1- Step raises based on years teaching, a raise EVERY year until you tape pout, LA is 10 years (the shortest) many others 15-17, even “longevity” step increases at 25,25 years.

2- Step increases based on post BA education, usually 1 step increase every 15 units- 1 semester. And the teader license courses all count.

Since the education step increases come as fast as you get the units you try to get the maximum possible, usually around 60 unites- 4 steps. Masters and doctorate degrees give small step increases, like $500.