Teachers and evaluators meet prior to observations for an evaluation planning conference to establish individual employee goals which will lead to instructional improvement. Pre and post observation conferences are also held. The summative evaluation conference summarizes the evaluation at the end of the year. Administrative staff receive annual training and are certified competent as to evaluate. Teachers participate in a variety of professional development activities which focus on areas of academic curriculum development, teaching strategies, assessment, and technology.
New teachers receive support from mentor teachers.
Professional development is a requirement for advancement on the salary schedule. The Marin County Office of Education maintains a list of qualified substitute teachers. This allows programs to maintain sufficient substitute teachers with credentials.