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Domain Report

Domain Area Average** 
Timeschool:1.83
district:N/A
state:2.71
Facilities and Resourcesschool:2.71
district:N/A
state:3.57
Empowermentschool:2.79
district:N/A
state:3.27
Leadershipschool:2.85
district:N/A
state:3.47
Professional Developmentschool:2.77
district:N/A
state:3.52

** Each domain is the composite of questions from the survey that were shown through statistical analyses to describe each area. All are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 representing the lowest and 5 representing the highest possible average

Detailed Report

Time
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly Disagree
school42%
districtN/A
state21%
Disagree
school42%
districtN/A
state38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state8%
Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state29%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
 
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly Disagree
school61%
districtN/A
state18%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state34%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state11%
Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state33%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
 
c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly Disagree
school55%
districtN/A
state18%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state13%
Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state28%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
 
d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly Disagree
school42%
districtN/A
state15%
Disagree
school32%
districtN/A
state31%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state30%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
 
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork I am required to do.
Strongly Disagree
school48%
districtN/A
state20%
Disagree
school35%
districtN/A
state32%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state28%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state3%
 
f. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly Disagree
school32%
districtN/A
state11%
Disagree
school42%
districtN/A
state29%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state39%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
 
In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you have available (not including time spent outside of the normal school day)?
None
school11%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than 3 hours
school36%
districtN/A
state42%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school46%
districtN/A
state39%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
More than 10 hours
school7%
districtN/A
state2%
 
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
school0%
districtN/A
state1%
Less than 3 hours
school4%
districtN/A
state9%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school21%
districtN/A
state19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school14%
districtN/A
state32%
More than 10 hours
school61%
districtN/A
state38%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on remediation efforts with students (i.e., tutoring, academic coaching, etc.)?
None
school14%
districtN/A
state23%
Less than 3 hours
school32%
districtN/A
state44%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school36%
districtN/A
state21%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school7%
districtN/A
state8%
More than 10 hours
school11%
districtN/A
state4%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
school43%
districtN/A
state38%
Less than 3 hours
school32%
districtN/A
state34%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school14%
districtN/A
state13%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school4%
districtN/A
state7%
More than 10 hours
school7%
districtN/A
state8%
 
Facilities
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly Disagree
school30%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school33%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state12%
Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state14%
 
b. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state7%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state6%
Agree
school32%
districtN/A
state57%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state28%
 
c. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, chalk, etc.
Strongly Disagree
school13%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state17%
 
d. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school33%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state47%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state15%
 
e. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school47%
districtN/A
state25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school20%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state9%
 
f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly Disagree
school27%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school30%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school30%
districtN/A
state50%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
 
g. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
Strongly Disagree
school21%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school31%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state49%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state14%
 
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state2%
Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
Agree
school52%
districtN/A
state55%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state28%
 
Empowerment
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers are centrally involved in decisionmaking about educational issues.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state12%
Disagree
school48%
districtN/A
state30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state33%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
 
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school39%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state11%
 
c. Teachers are recognized as educational professionals.
Strongly Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state47%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state14%
 
d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school29%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state16%
 
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school48%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state23%
Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state9%
 
f. Site councils provide teachers opportunities to participate in school planning and decisionmaking.
Strongly Disagree
school3%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
 
g. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state9%
Disagree
school32%
districtN/A
state19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state43%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state9%
 
h. Parents and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school29%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state24%
Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state42%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state7%
 
Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas:
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
school3%
districtN/A
state4%
Small role
school30%
districtN/A
state21%
Moderate role
school33%
districtN/A
state36%
Large role
school20%
districtN/A
state31%
The primary role
school13%
districtN/A
state8%
 
b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
school3%
districtN/A
state2%
Small role
school27%
districtN/A
state12%
Moderate role
school27%
districtN/A
state27%
Large role
school33%
districtN/A
state41%
The primary role
school10%
districtN/A
state18%
 
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
school13%
districtN/A
state6%
Small role
school42%
districtN/A
state20%
Moderate role
school10%
districtN/A
state28%
Large role
school32%
districtN/A
state34%
The primary role
school3%
districtN/A
state13%
 
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
school42%
districtN/A
state21%
Small role
school32%
districtN/A
state34%
Moderate role
school23%
districtN/A
state29%
Large role
school3%
districtN/A
state14%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state1%
 
e. The hiring of new teachers
No role at all
school26%
districtN/A
state41%
Small role
school39%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school26%
districtN/A
state20%
Large role
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state0%
 
f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
school35%
districtN/A
state17%
Small role
school26%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school26%
districtN/A
state29%
Large role
school10%
districtN/A
state21%
The primary role
school3%
districtN/A
state3%
 
g. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
school58%
districtN/A
state48%
Small role
school19%
districtN/A
state33%
Moderate role
school19%
districtN/A
state15%
Large role
school3%
districtN/A
state4%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state0%
 
h. School improvement planning
No role at all
school16%
districtN/A
state17%
Small role
school45%
districtN/A
state31%
Moderate role
school26%
districtN/A
state30%
Large role
school10%
districtN/A
state19%
The primary role
school3%
districtN/A
state3%
 
i. Site council planning/decisionmaking
No role at all
school10%
districtN/A
state20%
Small role
school33%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school40%
districtN/A
state33%
Large role
school13%
districtN/A
state16%
The primary role
school3%
districtN/A
state2%
 
Leadership
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school42%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state18%
 
b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state10%
Disagree
school35%
districtN/A
state19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state15%
 
c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school39%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state19%
 
d. All of the faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school13%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state46%
Strongly Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state26%
 
e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school32%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state18%
 
f. School leaders effectively communicate policies.
Strongly Disagree
school13%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state46%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state18%
 
g. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly Disagree
school6%
districtN/A
state2%
Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state10%
Agree
school32%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state31%
 
h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly Disagree
school3%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school6%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state50%
Strongly Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state26%
 
i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly Disagree
school6%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state9%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state22%
 
j. Teachers are recognized for accomplishments.
Strongly Disagree
school6%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school32%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state19%
 
The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues
Strongly Disagree
school13%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school43%
districtN/A
state33%
Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state36%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state7%
 
b. Facilities and resources
Strongly Disagree
school17%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school37%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state23%
Agree
school20%
districtN/A
state49%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
 
c. The use of time in my school
Strongly Disagree
school20%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school43%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school20%
districtN/A
state25%
Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state8%
 
d. Professional development
Strongly Disagree
school13%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state11%
 
e. Empowering teachers
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school27%
districtN/A
state17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state39%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state10%
 
f. New teacher support
Strongly Disagree
school27%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school30%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state43%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state18%
 
Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state10%
Disagree
school32%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state18%
 
Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school?
Principal or school head
school43%
districtN/A
state44%
Assistant or vice principal
school17%
districtN/A
state4%
Department chair or grade level chair
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
School-based curriculum specialist
school7%
districtN/A
state5%
Mentor/coach
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
school3%
districtN/A
state4%
Other teachers
school20%
districtN/A
state20%
None of the above
school10%
districtN/A
state3%
 
Professional Development
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state14%
 
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly Disagree
school17%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school27%
districtN/A
state13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state19%
Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state13%
 
c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school50%
districtN/A
state21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state10%
 
d. Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school58%
districtN/A
state26%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school6%
districtN/A
state38%
Strongly Agree
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
 
e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state10%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state38%
Agree
school30%
districtN/A
state37%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state11%
 
f. Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly Disagree
school17%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state11%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school20%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state54%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state16%
 
g. I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school35%
districtN/A
state25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state34%
Strongly Agree
school3%
districtN/A
state9%
 
h. Professional development has proved useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school13%
districtN/A
state15%
 
In which of the following areas (if any) do you need additional support to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
school60%
districtN/A
state52%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
school52%
districtN/A
state27%
c. English Language Learners
school52%
districtN/A
state47%
d. Closing the achievement gap
school48%
districtN/A
state45%
e. Your content area
school24%
districtN/A
state16%
f. Methods of teaching
school20%
districtN/A
state18%
g. Student assessment
school12%
districtN/A
state20%
h. Classroom management techniques
school20%
districtN/A
state20%
i. Reading strategies
school36%
districtN/A
state32%
 
In the past 2 years have you had at least 10 clock hours or more of professional development in each of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
school23%
districtN/A
state21%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
school12%
districtN/A
state5%
c. English Language Learners
school85%
districtN/A
state83%
d. Closing the achievement gap
school19%
districtN/A
state14%
e. Your content area
school35%
districtN/A
state48%
f. Methods of teaching
school35%
districtN/A
state48%
g. Student assessment
school19%
districtN/A
state35%
h. Classroom management techniques
school15%
districtN/A
state26%
i. Reading strategies
school23%
districtN/A
state52%
 
Overall
Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? (Select one.)
Continue working at my current school as long as I am able
school33%
districtN/A
state57%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
school26%
districtN/A
state25%
Continue working in education, but leave this school as soon as I can
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Continue working in education, but leave this district as soon as I can
school11%
districtN/A
state5%
Leave education all together
school30%
districtN/A
state9%
 
In considering your future plans, please indicate the importance of the following in influencing your decision.
a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Not Important
school4%
districtN/A
state3%
school4%
districtN/A
state4%
Important
school25%
districtN/A
state37%
school21%
districtN/A
state23%
Extremely Important
school46%
districtN/A
state33%
 
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school0%
districtN/A
state1%
Important
school33%
districtN/A
state18%
school7%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school59%
districtN/A
state59%
 
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Not Important
school11%
districtN/A
state3%
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school21%
districtN/A
state22%
school14%
districtN/A
state27%
Extremely Important
school54%
districtN/A
state46%
 
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Not Important
school7%
districtN/A
state3%
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school32%
districtN/A
state23%
school11%
districtN/A
state25%
Extremely Important
school50%
districtN/A
state46%
 
e. Time during the work day
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
school7%
districtN/A
state6%
Important
school29%
districtN/A
state30%
school21%
districtN/A
state27%
Extremely Important
school43%
districtN/A
state34%
 
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school4%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school25%
districtN/A
state24%
school21%
districtN/A
state30%
Extremely Important
school50%
districtN/A
state41%
 
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school4%
districtN/A
state1%
Important
school14%
districtN/A
state16%
school18%
districtN/A
state26%
Extremely Important
school64%
districtN/A
state55%
 
h. Salary
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school4%
districtN/A
state4%
Important
school18%
districtN/A
state20%
school14%
districtN/A
state24%
Extremely Important
school64%
districtN/A
state50%
 
i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Not Important
school4%
districtN/A
state18%
school7%
districtN/A
state13%
Important
school21%
districtN/A
state24%
school18%
districtN/A
state18%
Extremely Important
school50%
districtN/A
state27%
 
j. Student behavior
Not Important
school4%
districtN/A
state4%
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Important
school21%
districtN/A
state28%
school14%
districtN/A
state25%
Extremely Important
school61%
districtN/A
state35%
 
k. Emphasis on testing and accountability
Not Important
school11%
districtN/A
state9%
school21%
districtN/A
state16%
Important
school25%
districtN/A
state37%
school4%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school39%
districtN/A
state19%
 
l. The community environment where I live
Not Important
school7%
districtN/A
state12%
school4%
districtN/A
state11%
Important
school36%
districtN/A
state32%
school14%
districtN/A
state23%
Extremely Important
school39%
districtN/A
state22%
 
m. Retirement options
Not Important
school4%
districtN/A
state8%
school0%
districtN/A
state10%
Important
school29%
districtN/A
state27%
school4%
districtN/A
state22%
Extremely Important
school64%
districtN/A
state33%
 
n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Not Important
school7%
districtN/A
state6%
school4%
districtN/A
state6%
Important
school26%
districtN/A
state25%
school11%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school52%
districtN/A
state43%
 
Which aspect of your work environment most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
school18%
districtN/A
state17%
School facilities and resources
school18%
districtN/A
state16%
School leadership
school18%
districtN/A
state39%
Teacher empowerment
school36%
districtN/A
state22%
Professional development
school11%
districtN/A
state5%
 
Which aspect of your work environment most affects teachers' willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
school67%
districtN/A
state16%
School facilities and resources
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
School leadership
school33%
districtN/A
state42%
Teacher empowerment
school0%
districtN/A
state25%
Professional development
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
 
Which aspect of working conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
school35%
districtN/A
state25%
School facilities and resources
school23%
districtN/A
state23%
School leadership
school19%
districtN/A
state12%
Teacher empowerment
school16%
districtN/A
state30%
Professional development
school6%
districtN/A
state10%
 
Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school39%
districtN/A
state11%
Agree
school32%
districtN/A
state45%
Strongly Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state33%
 
Mentee
Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the last three years?
Yes
school0%
districtN/A
state73%
No
school100%
districtN/A
state27%
 
My mentor was effective in providing support in the following areas:
a. Instructional strategies
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state27%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state33%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state17%
 
b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state19%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state26%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
 
c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state25%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state30%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state17%
 
d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state9%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state14%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state28%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state32%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
 
e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state14%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state33%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state18%
 
f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state29%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state17%
 
g. Social support and general encouragement
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state10%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state36%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state30%
 
h. Other
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state22%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state29%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state26%
 
Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor:
a. My mentor and I were in the same building (or school)
Yes
school0%
districtN/A
state87%
No
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
 
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area
Yes
school0%
districtN/A
state60%
No
school0%
districtN/A
state40%
 
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level
Yes
school0%
districtN/A
state61%
No
school0%
districtN/A
state39%
 
On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentor
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state26%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state25%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
 
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state18%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state47%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
 
c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state38%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state40%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state11%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
 
d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state30%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state28%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state11%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state22%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state20%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state18%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state21%
 
How important has your mentoring experience been in your decision to continue teaching at this school?
Made no difference at all
school0%
districtN/A
state26%
Only slightly important
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Somewhat important
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Important
school0%
districtN/A
state21%
Very important
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
 
Mentor
How many teachers do/did you mentor?
1
school64%
districtN/A
state43%
2
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
3
school27%
districtN/A
state15%
4 - 6
school9%
districtN/A
state11%
7 - 10
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
10+
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
 
On average, how often do/did you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state1%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Once a month
school10%
districtN/A
state7%
Several times a month
school20%
districtN/A
state19%
Once a week
school40%
districtN/A
state27%
Almost daily
school30%
districtN/A
state42%
 
Please indicate whether each of the following are/were true for you and your mentee(s):
a. My mentee(s) and I are/were in the same building.
None of them
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Some of them
school27%
districtN/A
state14%
All of them
school73%
districtN/A
state74%
 
b. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught in the same content area.
None of them
school27%
districtN/A
state12%
Some of them
school27%
districtN/A
state20%
All of them
school45%
districtN/A
state68%
 
c. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught the same grade level.
None of them
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Some of them
school40%
districtN/A
state26%
All of them
school60%
districtN/A
state62%
 
On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state10%
Less than once per month
school18%
districtN/A
state9%
Once a month
school9%
districtN/A
state11%
Several times a month
school27%
districtN/A
state16%
Once a week
school27%
districtN/A
state32%
Almost daily
school18%
districtN/A
state23%
 
b. Observing my mentee(s) teaching
Never
school10%
districtN/A
state13%
Less than once per month
school20%
districtN/A
state24%
Once a month
school30%
districtN/A
state16%
Several times a month
school30%
districtN/A
state14%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Almost daily
school10%
districtN/A
state20%
 
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
school9%
districtN/A
state17%
Less than once per month
school27%
districtN/A
state27%
Once a month
school27%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school27%
districtN/A
state11%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Almost daily
school9%
districtN/A
state20%
 
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than once per month
school27%
districtN/A
state12%
Once a month
school9%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school27%
districtN/A
state18%
Once a week
school18%
districtN/A
state29%
Almost daily
school18%
districtN/A
state21%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
Less than once per month
school9%
districtN/A
state6%
Once a month
school9%
districtN/A
state9%
Several times a month
school27%
districtN/A
state19%
Once a week
school9%
districtN/A
state26%
Almost daily
school45%
districtN/A
state37%