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Domain Report

Domain Area Average** 
Timeschool:2.96
district:N/A
state:2.71
Facilities and Resourcesschool:3.44
district:N/A
state:3.57
Empowermentschool:3.55
district:N/A
state:3.27
Leadershipschool:3.50
district:N/A
state:3.47
Professional Developmentschool:3.12
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
school14%
districtN/A
state21%
Disagree
school47%
districtN/A
state38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state8%
Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state29%
Strongly Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
 
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly Disagree
school16%
districtN/A
state18%
Disagree
school49%
districtN/A
state34%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state11%
Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state33%
Strongly Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state4%
 
c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state18%
Disagree
school24%
districtN/A
state38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state13%
Agree
school48%
districtN/A
state28%
Strongly Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state3%
 
d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state15%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state31%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state30%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state5%
 
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork I am required to do.
Strongly Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state20%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state32%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school23%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state28%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state3%
 
f. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state11%
Disagree
school29%
districtN/A
state29%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school48%
districtN/A
state39%
Strongly Agree
school7%
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
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than 3 hours
school10%
districtN/A
state42%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school24%
districtN/A
state39%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school61%
districtN/A
state12%
More than 10 hours
school2%
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
school12%
districtN/A
state9%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school10%
districtN/A
state19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school32%
districtN/A
state32%
More than 10 hours
school46%
districtN/A
state38%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on remediation efforts with students (i.e., tutoring, academic coaching, etc.)?
None
school7%
districtN/A
state23%
Less than 3 hours
school54%
districtN/A
state44%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school27%
districtN/A
state21%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school7%
districtN/A
state8%
More than 10 hours
school5%
districtN/A
state4%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
school27%
districtN/A
state38%
Less than 3 hours
school34%
districtN/A
state34%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
school22%
districtN/A
state13%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
school2%
districtN/A
state7%
More than 10 hours
school15%
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
school9%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state12%
Agree
school51%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state14%
 
b. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state7%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Agree
school56%
districtN/A
state57%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state28%
 
c. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, chalk, etc.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state9%
Agree
school63%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state17%
 
d. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
school9%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state47%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state15%
 
e. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
school9%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school30%
districtN/A
state25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state9%
 
f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school14%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school10%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school60%
districtN/A
state50%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state12%
 
g. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
Strongly Disagree
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school21%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school47%
districtN/A
state49%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state14%
 
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly Disagree
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state9%
Agree
school49%
districtN/A
state55%
Strongly Agree
school30%
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
school2%
districtN/A
state12%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state33%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state5%
 
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly Disagree
school0%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school14%
districtN/A
state17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school65%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state11%
 
c. Teachers are recognized as educational professionals.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school49%
districtN/A
state47%
Strongly Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state14%
 
d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school52%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state16%
 
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state23%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state9%
 
f. Site councils provide teachers opportunities to participate in school planning and decisionmaking.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school53%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state9%
 
g. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state9%
Disagree
school30%
districtN/A
state19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state43%
Strongly Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state9%
 
h. Parents and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school31%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state24%
Agree
school31%
districtN/A
state42%
Strongly Agree
school2%
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
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Small role
school12%
districtN/A
state21%
Moderate role
school30%
districtN/A
state36%
Large role
school28%
districtN/A
state31%
The primary role
school30%
districtN/A
state8%
 
b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
Small role
school5%
districtN/A
state12%
Moderate role
school12%
districtN/A
state27%
Large role
school33%
districtN/A
state41%
The primary role
school50%
districtN/A
state18%
 
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
Small role
school14%
districtN/A
state20%
Moderate role
school14%
districtN/A
state28%
Large role
school35%
districtN/A
state34%
The primary role
school37%
districtN/A
state13%
 
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
school19%
districtN/A
state21%
Small role
school37%
districtN/A
state34%
Moderate role
school23%
districtN/A
state29%
Large role
school19%
districtN/A
state14%
The primary role
school2%
districtN/A
state1%
 
e. The hiring of new teachers
No role at all
school14%
districtN/A
state41%
Small role
school38%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school33%
districtN/A
state20%
Large role
school14%
districtN/A
state9%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state0%
 
f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
school12%
districtN/A
state17%
Small role
school33%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school29%
districtN/A
state29%
Large role
school26%
districtN/A
state21%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
 
g. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
school19%
districtN/A
state48%
Small role
school47%
districtN/A
state33%
Moderate role
school26%
districtN/A
state15%
Large role
school9%
districtN/A
state4%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state0%
 
h. School improvement planning
No role at all
school7%
districtN/A
state17%
Small role
school23%
districtN/A
state31%
Moderate role
school44%
districtN/A
state30%
Large role
school26%
districtN/A
state19%
The primary role
school0%
districtN/A
state3%
 
i. Site council planning/decisionmaking
No role at all
school7%
districtN/A
state20%
Small role
school19%
districtN/A
state30%
Moderate role
school53%
districtN/A
state33%
Large role
school19%
districtN/A
state16%
The primary role
school2%
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
school2%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school49%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state18%
 
b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state10%
Disagree
school9%
districtN/A
state19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school40%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state15%
 
c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school44%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state19%
 
d. All of the faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state14%
Agree
school49%
districtN/A
state46%
Strongly Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state26%
 
e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly Disagree
school14%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state18%
 
f. School leaders effectively communicate policies.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school10%
districtN/A
state13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school27%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state46%
Strongly Agree
school20%
districtN/A
state18%
 
g. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly Disagree
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school24%
districtN/A
state10%
Agree
school55%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school17%
districtN/A
state31%
 
h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school51%
districtN/A
state50%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state26%
 
i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school19%
districtN/A
state9%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school29%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state22%
 
j. Teachers are recognized for accomplishments.
Strongly Disagree
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school28%
districtN/A
state14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school40%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state19%
 
The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school14%
districtN/A
state16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school40%
districtN/A
state33%
Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state36%
Strongly Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state7%
 
b. Facilities and resources
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state23%
Agree
school51%
districtN/A
state49%
Strongly Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state9%
 
c. The use of time in my school
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school14%
districtN/A
state20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school30%
districtN/A
state25%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state41%
Strongly Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state8%
 
d. Professional development
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school30%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school35%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state11%
 
e. Empowering teachers
Strongly Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state8%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school26%
districtN/A
state39%
Strongly Agree
school12%
districtN/A
state10%
 
f. New teacher support
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state43%
Strongly Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state18%
 
Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state10%
Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state17%
Agree
school47%
districtN/A
state44%
Strongly Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state18%
 
Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school?
Principal or school head
school56%
districtN/A
state44%
Assistant or vice principal
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Department chair or grade level chair
school9%
districtN/A
state13%
School-based curriculum specialist
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Mentor/coach
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Other teachers
school33%
districtN/A
state20%
None of the above
school0%
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
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school26%
districtN/A
state15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state15%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state14%
 
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school28%
districtN/A
state13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state19%
Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state52%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state13%
 
c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state48%
Strongly Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state10%
 
d. Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly Disagree
school12%
districtN/A
state7%
Disagree
school28%
districtN/A
state26%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state21%
Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state38%
Strongly Agree
school2%
districtN/A
state8%
 
e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state3%
Disagree
school9%
districtN/A
state10%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school47%
districtN/A
state38%
Agree
school33%
districtN/A
state37%
Strongly Agree
school5%
districtN/A
state11%
 
f. Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school28%
districtN/A
state11%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school9%
districtN/A
state16%
Agree
school40%
districtN/A
state54%
Strongly Agree
school16%
districtN/A
state16%
 
g. I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state6%
Disagree
school40%
districtN/A
state25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school19%
districtN/A
state26%
Agree
school28%
districtN/A
state34%
Strongly Agree
school7%
districtN/A
state9%
 
h. Professional development has proved useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly Disagree
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Disagree
school23%
districtN/A
state12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school21%
districtN/A
state18%
Agree
school40%
districtN/A
state51%
Strongly Agree
school9%
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)
school56%
districtN/A
state52%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
school25%
districtN/A
state27%
c. English Language Learners
school66%
districtN/A
state47%
d. Closing the achievement gap
school63%
districtN/A
state45%
e. Your content area
school19%
districtN/A
state16%
f. Methods of teaching
school22%
districtN/A
state18%
g. Student assessment
school16%
districtN/A
state20%
h. Classroom management techniques
school13%
districtN/A
state20%
i. Reading strategies
school34%
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)
school10%
districtN/A
state21%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
school3%
districtN/A
state5%
c. English Language Learners
school92%
districtN/A
state83%
d. Closing the achievement gap
school13%
districtN/A
state14%
e. Your content area
school44%
districtN/A
state48%
f. Methods of teaching
school23%
districtN/A
state48%
g. Student assessment
school18%
districtN/A
state35%
h. Classroom management techniques
school10%
districtN/A
state26%
i. Reading strategies
school21%
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
school78%
districtN/A
state57%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
school15%
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
school2%
districtN/A
state5%
Leave education all together
school5%
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
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
school7%
districtN/A
state4%
Important
school39%
districtN/A
state37%
school24%
districtN/A
state23%
Extremely Important
school27%
districtN/A
state33%
 
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Not Important
school2%
districtN/A
state2%
school0%
districtN/A
state1%
Important
school24%
districtN/A
state18%
school22%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school51%
districtN/A
state59%
 
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Not Important
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school32%
districtN/A
state22%
school24%
districtN/A
state27%
Extremely Important
school39%
districtN/A
state46%
 
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Not Important
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school24%
districtN/A
state23%
school20%
districtN/A
state25%
Extremely Important
school51%
districtN/A
state46%
 
e. Time during the work day
Not Important
school3%
districtN/A
state4%
school15%
districtN/A
state6%
Important
school30%
districtN/A
state30%
school30%
districtN/A
state27%
Extremely Important
school23%
districtN/A
state34%
 
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Not Important
school2%
districtN/A
state2%
school2%
districtN/A
state3%
Important
school24%
districtN/A
state24%
school34%
districtN/A
state30%
Extremely Important
school37%
districtN/A
state41%
 
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school2%
districtN/A
state1%
Important
school15%
districtN/A
state16%
school24%
districtN/A
state26%
Extremely Important
school59%
districtN/A
state55%
 
h. Salary
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
school10%
districtN/A
state4%
Important
school20%
districtN/A
state20%
school22%
districtN/A
state24%
Extremely Important
school49%
districtN/A
state50%
 
i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Not Important
school3%
districtN/A
state18%
school5%
districtN/A
state13%
Important
school23%
districtN/A
state24%
school18%
districtN/A
state18%
Extremely Important
school53%
districtN/A
state27%
 
j. Student behavior
Not Important
school3%
districtN/A
state4%
school5%
districtN/A
state8%
Important
school33%
districtN/A
state28%
school28%
districtN/A
state25%
Extremely Important
school33%
districtN/A
state35%
 
k. Emphasis on testing and accountability
Not Important
school10%
districtN/A
state9%
school18%
districtN/A
state16%
Important
school48%
districtN/A
state37%
school10%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school15%
districtN/A
state19%
 
l. The community environment where I live
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
school10%
districtN/A
state11%
Important
school34%
districtN/A
state32%
school17%
districtN/A
state23%
Extremely Important
school39%
districtN/A
state22%
 
m. Retirement options
Not Important
school5%
districtN/A
state8%
school7%
districtN/A
state10%
Important
school27%
districtN/A
state27%
school32%
districtN/A
state22%
Extremely Important
school29%
districtN/A
state33%
 
n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Not Important
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
school5%
districtN/A
state6%
Important
school32%
districtN/A
state25%
school22%
districtN/A
state20%
Extremely Important
school41%
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
school12%
districtN/A
state17%
School facilities and resources
school12%
districtN/A
state16%
School leadership
school37%
districtN/A
state39%
Teacher empowerment
school39%
districtN/A
state22%
Professional development
school0%
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
school50%
districtN/A
state16%
School facilities and resources
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
School leadership
school50%
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
school26%
districtN/A
state25%
School facilities and resources
school19%
districtN/A
state23%
School leadership
school17%
districtN/A
state12%
Teacher empowerment
school29%
districtN/A
state30%
Professional development
school10%
districtN/A
state10%
 
Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly Disagree
school5%
districtN/A
state5%
Disagree
school2%
districtN/A
state6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
school14%
districtN/A
state11%
Agree
school42%
districtN/A
state45%
Strongly Agree
school37%
districtN/A
state33%
 
Mentee
Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the last three years?
Yes
school50%
districtN/A
state73%
No
school50%
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
school50%
districtN/A
state27%
Has helped a lot
school0%
districtN/A
state33%
Help was critical
school50%
districtN/A
state17%
 
b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach
Of no help at all
school25%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state19%
Has helped some
school25%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school25%
districtN/A
state26%
Help was critical
school25%
districtN/A
state16%
 
c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Of no help at all
school25%
districtN/A
state12%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped some
school50%
districtN/A
state25%
Has helped a lot
school25%
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
school25%
districtN/A
state14%
Has helped some
school25%
districtN/A
state28%
Has helped a lot
school50%
districtN/A
state32%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
 
e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Of no help at all
school50%
districtN/A
state14%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school50%
districtN/A
state33%
Help was critical
school0%
districtN/A
state18%
 
f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Of no help at all
school25%
districtN/A
state15%
Has helped a little
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state23%
Has helped a lot
school50%
districtN/A
state29%
Help was critical
school25%
districtN/A
state17%
 
g. Social support and general encouragement
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state8%
Has helped a little
school25%
districtN/A
state10%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state16%
Has helped a lot
school25%
districtN/A
state36%
Help was critical
school50%
districtN/A
state30%
 
h. Other
Of no help at all
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Has helped a little
school25%
districtN/A
state8%
Has helped some
school0%
districtN/A
state22%
Has helped a lot
school50%
districtN/A
state29%
Help was critical
school25%
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
school100%
districtN/A
state87%
No
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
 
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area
Yes
school75%
districtN/A
state60%
No
school25%
districtN/A
state40%
 
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level
Yes
school75%
districtN/A
state61%
No
school25%
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
school25%
districtN/A
state25%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state12%
Several times a month
school25%
districtN/A
state13%
Once a week
school25%
districtN/A
state16%
Almost daily
school25%
districtN/A
state8%
 
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
school25%
districtN/A
state18%
Less than once per month
school25%
districtN/A
state47%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school25%
districtN/A
state12%
Once a week
school25%
districtN/A
state5%
Almost daily
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
 
c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
school25%
districtN/A
state38%
Less than once per month
school25%
districtN/A
state40%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state11%
Several times a month
school25%
districtN/A
state5%
Once a week
school25%
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
school25%
districtN/A
state28%
Once a month
school25%
districtN/A
state12%
Several times a month
school25%
districtN/A
state13%
Once a week
school0%
districtN/A
state11%
Almost daily
school25%
districtN/A
state6%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than once per month
school25%
districtN/A
state22%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Several times a month
school0%
districtN/A
state20%
Once a week
school25%
districtN/A
state18%
Almost daily
school50%
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
school50%
districtN/A
state15%
Somewhat important
school0%
districtN/A
state15%
Important
school0%
districtN/A
state21%
Very important
school50%
districtN/A
state23%
 
Mentor
How many teachers do/did you mentor?
1
school50%
districtN/A
state43%
2
school13%
districtN/A
state23%
3
school25%
districtN/A
state15%
4 - 6
school13%
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
school6%
districtN/A
state1%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state4%
Once a month
school0%
districtN/A
state7%
Several times a month
school12%
districtN/A
state19%
Once a week
school35%
districtN/A
state27%
Almost daily
school47%
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
school7%
districtN/A
state14%
All of them
school93%
districtN/A
state74%
 
b. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught in the same content area.
None of them
school13%
districtN/A
state12%
Some of them
school13%
districtN/A
state20%
All of them
school73%
districtN/A
state68%
 
c. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught the same grade level.
None of them
school13%
districtN/A
state13%
Some of them
school40%
districtN/A
state26%
All of them
school47%
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
school0%
districtN/A
state9%
Once a month
school19%
districtN/A
state11%
Several times a month
school13%
districtN/A
state16%
Once a week
school25%
districtN/A
state32%
Almost daily
school44%
districtN/A
state23%
 
b. Observing my mentee(s) teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state13%
Less than once per month
school19%
districtN/A
state24%
Once a month
school38%
districtN/A
state16%
Several times a month
school13%
districtN/A
state14%
Once a week
school6%
districtN/A
state13%
Almost daily
school25%
districtN/A
state20%
 
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state17%
Less than once per month
school25%
districtN/A
state27%
Once a month
school25%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school19%
districtN/A
state11%
Once a week
school6%
districtN/A
state12%
Almost daily
school25%
districtN/A
state20%
 
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state5%
Less than once per month
school13%
districtN/A
state12%
Once a month
school25%
districtN/A
state14%
Several times a month
school6%
districtN/A
state18%
Once a week
school19%
districtN/A
state29%
Almost daily
school38%
districtN/A
state21%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
school0%
districtN/A
state2%
Less than once per month
school0%
districtN/A
state6%
Once a month
school13%
districtN/A
state9%
Several times a month
school19%
districtN/A
state19%
Once a week
school38%
districtN/A
state26%
Almost daily
school31%
districtN/A
state37%