| Demographics Part 1 |
| Q1.1 Please indicate your position: |
| Teacher (including intervention specialist, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.) |
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| Principal |
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| Assistant Principal |
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| Other Education Professional (school counselor, psychologist, social worker, library media specialist, etc.) |
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| Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator? |
| First Year |
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| 2 - 3 Years |
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| 4 - 6 Years |
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| 7 - 10 Years |
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| 11 - 20 Years |
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| 20+ Years |
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| Q1.3 How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working? |
| First Year |
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| 2 - 3 Years |
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| 4 - 6 Years |
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| 7 - 10 Years |
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| 11 - 20 Years |
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| 20+ Years |
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| Q1.5 Have you served as an assigned mentor in Alabama during the current school year? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Time |
| Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school. |
| a. Teachers have adequate instructional time during the regular school work day to meet the educational needs of all students. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Teachers have adequate time during the regular school work day to work with their colleagues on issues related to teaching and learning. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. Educators in my school view time as a flexible resource for learning and modify schedules, when appropriate, to optimize learning for students and adults in the school. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork required of teachers. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q2.3 In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time is provided to you during the regular school work day? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.4 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on the weekend)? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.4a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on activities related to teaching and learning such as preparation, grading, parent conferences, planning with colleagues, professional learning? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.4b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on other (non-compensated) school activities involving student interaction (such as coaching, field trips, tutoring, transporting students, club sponsorship, etc.)? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.9 In a typical year, how many days beyond your current contract do you devote to school and professional responsibilities? |
| None |
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| 1 - 2 Days |
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| 3 - 5 Days |
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| 6 - 9 Days |
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| More than 10 Days |
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| Q2.10 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors significantly contribute to your overall workload. |
| a. Data management (attendance, report cards, etc.) |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Student assessment requirements |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. Curriculum aligned with the Alabama state standards |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. Student behavior |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. Administrative turnover |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| g. Teacher turnover |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| h. Student mentor/advisory program |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| i. Budgetary constraints |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| j. Class size increases |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| k. Required professional development |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| l. Required committee work |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| m. Compliance with No Child Left Behind |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| n. Getting students to expected levels of performance |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Facilities and Resources |
| Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources. |
| a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Teachers have sufficient access to technology that supports instruction, including computers, printers, software and internet access. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. This school and its grounds are clean and well-maintained. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| g. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of non-classroom-based professional personnel. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| h. Teacher communication with parents, students and colleagues is supported by reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| i. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, markers, etc. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Empowerment |
| Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about decision making in your school. |
| a. Teachers are centrally involved in important educational decision making. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Teachers are engaged in decisions about continuous school improvement. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. In this school we take steps to solve problems. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. The broader community recognizes and respects teachers as professionals. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q4.3 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas. |
| a. Continuous improvement planning |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| b. Selecting instructional materials and resources |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| c. Identifying and/or developing best practice teaching strategies |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| d. Setting school-wide grading and student assessment practices |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| e. Determining the focus of professional development |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| f. Hiring new faculty and staff |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| g. Creating school schedules |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| h. Making decisions about teaching assignments |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| i. Establishing and implementing school-wide discipline policies and procedures |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| j. Aligning school resources with the continuous improvement plan |
| The primary role |
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| Large role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Small role |
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| No role at all |
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| Leadership |
| Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about leadership in your school. |
| a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Opportunities are available for members of this community to contribute to this school's success |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. School leadership facilitates the use of data to improve student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. School leadership selects the highest quality teachers available to fill faculty positions. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. School leadership develops supportive community relationships. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| g. School leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| h. School leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| i. School leadership encourages the faculty to meet high performance standards |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| j. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about: |
| a. Leadership issues. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Facilities and resources. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. The use of time in my school. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. Professional development. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. Empowering teachers. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. New teacher support. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q5.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q5.5 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.) |
| a. Principal |
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| b. Assistant or vice principal |
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| c. Department chair or grade level chair |
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| d. Coach(es) and/or school-based curriculum specialist(s) |
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| e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel |
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| f. School's professional-based community (i.e., faculty-at-large) |
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| g. None of the above |
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| Professional Development |
| Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school. |
| a. Enhancing teacher knowledge and skills is a priority strategy for increasing student achievement at this school. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| b. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with this school's continuous improvement plan. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| c. Professional learning opportunities are driven by analysis of student learning data. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| d. Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to pursue professional development activites. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| e. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| f. Teachers participate in structured opportunities to learn from one another. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| g. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| h. Reasoned education risk-taking is encouraged and supported. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q6.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.) |
| a. Special education (students with disabilities) |
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| b. Special education (academically gifted students) |
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| c. English as a Second Language (ESL) |
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| d. Ethnic and cultural diversity |
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| e. Closing the achievement gap |
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| f. Teaching strategies related to my content or my discipline |
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| g. Reading/literacy strategies |
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| h. Technology |
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| i. Student assessment/progress monitoring |
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| j. Classroom management |
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| Q6.4 In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply.) |
| a. Special education (students with disabilities) |
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| b. Special education (academically gifted students) |
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| c. English as a Second Language (ESL) |
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| d. Ethnic and cultural diversity |
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| e. Closing the achievement gap |
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| f. Teaching strategies related to my content or my discipline |
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| g. Reading/literacy strategies |
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| h. Technology |
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| i. Student assessment/progress monitoring |
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| j. Classroom management |
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| Q6.5a I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in Special Education (students with disabilities) into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q6.5b I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in Special Education (academically gifted students) into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q6.5c I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in English as a Second Language (ESL) into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q6.5d I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in ethnic and cultural diversity into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
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|
| Q6.5e I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in closing the achievement gap into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
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|
| Q6.5f I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in teaching strategies related to my content or my discipline into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.5g I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in reading/literacy strategies into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.5h I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in technology into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q6.5i I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in student assessment/progress monitoring into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
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|
| Q6.5j I have incorporated the knowledge and skills gained through my professional development in classroom management into my ongoing practice. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6a I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in Special Education (students with disabilities) on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6b I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in Special Education (academically gifted students) on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6c I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in English as a Second Language (ESL) on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6d I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in ethnic and cultural diversity on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6e I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in closing the achievement gap on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q6.6f I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in teaching strategies related to my content or my discipline on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q6.6g I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in reading/literacy strategies on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q6.6h I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in technology on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
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|
| Q6.6i I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in student assessment/progress monitoring on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q6.6j I have gathered evidence regarding the impact of my professional development in classroom management on student learning. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q6.7 How large a role does each of the following have in planning and/or delivering the professional learning in which you have engaged in the last 2 years? |
| a. Teachers in my school |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
|
| Moderate role |
|
|
| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
|
|
| b. Administrators in my school |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
|
| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
|
|
| c. Central office staff |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
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| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
|
|
| d. Regional inservice staff |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
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| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
|
|
| e. SDE staff |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
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| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
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|
| f. Professional associations |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
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| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
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|
| g. Myself |
| The primary role |
|
|
| Large role |
|
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| Moderate role |
|
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| Small role |
|
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| No role at all |
|
|
|
| Core Questions |
| Q7.1a Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.) |
| Time during the work day |
|
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| School facilities and resources |
|
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| School leadership |
|
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| Teacher responsibility |
|
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| Professional development |
|
|
|
| Q7.2a Which aspect of working conditions is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.) |
| Time during the work day |
|
|
| School facilities and resources |
|
|
| School leadership |
|
|
| Teacher responsibility |
|
|
| Professional development |
|
|
|
| Q7.3 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q7.4a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? |
| Continue working at my current school as long as I am able |
|
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| Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along |
|
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| Continue working in education but leave this school as soon as I can |
|
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| Continue working in education but leave this district as soon as I can |
|
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| Leave education all together |
|
|
|
| Q7.5 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans. |
| a. Adequate facilities and/or resources |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| b. Adequate support from school leadership |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| d. Teaching assignment (subject, students) |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| e. Time during the work day for planning with colleagues |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| f. Responsibility for decisions that affect my school and/or classroom |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| g. Effectiveness with the students I teach |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| h. Salary |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| j. Student behavior |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| k. Degree of testing and accountability |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| l. The community environment where I live |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| m. Benefits (i.e., retirement and insurance) |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| n. Prestige |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| o. Advancement opportunities |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| p. Recognition and support |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| q. Influence |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| r. Personal reasons (e.g., health, family, etc.) |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| s. Parental support |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor agree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Demographics Part 2 |
| Q8.1 By what route did you become a teacher? (Select one.) |
| Bachelor's degree |
|
|
| Master's degree |
|
|
| Alternative route |
|
|
|
| Q8.2 What is the highest degree you have attained? (Select one.) |
| Bachelor's degree |
|
|
| Master's degree |
|
|
| EdS |
|
|
| Doctorate |
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| Q8.3 Have you completed the National Board Certification process successfully? |
| Yes |
|
|
| No |
|
|
|
| Mentor/Mentee |
| Q9.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor during this school year? |
| Yes |
|
|
| No |
|
|
|
| Q9.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas. |
| a. Instructional strategies |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| c. Using data to identify student needs |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| d. Formative assessment strategies and techniques |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| e. Classroom management/discipline strategies |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| f. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characterisitics |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| g. Collaborating with inclusion teacher(s) |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| h. Understanding and building upon diversity within my classroom and school |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| i. Enlisting the help of family members or guardians |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| j. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.) |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| k. Facilitating personal reflection upon my teaching practice |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| l. Modeling professionalism and ethical behavior |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| m. Providing personal and emotional support |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| n. Understanding school and/or district policies and procedures |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| o. Completing processes or documentation required of new teachers |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| p. Completing other school, district and/or state paperwork |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| q. Other |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q9.3 Please indicate if each of the following was true of you and your mentor. |
| a. My mentor and I were in the same building. |
| Yes |
|
|
| No |
|
|
|
| b. My mentor and I taught the same content area. |
| Yes |
|
|
| No |
|
|
|
| c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level. |
| Yes |
|
|
| No |
|
|
|
| Q9.4 On average, how often did you engage in the following activities with your mentor? |
| a. Developing or reviewing lesson plans or designs |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| b. Being observed teaching by my mentor |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| c. Observing my mentor's teaching |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| d. Analyzing student work |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| e. Designing or reviewing students' assessments |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| g. Reflecting on my own teaching |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| h. Helping me use the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards as a tool for reflection and self-assessment |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| i. Aligning my lesson planning with the Alabama Course of Study |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| j. Other |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once a week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| Q9.5 On average, how much time did you and your mentor work together each week? |
| More than 2 hours per week |
|
|
| 1 hour to 2 hours per week |
|
|
| 30 minutes to 1 hour per week |
|
|
| Less than 30 minutes per week |
|
|
|
| Q9.6 Overall, my mentoring experience has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q9.7 I was able to develop a trusting and respectful relationship with my mentor. |
| Strongly agree |
|
|
| Somewhat agree |
|
|
| Neither agree nor disagree |
|
|
| Somewhat disagree |
|
|
| Strongly disagree |
|
|
|
| Q9.8 How many teachers did/do you mentor? |
| 1 |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| 4 - 6 |
|
|
| 7 - 10 |
|
|
| 10+ |
|
|
|
| Q9.9 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)? |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once a month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| Q9.10 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s). |
| a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building. |
| All of them |
|
|
| Some of them |
|
|
| None of them |
|
|
|
| b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area. |
| All of them |
|
|
| Some of them |
|
|
| None of them |
|
|
|
| c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level. |
| All of them |
|
|
| Some of them |
|
|
| None of them |
|
|
|
| Q9.11 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)? |
| a. Developing or reviewing lesson plans or designs |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| b. Being observed teaching by my mentee(s) |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| c. Receiving feedback about my teaching from my mentee(s) |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| d. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
|
|
| Never |
|
|
|
| e. Analyzing student work |
| Almost daily |
|
|
| Once per week |
|
|
| Several times per month |
|
|
| Once per month |
|
|
| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| f. Designing or reviewing students' assessments |
| Almost daily |
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| Once per week |
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| Several times per month |
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| Once per month |
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| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| g. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues |
| Almost daily |
|
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| Once per week |
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| Several times per month |
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| Once per month |
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| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| h. Reflecting about teaching |
| Almost daily |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Several times per month |
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| Once per month |
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| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| i. Helping in the use of the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards as a tool of reflection and self-assessment |
| Almost daily |
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| Once per week |
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| Several times per month |
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| Once per month |
|
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| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| j. Aligning lesson plans with the Alabama Course of Study |
| Almost daily |
|
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| Once per week |
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| Several times per month |
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| Once per month |
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Never |
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| k. Helping my mentee(s) feel like a part of the broader school community |
| Almost daily |
|
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| Once per week |
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Never |
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| l. Other |
| Almost daily |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per month |
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| Less than once per month |
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| Never |
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| Q9.12 Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.) |
| Release time to observe your mentee(s) |
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| Time to meet with other mentors |
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| Reduced teaching schedule |
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| Reduced number of preparations |
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| Reduced supervisory responsibilites (e.g., bus or cafeteria duty, etc.) |
|
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| Reduced extracurricular responsibilites (e.g., club sponsorship, etc.) |
|
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| Common planning time with the teacher(s) you are mentoring |
|
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| Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes) |
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| Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair |
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| Other |
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| Q9.13 On average, how much time did you and your mentee(s) work together each week? |
| More than 2 hours per week |
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| 1 hour to 2 hours per week |
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| 30 minutes to 1 hour per week |
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| Less than 30 minutes per week |
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| Q9.14 Overall, my mentoring experiences have been important in my own professional growth and development. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q9.15 My mentee(s) and I were able to develop a trusting and respectful relationship. |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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| Q9.16 My principal honored the need for confidentiality in my relationship with my mentee(s). |
| Strongly agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Neither agree nor disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Strongly disagree |
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