Results Details

 

Significant Factors

The following results summary provides a quick snapshot for data review and inquiry. Questions included are derived from statistical analyses of the responses designed to present the most salient themes across the survey. These themes can help quickly identify broad areas of strengths and directions for improvement before individual questions are explored. All averages are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the lowest.

Factor Average**  
Time

This is the average of the 5 questions from the time section of the survey that were most important in explaining perceptions of whether sufficient time is available for instruction, planning and collaboration. (2.1a, 2.1b, 2.1c, 2.1d, 2.1e)

 
3.31
3.04
Resources

This is the average of the 6 questions from the facilities and resources section of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of instructional, technological and other resources. (3.1a, 3.1b, 3.1c, 3.1d, 3.1e, 3.1f)

 
4.00
3.77
Student Conduct

This is the average of the 8 questions from the student conduct section of the survey that explain educator perceptions of student conduct, discipline policy and safety issues. (4.1b, 4.1c, 4.1d, 4.1e, 4.1f, 4.1g, 4.1h, 4.1i)

 
4.15
3.85
Community Engagement

This is the average of the 7 questions from the community engagement section of the survey explaining school relationships with parents/guardians and the community. (5.1a, 5.1b, 5.1c, 5.1d, 5.1e, 5.1f, 5.1g)

 
3.94
3.84
Decision Making

This is the average of the 9 questions from the empowerment section of the survey that describe the extent of the role that teachers play in decision making about teaching, classroom and school issues. (6.3a, 6.3b, 6.3c, 6.3d, 6.3e, 6.3f, 6.3g, 6.3h, 6.5)

 
2.87
2.76
Leadership Support

This is the average of 12 questions from the school leadership and empowerment sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of leadership conditions that contribute to trusting, supportive environments, problem solving and decision making. (6.1b, 6.1d, 6.1e, 6.1g, 7.2a, 7.2b, 7.2c, 7.2d, 7.2e, 7.2f, 7.2g, 7.2h)

 
4.05
3.74
Leadership Effort

This is the average of the 9 questions from the school leadership section that explain the extent to which school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about a variety of teaching and learning conditions issues. (7.3a, 7.3b, 7.3c, 7.3d, 7.3e, 7.3f, 7.3g, 7.3h)

 
3.88
3.61
Professional Development

This is the average of the 11 questions from the professional development section that explain the extent to which schools have implemented Maryland's high quality professional development standards. (8.1a, 8.1b, 8.1c, 8.1d, 8.1f, 8.1g, 8.1h, 8.1i, 8.1j, 8.1k, 8.1l)

 
3.49
3.47
Student Learning

This is the average of the 5 questions from the student learning section that were most important in explaining student and teacher influences on learning, including: the commitment to and preparation and success of students, and teacher use of assessments and voluntary curriculum to shape instruction. (9.1f, 9.1g, 9.1h, 9.1i, 9.1j)

 
4.34
4.15
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Detailed Report

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 needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
5%
14%
Somewhat disagree
17%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
4%
Somewhat agree
46%
39%
Strongly agree
28%
17%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
13%
14%
Somewhat disagree
22%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
38%
37%
Strongly agree
20%
17%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
15%
18%
Somewhat disagree
25%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
10%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
Strongly agree
14%
14%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
14%
21%
Somewhat disagree
25%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
28%
Strongly agree
12%
10%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
6%
13%
Somewhat disagree
25%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
41%
36%
Strongly agree
17%
13%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. It is necessary for me to work a second job during the school year.
Strongly disagree
31%
26%
Somewhat disagree
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
20%
Somewhat agree
19%
20%
Strongly agree
16%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2 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
1%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
26%
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
45%
40%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
25%
30%
More than 10 hours
2%
3%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2a Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
2%
3%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
52%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
39%
36%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
6%
11%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2b Of these hours, how many are available for structured collaborative planning?
None
26%
24%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
60%
63%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
13%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
1%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2c Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
32%
38%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
60%
53%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
6%
7%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
1%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.3 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
4%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
25%
14%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
27%
19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
23%
29%
More than 10 hours
21%
36%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.3a 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
52%
40%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
30%
38%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
6%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
5%
6%
More than 10 hours
7%
5%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on other school-related activities such as preparation, grading, parent conferences, attending meetings?
None
5%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
38%
21%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
27%
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
20%
29%
More than 10 hours
10%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


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
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
43%
44%
Strongly agree
41%
29%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
4%
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
41%
38%
Strongly agree
38%
34%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
3%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
Somewhat agree
46%
41%
Strongly agree
27%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
Strongly agree
41%
41%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
3%
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
38%
36%
Strongly agree
42%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
40%
41%
Strongly agree
40%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
8%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
36%
Strongly agree
49%
39%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
8%
Somewhat agree
37%
39%
Strongly agree
37%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
Somewhat disagree
12%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
34%
34%
Strongly agree
38%
27%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


j. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
10%
Somewhat agree
33%
39%
Strongly agree
44%
32%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Student Conduct
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about student conduct in your school.
a. Students in this school need to be closely supervised.
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
44%
39%
Strongly agree
29%
34%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
48%
46%
Strongly agree
37%
31%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Students are caring toward one another.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
15%
Somewhat agree
52%
52%
Strongly agree
16%
12%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Students and the faculty make efforts to stop bullying in this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
8%
Somewhat agree
37%
42%
Strongly agree
53%
41%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
34%
38%
Strongly agree
53%
41%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
4%
10%
Somewhat disagree
11%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
33%
Strongly agree
45%
31%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
38%
42%
Strongly agree
44%
30%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. School leadership supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
3%
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
Somewhat agree
32%
36%
Strongly agree
51%
34%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
8%
Somewhat agree
35%
38%
Strongly agree
55%
44%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Community Engagement
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about community engagement in your school.
a. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
44%
42%
Strongly agree
34%
29%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Parents/guardians are influential decision-makers in this school.
Strongly disagree
4%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
21%
Somewhat agree
39%
35%
Strongly agree
14%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. This school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate in students homes.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
22%
Somewhat agree
43%
40%
Strongly agree
25%
22%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with parents/guardians and the community.
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
42%
45%
Strongly agree
41%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
Somewhat agree
37%
40%
Strongly agree
46%
41%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
8%
Somewhat agree
41%
44%
Strongly agree
51%
45%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Parents/guardians and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
17%
Somewhat agree
45%
43%
Strongly agree
20%
19%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Empowerment
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about empowerment in your school.
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
3%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
49%
47%
Strongly agree
31%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers are integrally involved in decision-making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
5%
8%
Somewhat disagree
14%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
26%
18%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
42%
42%
Strongly agree
35%
27%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Somewhat disagree
4%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
43%
Strongly agree
42%
31%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
3%
7%
Somewhat disagree
10%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
17%
Somewhat agree
39%
38%
Strongly agree
31%
21%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers pursue opportunities to participate in school leadership roles.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
18%
Somewhat agree
44%
46%
Strongly agree
25%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
39%
Strongly agree
36%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers in this school trust each other.
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
45%
Strongly agree
36%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available.
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
22%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
24%
21%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q6.3 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
3%
9%
Small role
19%
25%
Moderate role
31%
31%
Large role
36%
26%
The primary role
11%
9%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
1%
4%
Small role
9%
13%
Moderate role
23%
26%
Large role
46%
39%
The primary role
21%
19%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
7%
11%
Small role
18%
21%
Moderate role
29%
28%
Large role
33%
29%
The primary role
13%
12%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
19%
20%
Small role
32%
32%
Moderate role
30%
29%
Large role
17%
16%
The primary role
2%
3%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Establishing student discipline procedures
No role at all
12%
13%
Small role
27%
26%
Moderate role
26%
30%
Large role
28%
25%
The primary role
6%
6%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
31%
38%
Small role
34%
33%
Moderate role
22%
19%
Large role
11%
8%
The primary role
1%
1%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. School improvement planning
No role at all
4%
8%
Small role
16%
22%
Moderate role
25%
30%
Large role
39%
32%
The primary role
16%
7%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Selecting teachers new to this school
No role at all
81%
54%
Small role
13%
25%
Moderate role
5%
14%
Large role
1%
6%
The primary role
0%
1%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my school.
Strongly disagree
9%
13%
Somewhat disagree
22%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
19%
Somewhat agree
35%
33%
Strongly agree
13%
9%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q6.6 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my district.
Strongly disagree
23%
26%
Somewhat disagree
31%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
27%
Somewhat agree
17%
15%
Strongly agree
3%
2%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


School Leadership
Q7.1 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
47%
35%
b. Assistant or vice principal
6%
6%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
6%
17%
d. School-based instructional specialist
11%
20%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
14%
8%
f. Other teachers
10%
11%
g. None of the above
5%
4%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q7.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. The school leadership facilitates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
3%
8%
Somewhat disagree
5%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
37%
Strongly agree
40%
29%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
40%
Strongly agree
44%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
6%
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
Strongly agree
36%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
36%
28%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
6%
10%
Somewhat disagree
11%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
15%
Somewhat agree
37%
35%
Strongly agree
33%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. The school leadership facilitates the use of data to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
34%
38%
Strongly agree
51%
45%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are applied consistently.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
16%
Somewhat agree
32%
34%
Strongly agree
50%
36%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
8%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
Strongly agree
56%
51%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
4%
10%
Somewhat disagree
9%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
27%
Somewhat agree
35%
32%
Strongly agree
26%
17%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
42%
42%
Strongly agree
32%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
3%
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
38%
Strongly agree
29%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
16%
Somewhat agree
38%
41%
Strongly agree
30%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
Somewhat disagree
10%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
20%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
28%
22%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Student conduct.
Strongly disagree
4%
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
40%
Strongly agree
38%
26%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Community involvement.
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
23%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
Strongly agree
30%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
41%
44%
Strongly agree
43%
37%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
4%
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
23%
Somewhat agree
32%
36%
Strongly agree
29%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Professional Development
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about professional development in your school.
a. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective instruction.
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
44%
42%
Strongly agree
23%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to apply research to teaching.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
45%
42%
Strongly agree
22%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
16%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
13%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
Strongly agree
21%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional and assessment strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
45%
44%
Strongly agree
23%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Professional development provides opportunities for teachers to analyze and refine practices that promote optimal learning environments.
Strongly disagree
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
43%
Strongly agree
23%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Professional development provides teachers with strategies to involve families and other community members as active partners in their children's education.
Strongly disagree
8%
11%
Somewhat disagree
21%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
32%
30%
Strongly agree
15%
14%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Professional development relies on rigorous analysis of data.
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
35%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
Strongly disagree
10%
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
20%
Somewhat agree
30%
31%
Strongly agree
16%
16%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Professional development reflects best practices in workplace learning and in-depth understanding of how and why adults learn.
Strongly disagree
7%
9%
Somewhat disagree
15%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
22%
Somewhat agree
35%
35%
Strongly agree
16%
17%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
Strongly disagree
5%
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
21%
Somewhat agree
42%
39%
Strongly agree
20%
18%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


k. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.
Strongly disagree
15%
15%
Somewhat disagree
24%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
31%
31%
Strongly agree
13%
14%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


l. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to help improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
46%
43%
Strongly agree
24%
25%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (Check all that apply.)
a. In-depth study of the academic content of the subject(s) you teach
11%
17%
b. Understanding Maryland content standards and applying research-based instructional strategies to help students master the Maryland content standards
17%
20%
c. Using assessment to gauge student mastery of Maryland's Content Standards
11%
18%
d. Using research results for decision making
12%
18%
e. Collaboration for improving instruction
48%
49%
f. Instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of students and/or students with different learning styles
53%
51%
g. Strategies for creating and maintaining safe and orderly classrooms and schools
15%
23%
h. Strategies for engaging families and other stakeholders as active members of the school community
38%
43%
i. Other areas
16%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Student Learning
Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about student learning in your school.
a. State and local assessments are used to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
3%
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
38%
Strongly agree
39%
29%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. State assessment data are available in this school in time to impact decision making.
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
17%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
34%
27%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Local assessment data are available in this school in time to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
Strongly agree
39%
31%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. State and local assessments are useful to me in my efforts to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
6%
10%
Somewhat disagree
11%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
19%
Somewhat agree
38%
36%
Strongly agree
28%
21%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Students come to school ready to learn on a regular basis.
Strongly disagree
11%
12%
Somewhat disagree
30%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
34%
37%
Strongly agree
11%
13%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers in the school develop appropriate daily learning objectives that are aligned to the Voluntary State Curriculum in content and rigor.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
10%
Somewhat agree
32%
39%
Strongly agree
59%
47%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers in the school use formative assessments in their classrooms to make appropriate adjustments to instruction.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
38%
44%
Strongly agree
50%
42%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. The faculty is committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
30%
34%
Strongly agree
64%
56%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers share their students' accomplishments with the school community.
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
42%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Students in this school are being prepared to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
Strongly agree
42%
32%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q9.2 Teachers differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs in this school of students who are:
a. High Poverty (free and reduced price meal eligible).
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
4%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
32%
36%
Strongly agree
52%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Limited English Proficient.
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
48%
21%
Somewhat agree
20%
35%
Strongly agree
25%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Special Education.
Strongly disagree
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
36%
Strongly agree
58%
51%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Hispanic.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
2%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
56%
28%
Somewhat agree
16%
32%
Strongly agree
23%
30%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. White (not of Hispanic origin).
Strongly disagree
1%
4%
Somewhat disagree
1%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
24%
Somewhat agree
28%
32%
Strongly agree
47%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. African American.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
2%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
18%
Somewhat agree
27%
36%
Strongly agree
45%
38%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Asian/Pacific Islander.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
2%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
52%
35%
Somewhat agree
18%
28%
Strongly agree
26%
28%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. American Indian/Native American.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
2%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
58%
41%
Somewhat agree
15%
25%
Strongly agree
23%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q9.3 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about student learning.
a. I use state and local assessment data to inform my instructional practices.
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
36%
39%
Strongly agree
43%
33%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. I have reviewed student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions.
Strongly disagree
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
Strongly agree
47%
40%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. I work on instructional strategies with other teachers during common planning time.
Strongly disagree
13%
11%
Somewhat disagree
12%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
12%
Somewhat agree
30%
34%
Strongly agree
32%
32%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. I am able to manage my classroom to minimize disruptions to student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
33%
36%
Strongly agree
58%
52%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Overall
Q10.1 Which BEST DESCRIBES your IMMEDIATE professional plans? (Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
89%
80%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
3%
6%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
0%
2%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
3%
5%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
3%
5%
Leave education entirely
1%
2%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.3 Which BEST DESCRIBES your LONG TERM professional plans?(Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
66%
50%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
6%
8%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
1%
4%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
12%
13%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
8%
17%
Leave education entirely
6%
9%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day to plan and collaborate
12%
14%
Facilities and resources
19%
11%
School leadership
26%
29%
Empowerment
6%
7%
Professional development
1%
2%
Community engagement
3%
3%
Student conduct
11%
13%
Student learning
22%
23%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.7 Which aspect of your work environment is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day to plan and collaborate
37%
38%
Facilities and resources
18%
12%
School leadership
11%
10%
Empowerment
7%
9%
Professional development
3%
5%
Community engagement
1%
3%
Student conduct
23%
24%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.8 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans.
a. Facilities and/or resources
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
15%
Somewhat agree
44%
46%
Strongly agree
38%
30%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Support from school administration
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
30%
28%
Strongly agree
60%
62%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
38%
36%
Strongly agree
49%
51%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teaching assignment (class size, subject, students)
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
Strongly agree
56%
54%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Time to do my job during the work day
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
8%
Somewhat agree
34%
32%
Strongly agree
52%
55%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Empowerment to influence decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
2%
1%
Somewhat disagree
4%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
Strongly agree
40%
44%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
35%
33%
Strongly agree
56%
58%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Salary
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
38%
39%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
37%
34%
Strongly agree
36%
37%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Focus on testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
23%
Somewhat agree
35%
34%
Strongly agree
19%
20%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


k. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
23%
Somewhat agree
38%
38%
Strongly agree
36%
27%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


l. Eligibility for retirement
Strongly disagree
5%
8%
Somewhat disagree
6%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
28%
Somewhat agree
32%
29%
Strongly agree
30%
27%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


m. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
2%
5%
Somewhat disagree
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
Strongly agree
42%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


n. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
35%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


o. School's proximity to my home
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
19%
Somewhat agree
32%
35%
Strongly agree
33%
31%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.9 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
15%
11%
Somewhat disagree
4%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
6%
Somewhat agree
23%
30%
Strongly agree
54%
43%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


New Teacher Support
Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports. (Check all that apply.)
a. Formally assigned mentor
78%
65%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
72%
72%
c. Reduced workload
4%
6%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
51%
53%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
55%
36%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
35%
26%
g. Orientation for new teachers
80%
82%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
30%
35%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
70%
55%
j. Other
10%
10%
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
3%
3%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Developing lesson plans
Never
15%
29%
Less than once per month
21%
22%
Once per month
15%
15%
Several times per month
17%
13%
Once per week
15%
11%
Almost daily
17%
10%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
43%
25%
Less than once per month
26%
27%
Once per month
15%
19%
Several times per month
7%
17%
Once per week
6%
8%
Almost daily
4%
4%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
41%
62%
Less than once per month
35%
19%
Once per month
4%
7%
Several times per month
9%
5%
Once per week
4%
3%
Almost daily
7%
3%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Analyzing student work
Never
30%
38%
Less than once per month
9%
21%
Once per month
22%
14%
Several times per month
15%
11%
Once per week
13%
7%
Almost daily
11%
9%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
21%
38%
Less than once per month
17%
22%
Once per month
25%
14%
Several times per month
13%
12%
Once per week
13%
8%
Almost daily
10%
6%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
Never
7%
14%
Less than once per month
13%
19%
Once per month
20%
19%
Several times per month
26%
20%
Once per week
20%
13%
Almost daily
13%
14%
  Allegany County Public Schools   Maryland