, and any additional supports the principal or district may provide. b. At the request of the teacher a mentor(s) shall be provided. Participation as a mentor shall be voluntary. The principal and the teacher shall mutually select the mentor(s). c. The role of the mentor(s) is to use data and information provided by the principal and the teacher to assist in developing a planned approach to help the teacher meet the Iowa Teaching Standards. Strict confidentiality will be maintained by the mentor(s). Observations and comments made by the mentor(s) are not reported to the principal, and do not become part of the teacher’s evaluation. The support provided is targeted solely at helping the teacher improve his or her performance in relation to the Iowa Teaching Standards. d. After the Support Plan has been completed, or upon receipt of a written request from a teacher to discontinue the process, the principal shall make one of the following recommendations. 1. Concern resolved. 2. Concern not resolved, the teacher will be placed on an intensive assistance plan for a period no less than 2 months and no longer than 6 months. e. The teacher may have a representative present at any meeting involving the performance review or other evaluation.
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