CA SB1060

Requires local educational agencies offering professional growth programs to evaluate professional learning based on 13 specified criteria, including needs assessments tied to pupil learning, expert teacher involvement, and adequate time for educator reflection and practice.

Expands acceptable professional learning activities to include collaboration time for teachers to develop instructional lessons, create formative assessments, analyze pupil data, mentor new teachers, and improve teaching practices.

Defines "local educational agency" as school districts, county offices of education, or charter schools for purposes of the professional growth requirements.

Encourages local educational agencies to select professional learning that meets any of the listed criteria and supports both collective and individual educator growth needs within a coherent, focused plan.