Results Details

 

Significant Factors

The following results summary provides a quick snapshot for data review and inquiry. Questions included are derived from statistical analyses of the responses designed to present the most salient themes across the survey. These themes can help quickly identify broad areas of strengths and directions for improvement before individual questions are explored. All averages are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the lowest.

Factor Average**  
Leadership

This is the average of the 7 questions from the leadership and empowerment sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of leadership conditions that contribute to trusting, supportive environments, problem solving and decision making (Q4.1c, Q4.1d, Q4.1e, Q5.2b, Q5.3a, Q5.3b, Q5.3f).
 
3.03
3.28
3.31
Readiness

This is the average of the 7 questions from the school context and readiness section of the survey that were most important in explaining the effect of external influences on students ability to learn (Q7.2b, Q7.2c, Q7.2d, Q7.2e, Q7.2f, Q7.2g,Q7.2i) [note: a higher score indicates educators believe external factors play a stronger role on student learning].
 
3.68
3.35
3.41
Support for Professional Practice

This is the average of the 7 questions from the facilities and resources and professional development sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the quality of resources and support for professional learning and practice (Q3.1a, Q3.1b,Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1e, Q6.1,Q6.9).
 
2.85
2.92
3.16
Workload

This is the average of the 7 questions from the time section of the survey that were most important in explaining increases in workload for educators (Q2.9b, Q2.9c, Q2.9d, Q2.9e, Q2.9g, Q2.9i, Q2.9j).
 
4.30
4.17
4.10
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Detailed Report

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 reasonable class sizes.
Strongly disagree
29%
30%
15%
Somewhat disagree
47%
39%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
18%
21%
37%
Strongly agree
0%
5%
18%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
50%
44%
26%
Somewhat disagree
38%
35%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
6%
13%
28%
Strongly agree
0%
3%
11%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
33%
33%
23%
Somewhat disagree
47%
38%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
7%
11%
Somewhat agree
7%
20%
27%
Strongly agree
0%
2%
10%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
24%
19%
17%
Somewhat disagree
41%
39%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
13%
10%
Somewhat agree
18%
25%
30%
Strongly agree
0%
5%
9%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade.
Strongly disagree
6%
25%
20%
Somewhat disagree
65%
35%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
24%
29%
29%
Strongly agree
0%
3%
8%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.3 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
7%
3%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
64%
52%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
29%
34%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
10%
27%
More than 10 hours
0%
1%
3%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
36%
34%
36%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
57%
58%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
7%
7%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
1%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork?
None
0%
6%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
85%
54%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
15%
28%
27%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
7%
8%
More than 10 hours
0%
4%
2%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.5 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
7%
1%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
14%
9%
12%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
14%
14%
18%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
29%
33%
30%
More than 10 hours
36%
44%
39%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
57%
47%
46%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
29%
35%
37%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
7%
10%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
4%
5%
More than 10 hours
7%
3%
4%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q2.9 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 disagree
0%
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
11%
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
43%
44%
Strongly agree
29%
37%
33%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Student assessment requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
38%
Strongly agree
47%
50%
49%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
19%
18%
Somewhat agree
47%
39%
36%
Strongly agree
35%
33%
39%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
6%
1%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
24%
32%
35%
Strongly agree
65%
57%
52%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
13%
Somewhat agree
47%
44%
35%
Strongly agree
47%
41%
41%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
26%
Somewhat agree
47%
34%
31%
Strongly agree
53%
49%
28%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
8%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
30%
25%
Somewhat agree
47%
40%
40%
Strongly agree
29%
21%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
9%
Somewhat disagree
6%
9%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
39%
39%
Somewhat agree
47%
34%
28%
Strongly agree
12%
12%
10%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
1%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
22%
26%
Somewhat agree
53%
46%
35%
Strongly agree
29%
29%
30%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
0%
1%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
41%
35%
31%
Strongly agree
59%
59%
61%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


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 disagree
0%
6%
12%
Somewhat disagree
35%
30%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
12%
7%
Somewhat agree
59%
44%
37%
Strongly agree
0%
8%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
18%
14%
16%
Somewhat disagree
18%
25%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
65%
43%
31%
Strongly agree
0%
12%
24%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
6%
11%
12%
Somewhat disagree
41%
40%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
29%
31%
33%
Strongly agree
6%
12%
28%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
24%
14%
16%
Somewhat disagree
24%
37%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
18%
13%
Somewhat agree
29%
26%
31%
Strongly agree
0%
5%
12%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
47%
23%
15%
Somewhat disagree
47%
39%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
11%
Somewhat agree
0%
20%
32%
Strongly agree
0%
9%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
6%
Somewhat disagree
18%
20%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
15%
9%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
33%
Strongly agree
24%
28%
40%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
0%
11%
15%
Somewhat disagree
24%
30%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
16%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
35%
28%
Strongly agree
12%
7%
20%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
11%
Somewhat disagree
44%
26%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
38%
37%
32%
Strongly agree
13%
17%
28%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel.
Strongly disagree
18%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
29%
26%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
37%
Strongly agree
12%
13%
23%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Empowerment
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about empowerment in your school.
a. Teachers are meaningfully involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
12%
15%
16%
Somewhat disagree
41%
24%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
10%
12%
Somewhat agree
29%
39%
36%
Strongly agree
6%
11%
10%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
10%
Somewhat disagree
12%
17%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
59%
44%
41%
Strongly agree
12%
23%
23%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
19%
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
25%
16%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
8%
13%
Somewhat agree
50%
45%
41%
Strongly agree
6%
21%
23%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
29%
13%
14%
Somewhat disagree
18%
20%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
17%
18%
Somewhat agree
41%
38%
32%
Strongly agree
0%
12%
13%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
11%
Somewhat disagree
29%
21%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
37%
Strongly agree
12%
16%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Opportunities for career growth within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me (e.g., mentor, academic coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
24%
10%
9%
Somewhat disagree
24%
24%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
24%
21%
Somewhat agree
35%
35%
36%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
17%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
6%
9%
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
17%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
41%
29%
27%
Somewhat agree
24%
31%
32%
Strongly agree
12%
15%
18%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
12%
Somewhat disagree
29%
25%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
41%
45%
35%
Strongly agree
6%
8%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school.
Strongly disagree
18%
7%
14%
Somewhat disagree
41%
35%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
22%
17%
Somewhat agree
24%
36%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
1%
9%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q4.2 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
a. School improvement planning
No role at all
0%
10%
8%
Small role
35%
41%
29%
Moderate role
41%
31%
38%
Large role
24%
17%
23%
The primary role
0%
1%
2%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Shaping the schedule of the school day
No role at all
0%
31%
27%
Small role
47%
36%
33%
Moderate role
47%
24%
25%
Large role
6%
8%
13%
The primary role
0%
1%
2%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
25%
40%
46%
Small role
63%
46%
36%
Moderate role
13%
11%
14%
Large role
0%
3%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
0%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline
No role at all
29%
17%
23%
Small role
35%
40%
35%
Moderate role
29%
30%
27%
Large role
6%
13%
14%
The primary role
0%
0%
2%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Hiring of new teachers
No role at all
59%
62%
38%
Small role
41%
28%
33%
Moderate role
0%
9%
20%
Large role
0%
1%
9%
The primary role
0%
0%
1%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
35%
17%
29%
Small role
29%
38%
37%
Moderate role
35%
24%
23%
Large role
0%
20%
10%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
18%
12%
13%
Small role
18%
27%
26%
Moderate role
35%
22%
27%
Large role
18%
25%
24%
The primary role
12%
13%
10%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
6%
5%
6%
Small role
6%
12%
15%
Moderate role
35%
23%
25%
Large role
35%
33%
34%
The primary role
18%
27%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
6%
1%
8%
Small role
18%
18%
20%
Moderate role
53%
35%
29%
Large role
12%
34%
29%
The primary role
12%
11%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Leadership
Q5.1 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
41%
38%
31%
b. Assistant or vice principal
6%
11%
5%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
0%
17%
18%
d. School-based instructional specialist
0%
0%
9%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
6%
3%
11%
f. Other teachers
29%
20%
19%
g. None of the above
18%
11%
7%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q5.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. School leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
41%
20%
12%
Somewhat disagree
24%
21%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
18%
27%
34%
Strongly agree
6%
14%
16%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
24%
16%
13%
Somewhat disagree
18%
21%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
7%
10%
Somewhat agree
35%
32%
37%
Strongly agree
12%
23%
22%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
29%
14%
15%
Somewhat disagree
53%
29%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
13%
Somewhat agree
12%
35%
31%
Strongly agree
6%
13%
19%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
6%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
17%
16%
Somewhat agree
24%
32%
34%
Strongly agree
29%
35%
33%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
18%
12%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
23%
17%
Somewhat agree
24%
30%
36%
Strongly agree
29%
30%
27%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Teaching and learning issues
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
18%
14%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
21%
16%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
42%
Strongly agree
12%
17%
20%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
24%
13%
12%
Somewhat disagree
12%
15%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
32%
25%
Somewhat agree
18%
29%
32%
Strongly agree
12%
11%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
6%
11%
9%
Somewhat disagree
12%
18%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
22%
20%
Somewhat agree
29%
38%
38%
Strongly agree
18%
11%
16%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
6%
13%
11%
Somewhat disagree
24%
20%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
23%
22%
Somewhat agree
24%
32%
34%
Strongly agree
18%
12%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
10%
Somewhat disagree
12%
13%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
26%
19%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
38%
Strongly agree
12%
18%
16%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
12%
11%
14%
Somewhat disagree
24%
20%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
28%
21%
Somewhat agree
18%
27%
31%
Strongly agree
12%
13%
15%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
12%
9%
9%
Somewhat disagree
12%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
30%
21%
Somewhat agree
29%
34%
37%
Strongly agree
12%
12%
19%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Professional Development
Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
17%
Somewhat disagree
24%
26%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
47%
41%
33%
Strongly agree
18%
8%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
12%
9%
15%
Somewhat disagree
24%
23%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
47%
43%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
9%
14%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.3 In the past two years, have YOU participated in any of the following professional development activities? (Check all that apply.)
a.Graduate courses
57%
58%
62%
b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies
79%
86%
85%
c. Job-embedded professional development activities
36%
64%
61%
d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program
21%
28%
37%
e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings
57%
71%
57%
f. National Board Certification
0%
2%
2%
g. State sponsored in-service program
7%
13%
12%
h. School or district sponsored in-service program
100%
97%
79%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.4a In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (Check all that apply.)
a. Differentiated Instruction
79%
48%
50%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
21%
34%
35%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
29%
24%
21%
d. Teaching second language learners
29%
34%
33%
e. Mapping the curriculum
14%
19%
27%
f. Managing student behavior
57%
36%
35%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
43%
27%
34%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
21%
22%
15%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.4b 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. Differentiated Instruction
33%
55%
49%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
44%
47%
47%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
0%
9%
15%
d. Teaching second language learners
67%
39%
28%
e. Mapping the curriculum
33%
35%
34%
f. Managing student behavior
11%
16%
19%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
56%
57%
53%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
22%
16%
19%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
10%
Somewhat disagree
14%
16%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
6%
13%
Somewhat agree
71%
58%
45%
Strongly agree
0%
15%
17%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
11%
Somewhat disagree
21%
15%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
12%
14%
Somewhat agree
64%
54%
42%
Strongly agree
0%
14%
17%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
29%
19%
24%
Somewhat disagree
43%
27%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
29%
22%
Somewhat agree
7%
21%
20%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
6%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
24%
18%
13%
Somewhat disagree
18%
28%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
47%
34%
38%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
12%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
12%
12%
16%
Somewhat disagree
24%
30%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
29%
37%
29%
Strongly agree
6%
5%
10%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan?
Yes
100%
100%
94%
No
0%
0%
6%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient?
Yes
50%
41%
56%
No
50%
59%
44%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


School Context and Readiness
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school context.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
6%
11%
12%
Somewhat disagree
29%
15%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
47%
42%
36%
Strongly agree
6%
23%
26%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families.
Strongly disagree
18%
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
47%
39%
41%
Strongly agree
24%
32%
31%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
12%
5%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
2%
5%
Somewhat agree
24%
31%
30%
Strongly agree
53%
62%
59%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
18%
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
24%
35%
33%
Strongly agree
41%
48%
52%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn.
a. Academic preparation
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
11%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
53%
39%
35%
Strongly agree
24%
36%
42%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Poverty
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
14%
Somewhat disagree
12%
18%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
24%
14%
Somewhat agree
65%
39%
29%
Strongly agree
12%
14%
28%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Language
Strongly disagree
6%
14%
15%
Somewhat disagree
18%
21%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
24%
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
28%
29%
Strongly agree
24%
14%
27%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Violence outside of the school
Strongly disagree
12%
23%
22%
Somewhat disagree
29%
23%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
28%
19%
Somewhat agree
24%
18%
22%
Strongly agree
12%
8%
20%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Health issues
Strongly disagree
12%
10%
13%
Somewhat disagree
12%
21%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
47%
31%
31%
Strongly agree
18%
13%
17%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Excessive tardiness
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
8%
Somewhat disagree
6%
10%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
14%
Somewhat agree
35%
42%
34%
Strongly agree
47%
35%
33%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Excessive absences
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
8%
Somewhat disagree
6%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
35%
32%
Strongly agree
47%
41%
38%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Community support
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
8%
Somewhat disagree
6%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
47%
44%
33%
Strongly agree
24%
17%
28%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Transience/mobility
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
17%
Somewhat disagree
12%
19%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
36%
23%
Somewhat agree
41%
25%
22%
Strongly agree
18%
12%
25%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn.
Strongly disagree
12%
8%
12%
Somewhat disagree
35%
27%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
14%
20%
Somewhat agree
35%
44%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
12%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Curriculum and Instruction
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school context.
a. The curriculum taught is aligned to standards.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
3%
3%
Somewhat agree
59%
31%
29%
Strongly agree
29%
63%
64%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
29%
16%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
47%
47%
45%
Strongly agree
6%
25%
29%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
8%
Somewhat disagree
12%
13%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
53%
35%
31%
Strongly agree
18%
26%
27%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction.
Strongly disagree
6%
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
9%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
18%
17%
Somewhat agree
47%
32%
36%
Strongly agree
35%
39%
33%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered.
Strongly disagree
6%
5%
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
24%
23%
Somewhat agree
65%
36%
34%
Strongly agree
6%
20%
20%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Overall Conditions
Q9.1a Of the five overarching conditions for teaching and learning considered in this survey, which aspect of your work environment MOST affects YOUR willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
31%
25%
19%
School facilities and resources
0%
11%
20%
School leadership
23%
30%
30%
Teacher empowerment
38%
30%
26%
Professional development
8%
4%
4%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q9.3 Which aspect of these five conditions for teaching and learning is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
19%
28%
29%
School facilities and resources
25%
27%
21%
School leadership
25%
14%
13%
Teacher empowerment
25%
25%
28%
Professional development
6%
6%
9%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
12%
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
24%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
47%
46%
35%
Strongly agree
12%
31%
42%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q9.6a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able
43%
67%
65%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
43%
20%
18%
Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can
0%
2%
3%
Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can
0%
0%
3%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
7%
8%
8%
Leave education entirely
7%
3%
4%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q9.7 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 disagree
7%
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
21%
10%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
50%
54%
44%
Strongly agree
7%
19%
34%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
5%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
31%
32%
Strongly agree
64%
57%
56%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
7%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
29%
27%
32%
Strongly agree
57%
60%
56%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
7%
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
21%
8%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
43%
40%
35%
Strongly agree
29%
42%
50%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
15%
Somewhat agree
36%
47%
41%
Strongly agree
50%
34%
35%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
36%
35%
37%
Strongly agree
50%
47%
49%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
3%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
21%
31%
32%
Strongly agree
64%
58%
57%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


h. Stronger mentoring relationship
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
7%
Somewhat disagree
7%
9%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
57%
52%
44%
Somewhat agree
14%
28%
26%
Strongly agree
21%
9%
12%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
7%
Somewhat disagree
7%
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
44%
39%
Somewhat agree
29%
30%
27%
Strongly agree
29%
12%
15%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


j. Salary
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
21%
12%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
21%
43%
37%
Strongly agree
43%
27%
40%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


k. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
9%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
18%
17%
Somewhat agree
43%
44%
40%
Strongly agree
29%
28%
32%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


l. Extent of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
4%
Somewhat disagree
14%
17%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
43%
30%
28%
Somewhat agree
36%
40%
37%
Strongly agree
7%
13%
21%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


m. The community environment where I work
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
21%
8%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
49%
41%
Strongly agree
7%
24%
35%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


n. The overall demands of teaching
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
14%
8%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
9%
14%
Somewhat agree
21%
42%
37%
Strongly agree
43%
40%
41%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


o. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
21%
12%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
23%
25%
Somewhat agree
36%
44%
33%
Strongly agree
7%
19%
30%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
7%
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
5%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
18%
23%
Somewhat agree
36%
39%
32%
Strongly agree
29%
35%
36%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


Q9.8 Please rate how effective you believe the following incentives would be in deciding to teach in a "hard-to-staff" school.
a. Signing bonus
Not effective
29%
15%
12%
21%
8%
5%
Somewhat effective
36%
37%
35%
7%
18%
17%
Extremely effective
7%
23%
30%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years)
Not effective
21%
11%
8%
14%
2%
4%
Somewhat effective
29%
29%
28%
14%
24%
23%
Extremely effective
21%
33%
38%
  Center   Abington   Massachusetts


c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.)
Not effective
29%
11%
13%
21%
8%
7%
Somewhat effective
14%
34%
27%
14%
19%
22%
Extremely effective