| Initial Information |
| Q2.1 Please indicate your position: |
| Teacher (including intervention specialist, vocational, literacy specialist, special education teacher, 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, library media specialist, etc.) |
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| Time |
| Q3.1. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. |
| a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor 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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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| d. School leadership tries to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork required of teachers. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q3.2 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you have for non-instructional time during the regular school day? |
| None |
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| Less than 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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| Q3.4 Of those hours, how many are available for individual planning? |
| None |
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| Less than 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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| Q3.5 And how many hours are available for structured collaborative planning? |
| None |
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| Less than 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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| Q3.6 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 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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| Facilities |
| Q4.1. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. |
| a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| 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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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes, email, and network drives. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Empowerment |
| Q5.1. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. |
| a. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| 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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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c.The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| 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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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q5.2. Please indicate how large a role teachers at your school have 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. Hiring 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 about 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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| Q5.3 Members of the school improvement team are elected. |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Don't know |
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| Leadership |
| Q6.1. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. |
| a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| b. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| d. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| f. The school leadership support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| g. Opportunities are available for members of the community to actively contribute to this school's success. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| h. The school leadership consistently supports teachers. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| i. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| j. The faculty and staff have a shared vision. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| k. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| l. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| m. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are consistent. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| n. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q6.2. The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about: |
| a. facilities and resources |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| b. the use of time in my school |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c. professional development |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| d. empowering teachers |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. leadership issues |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| f. new teacher support. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q6.3 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q6.4 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? |
| principal or school head |
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| assistant or vice principal? |
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| department chair or grade level chair |
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| school-based curriculum specialist |
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| director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel |
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| Other teachers |
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| None of the above. |
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| Professional Development |
| Q7.1. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. |
| a. Sufficient funds and resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| 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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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| c. Adequate time is provided for professional development. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| d. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| e. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Disagree Nor Agree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q7.3 In which of the following areas, if any, do you need additional support to effectively teach your students? Check all that apply. |
| Special education (students with disabilities) |
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| Special education (academically gifted students) |
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| Limited English Proficiency (LEP) |
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| Closing the achievement gap |
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| Your content area |
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| Methods of teaching |
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| Student assessment |
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| Classroom management techniques |
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| Reading strategies |
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| Q7.4 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? Check all that apply. |
| Special education (students with disabilities) |
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| Special education (academically gifted students) |
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| Limited English Proficiency (LEP) |
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| Closing the achievement gap |
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| Your content area |
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| Methods of teaching |
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| Student assessment |
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| Classroom management techniques |
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| Reading strategies |
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| Q7.5a Did the professional development you received in special education for students with disabilities provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5b Did the professional development you received in special education for academically gifted students provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5c Did the professional development you received in LEP provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5d Did the professional development you received in closing the achievement gap provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5e Did the professional development you received in your content area provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5f Did the professional development you received in methods of teaching provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5g Did the professional development you received in student assessment provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5h Did the professional development you received in classroom management techniques provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.5i Did the professional development you received in reading strategies provide you with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6a Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in special education for students with disabilities useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6b Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in special education for academically gifted useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6c Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in LEP useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6d Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in closing the achievement gap useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6e Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in your content area useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6f Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in methods of teaching useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6g Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in student assessment useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6h Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in classroom management techniques useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.6i Were these strategies you learned in your professional development in reading strategies useful for your efforts to improve student achievement? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.7. In the past two years, have you enrolled or participated in any of the following professional development activities? |
| online learning opportunities |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| local in-service program |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| state-sponsored in-service program |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.8 Was the Online learning opportunity required? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.9 The Online learning opportunities activities I participated in were effective. |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q7.14 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q7.15 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Core Questions |
| Q8.1 Which aspect of your work environment most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? |
| 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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| Q8.3 Which aspect of working conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? |
| 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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| Q8.4 Overall, my school is a good place to teach and learn |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q8.5 At this school, we utilize results from the Teacher Working Conditions survey as a tool for improvement |
| Strongly Disagree |
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| Disagree |
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| Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
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| Agree |
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| Strongly Agree |
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| Q8.6 Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? |
| Continue teaching at my current school |
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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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| Leave the profession all together. |
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| Demographics |
| Q9.1 Please indicate your ethnicity. |
| 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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| Q9.2 Please indicate your gender. |
| Female |
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| Male |
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| Q9.3 How did you train to become an educator? |
| Bachelor's degree |
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| Master's degree |
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| Alternative route |
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| Q9.4 Highest degree attained |
| Bachelor's |
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| Master's |
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| Doctorate |
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| Other |
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| Q9.5 Are you certified by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q9.6 How many 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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| Q9.7 How many 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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| Q9.8 Have you served as a mentor in North Carolina schools in the past five years? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Mentoring |
| Q10.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in your first AND second year teaching in North Carolina? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q10.2. My mentor was effective in providing support in the following areas |
| a. Instructional strategies |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| c. Classroom management/discipline strategies |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| d. School and/or district policies and procedures |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| f. Completing other school or district paperwork |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| g. Social support and general encouragement |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| h. Other |
| Of no help at all |
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| Has helped a little |
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| Has helped some |
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| Has helped a lot |
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| Help was critical |
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| Q10.3. Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor |
| a. My mentor and I were in the same building(or school) |
| 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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| Q10.4. 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 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. Being observed teaching by my mentor |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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. Observing my mentor's teaching |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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 mentor |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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 mentor about my teaching |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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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| f. Meeting with my mentor outside of the school day |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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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| Q10.5 How important has your mentoring experience been in your decision to continue teaching at this school? |
| Made no difference at all |
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| Only slightly important |
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| Somewhat important |
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| Important |
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| Very important |
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| Q10.6 Are you a full time mentor? |
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Q10.7 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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| Q10.8 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 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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| Q10.9. Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s) |
| a. My mentor 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 mentor 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 mentor 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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| Q10.10. 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 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 per 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 per 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 per 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 teaching |
| Never |
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| Less than once per 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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| Q10.11 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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