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).
 
4.29
3.06
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].
 
2.72
2.91
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).
 
3.29
3.05
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).
 
4.38
4.04
4.10
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
6%
13%
15%
Somewhat disagree
6%
28%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
56%
42%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
13%
18%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
6%
25%
26%
Somewhat disagree
44%
33%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
4%
5%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
28%
Strongly agree
6%
5%
11%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
13%
20%
23%
Somewhat disagree
31%
36%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
44%
25%
27%
Strongly agree
6%
5%
10%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
25%
18%
17%
Somewhat disagree
38%
44%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
12%
10%
Somewhat agree
19%
19%
30%
Strongly agree
13%
7%
9%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade.
Strongly disagree
25%
22%
20%
Somewhat disagree
31%
36%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
25%
24%
29%
Strongly agree
13%
6%
8%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
0%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
60%
33%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
33%
40%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
7%
26%
27%
More than 10 hours
0%
1%
3%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
87%
46%
36%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
7%
46%
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%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork?
None
7%
5%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
80%
61%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
13%
24%
27%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
8%
8%
More than 10 hours
0%
2%
2%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
2%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
0%
7%
12%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
20%
19%
18%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
20%
31%
30%
More than 10 hours
60%
41%
39%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
53%
54%
46%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
27%
33%
37%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
20%
8%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
4%
5%
More than 10 hours
0%
2%
4%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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%
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
38%
42%
44%
Strongly agree
50%
38%
33%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Student assessment requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
9%
Somewhat agree
19%
28%
38%
Strongly agree
75%
63%
49%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
21%
18%
Somewhat agree
44%
40%
36%
Strongly agree
44%
28%
39%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
6%
28%
35%
Strongly agree
88%
61%
52%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
6%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
20%
13%
Somewhat agree
31%
41%
35%
Strongly agree
31%
27%
41%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
6%
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
8%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
50%
30%
26%
Somewhat agree
0%
28%
31%
Strongly agree
38%
29%
28%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
29%
25%
Somewhat agree
56%
34%
40%
Strongly agree
44%
21%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
6%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
16%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
36%
39%
Somewhat agree
38%
20%
28%
Strongly agree
31%
14%
10%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind
Strongly disagree
6%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
28%
26%
Somewhat agree
31%
39%
35%
Strongly agree
44%
25%
30%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
1%
1%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
19%
30%
31%
Strongly agree
75%
61%
61%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
13%
13%
12%
Somewhat disagree
19%
31%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
7%
Somewhat agree
56%
45%
37%
Strongly agree
6%
6%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
6%
12%
16%
Somewhat disagree
13%
26%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
6%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
31%
Strongly agree
38%
22%
24%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
13%
8%
12%
Somewhat disagree
25%
17%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
25%
35%
33%
Strongly agree
31%
32%
28%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
19%
16%
16%
Somewhat disagree
38%
40%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
13%
13%
Somewhat agree
31%
24%
31%
Strongly agree
6%
6%
12%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
6%
12%
15%
Somewhat disagree
19%
21%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
8%
11%
Somewhat agree
38%
37%
32%
Strongly agree
25%
22%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
11%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
25%
36%
33%
Strongly agree
63%
42%
40%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
13%
11%
15%
Somewhat disagree
25%
25%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
44%
28%
28%
Strongly agree
19%
21%
20%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
6%
19%
11%
Somewhat disagree
25%
28%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
8%
10%
Somewhat agree
44%
24%
32%
Strongly agree
13%
21%
28%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel.
Strongly disagree
0%
21%
9%
Somewhat disagree
31%
27%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
31%
28%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
12%
23%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
13%
27%
16%
Somewhat disagree
13%
25%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
12%
Somewhat agree
44%
31%
36%
Strongly agree
31%
7%
10%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
6%
18%
10%
Somewhat disagree
6%
23%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
25%
32%
41%
Strongly agree
63%
17%
23%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
12%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
19%
40%
41%
Strongly agree
75%
16%
23%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
16%
14%
Somewhat disagree
0%
24%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
18%
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
31%
32%
Strongly agree
56%
10%
13%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
0%
21%
11%
Somewhat disagree
13%
18%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
31%
33%
37%
Strongly agree
56%
14%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
15%
9%
Somewhat disagree
19%
28%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
15%
21%
Somewhat agree
19%
30%
36%
Strongly agree
56%
12%
17%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
0%
12%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
27%
27%
Somewhat agree
19%
34%
32%
Strongly agree
56%
16%
18%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
12%
Somewhat disagree
6%
17%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
19%
17%
Somewhat agree
50%
38%
35%
Strongly agree
38%
19%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
14%
Somewhat disagree
13%
13%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
21%
17%
Somewhat agree
50%
46%
34%
Strongly agree
25%
17%
9%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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%
11%
8%
Small role
6%
34%
29%
Moderate role
13%
37%
38%
Large role
69%
18%
23%
The primary role
13%
1%
2%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Shaping the schedule of the school day
No role at all
0%
27%
27%
Small role
40%
30%
33%
Moderate role
27%
29%
25%
Large role
27%
11%
13%
The primary role
7%
4%
2%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
25%
49%
46%
Small role
38%
40%
36%
Moderate role
19%
9%
14%
Large role
19%
2%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
0%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline
No role at all
6%
19%
23%
Small role
6%
32%
35%
Moderate role
13%
24%
27%
Large role
50%
20%
14%
The primary role
25%
5%
2%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Hiring of new teachers
No role at all
6%
37%
38%
Small role
31%
36%
33%
Moderate role
44%
19%
20%
Large role
19%
7%
9%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
13%
34%
29%
Small role
31%
43%
37%
Moderate role
44%
19%
23%
Large role
13%
3%
10%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
6%
16%
13%
Small role
31%
32%
26%
Moderate role
38%
26%
27%
Large role
25%
21%
24%
The primary role
0%
5%
10%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
6%
4%
6%
Small role
13%
16%
15%
Moderate role
13%
27%
25%
Large role
44%
35%
34%
The primary role
25%
17%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
6%
6%
8%
Small role
19%
24%
20%
Moderate role
44%
34%
29%
Large role
25%
29%
29%
The primary role
6%
8%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
44%
26%
31%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
2%
5%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
0%
24%
18%
d. School-based instructional specialist
6%
5%
9%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
19%
11%
11%
f. Other teachers
25%
22%
19%
g. None of the above
6%
11%
7%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
7%
14%
12%
Somewhat disagree
13%
24%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
19%
17%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
34%
Strongly agree
33%
10%
16%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
0%
19%
13%
Somewhat disagree
13%
22%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
7%
10%
Somewhat agree
6%
32%
37%
Strongly agree
69%
20%
22%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
0%
16%
15%
Somewhat disagree
13%
29%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
31%
28%
31%
Strongly agree
56%
12%
19%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
0%
20%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
15%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
38%
31%
16%
Somewhat agree
13%
20%
34%
Strongly agree
50%
14%
33%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
16%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
22%
17%
Somewhat agree
38%
29%
36%
Strongly agree
44%
10%
27%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Teaching and learning issues
Strongly disagree
0%
13%
7%
Somewhat disagree
19%
13%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
21%
16%
Somewhat agree
25%
37%
42%
Strongly agree
56%
16%
20%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
0%
19%
12%
Somewhat disagree
19%
20%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
28%
25%
Somewhat agree
13%
23%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
11%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
23%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
22%
20%
Somewhat agree
19%
24%
38%
Strongly agree
63%
15%
16%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
6%
18%
11%
Somewhat disagree
6%
21%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
24%
22%
Somewhat agree
31%
26%
34%
Strongly agree
56%
11%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Professional development
Strongly disagree
6%
13%
10%
Somewhat disagree
19%
18%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
24%
19%
Somewhat agree
31%
34%
38%
Strongly agree
38%
11%
16%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
6%
20%
14%
Somewhat disagree
13%
23%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
22%
21%
Somewhat agree
19%
22%
31%
Strongly agree
56%
12%
15%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
0%
16%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
23%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
25%
21%
Somewhat agree
44%
25%
37%
Strongly agree
31%
12%
19%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Professional Development
Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
13%
20%
17%
Somewhat disagree
31%
29%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
33%
Strongly agree
19%
11%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
0%
20%
15%
Somewhat disagree
33%
27%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
29%
34%
Strongly agree
7%
11%
14%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
67%
52%
62%
b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies
93%
88%
85%
c. Job-embedded professional development activities
73%
67%
61%
d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program
53%
37%
37%
e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings
53%
61%
57%
f. National Board Certification
13%
2%
2%
g. State sponsored in-service program
0%
8%
12%
h. School or district sponsored in-service program
87%
71%
79%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
83%
54%
50%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
17%
32%
35%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
0%
27%
21%
d. Teaching second language learners
42%
32%
33%
e. Mapping the curriculum
25%
31%
27%
f. Managing student behavior
25%
32%
35%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
33%
37%
34%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
0%
26%
15%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
31%
47%
49%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
77%
59%
47%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
31%
12%
15%
d. Teaching second language learners
8%
18%
28%
e. Mapping the curriculum
31%
25%
34%
f. Managing student behavior
8%
9%
19%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
46%
53%
53%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
31%
13%
19%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
7%
16%
10%
Somewhat disagree
20%
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
43%
45%
Strongly agree
13%
11%
17%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
7%
17%
11%
Somewhat disagree
20%
17%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
17%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
39%
42%
Strongly agree
13%
11%
17%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
13%
34%
24%
Somewhat disagree
47%
34%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
15%
22%
Somewhat agree
13%
12%
20%
Strongly agree
7%
4%
6%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
13%
17%
13%
Somewhat disagree
6%
23%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
12%
Somewhat agree
63%
41%
38%
Strongly agree
13%
9%
12%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
0%
20%
16%
Somewhat disagree
44%
39%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
12%
17%
Somewhat agree
44%
24%
29%
Strongly agree
6%
6%
10%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan?
Yes
100%
99%
94%
No
0%
1%
6%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient?
Yes
80%
70%
56%
No
20%
30%
44%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
22%
12%
Somewhat disagree
0%
18%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
19%
32%
36%
Strongly agree
75%
20%
26%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families.
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
9%
Somewhat agree
31%
39%
41%
Strongly agree
69%
24%
31%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
2%
5%
Somewhat agree
6%
29%
30%
Strongly agree
94%
67%
59%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
7%
Somewhat agree
6%
33%
33%
Strongly agree
94%
46%
52%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn.
a. Academic preparation
Strongly disagree
19%
11%
6%
Somewhat disagree
25%
11%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
13%
33%
35%
Strongly agree
38%
35%
42%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Poverty
Strongly disagree
13%
22%
14%
Somewhat disagree
50%
22%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
24%
14%
Somewhat agree
19%
20%
29%
Strongly agree
6%
12%
28%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Language
Strongly disagree
13%
15%
15%
Somewhat disagree
27%
19%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
22%
14%
Somewhat agree
53%
29%
29%
Strongly agree
7%
15%
27%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Violence outside of the school
Strongly disagree
40%
39%
22%
Somewhat disagree
40%
27%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
16%
19%
Somewhat agree
7%
14%
22%
Strongly agree
7%
5%
20%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Health issues
Strongly disagree
19%
22%
13%
Somewhat disagree
44%
24%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
21%
23%
Somewhat agree
6%
25%
31%
Strongly agree
13%
9%
17%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Excessive tardiness
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
8%
Somewhat disagree
31%
17%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
19%
14%
Somewhat agree
44%
38%
34%
Strongly agree
13%
18%
33%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Excessive absences
Strongly disagree
7%
12%
8%
Somewhat disagree
33%
14%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
17%
12%
Somewhat agree
20%
34%
32%
Strongly agree
20%
23%
38%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Community support
Strongly disagree
6%
13%
8%
Somewhat disagree
31%
12%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
27%
21%
Somewhat agree
13%
30%
33%
Strongly agree
38%
18%
28%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Transience/mobility
Strongly disagree
31%
21%
17%
Somewhat disagree
31%
19%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
34%
23%
Somewhat agree
13%
18%
22%
Strongly agree
6%
9%
25%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
12%
Somewhat disagree
20%
26%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
22%
20%
Somewhat agree
53%
34%
35%
Strongly agree
7%
8%
12%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
6%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
3%
Somewhat agree
6%
30%
29%
Strongly agree
88%
63%
64%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
19%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
44%
48%
45%
Strongly agree
50%
23%
29%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
8%
Somewhat disagree
6%
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
31%
28%
21%
Somewhat agree
13%
29%
31%
Strongly agree
50%
22%
27%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
18%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
20%
17%
Somewhat agree
25%
30%
36%
Strongly agree
56%
26%
33%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
13%
19%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
31%
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
13%
35%
34%
Strongly agree
44%
14%
20%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
7%
20%
19%
School facilities and resources
13%
19%
20%
School leadership
47%
37%
30%
Teacher empowerment
33%
22%
26%
Professional development
0%
2%
4%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
38%
29%
29%
School facilities and resources
19%
15%
21%
School leadership
25%
16%
13%
Teacher empowerment
13%
27%
28%
Professional development
6%
13%
9%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
6%
10%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
15%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
7%
Somewhat agree
19%
34%
35%
Strongly agree
75%
31%
42%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
87%
47%
65%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
7%
26%
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%
14%
3%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
7%
9%
8%
Leave education entirely
0%
2%
4%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
20%
9%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
40%
48%
44%
Strongly agree
27%
27%
34%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
7%
26%
32%
Strongly agree
93%
65%
56%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
26%
32%
Strongly agree
60%
65%
56%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
11%
9%
Somewhat agree
20%
35%
35%
Strongly agree
60%
49%
50%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
33%
41%
41%
Strongly agree
53%
38%
35%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
37%
Strongly agree
67%
58%
49%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
2%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
20%
27%
32%
Strongly agree
60%
60%
57%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


h. Stronger mentoring relationship
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
7%
Somewhat disagree
7%
11%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
37%
44%
Somewhat agree
29%
30%
26%
Strongly agree
36%
11%
12%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
10%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
36%
39%
Somewhat agree
27%
28%
27%
Strongly agree
33%
16%
15%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


j. Salary
Strongly disagree
7%
5%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
10%
14%
Somewhat agree
13%
35%
37%
Strongly agree
60%
45%
40%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


k. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
13%
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
24%
17%
Somewhat agree
27%
45%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
21%
32%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


l. Extent of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
7%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
28%
28%
Somewhat agree
47%
38%
37%
Strongly agree
13%
20%
21%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


m. The community environment where I work
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
3%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
8%
16%
Somewhat agree
27%
44%
41%
Strongly agree
67%
43%
35%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


n. The overall demands of teaching
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
7%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
16%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
36%
37%
Strongly agree
53%
37%
41%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


o. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
11%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
26%
25%
Somewhat agree
27%
35%
33%
Strongly agree
40%
25%
30%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
13%
36%
32%
Strongly agree
53%
32%
36%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   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
0%
7%
12%
13%
7%
5%
Somewhat effective
33%
37%
35%
13%
20%
17%
Extremely effective
40%
29%
30%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years)
Not effective
0%
4%
8%
0%
5%
4%
Somewhat effective
27%
30%
28%
20%
27%
23%
Extremely effective
53%
35%
38%
  M Norcross Stratton   Arlington   Massachusetts


c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.)
Not effective
7%
10%
13%
0%
5%
7%
Somewhat effective
27%
20%