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In this episode Gilbert, Dave and Michael tackle a critical but often challenging aspect of school administration: effectively documenting teacher performance.

The episode opens by defining the core purposes of documentation—from ensuring legal compliance and supporting HR decisions to facilitating professional growth. The hosts then outline various types of documentation, distinguishing between informal notes, formal observation reports, and performance improvement plans.

A major portion of the discussion is dedicated to the common barriers administrators face, such as time constraints, discomfort with difficult conversations, and the emotional toll of critical feedback. To counter these challenges, the hosts share key characteristics of effective documentation: it must be clear, objective, concise, and consistently guided by factual data and evidence.

Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that the primary goal isn't just compliance, but culture. The hosts encourage school leaders to use documentation as a tool for fostering a coaching and growth-oriented environment, rather than a punitive one, thereby sustaining staff morale and building a positive school climate.

For the On Tap segment Gilbert, Dave and Michael share the musical artist they would pay $500 to see in concert.

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