This manual is designed to provide Tennessee teachers with the information needed to understand the revised Career Ladder Evaluation System and prepare them for the evaluation at Career Levels I and II. It includes the following information: (1) improvements in the revised version (1985-86); (2) fundamental beliefs and principles; (3) levels of the career ladder; (4) domains of competence; (5) competencies and indicators; (6) multiple data sources; (7) evaluation process for Levels II and III; (8) Career Ladder Tests; (9) scoring and equating; (10) notification of results; (11) rights of the teacher; (12) the 12 evaluation system instruments; (13) special population adaptations; (14) vocational education adaptations; (15) a glossary of terms; and (16) a list of career ladder personnel. (JAZ)