What makes a teacher-evaluation record survive a grievance, non-renewal, or due-process hearing: factual documentation, a real improvement plan, notice and time to improve, plus templates and checklists.
How long does it take to write a teacher evaluation? Commonly one to three hours per teacher, and 11 to 15 hours for a substantive one, mostly in the write-up, not the observation. What the research says, and how to get some of it back.