| Demographics Part 1 |
| Q1.1 Please indicate your position: |
| Teacher (including instructional coaches, department heads, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.) |
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| Principal |
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| Assistant Principal |
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| Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.) |
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| Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator? |
| First Year |
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| 2 - 3 Years |
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| 4 - 6 Years |
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| 7 - 10 Years |
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| 11 - 20 Years |
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| 20+ Years |
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| Q1.3 How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working? |
| First Year |
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| 2 - 3 Years |
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| 4 - 6 Years |
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| 7 - 10 Years |
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| 11 - 20 Years |
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| 20+ Years |
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| Q1.4 How many total years have you been employed in the district in which you are currently working? |
| First Year |
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| 2 - 3 Years |
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| 4 - 6 Years |
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| 7 - 10 Years |
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| 11 - 20 Years |
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| 20+ Years |
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| Q1.7 Have you been formally assigned as a mentor to new teachers in Massachusetts schools in the past five years? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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)? |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| 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 |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)? |
| None |
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| Less than or equal to 3 hours |
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| More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours |
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| More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours |
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| More than 10 hours |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Student assessment requirements |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Student behavior |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Class size increases |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. Required professional development |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Required committee work |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| j. Getting students to expected levels of performance |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. In this school we take steps to solve problems. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Opportunities for career growth within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me (e.g., mentor, academic coach, etc.) |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| b. Shaping the schedule of the school day |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| e. Hiring of new teachers |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| g. Setting grading and student assessment practices |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| h. Devising teaching techniques |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| i. Selecting instructional materials and resources |
| No role at all |
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| Small role |
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| Moderate role |
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| Large role |
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| The primary role |
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| 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 |
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| b. Assistant or vice principal |
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| c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader |
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| d. School-based instructional specialist |
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| e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel |
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| f. Other teachers |
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| g. None of the above |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about: |
| a. Teaching and learning issues |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Leadership issues |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Facilities and resources |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. The use of time in my school |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Professional development |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Empowering teachers |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. New teacher support |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Professional Development |
| Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies |
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| c. Job-embedded professional development activities |
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| d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program |
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| e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings |
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| f. National Board Certification |
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| g. State sponsored in-service program |
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| h. School or district sponsored in-service program |
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| 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 |
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| b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative) |
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| c. Establishing professional learning community protocols |
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| d. Teaching second language learners |
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| e. Mapping the curriculum |
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| f. Managing student behavior |
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| g. Using reading/writing strategies |
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| h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers |
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| 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 |
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| b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative) |
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| c. Establishing professional learning community protocols |
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| d. Teaching second language learners |
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| e. Mapping the curriculum |
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| f. Managing student behavior |
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| g. Using reading/writing strategies |
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| h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers |
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| Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn. |
| a. Academic preparation |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Poverty |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Language |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Violence outside of the school |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Health issues |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Excessive tardiness |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. Excessive absences |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Community support |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| i. Transience/mobility |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| School facilities and resources |
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| School leadership |
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| Teacher empowerment |
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| Professional development |
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| 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 |
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| School facilities and resources |
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| School leadership |
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| Teacher empowerment |
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| Professional development |
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| Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn. |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| Q9.6a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? |
| Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able |
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| Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along |
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| Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can |
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| Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can |
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| Continue in education but leave classroom teaching |
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| Leave education entirely |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. Adequate support from school leadership |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Teaching assignment (subject, students) |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Time during the work day |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. Effectiveness with the students I teach |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Stronger mentoring relationship |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.) |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| j. Salary |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| k. Student behavior |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| l. Extent of testing and accountability |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| m. The community environment where I work |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| n. The overall demands of teaching |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| o. Retirement options |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.) |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| d. Loan forgiveness, scholarship or tuition assistance for advanced degree |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| e. Relocation reimbursement |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| f. State income tax credits |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| g. Early retirement/additional years of service for each year taught |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| h. Reduced teaching load |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| i. At least five hours of planning time per week |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| j. Additional support personnel (assistants, coaches, achievement specialists, etc.) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| k. Additional support personnel for students (counselors, social services, health, etc.) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| l. Additional, targeted professional development opportunities |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| m. Recruitment with group of like-minded teachers |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| n. Additional role in school decisions (hiring, budget, discipline, etc.) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| o. Additional role in classroom decisions (curriculum, instruction, etc.) |
| Not effective |
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| Somewhat effective |
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| Extremely effective |
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| Demographics Part 2 |
| Q10.1 Please indicate your ethnicity. (Select one.) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
|
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| Asian or Pacific Islander |
|
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| Black or African American |
|
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| Hispanic |
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| White |
|
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| Mixed or multiple ethnicity |
|
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| Some other race or ethnicity |
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| Q10.2 Please indicate your gender. (Select one.) |
| Female |
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| Male |
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| Q10.3 What training did you have PRIOR to when you started teaching? (Check all that apply.) |
| Coursework in teaching (instructional methods, classroom management, developmental psychology, etc.) in a Bachelor's degree program |
|
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| Coursework in teaching (instructional methods, classroom management, developmental psychology, etc.) in a Master's degree program |
|
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| Practicum, clinical field work, student teaching |
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| None of the above |
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| Q10.4 What is the highest degree you have attained? |
| Bachelor's degree |
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| Master's degree |
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| Doctorate |
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| Other |
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| Mentor/Mentee |
| Q11.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q11.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas. |
| a. Instructional strategies |
| Strongly disagree |
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
|
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| b. Curriculum and subject content I teach |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
|
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| c. Classroom management/discipline strategies |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. School and/or district policies and procedures |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. Completing other school or district paperwork |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| g. General social support and encouragement |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| h. Other |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
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| Strongly agree |
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| 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 |
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| No |
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| b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area. |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level. |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| 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 |
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
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| Almost daily |
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| b. Being observed teaching by my mentor |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
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| Almost daily |
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| c. Observing my mentor's teaching |
| Never |
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
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| d. Planning instruction with my mentor |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
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| e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| Q11.5 Overall, my mentoring experience has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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|
| 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 |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| b. My induction program influenced my decision to stay in teaching. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| c. My mentor improved my instructional practice. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| d. My mentor improved my ability to handle the logistics/procedures at my school. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| e. My mentor supported me emotionally. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
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| f. My mentor supports me in addressing issues of equity. |
| Strongly disagree |
|
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| Somewhat disagree |
|
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| Neither disagree nor agree |
|
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| Somewhat agree |
|
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| Strongly agree |
|
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|
| Q11.7 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports. (Check all that apply.) |
| a. Orientation for new teachers |
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| b. Beginner's seminars |
|
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| c. Supportive communication with administrators |
|
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| d. Collaboration or common planning time |
|
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| e. Formally assigned mentor |
|
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| f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours |
|
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| g. Teacher network |
|
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| h. Reduced workload |
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| i. Teacher aide |
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| Q11.8 How many teachers did/do you mentor? |
| 1 |
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| 2 |
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| 3 |
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| 4 - 6 |
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| 7 - 10 |
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| 10+ |
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| Q11.9 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)? |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
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| Q11.10 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s). |
| a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building. |
| None of them |
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| Some of them |
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| All of them |
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| b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area. |
| None of them |
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| Some of them |
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| All of them |
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| c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level. |
| None of them |
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| Some of them |
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| All of them |
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| Q11.11 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)? |
| a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s) |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
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| b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| c. Being observed by my mentee(s) |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s) |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once per month |
|
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| Once per month |
|
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| Several times per month |
|
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| Once per week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| Q11.12 Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.) |
| Release time to observe your mentee(s) |
|
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| Release time to observe other mentors |
|
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| Reduced teaching schedule |
|
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| Reduced number of preparations |
|
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| Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring |
|
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| Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes) |
|
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| Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair |
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| Other |
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