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).
 
3.18
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].
 
3.71
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).
 
2.81
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).
 
4.28
4.10
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Detailed Report

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Time
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes.
Strongly disagree
21%
15%
Somewhat disagree
32%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
5%
Somewhat agree
31%
37%
Strongly agree
8%
18%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
31%
26%
Somewhat disagree
31%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
27%
28%
Strongly agree
6%
11%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
15%
23%
Somewhat disagree
33%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
11%
Somewhat agree
30%
27%
Strongly agree
8%
10%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
13%
17%
Somewhat disagree
34%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
30%
30%
Strongly agree
11%
9%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade.
Strongly disagree
16%
20%
Somewhat disagree
29%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
34%
29%
Strongly agree
10%
8%
  Adams-Cheshire   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%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
18%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
44%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
37%
27%
More than 10 hours
2%
3%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
26%
36%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
51%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
16%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
5%
2%
More than 10 hours
2%
0%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork?
None
0%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
60%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
23%
27%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
9%
8%
More than 10 hours
9%
2%
  Adams-Cheshire   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%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
4%
12%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
18%
18%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
28%
30%
More than 10 hours
51%
39%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
40%
46%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
46%
37%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
5%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
5%
More than 10 hours
7%
4%
  Adams-Cheshire   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%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
44%
Strongly agree
36%
33%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Student assessment requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
31%
38%
Strongly agree
59%
49%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
18%
Somewhat agree
31%
36%
Strongly agree
48%
39%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
26%
35%
Strongly agree
61%
52%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
2%
13%
Somewhat agree
18%
35%
Strongly agree
74%
41%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
26%
Somewhat agree
25%
31%
Strongly agree
48%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
5%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
34%
25%
Somewhat agree
42%
40%
Strongly agree
15%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
Somewhat disagree
15%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
37%
39%
Somewhat agree
39%
28%
Strongly agree
5%
10%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
26%
Somewhat agree
39%
35%
Strongly agree
32%
30%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
1%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
6%
Somewhat agree
13%
31%
Strongly agree
82%
61%
  Adams-Cheshire   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%
12%
Somewhat disagree
29%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
32%
37%
Strongly agree
18%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
31%
16%
Somewhat disagree
26%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
18%
31%
Strongly agree
21%
24%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
27%
12%
Somewhat disagree
18%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
7%
Somewhat agree
20%
33%
Strongly agree
25%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
32%
16%
Somewhat disagree
38%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
13%
Somewhat agree
12%
31%
Strongly agree
7%
12%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
11%
15%
Somewhat disagree
18%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
11%
Somewhat agree
27%
32%
Strongly agree
23%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
18%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
9%
Somewhat agree
37%
33%
Strongly agree
24%
40%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
18%
15%
Somewhat disagree
27%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
12%
Somewhat agree
34%
28%
Strongly agree
5%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
13%
11%
Somewhat disagree
37%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
10%
Somewhat agree
27%
32%
Strongly agree
5%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel.
Strongly disagree
19%
9%
Somewhat disagree
27%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
31%
37%
Strongly agree
8%
23%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
18%
16%
Somewhat disagree
21%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
44%
36%
Strongly agree
6%
10%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
6%
10%
Somewhat disagree
18%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
50%
41%
Strongly agree
18%
23%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
13%
8%
Somewhat disagree
26%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
13%
Somewhat agree
32%
41%
Strongly agree
21%
23%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
13%
14%
Somewhat disagree
27%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
18%
Somewhat agree
31%
32%
Strongly agree
16%
13%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
13%
11%
Somewhat disagree
19%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
34%
37%
Strongly agree
21%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
6%
9%
Somewhat disagree
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
21%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
15%
17%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
13%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
34%
27%
Somewhat agree
31%
32%
Strongly agree
13%
18%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
18%
12%
Somewhat disagree
23%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
17%
Somewhat agree
32%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school.
Strongly disagree
21%
14%
Somewhat disagree
51%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
11%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
9%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
10%
8%
Small role
39%
29%
Moderate role
31%
38%
Large role
18%
23%
The primary role
2%
2%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Shaping the schedule of the school day
No role at all
21%
27%
Small role
34%
33%
Moderate role
29%
25%
Large role
15%
13%
The primary role
2%
2%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
45%
46%
Small role
44%
36%
Moderate role
10%
14%
Large role
2%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline
No role at all
18%
23%
Small role
43%
35%
Moderate role
26%
27%
Large role
11%
14%
The primary role
2%
2%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Hiring of new teachers
No role at all
23%
38%
Small role
50%
33%
Moderate role
16%
20%
Large role
11%
9%
The primary role
0%
1%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
23%
29%
Small role
37%
37%
Moderate role
31%
23%
Large role
8%
10%
The primary role
2%
1%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
3%
13%
Small role
15%
26%
Moderate role
26%
27%
Large role
47%
24%
The primary role
10%
10%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
0%
6%
Small role
5%
15%
Moderate role
19%
25%
Large role
45%
34%
The primary role
31%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
2%
8%
Small role
6%
20%
Moderate role
27%
29%
Large role
48%
29%
The primary role
16%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
52%
31%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
5%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
3%
18%
d. School-based instructional specialist
2%
9%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
7%
11%
f. Other teachers
23%
19%
g. None of the above
13%
7%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
29%
12%
Somewhat disagree
23%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
31%
34%
Strongly agree
6%
16%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
15%
13%
Somewhat disagree
29%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
10%
Somewhat agree
23%
37%
Strongly agree
31%
22%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
34%
15%
Somewhat disagree
24%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
13%
Somewhat agree
18%
31%
Strongly agree
21%
19%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
11%
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
16%
Somewhat agree
31%
34%
Strongly agree
29%
33%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
16%
7%
Somewhat disagree
21%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
23%
36%
Strongly agree
29%
27%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Teaching and learning issues
Strongly disagree
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
26%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
16%
Somewhat agree
27%
42%
Strongly agree
24%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
11%
12%
Somewhat disagree
33%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
25%
Somewhat agree
25%
32%
Strongly agree
16%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
11%
9%
Somewhat disagree
27%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
20%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
11%
16%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
8%
11%
Somewhat disagree
15%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
22%
Somewhat agree
35%
34%
Strongly agree
18%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Professional development
Strongly disagree
13%
10%
Somewhat disagree
23%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
19%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
6%
16%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
18%
14%
Somewhat disagree
26%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
21%
Somewhat agree
21%
31%
Strongly agree
23%
15%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
Somewhat disagree
23%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
21%
Somewhat agree
31%
37%
Strongly agree
23%
19%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Professional Development
Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
24%
17%
Somewhat disagree
24%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
32%
33%
Strongly agree
5%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
19%
15%
Somewhat disagree
31%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
14%
Somewhat agree
21%
34%
Strongly agree
10%
14%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
61%
62%
b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies
77%
85%
c. Job-embedded professional development activities
44%
61%
d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program
35%
37%
e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings
51%
57%
f. National Board Certification
4%
2%
g. State sponsored in-service program
12%
12%
h. School or district sponsored in-service program
95%
79%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
52%
50%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
31%
35%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
15%
21%
d. Teaching second language learners
20%
33%
e. Mapping the curriculum
7%
27%
f. Managing student behavior
56%
35%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
35%
34%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
9%
15%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
58%
49%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
56%
47%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
7%
15%
d. Teaching second language learners
2%
28%
e. Mapping the curriculum
58%
34%
f. Managing student behavior
19%
19%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
49%
53%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
19%
19%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
9%
10%
Somewhat disagree
12%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
13%
Somewhat agree
46%
45%
Strongly agree
11%
17%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
11%
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
42%
Strongly agree
12%
17%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
30%
24%
Somewhat disagree
23%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
32%
22%
Somewhat agree
11%
20%
Strongly agree
5%
6%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
13%
13%
Somewhat disagree
24%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
8%
12%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
18%
16%
Somewhat disagree
32%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
17%
Somewhat agree
21%
29%
Strongly agree
3%
10%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan?
Yes
95%
94%
No
5%
6%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient?
Yes
14%
56%
No
86%
44%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
26%
12%
Somewhat disagree
23%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
19%
36%
Strongly agree
23%
26%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families.
Strongly disagree
13%
6%
Somewhat disagree
21%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
9%
Somewhat agree
29%
41%
Strongly agree
24%
31%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
11%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
2%
5%
Somewhat agree
32%
30%
Strongly agree
55%
59%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
8%
2%
Somewhat disagree
10%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
32%
33%
Strongly agree
42%
52%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn.
a. Academic preparation
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
10%
Somewhat agree
40%
35%
Strongly agree
40%
42%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Poverty
Strongly disagree
2%
14%
Somewhat disagree
10%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
29%
Strongly agree
40%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Language
Strongly disagree
23%
15%
Somewhat disagree
26%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
14%
Somewhat agree
13%
29%
Strongly agree
15%
27%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Violence outside of the school
Strongly disagree
13%
22%
Somewhat disagree
15%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
19%
Somewhat agree
40%
22%
Strongly agree
18%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Health issues
Strongly disagree
7%
13%
Somewhat disagree
5%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
23%
Somewhat agree
44%
31%
Strongly agree
21%
17%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Excessive tardiness
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
Somewhat disagree
5%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
14%
Somewhat agree
42%
34%
Strongly agree
45%
33%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Excessive absences
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
Somewhat disagree
5%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
12%
Somewhat agree
40%
32%
Strongly agree
48%
38%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Community support
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
21%
Somewhat agree
42%
33%
Strongly agree
27%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Transience/mobility
Strongly disagree
5%
17%
Somewhat disagree
10%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
23%
Somewhat agree
32%
22%
Strongly agree
24%
25%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn.
Strongly disagree
15%
12%
Somewhat disagree
28%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
20%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
5%
12%
  Adams-Cheshire   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%
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
3%
Somewhat agree
35%
29%
Strongly agree
60%
64%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
8%
Somewhat agree
54%
45%
Strongly agree
18%
29%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
21%
Somewhat agree
39%
31%
Strongly agree
21%
27%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction.
Strongly disagree
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
11%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
44%
36%
Strongly agree
30%
33%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
23%
Somewhat agree
34%
34%
Strongly agree
15%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
30%
19%
School facilities and resources
7%
20%
School leadership
39%
30%
Teacher empowerment
23%
26%
Professional development
2%
4%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
28%
29%
School facilities and resources
16%
21%
School leadership
23%
13%
Teacher empowerment
31%
28%
Professional development
2%
9%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
16%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
7%
Somewhat agree
34%
35%
Strongly agree
27%
42%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
54%
65%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
32%
18%
Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can
2%
3%
Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can
0%
3%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
4%
8%
Leave education entirely
9%
4%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
12%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
12%
Somewhat agree
49%
44%
Strongly agree
28%
34%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
18%
32%
Strongly agree
68%
56%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
7%
Somewhat agree
32%
32%
Strongly agree
56%
56%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
9%
Somewhat agree
30%
35%
Strongly agree
50%
50%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
Somewhat agree
52%
41%
Strongly agree
32%
35%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
37%
37%
Strongly agree
53%
49%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
4%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
39%
32%
Strongly agree
58%
57%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Stronger mentoring relationship
Strongly disagree
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
38%
44%
Somewhat agree
29%
26%
Strongly agree
13%
12%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
5%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
39%
Somewhat agree
29%
27%
Strongly agree
21%
15%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


j. Salary
Strongly disagree
5%
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
14%
Somewhat agree
42%
37%
Strongly agree
37%
40%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


k. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
40%
40%
Strongly agree
42%
32%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


l. Extent of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
14%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
28%
Somewhat agree
32%
37%
Strongly agree
16%
21%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


m. The community environment where I work
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
16%
Somewhat agree
47%
41%
Strongly agree
33%
35%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


n. The overall demands of teaching
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
37%
Strongly agree
49%
41%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


o. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
25%
Somewhat agree
30%
33%
Strongly agree
28%
30%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
23%
Somewhat agree
23%
32%
Strongly agree
42%
36%
  Adams-Cheshire   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
9%
12%
9%
5%
Somewhat effective
38%
35%
18%
17%
Extremely effective
27%
30%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years)
Not effective
2%
8%
5%
4%
Somewhat effective
34%
28%
21%
23%
Extremely effective
38%
38%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.)
Not effective
11%
13%
5%
7%
Somewhat effective
32%
27%
23%
22%
Extremely effective
29%
32%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Loan forgiveness, scholarship or tuition assistance for advanced degree
Not effective
4%
7%
5%
3%
Somewhat effective
25%
17%
20%
21%
Extremely effective
46%
51%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Relocation reimbursement
Not effective
9%
12%
2%
7%
Somewhat effective
31%
28%
27%
23%
Extremely effective
31%
30%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. State income tax credits
Not effective
0%
6%
4%
5%
Somewhat effective
23%
23%
25%
25%
Extremely effective
49%
41%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. Early retirement/additional years of service for each year taught
Not effective
0%
4%
2%
3%
Somewhat effective
20%
17%
13%
24%
Extremely effective
65%
52%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Reduced teaching load
Not effective
0%
4%
4%
4%
Somewhat effective
33%
19%
20%
26%
Extremely effective
44%
47%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


i. At least five hours of planning time per week
Not effective
0%
4%
5%
4%
Somewhat effective
24%
18%
20%
25%
Extremely effective
51%
49%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


j. Additional support personnel (assistants, coaches, achievement specialists, etc.)
Not effective
4%
5%
5%
6%
Somewhat effective
20%
22%
22%
27%
Extremely effective
49%
40%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


k. Additional support personnel for students (counselors, social services, health, etc.)
Not effective
0%
4%
4%
5%
Somewhat effective
18%
19%
33%
27%
Extremely effective
45%
46%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


l. Additional, targeted professional development opportunities
Not effective
2%
6%
11%
9%
Somewhat effective
29%
28%
29%
28%
Extremely effective
29%
28%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


m. Recruitment with group of like-minded teachers
Not effective
4%
6%
4%
7%
Somewhat effective
24%
27%
42%
30%
Extremely effective
27%
31%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


n. Additional role in school decisions (hiring, budget, discipline, etc.)
Not effective
7%
6%
11%
8%
Somewhat effective
27%
30%
25%
30%
Extremely effective
29%
26%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


o. Additional role in classroom decisions (curriculum, instruction, etc.)
Not effective
2%
3%
4%
4%
Somewhat effective
18%
21%
40%
32%
Extremely effective
36%
39%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Mentor/Mentee
Q11.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years?
Yes
100%
80%
No
0%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q11.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
25%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
9%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
Strongly agree
13%
42%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
13%
12%
Somewhat disagree
13%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
26%
Strongly agree
13%
40%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
13%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
11%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
Strongly agree
25%
39%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
34%
Strongly agree
38%
42%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
16%
Somewhat agree
25%
28%
Strongly agree
38%
38%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
27%
Strongly agree
38%
36%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


g. General social support and encouragement
Strongly disagree
13%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
6%
Somewhat agree
38%
24%
Strongly agree
38%
60%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


h. Other
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
30%
Somewhat agree
17%
16%
Strongly agree
33%
45%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q11.3 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.
Yes
100%
92%
No
0%
8%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
63%
69%
No
38%
31%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
100%
64%
No
0%
36%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q11.4 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
38%
29%
Less than once per month
13%
16%
Once per month
0%
11%
Several times per month
38%
13%
Once per week
0%
20%
Almost daily
13%
11%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
50%
34%
Less than once per month
50%
37%
Once per month
0%
14%
Several times per month
0%
7%
Once per week
0%
5%
Almost daily
0%
4%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
50%
40%
Less than once per month
38%
35%
Once per month
13%
12%
Several times per month
0%
6%
Once per week
0%
3%
Almost daily
0%
4%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
50%
30%
Less than once per month
25%
19%
Once per month
13%
13%
Several times per month
0%
14%
Once per week
0%
16%
Almost daily
13%
8%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
25%
4%
Less than once per month
0%
11%
Once per month
25%
12%
Several times per month
38%
19%
Once per week
0%
25%
Almost daily
13%
29%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q11.5 Overall, my mentoring experience has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
13%
22%
Somewhat disagree
13%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
38%
26%
Somewhat agree
25%
21%
Strongly agree
13%
20%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


Q11.6 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the support you have received as a new teacher.
a. My induction program improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
13%
15%
Somewhat disagree
38%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
50%
24%
Somewhat agree
0%
30%
Strongly agree
0%
15%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts


b. My induction program influenced my decision to stay in teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
20%
Somewhat disagree
38%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
50%
32%
Somewhat agree
13%
19%
Strongly agree
0%
12%
  Adams-Cheshire   Massachusetts