The evaluation process includes classroom observations, documentation of areas of strength and weakness, and formal conferencing with the supervisor. Specific action for professional improvements may be prescribed in the process, and in all cases, on-going professional development coursework is required for certificated staff. Beginning teachers receive Mentor teacher assistance and must complete our Teacher Power training program. A comprehensive formal evaluation in each of the first two probationary years is required for new teaching staff. Thereafter, teachers receive written evaluations no less than once every other year.
Teacher credentialing information during the most recent three years is shown below.
3 Textbooks and Instructional Materials High quality, updated textbooks and instructional materials are a district and school priority. Textbooks are reviewed by teachers and administrators and are available for review in the public library before adoption by the Governing Board. The safety of our students is a priority. We have instituted a well organized program for campus supervision which combines the efforts of ten campus supervisors, six noon supervisors, counselors, administrators, teachers, classified staff, and a campus deputy sheriff who all direct their attentions toward the security of our student body. Valencia High School opened in 1994 and was designed for 2,050 students.