Protocol

1. Will the host teacher be required to leave the

classroom while the floater teaches?
2. Is it acceptable for the host teacher to re-
enter the room continually throughout the class
period while the floater utilizes the room?
3. Is the host teacher expected to clear off her
desk for the floater? If not, will the floater have
designated space in each room where she can
rest her materials?

4. Will host teachers and floaters share

resources, such as technology?
5. Many teachers rely on seating arrangements
as an important part of behavior management.
Will student desk arrangements remain in place
for the duration of each semester unless
otherwise agreed upon by both the host teacher
and floater?

6. Will there be a common location in all shared

classes for commonly used resources, such as
the projector remote? For example: The remote
will always be kept on the teacher desk.

7. Will floaters be required to leave each room

they utilize in the same condition it was in when
they entered?

8. How will administrators enforce compliance

with the implemented guidelines and
expectations for room sharing? Will they
conduct spot observations? Will compliance
with these guidelines be included in teacher
evaluations?

9. Where will floaters go for meetings?

10. What supplies can floaters receive?