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)

 
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)

 
3.65
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)

 
3.87
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)

 
3.87
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)

 
2.65
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)

 
3.71
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)

 
3.58
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)

 
3.50
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)

 
4.14
4.15
  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
19%
14%
Somewhat disagree
30%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
4%
Somewhat agree
34%
39%
Strongly agree
14%
17%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
26%
18%
Somewhat disagree
33%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
25%
31%
Strongly agree
7%
14%
  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
26%
21%
Somewhat disagree
27%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
26%
28%
Strongly agree
7%
10%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


f. It is necessary for me to work a second job during the school year.
Strongly disagree
26%
26%
Somewhat disagree
13%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
20%
Somewhat agree
19%
20%
Strongly agree
20%
20%
  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
1%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
23%
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
44%
40%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
30%
30%
More than 10 hours
3%
3%
  Anne Arundel 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
54%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
34%
36%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
9%
11%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
9%
5%
Somewhat disagree
18%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
34%
36%
Strongly agree
34%
41%
  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
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
31%
33%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


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


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


c. Students are caring toward one another.
Strongly disagree
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
15%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
15%
Somewhat agree
54%
52%
Strongly agree
13%
12%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


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


i. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
8%
Somewhat agree
38%
38%
Strongly agree
42%
44%
  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
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
42%
Strongly agree
30%
29%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


g. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
Strongly disagree
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
38%
39%
Strongly agree
24%
24%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


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


e. Establishing student discipline procedures
No role at all
16%
13%
Small role
28%
26%
Moderate role
28%
30%
Large role
23%
25%
The primary role
5%
6%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


g. School improvement planning
No role at all
6%
8%
Small role
19%
22%
Moderate role
27%
30%
Large role
37%
32%
The primary role
11%
7%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my school.
Strongly disagree
13%
13%
Somewhat disagree
26%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
19%
Somewhat agree
33%
33%
Strongly agree
8%
9%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


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


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


h. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
Strongly agree
52%
51%
  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
10%
10%
Somewhat disagree
14%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
27%
Somewhat agree
30%
32%
Strongly agree
18%
17%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
40%
42%
Strongly agree
23%
23%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
18%
Somewhat agree
36%
38%
Strongly agree
20%
20%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
41%
41%
Strongly agree
24%
24%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


f. Student conduct.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
40%
Strongly agree
26%
26%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Community involvement.
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
23%
Somewhat agree
40%
40%
Strongly agree
27%
23%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Student learning.
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
44%
44%
Strongly agree
37%
37%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
10%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
Strongly agree
22%
23%
  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
5%
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
13%
Somewhat agree
42%
42%
Strongly agree
28%
25%
  Anne Arundel 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
12%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
42%
Strongly agree
25%
23%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
14%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
Strongly agree
26%
25%
  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
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
44%
44%
Strongly agree
27%
25%
  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
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
44%
43%
Strongly agree
25%
24%
  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
10%
11%
Somewhat disagree
21%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
21%
Somewhat agree
30%
30%
Strongly agree
16%
14%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


h. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
Strongly disagree
12%
12%
Somewhat disagree
22%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
20%
Somewhat agree
29%
31%
Strongly agree
15%
16%
  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
7%
9%
Somewhat disagree
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
22%
Somewhat agree
35%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
17%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


l. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to help improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
8%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
Somewhat agree
44%
43%
Strongly agree
27%
25%
  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
12%
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
18%
18%
d. Using research results for decision making
17%
18%
e. Collaboration for improving instruction
46%
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
21%
23%
h. Strategies for engaging families and other stakeholders as active members of the school community
42%
43%
i. Other areas
21%
20%
  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
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
38%
Strongly agree
30%
29%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


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


e. Students come to school ready to learn on a regular basis.
Strongly disagree
12%
12%
Somewhat disagree
25%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
13%
Somewhat agree
37%
37%
Strongly agree
14%
13%
  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
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
38%
39%
Strongly agree
49%
47%
  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
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
44%
Strongly agree
40%
42%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


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


j. Students in this school are being prepared to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
42%
Strongly agree
33%
32%
  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
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
17%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
35%
35%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Limited English Proficient.
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
21%
Somewhat agree
37%
35%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Special Education.
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
52%
51%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Hispanic.
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
28%
Somewhat agree
35%
32%
Strongly agree
32%
30%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. White (not of Hispanic origin).
Strongly disagree
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
24%
Somewhat agree
34%
32%
Strongly agree
40%
35%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. African American.
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
18%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
40%
38%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


h. American Indian/Native American.
Strongly disagree
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
37%
41%
Somewhat agree
27%
25%
Strongly agree
27%
24%
  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
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
39%
Strongly agree
34%
33%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. I have reviewed student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
Somewhat disagree
5%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
36%
Strongly agree
45%
40%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


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


d. I am able to manage my classroom to minimize disruptions to student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
34%
36%
Strongly agree
56%
52%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Overall
Q10.1 Which BEST DESCRIBES your IMMEDIATE professional plans? (Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
80%
80%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
6%
6%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
2%
2%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
5%
5%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
4%
5%
Leave education entirely
2%
2%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.3 Which BEST DESCRIBES your LONG TERM professional plans?(Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
49%
50%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
8%
8%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
5%
4%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
12%
13%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
17%
17%
Leave education entirely
9%
9%
  Anne Arundel 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
19%
14%
Facilities and resources
11%
11%
School leadership
26%
29%
Empowerment
5%
7%
Professional development
1%
2%
Community engagement
3%
3%
Student conduct
13%
13%
Student learning
21%
23%
  Anne Arundel 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
47%
38%
Facilities and resources
11%
12%
School leadership
10%
10%
Empowerment
6%
9%
Professional development
3%
5%
Community engagement
2%
3%
Student conduct
21%
24%
  Anne Arundel 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
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
15%
Somewhat agree
45%
46%
Strongly agree
31%
30%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Support from school administration
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
26%
28%
Strongly agree
65%
62%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
8%
Somewhat agree
35%
36%
Strongly agree
53%
51%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Teaching assignment (class size, subject, students)
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
Strongly agree
55%
54%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Time to do my job during the work day
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
8%
Somewhat agree
26%
32%
Strongly agree
63%
55%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Empowerment to influence decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
39%
40%
Strongly agree
46%
44%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
32%
33%
Strongly agree
60%
58%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


h. Salary
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
37%
36%
Strongly agree
40%
39%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


i. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
6%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
34%
34%
Strongly agree
39%
37%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


j. Focus on testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
36%
34%
Strongly agree
16%
20%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


k. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
37%
38%
Strongly agree
24%
27%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


l. Eligibility for retirement
Strongly disagree
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
9%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
28%
Somewhat agree
28%
29%
Strongly agree
27%
27%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


m. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
31%
32%
Strongly agree
36%
35%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


n. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
39%
40%
Strongly agree
35%
35%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


o. School's proximity to my home
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
19%
Somewhat agree
35%
35%
Strongly agree
31%
31%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


Q10.9 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
9%
11%
Somewhat disagree
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
31%
30%
Strongly agree
46%
43%
  Anne Arundel 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
69%
65%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
81%
72%
c. Reduced workload
6%
6%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
50%
53%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
43%
36%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
32%
26%
g. Orientation for new teachers
81%
82%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
28%
35%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
52%
55%
j. Other
8%
10%
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
2%
3%
  Anne Arundel 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
19%
29%
Less than once per month
31%
22%
Once per month
23%
15%
Several times per month
15%
13%
Once per week
5%
11%
Almost daily
6%
10%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
19%
25%
Less than once per month
30%
27%
Once per month
24%
19%
Several times per month
19%
17%
Once per week
6%
8%
Almost daily
1%
4%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
62%
62%
Less than once per month
22%
19%
Once per month
9%
7%
Several times per month
3%
5%
Once per week
2%
3%
Almost daily
1%
3%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


d. Analyzing student work
Never
40%
38%
Less than once per month
24%
21%
Once per month
15%
14%
Several times per month
11%
11%
Once per week
5%
7%
Almost daily
6%
9%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
39%
38%
Less than once per month
22%
22%
Once per month
16%
14%
Several times per month
14%
12%
Once per week
6%
8%
Almost daily
2%
6%
  Anne Arundel County Public Schools   Maryland


f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
Never
15%
14%
Less than once per month
19%
19%
Once per month
20%
19%
Several times per month
25%
20%
Once per week
13%
13%
Almost daily