Mentor teachers are at each site to assist our new and experienced teachers, and also serve the district Staff Development and Curriculum areas. Our district recognizes the need for quality staff development and training. A Staff Development Committee is involved in planning and assessing the need for workshops. Staff development programs are arranged on student-free days, minimum days, and at the conclusion of the teaching day. New teacher training and incentive programs encouraging professional growth continue year round.
Teachers also attend outside conferences and seminars.
The teacher evaluation process was adopted by our Board of Trustees in agreement with the teachers' association. Teachers are evaluated by principals who are district certified evaluators. Each teacher writes specific goals and objectives supporting effective evaluation of instruction. As evidenced in the following chart, our standard is well above the requirements of the state's Education Code. District State of California Standard Min.