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 8 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 clear communication (Q5.1a, Q5.1b, Q5.1d, Q5.1g, Q5.1h, Q5.1l, Q5.3a, Q5.3e).

 
3.16
3.70
Resources

This is the average of the 8 questions from the time and facilities and resources sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of critical resources such as time, technology, instructional etc. (Q2.1b, Q2.1c, Q3.1a, Q3.1b, Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1i, Q3.1f).

 
3.10
3.47
Professional Development

This is the average of the 8 questions from the professional development section of the survey that were most important in explaining the availability and quality of professional learning opportunities (Q6.1, Q6.2, Q6.3, Q6.4, Q6.7a, Q6.8a, Q6.9, Q6.10).

 
3.02
3.47
Decision Making

This is the average of the 8 questions from the empowerment section of the survey that were most important in explaining the role teachers play in making decisions about their classroom and school (Q4.3a, Q4.3b, Q4.3c, Q4.3d, Q4.3e, Q4.3f, Q4.3g, Q4.3i).

 
2.77
3.04
  Barbour   West Virginia

Detailed Report

Time
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement about the use of time in your school.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
26%
16%
Somewhat disagree
27%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
2%
4%
Somewhat agree
24%
37%
Strongly agree
21%
17%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
42%
24%
Somewhat disagree
23%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
6%
Somewhat agree
20%
29%
Strongly agree
6%
15%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
33%
21%
Somewhat disagree
29%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
10%
Somewhat agree
15%
27%
Strongly agree
12%
14%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly disagree
15%
12%
Somewhat disagree
30%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
13%
Somewhat agree
23%
31%
Strongly agree
15%
23%
  Barbour   West Virginia
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
4%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
32%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
35%
37%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
20%
28%
More than 10 hours
8%
2%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
10%
28%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
63%
57%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
16%
10%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
8%
3%
More than 10 hours
3%
0%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
4%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
47%
47%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
38%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
11%
11%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q2.3c Of these hours, how many are available for collaborative planning?
None
57%
38%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
38%
48%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
4%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
1%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q2.4 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
1%
3%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
8%
19%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
19%
23%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
32%
28%
More than 10 hours
39%
27%
  Barbour   West Virginia
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
7%
4%
Somewhat disagree
13%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
52%
42%
Strongly agree
21%
34%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
23%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
44%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
33%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
12%
9%
Somewhat disagree
34%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
Somewhat agree
33%
39%
Strongly agree
9%
19%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
7%
Somewhat agree
43%
36%
Strongly agree
20%
36%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
20%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
38%
43%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
26%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
18%
Somewhat agree
35%
40%
Strongly agree
15%
23%
  Barbour   West Virginia
g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
18%
10%
Somewhat disagree
25%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
8%
Somewhat agree
28%
33%
Strongly agree
18%
33%
  Barbour   West Virginia
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
49%
37%
Strongly agree
33%
43%
  Barbour   West Virginia
i. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
13%
8%
Somewhat disagree
22%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
28%
36%
Strongly agree
29%
31%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Empowerment
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about empowerment in your school.
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
30%
9%
Somewhat disagree
30%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
19%
40%
Strongly agree
10%
23%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly disagree
26%
16%
Somewhat disagree
36%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
23%
Somewhat agree
20%
27%
Strongly agree
7%
14%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
33%
15%
Somewhat disagree
28%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
17%
33%
Strongly agree
8%
13%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
33%
10%
Somewhat disagree
34%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
Somewhat agree
17%
38%
Strongly agree
10%
25%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
26%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
39%
Strongly agree
22%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
12%
8%
Somewhat disagree
23%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
14%
Somewhat agree
29%
39%
Strongly agree
20%
24%
  Barbour   West Virginia
g. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
10%
7%
Somewhat disagree
29%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
29%
43%
Strongly agree
14%
16%
  Barbour   West Virginia
h. Parents and community members contribute to student success.
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
21%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
16%
Somewhat agree
24%
41%
Strongly agree
22%
19%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q4.3 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
8%
4%
Small role
30%
19%
Moderate role
33%
30%
Large role
27%
33%
The primary role
2%
14%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
16%
4%
Small role
24%
13%
Moderate role
29%
25%
Large role
22%
37%
The primary role
8%
22%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
19%
9%
Small role
24%
17%
Moderate role
27%
27%
Large role
22%
32%
The primary role
8%
15%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
30%
18%
Small role
40%
32%
Moderate role
20%
31%
Large role
9%
17%
The primary role
1%
2%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
21%
13%
Small role
37%
27%
Moderate role
24%
30%
Large role
16%
26%
The primary role
1%
5%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
12%
31%
Small role
38%
32%
Moderate role
23%
23%
Large role
23%
13%
The primary role
3%
2%
  Barbour   West Virginia
g. School improvement planning
No role at all
10%
9%
Small role
26%
26%
Moderate role
27%
33%
Large role
30%
27%
The primary role
7%
5%
  Barbour   West Virginia
h. The selection of teachers new to this school
No role at all
86%
70%
Small role
10%
17%
Moderate role
3%
9%
Large role
0%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
  Barbour   West Virginia
i. Faculty senate planning and decision making
No role at all
2%
4%
Small role
16%
16%
Moderate role
27%
25%
Large role
37%
34%
The primary role
17%
21%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Leadership
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
19%
9%
Somewhat disagree
22%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
28%
37%
Strongly agree
21%
30%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
15%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
Somewhat agree
34%
34%
Strongly agree
19%
35%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
2%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
28%
35%
Strongly agree
62%
54%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
16%
8%
Somewhat disagree
22%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
30%
35%
Strongly agree
20%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. Opportunities are available for members of the community to contribute actively to this school's success.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
19%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
17%
Somewhat agree
31%
41%
Strongly agree
22%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. The faculty senate provides effective leadership at this school.
Strongly disagree
5%
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
18%
Somewhat agree
40%
38%
Strongly agree
33%
30%
  Barbour   West Virginia
g. The school leadership consistently supports teachers when needed.
Strongly disagree
20%
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
Somewhat agree
28%
31%
Strongly agree
26%
37%
  Barbour   West Virginia
h. The leadership effectively communicates policies.
Strongly disagree
19%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
27%
34%
Strongly agree
26%
36%
  Barbour   West Virginia
i. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly disagree
6%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
16%
Somewhat agree
28%
29%
Strongly agree
41%
47%
  Barbour   West Virginia
j. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
8%
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
17%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
31%
35%
  Barbour   West Virginia
k. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
17%
10%
Somewhat disagree
16%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
35%
33%
Strongly agree
17%
30%
  Barbour   West Virginia
l. The school leadership supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
19%
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
29%
32%
Strongly agree
23%
39%
  Barbour   West Virginia
m. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
15%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
25%
34%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
22%
9%
Somewhat disagree
10%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
24%
Somewhat agree
27%
33%
Strongly agree
19%
23%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
13%
6%
Somewhat disagree
19%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
14%
Somewhat agree
26%
39%
Strongly agree
21%
29%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
19%
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
16%
Somewhat agree
27%
37%
Strongly agree
21%
28%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
12%
6%
Somewhat disagree
16%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
18%
Somewhat agree
28%
39%
Strongly agree
21%
28%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
22%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
19%
Somewhat agree
21%
33%
Strongly agree
19%
26%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
15%
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
23%
Somewhat agree
23%
33%
Strongly agree
17%
27%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q5.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
26%
15%
Somewhat disagree
20%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
26%
30%
Strongly agree
21%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q5.5 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
58%
56%
b. Assistant or vice principal
1%
9%
c. Department chair or grade level chair
1%
5%
d. School-based instructional specialist
1%
3%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
11%
6%
f. Other teachers
21%
17%
g. Professional learning community facilitator
1%
1%
h. None of the above
6%
3%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Professional Development
Q6.1 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
14%
10%
Somewhat disagree
26%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
6%
17%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.2 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
19%
11%
Somewhat disagree
36%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
24%
40%
Strongly agree
6%
15%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.3 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
18%
9%
Somewhat disagree
32%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
15%
Somewhat agree
29%
40%
Strongly agree
4%
18%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.4 Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
30%
Somewhat agree
31%
36%
Strongly agree
25%
19%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.5a In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education
40%
37%
b. Gifted and talented
22%
14%
c. English Language Learners
3%
7%
d. Closing the achievement gap
51%
42%
e. Your content area(s)
23%
23%
f. Methods of teaching
18%
23%
g. Student assessment
20%
22%
h. Classroom management techniques
42%
29%
i. Reading strategies
32%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.5b 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. Special Education
25%
23%
b. Gifted and talented
2%
2%
c. English Language Learners
0%
4%
d. Closing the achievement gap
17%
26%
e. Your content area(s)
31%
45%
f. Methods of teaching
24%
51%
g. Student assessment
54%
43%
h. Classroom management techniques
8%
25%
i. Reading strategies
69%
47%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.7a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
14%
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
14%
Somewhat agree
51%
49%
Strongly agree
11%
19%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.8a Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
18%
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
17%
Somewhat agree
38%
45%
Strongly agree
4%
18%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.9 I participate in ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
14%
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
20%
Somewhat agree
42%
38%
Strongly agree
15%
24%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q6.10 School-based professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
20%
8%
Somewhat disagree
32%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
19%
Somewhat agree
36%
41%
Strongly agree
3%
17%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Core Questions
Q7.1a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able
55%
66%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
23%
17%
Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can
7%
3%
Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can
5%
2%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
0%
6%
Leave education entirely
10%
7%
  Barbour   West Virginia
Q7.2 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
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
14%
Somewhat agree
45%
42%
Strongly agree
22%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
9%
5%
Somewhat disagree
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
34%
31%
Strongly agree
43%
52%
  Barbour   West Virginia
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
7%
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
36%
43%
  Barbour   West Virginia
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
40%
34%
Strongly agree
38%
50%
  Barbour   West Virginia
e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
8%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
18%
Somewhat agree
39%
38%
Strongly agree
32%
32%
  Barbour   West Virginia
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
7%
4%
Somewhat disagree
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
14%
Somewhat agree
35%
39%
Strongly agree
46%
38%
  Barbour   West Virginia
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
8%
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
8%
Somewhat agree
34%
35%
Strongly agree
46%
51%
  Barbour   West Virginia
h. Comfort with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
10%
Somewhat agree
23%
34%
Strongly agree
48%
48%
  Barbour   West Virginia
i. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
43%
36%
Strongly agree
34%
42%
  Barbour   West Virginia
j. Other teachers with whom I work
Strongly disagree
10%
5%
Somewhat disagree
11%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
36%
38%
Strongly agree
30%
37%
  Barbour   West Virginia
k. Salary
Strongly disagree
12%
11%
Somewhat disagree
16%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
17%
Somewhat agree
23%
29%
Strongly agree
28%
35%
  Barbour   West Virginia
l. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
11%
9%
Somewhat disagree
14%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
20%
Somewhat agree
22%
29%
Strongly agree
29%
33%
  Barbour   West Virginia
m. Student disciplinary problems
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
16%
Somewhat agree
36%
34%
Strongly agree
34%
37%
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n. Degree of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
16%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
25%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
32%
25%
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o. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
14%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
23%
Somewhat agree
34%
35%
Strongly agree
26%
30%
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p. Eligible for retirement
Strongly disagree
9%
9%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
26%
Somewhat agree
24%
26%
Strongly agree
34%
34%
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q. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
13%
6%
Somewhat disagree
1%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
21%
Somewhat agree
24%
30%
Strongly agree
33%
40%
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Q7.3a Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
19%
15%
School facilities and resources
21%
23%
School leadership
27%
37%
Teacher empowerment
30%
22%
Professional development
3%
3%
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Q7.4 Which aspect of these five conditions for teaching and learning is MOST important to you in promoting student learning?
Time during the work day
27%
21%
School facilities and resources
13%
22%
School leadership
14%
15%
Teacher empowerment
41%
33%
Professional development
6%
8%
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Q7.7 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
12%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
6%
Somewhat agree
34%
29%
Strongly agree
30%
49%
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Mentor/Mentee
Q9.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years?
Yes
83%
71%
No
17%
29%
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Q9.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
20%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
10%
Somewhat agree
0%
33%
Strongly agree
60%
39%
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b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
Somewhat disagree
20%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
16%
Somewhat agree
0%
29%
Strongly agree
40%
35%
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c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
12%
Somewhat agree
60%
32%
Strongly agree
20%
40%
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d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
13%
Somewhat agree
N/A
32%
Strongly agree
N/A
40%
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e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
60%
16%
Somewhat agree
40%
28%
Strongly agree
0%
40%
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f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
Somewhat disagree
40%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
19%
Somewhat agree
20%
27%
Strongly agree
0%
37%
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g. General social support and encouragement
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
7%
Somewhat agree
0%
26%
Strongly agree
80%
58%
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h. Other
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
30%
Somewhat agree
20%
18%
Strongly agree
40%
43%
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Q9.3 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
60%
85%
No
40%
15%
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b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
40%
57%
No
60%
43%
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c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
100%
52%
No
0%
48%
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Q9.4 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
60%
33%
Less than once per month
0%
16%
Once per month
20%
12%
Several times per month
20%
13%
Once per week
0%
15%
Almost daily
0%
10%
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b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
40%
24%
Less than once per month
20%
19%
Once per month
20%
18%
Several times per month
0%
17%
Once per week
20%
15%
Almost daily
0%
7%
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c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
60%
49%
Less than once per month
20%
17%
Once per month
20%
11%
Several times per month
0%
11%
Once per week
0%
6%
Almost daily
0%
7%
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d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
40%
39%
Less than once per month
20%
15%
Once per month
20%
13%
Several times per month
20%
14%
Once per week
0%
11%
Almost daily
0%
8%
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e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
0%
6%
Less than once per month
0%
13%
Once per month
40%
12%
Several times per month
20%
23%
Once per week
20%
18%
Almost daily
20%
29%
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Q9.5a Overall, my mentoring expereince has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
20%
Somewhat disagree
60%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
29%
Somewhat agree
0%
21%
Strongly agree
0%
20%
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Q9.6a How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
50%
44%
2
14%
24%
3
21%
14%
4 - 6
7%
12%
7 - 10
0%
2%
10+
7%
3%
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Q9.7a On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
0%
2%
Less than once per month
7%
5%
Once per month
21%
10%
Several times per month
14%
21%
Once per week
36%
27%
Almost daily
21%
35%
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Q9.8 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s).
a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building.
None of them
20%
10%
Some of them
20%
15%
All of them
60%
75%
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b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
14%
18%
Some of them
36%
28%
All of them
50%
54%
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c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
0%
23%
Some of them
50%
36%
All of them
50%
42%
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Q9.9 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
7%
20%
Less than once per month
14%
10%
Once per month
7%
13%
Several times per month
29%
16%
Once per week
36%
28%
Almost daily
7%
13%
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b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
21%
11%
Less than once per month
21%
14%
Once per month
7%
19%
Several times per month
21%
22%
Once per week
21%
23%
Almost daily
7%
10%
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c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
29%
29%
Less than once per month
36%
22%
Once per month
0%
16%
Several times per month
14%
13%
Once per week
7%
11%
Almost daily
14%
9%
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d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
7%
14%
Less than once per month
21%
13%
Once per month
14%
19%
Several times per month
36%
20%
Once per week
21%
23%
Almost daily
0%
10%
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e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
0%
2%
Less than once per month
7%
5%
Once per month
0%
10%
Several times per month
36%
24%
Once per week
36%
28%
Almost daily
21%
31%
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Q9.10a 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)
36%
31%
Release time to observe other mentors
14%
5%
Reduced teaching schedule
0%
2%
Reduced number of preparations
0%
2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
14%
26%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
79%
77%
Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
21%
31%
Other
21%
11%
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