Teachers in VUSD complete a minimum of three full days of staff development each school year outside of their teaching days. Advanced training in approaches to improve student learning, drug education, and classroom management is provided for all teachers in the district. Crestview s staff members are able to engage in professional activities such as conferences, district and site professional inservices and workshops. Special emphasis again this year has been in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Temporary and probationary teachers receive at least two formal observations and a summary evaluation twice a year.
Permanent teachers receive one or two formal observations and a summary evaluation once a year.
In addition, all classrooms receive informal visits by the principal and assistant principal throughout the year. These evaluations and visits are used as tools for professional growth. Teachers who require improvement are given assistance in formulating and implementing professional development plans. New teachers are paired with experienced mentor teachers and support providers for collegial support. Instructional assistants and other support staff are evaluated on a yearly basis.