This report is the work of a group of accomplished California teachers who share a common passion for teaching and a strong belief that improving the teaching profession is the domain of teachers themselves. They have given their time and good thinking to two serious questions: “How should we evaluate the quality of teaching?” and “What kind of evaluation system will move all California teachers on a path of improvement throughout their careers?” Distinguished teachers from all over the state met in virtual and real settings to discuss research and policy on teacher quality and evaluation, and to share their experiences. After months of conversation they conceived a set of recommendations to guide the decisions that will affect the future of teaching and learning in the state. Their work recognizes both the complexity of the work teachers do, its importance for the future of our state, and the common desires of good teachers to be better at what they do.