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)
 
3.15
2.81
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)
 
3.55
3.65
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)
 
3.73
3.87
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)
 
3.23
3.87
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)
 
2.64
2.65
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)
 
3.60
3.71
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)
 
3.41
3.58
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)
 
3.10
3.50
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)
 
3.62
4.14
4.15
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
18%
19%
14%
Somewhat disagree
9%
30%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
4%
4%
Somewhat agree
36%
34%
39%
Strongly agree
27%
14%
17%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
36%
17%
14%
Somewhat disagree
0%
30%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
45%
35%
37%
Strongly agree
9%
12%
17%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
9%
26%
18%
Somewhat disagree
27%
33%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
36%
25%
31%
Strongly agree
27%
7%
14%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
18%
26%
21%
Somewhat disagree
18%
27%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
18%
26%
28%
Strongly agree
18%
7%
10%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
36%
14%
13%
Somewhat disagree
18%
28%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
9%
35%
36%
Strongly agree
36%
12%
13%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. It is necessary for me to work a second job during the school year.
Strongly disagree
18%
26%
26%
Somewhat disagree
0%
13%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
22%
20%
Somewhat agree
9%
19%
20%
Strongly agree
55%
20%
20%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
0%
1%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
27%
23%
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
45%
44%
40%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
27%
30%
30%
More than 10 hours
0%
3%
3%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2a Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
0%
2%
3%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
18%
54%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
73%
34%
36%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
9%
9%
11%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2b Of these hours, how many are available for structured collaborative planning?
None
36%
15%
24%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
55%
75%
63%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
9%
9%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
1%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q2.2c Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
55%
21%
38%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
45%
69%
53%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
0%
8%
7%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
1%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
1%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
0%
2%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
27%
17%
14%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
27%
23%
19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
18%
30%
29%
More than 10 hours
27%
29%
36%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
36%
45%
40%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
36%
39%
38%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
18%
9%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
9%
3%
6%
More than 10 hours
0%
3%
5%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
0%
2%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
18%
22%
21%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
27%
26%
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
27%
30%
29%
More than 10 hours
27%
20%
24%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
9%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
27%
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
27%
47%
44%
Strongly agree
27%
28%
29%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
18%
18%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
45%
37%
38%
Strongly agree
36%
30%
34%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
40%
24%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
38%
41%
Strongly agree
0%
17%
20%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
10%
9%
5%
Somewhat disagree
30%
18%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
50%
34%
36%
Strongly agree
10%
34%
41%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
10%
17%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
36%
Strongly agree
30%
31%
33%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
9%
11%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
13%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
42%
41%
Strongly agree
18%
31%
35%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
0%
11%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
64%
35%
36%
Strongly agree
27%
29%
39%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
9%
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
17%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
36%
37%
39%
Strongly agree
27%
28%
33%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
18%
23%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
55%
30%
34%
Strongly agree
18%
21%
27%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


j. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
18%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
36%
39%
Strongly agree
36%
27%
32%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
9%
36%
39%
Strongly agree
91%
36%
34%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
60%
48%
46%
Strongly agree
30%
32%
31%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Students are caring toward one another.
Strongly disagree
27%
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
36%
15%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
13%
15%
Somewhat agree
27%
54%
52%
Strongly agree
0%
13%
12%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Students and the faculty make efforts to stop bullying in this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
6%
8%
Somewhat agree
36%
40%
42%
Strongly agree
45%
45%
41%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
7%
Somewhat agree
9%
37%
38%
Strongly agree
82%
45%
41%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
9%
11%
10%
Somewhat disagree
9%
17%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
36%
32%
33%
Strongly agree
36%
31%
31%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
18%
14%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
9%
Somewhat agree
64%
41%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
33%
30%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. School leadership supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
45%
36%
36%
Strongly agree
27%
33%
34%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
18%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
18%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
8%
Somewhat agree
45%
38%
38%
Strongly agree
9%
42%
44%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
20%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
40%
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
13%
13%
Somewhat agree
30%
40%
42%
Strongly agree
0%
30%
29%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Parents/guardians are influential decision-makers in this school.
Strongly disagree
30%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
40%
20%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
19%
21%
Somewhat agree
10%
34%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
22%
20%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. This school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate in students homes.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
30%
12%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
21%
22%
Somewhat agree
50%
40%
40%
Strongly agree
10%
23%
22%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with parents/guardians and the community.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
70%
45%
45%
Strongly agree
20%
36%
35%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
10%
6%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
30%
38%
40%
Strongly agree
40%
44%
41%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
6%
8%
Somewhat agree
40%
43%
44%
Strongly agree
30%
47%
45%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Parents/guardians and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly disagree
10%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
40%
17%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
15%
17%
Somewhat agree
10%
43%
43%
Strongly agree
0%
20%
19%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
9%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
16%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
73%
47%
47%
Strongly agree
9%
20%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Teachers are integrally involved in decision-making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
8%
Somewhat disagree
36%
20%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
55%
39%
41%
Strongly agree
0%
17%
18%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
27%
16%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
43%
42%
Strongly agree
18%
24%
27%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
36%
42%
43%
Strongly agree
45%
31%
31%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
18%
18%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
36%
37%
38%
Strongly agree
27%
22%
21%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Teachers pursue opportunities to participate in school leadership roles.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
9%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
17%
18%
Somewhat agree
55%
46%
46%
Strongly agree
27%
25%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
45%
38%
39%
Strongly agree
9%
24%
24%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers in this school trust each other.
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
4%
Somewhat disagree
20%
12%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
13%
15%
Somewhat agree
40%
45%
45%
Strongly agree
20%
25%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available.
Strongly disagree
9%
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
22%
22%
Somewhat agree
45%
33%
35%
Strongly agree
9%
23%
21%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
18%
16%
9%
Small role
27%
32%
25%
Moderate role
36%
30%
31%
Large role
0%
17%
26%
The primary role
18%
5%
9%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
0%
4%
4%
Small role
0%
13%
13%
Moderate role
45%
29%
26%
Large role
9%
38%
39%
The primary role
45%
15%
19%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
10%
9%
11%
Small role
10%
20%
21%
Moderate role
20%
30%
28%
Large role
20%
30%
29%
The primary role
40%
11%
12%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
27%
22%
20%
Small role
9%
33%
32%
Moderate role
45%
29%
29%
Large role
18%
15%
16%
The primary role
0%
2%
3%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Establishing student discipline procedures
No role at all
0%
16%
13%
Small role
64%
28%
26%
Moderate role
27%
28%
30%
Large role
9%
23%
25%
The primary role
0%
5%
6%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
73%
52%
38%
Small role
27%
31%
33%
Moderate role
0%
12%
19%
Large role
0%
4%
8%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. School improvement planning
No role at all
0%
6%
8%
Small role
55%
19%
22%
Moderate role
0%
27%
30%
Large role
36%
37%
32%
The primary role
9%
11%
7%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Selecting teachers new to this school
No role at all
91%
67%
54%
Small role
9%
22%
25%
Moderate role
0%
8%
14%
Large role
0%
3%
6%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my school.
Strongly disagree
9%
13%
13%
Somewhat disagree
36%
26%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
20%
19%
Somewhat agree
36%
33%
33%
Strongly agree
9%
8%
9%
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Q6.6 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my district.
Strongly disagree
27%
29%
26%
Somewhat disagree
36%
32%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
24%
27%
Somewhat agree
9%
12%
15%
Strongly agree
0%
2%
2%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
18%
43%
35%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
4%
6%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
55%
18%
17%
d. School-based instructional specialist
0%
12%
20%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
9%
8%
8%
f. Other teachers
18%
11%
11%
g. None of the above
0%
3%
4%
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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
0%
9%
8%
Somewhat disagree
9%
13%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
12%
Somewhat agree
45%
37%
37%
Strongly agree
36%
29%
29%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
9%
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
12%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
55%
39%
40%
Strongly agree
18%
33%
33%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
11%
Somewhat disagree
27%
19%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
9%
34%
36%
Strongly agree
55%
25%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
9%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
18%
10%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
36%
39%
41%
Strongly agree
9%
29%
28%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
10%
11%
10%
Somewhat disagree
20%
19%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
15%
15%
Somewhat agree
30%
33%
35%
Strongly agree
10%
21%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. The school leadership facilitates the use of data to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
9%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
9%
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
9%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
40%
38%
Strongly agree
18%
45%
45%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are applied consistently.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
9%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
55%
18%
16%
Somewhat agree
27%
32%
34%
Strongly agree
9%
35%
36%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
18%
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
27%
33%
34%
Strongly agree
36%
52%
51%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
10%
Somewhat disagree
27%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
28%
27%
Somewhat agree
36%
30%
32%
Strongly agree
9%
18%
17%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
55%
40%
42%
Strongly agree
18%
23%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
18%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
16%
18%
Somewhat agree
64%
36%
38%
Strongly agree
9%
20%
20%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
36%
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
64%
41%
41%
Strongly agree
0%
24%
24%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
9%
10%
9%
Somewhat disagree
18%
15%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
20%
20%
Somewhat agree
27%
34%
36%
Strongly agree
18%
21%
22%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Student conduct.
Strongly disagree
18%
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
9%
16%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
45%
38%
40%
Strongly agree
18%
26%
26%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Community involvement.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
55%
9%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
20%
23%
Somewhat agree
18%
40%
40%
Strongly agree
27%
27%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Student learning.
Strongly disagree
18%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
18%
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
44%
44%
Strongly agree
18%
37%
37%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
9%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
64%
36%
36%
Strongly agree
0%
22%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
18%
5%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
12%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
13%
13%
Somewhat agree
55%
42%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
28%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to apply research to teaching.
Strongly disagree
18%
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
12%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
55%
43%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
25%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
Strongly disagree
36%
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
45%
41%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
26%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional and assessment strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
Strongly disagree
18%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
55%
44%
44%
Strongly agree
9%
27%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Professional development provides opportunities for teachers to analyze and refine practices that promote optimal learning environments.
Strongly disagree
20%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
50%
44%
43%
Strongly agree
10%
25%
24%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
27%
10%
11%
Somewhat disagree
18%
21%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
27%
30%
30%
Strongly agree
9%
16%
14%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Professional development relies on rigorous analysis of data.
Strongly disagree
18%
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
27%
13%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
22%
21%
Somewhat agree
27%
37%
37%
Strongly agree
9%
23%
23%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
Strongly disagree
10%
12%
12%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
21%
20%
Somewhat agree
50%
29%
31%
Strongly agree
10%
15%
16%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
18%
7%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
25%
22%
Somewhat agree
55%
35%
35%
Strongly agree
9%
17%
17%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
Strongly disagree
27%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
16%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
21%
21%
Somewhat agree
45%
39%
39%
Strongly agree
9%
18%
18%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


k. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.
Strongly disagree
27%
17%
15%
Somewhat disagree
18%
25%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
18%
17%
Somewhat agree
45%
28%
31%
Strongly agree
0%
12%
14%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


l. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to help improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
18%
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
8%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
55%
44%
43%
Strongly agree
0%
27%
25%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
27%
12%
17%
b. Understanding Maryland content standards and applying research-based instructional strategies to help students master the Maryland content standards
9%
17%
20%
c. Using assessment to gauge student mastery of Maryland's Content Standards
9%
18%
18%
d. Using research results for decision making
9%
17%
18%
e. Collaboration for improving instruction
45%
46%
49%
f. Instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of students and/or students with different learning styles
36%
53%
51%
g. Strategies for creating and maintaining safe and orderly classrooms and schools
64%
21%
23%
h. Strategies for engaging families and other stakeholders as active members of the school community
45%
42%
43%
i. Other areas
0%
21%
20%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
9%
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
64%
40%
38%
Strongly agree
18%
30%
29%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. State assessment data are available in this school in time to impact decision making.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
55%
35%
36%
Strongly agree
27%
27%
27%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Local assessment data are available in this school in time to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
18%
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
45%
39%
40%
Strongly agree
18%
35%
31%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. State and local assessments are useful to me in my efforts to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
10%
Somewhat disagree
50%
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
19%
19%
Somewhat agree
40%
39%
36%
Strongly agree
0%
21%
21%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Students come to school ready to learn on a regular basis.
Strongly disagree
55%
12%
12%
Somewhat disagree
27%
25%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
13%
Somewhat agree
9%
37%
37%
Strongly agree
0%
14%
13%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
18%
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
36%
38%
39%
Strongly agree
36%
49%
47%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Teachers in the school use formative assessments in their classrooms to make appropriate adjustments to instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
9%
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
45%
44%
Strongly agree
36%
40%
42%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. The faculty is committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
18%
4%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
45%
33%
34%
Strongly agree
36%
57%
56%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Teachers share their students' accomplishments with the school community.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
45%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
15%
Somewhat agree
18%
40%
41%
Strongly agree
27%
33%
33%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Students in this school are being prepared to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Strongly disagree
18%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
36%
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
36%
41%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
33%
32%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
9%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
17%
Somewhat agree
36%
37%
36%
Strongly agree
55%
35%
35%
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b. Limited English Proficient.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
9%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
18%
21%
Somewhat agree
45%
37%
35%
Strongly agree
18%
33%
33%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Special Education.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
35%
36%
Strongly agree
64%
52%
51%
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d. Hispanic.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
22%
28%
Somewhat agree
36%
35%
32%
Strongly agree
27%
32%
30%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. White (not of Hispanic origin).
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
20%
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
19%
24%
Somewhat agree
30%
34%
32%
Strongly agree
20%
40%
35%
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f. African American.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
9%
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
18%
Somewhat agree
36%
37%
36%
Strongly agree
45%
40%
38%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Asian/Pacific Islander.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
40%
31%
35%
Somewhat agree
30%
29%
28%
Strongly agree
30%
30%
28%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. American Indian/Native American.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
36%
37%
41%
Somewhat agree
27%
27%
25%
Strongly agree
27%
27%
24%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel 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
9%
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
64%
39%
39%
Strongly agree
18%
34%
33%
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b. I have reviewed student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions.
Strongly disagree
18%
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
9%
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
36%
Strongly agree
27%
45%
40%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. I work on instructional strategies with other teachers during common planning time.
Strongly disagree
18%
8%
11%
Somewhat disagree
9%
9%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
55%
36%
34%
Strongly agree
18%
36%
32%
  Mary E. Moss Academy   Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. I am able to manage my classroom to minimize disruptions to student learning.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
18%
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
45%
34%
36%
Strongly agree
36%
56%
52%