| Demographics Part 1 |
| Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator? |
| 1 - 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? |
| 1 - 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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| 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, affording them time to meet the educational 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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| 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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| Strongly agree |
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| d. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork that teachers are required to do. |
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| Somewhat disagree |
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| Neither disagree nor 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)? |
| 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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| Q2.3a In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you spend 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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| Q2.4 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 |
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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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| Q2.4a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on school activities involving student interaction (such as coaching, field trips, tutoring, transporting students, 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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| Q2.4b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on other school-related activities such as preparation, grading, parent conferences, attending meetings? |
| 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 Maine Learning Results |
| 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 |
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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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| 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 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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| Q3.3 In which of the following areas (if any) do teachers need additional resources and/or support to effectively teach students in your school? (Check all that apply.) |
| a. Special Education (students with disabilities) |
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| b. Special Education (academically gifted students) |
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| c. LEP |
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| d. Closing the achievement gap |
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| e. Content area |
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| f. Methods of teaching |
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| g. Student assessment |
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| h. Classroom management techniques |
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| i. Literacy strategies |
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| j. Numeracy strategies |
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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 centrally 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. 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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| d. 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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| e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving 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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| f. 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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| g. Parents and community members contribute to student success. |
| 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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| 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 |
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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. 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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| c. 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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| d. 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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| e. Interviewing and selecting 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. Establishing and implementing policies and 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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| g. 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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| h. 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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| 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 or grade level chair |
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| d. School-based curriculum 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 the following statements about leadership in your school. |
| 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. 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. School leadership consistently supports teachers when needed. |
| 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. Staff members are recognized for accomplishments. |
| 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. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents. |
| 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. 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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| g. The faculty and staff have a shared vision. |
| 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 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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| i. 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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| j. 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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| k. The school improvement team provides effective leadership 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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| Q5.4 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about: |
| a. 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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| b. 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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| c. 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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| d. 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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| e. 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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| f. 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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| Q5.5 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective. |
| 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 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school. |
| a. 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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| b. 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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| c. Enhancing teacher knowledge and skills receives priority as a strategy 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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| d. 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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| e. Professional development offerings are data-driven. |
| 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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| Q6.2a 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 (students with disabilities) |
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| b. Special Education (academically gifted students) |
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| c. LEP |
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| d. Closing the achievement gap |
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| e. Your content area |
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| f. Methods of teaching |
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| g. Student assessment |
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| h. Classroom management techniques |
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| i. Literacy strategies |
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| j. Numeracy strategies |
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| Q6.2b 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 (students with disabilities) |
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| b. Special Education (academically gifted students) |
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| c. LEP |
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| d. Closing the achievement gap |
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| e. Your content area |
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| f. Methods of teaching |
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| g. Student assessment |
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| h. Classroom management techniques |
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| i. Literacy strategies |
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| j. Numeracy strategies |
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| Q6.4a 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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| Q6.4b 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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| Q6.5 I have received 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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| Core Questions |
| Q7.1a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? |
| Continue working at my current school as long as I am able |
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| Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along |
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| Continue working in education but leave this school as soon as I can |
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| Continue working in education but leave this district as soon as I can |
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| Leave education all together |
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| 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 |
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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. Quality of 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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| g. 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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| h. 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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| i. 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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| j. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located |
| 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. Degree 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 live |
| 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. 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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| o. My district's consolidation plan |
| 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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| Q7.3 The following factors contribute to my stress as a teacher: |
| 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 alignment with the Maine Learning Results |
| 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. Mentoring programs (teachers with 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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| g. 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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| 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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| Q7.4a 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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| Q7.5a Which aspect of working conditions 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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| Q7.6 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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| Demographics Part 2 |
| Q8.1 Please indicate your race/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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| Q8.2 Please indicate your gender. (Select one.) |
| Female |
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| Male |
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| Q8.3 How did you become a teacher? (Select one.) |
| Bachelor's degree |
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| Master's degree |
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| Alternative route |
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| Mentor/Mentee |
| Q9.1 Have you received additional support as a new teacher in the past three years? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q9.2 As a new teacher I received the following kinds of support. (Check all that apply.) |
| A reduced teaching load |
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| Common planning time with experienced colleagues |
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| Release time to observe other teachers |
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| Seminars and professional development specifically for new teachers |
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| A mentor |
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| Social support and general encouragement |
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| Q9.3 The additional support I received as a new teacher helped improve my effectiveness in: |
| a. Developing 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. Enhancing content knowledge and curriculum in the subject(s) 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. Developing and implementing 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. Understanding and following 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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| Q9.4 Of the success you have had as a beginning teacher, what proportion would you attribute to the additional support you received as a new teacher? |
| None |
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| Hardly any |
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| Some |
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| Quite a bit |
|
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| A great deal |
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| Q9.5 Overall, this additional support has been important in my decision to remain 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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| Q9.6 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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| Q9.7 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)? |
| Never |
|
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| Less than once a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a week |
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| Almost daily |
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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 |
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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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| 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 |
|
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| Less than once a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a 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 a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a 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 a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a 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 a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a 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 a month |
|
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| Once a month |
|
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| Several times a month |
|
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| Once a week |
|
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| Almost daily |
|
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| Q9.10 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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