Support first, document well, and — if the job is ever at risk — give explicit written notice. A fair, defensible guide for principals and APs.

How to Help a Struggling Teacher: Support, Improvement Plans, and Doing It Right

EvalScribe
August 14, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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