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)

 
3.04
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)

 
3.77
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)

 
3.85
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)

 
3.84
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)

 
2.76
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)

 
3.74
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)

 
3.61
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)

 
3.47
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)

 
4.15
  Maryland


Detailed Report

Demographics
Q1.1 Please indicate your position:
Teacher (including instructional coaches, department heads, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.)
88%
Principal
2%
Assistant Principal
2%
Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.)
7%
  Maryland


Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator?
First Year
4%
2 - 3 Years
11%
4 - 6 Years
14%
7 - 10 Years
17%
11 - 20 Years
27%
20+ Years
27%
  Maryland


Q1.3 How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working?
First Year
14%
2 - 3 Years
25%
4 - 6 Years
21%
7 - 10 Years
17%
11 - 20 Years
15%
20+ Years
9%
  Maryland


Q1.5 Have you been formally assigned as a mentor to new teachers in Maryland schools in the past five years?
Yes
22%
No
78%
  Maryland


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
14%
Somewhat disagree
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
17%
  Maryland


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
14%
Somewhat disagree
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
17%
  Maryland


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
18%
Somewhat disagree
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
14%
  Maryland


d. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
21%
Somewhat disagree
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
10%
  Maryland


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
13%
Somewhat disagree
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
13%
  Maryland


f. It is necessary for me to work a second job during the school year.
Strongly disagree
26%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
20%
Strongly agree
20%
  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%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
40%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
30%
More than 10 hours
3%
  Maryland


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


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


Q2.2c Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
38%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
53%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
7%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
More than 10 hours
1%
  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%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
14%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
29%
More than 10 hours
36%
  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
40%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
38%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
6%
More than 10 hours
5%
  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
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
21%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
29%
More than 10 hours
24%
  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
5%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
44%
Strongly agree
29%
  Maryland


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
34%
  Maryland


c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
20%
  Maryland


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


e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
33%
  Maryland


f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
35%
  Maryland


g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
39%
  Maryland


h. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
33%
  Maryland


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


j. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
32%
  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%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
34%
  Maryland


b. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
46%
Strongly agree
31%
  Maryland


c. Students are caring toward one another.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
52%
Strongly agree
12%
  Maryland


d. Students and the faculty make efforts to stop bullying in this school.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
41%
  Maryland


e. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
41%
  Maryland


f. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
31%
  Maryland


g. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
30%
  Maryland


h. School leadership supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
34%
  Maryland


i. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
44%
  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
4%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
29%
  Maryland


b. Parents/guardians are influential decision-makers in this school.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
20%
  Maryland


c. This school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate in students homes.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
22%
  Maryland


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


e. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
41%
  Maryland


f. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
44%
Strongly agree
45%
  Maryland


g. Parents/guardians and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
19%
  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
5%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
47%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


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


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


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


e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
21%
  Maryland


f. Teachers pursue opportunities to participate in school leadership roles.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
46%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


g. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
24%
  Maryland


h. Teachers in this school trust each other.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
45%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


i. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
21%
  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
9%
Small role
25%
Moderate role
31%
Large role
26%
The primary role
9%
  Maryland


b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
4%
Small role
13%
Moderate role
26%
Large role
39%
The primary role
19%
  Maryland


c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
11%
Small role
21%
Moderate role
28%
Large role
29%
The primary role
12%
  Maryland


d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
20%
Small role
32%
Moderate role
29%
Large role
16%
The primary role
3%
  Maryland


e. Establishing student discipline procedures
No role at all
13%
Small role
26%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
25%
The primary role
6%
  Maryland


f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
38%
Small role
33%
Moderate role
19%
Large role
8%
The primary role
1%
  Maryland


g. School improvement planning
No role at all
8%
Small role
22%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
32%
The primary role
7%
  Maryland


h. Selecting teachers new to this school
No role at all
54%
Small role
25%
Moderate role
14%
Large role
6%
The primary role
1%
  Maryland


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


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


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


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


d. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
28%
  Maryland


e. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


f. The school leadership facilitates the use of data to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
45%
  Maryland


g. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are applied consistently.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
36%
  Maryland


h. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
51%
  Maryland


Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
17%
  Maryland


b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
20%
  Maryland


d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
24%
  Maryland


e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
22%
  Maryland


f. Student conduct.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
26%
  Maryland


g. Community involvement.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


h. Student learning.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
44%
Strongly agree
37%
  Maryland


i. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
23%
  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
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to apply research to teaching.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


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


d. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional and assessment strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
44%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


e. Professional development provides opportunities for teachers to analyze and refine practices that promote optimal learning environments.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
24%
  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
11%
Somewhat disagree
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
14%
  Maryland


g. Professional development relies on rigorous analysis of data.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
23%
  Maryland


h. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
16%
  Maryland


i. Professional development reflects best practices in workplace learning and in-depth understanding of how and why adults learn.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
17%
  Maryland


j. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
18%
  Maryland


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


l. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to help improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
25%
  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
17%
b. Understanding Maryland content standards and applying research-based instructional strategies to help students master the Maryland content standards
20%
c. Using assessment to gauge student mastery of Maryland's Content Standards
18%
d. Using research results for decision making
18%
e. Collaboration for improving instruction
49%
f. Instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of students and/or students with different learning styles
51%
g. Strategies for creating and maintaining safe and orderly classrooms and schools
23%
h. Strategies for engaging families and other stakeholders as active members of the school community
43%
i. Other areas
20%
  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
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
29%
  Maryland


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


c. Local assessment data are available in this school in time to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
31%
  Maryland


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


e. Students come to school ready to learn on a regular basis.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
13%
  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%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
47%
  Maryland


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


h. The faculty is committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
56%
  Maryland


i. Teachers share their students' accomplishments with the school community.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
33%
  Maryland


j. Students in this school are being prepared to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
32%
  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%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
35%
  Maryland


b. Limited English Proficient.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
33%
  Maryland


c. Special Education.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
51%
  Maryland


d. Hispanic.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
30%
  Maryland


e. White (not of Hispanic origin).
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
35%
  Maryland


f. African American.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
38%
  Maryland


g. Asian/Pacific Islander.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
28%
  Maryland


h. American Indian/Native American.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
41%
Somewhat agree
25%
Strongly agree
24%
  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
6%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
33%
  Maryland


b. I have reviewed student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
40%
  Maryland


c. I work on instructional strategies with other teachers during common planning time.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
32%
  Maryland


d. I am able to manage my classroom to minimize disruptions to student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
52%
  Maryland


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


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


b. Support from school administration
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
62%
  Maryland


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
51%
  Maryland


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


e. Time to do my job during the work day
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
55%
  Maryland


f. Empowerment to influence decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
44%
  Maryland


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
58%
  Maryland


h. Salary
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
39%
  Maryland


i. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
37%
  Maryland


j. Focus on testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
20%
  Maryland


k. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
27%
  Maryland


l. Eligibility for retirement
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
27%
  Maryland


m. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
35%
  Maryland


n. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
35%
  Maryland


o. School's proximity to my home
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
31%
  Maryland


Q10.9 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
43%
  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
65%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
72%
c. Reduced workload
6%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
53%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
36%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
26%
g. Orientation for new teachers
82%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
35%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
55%
j. Other
10%
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
3%
  Maryland


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


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
25%
Less than once per month
27%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
17%
Once per week
8%
Almost daily
4%
  Maryland


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
62%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
7%
Several times per month
5%
Once per week
3%
Almost daily
3%
  Maryland


d. Analyzing student work
Never
38%
Less than once per month
21%
Once per month
14%
Several times per month
11%
Once per week
7%
Almost daily
9%
  Maryland


e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
38%
Less than once per month
22%
Once per month
14%
Several times per month
12%
Once per week
8%
Almost daily
6%
  Maryland


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


g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together
Never
14%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
20%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
15%
Almost daily
11%
  Maryland


h. Aligning my lesson planning with the Voluntary State Curriculum and local curriculum
Never
35%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
14%
Several times per month
11%
Once per week
10%
Almost daily
10%
  Maryland


i. Other
Never
38%
Less than once per month
12%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
14%
  Maryland


Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence your practice in the following areas?
a. Instructional strategies
Not at all
13%
Hardly at all
11%
Some
31%
Quite a bit
27%
A great deal
19%
  Maryland


b. Subject matter I teach
Not at all
31%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
24%
Quite a bit
17%
A great deal
14%
  Maryland


c. Classroom management strategies
Not at all
13%
Hardly at all
11%
Some
32%
Quite a bit
25%
A great deal
20%
  Maryland


d. Using data to identify student needs
Not at all
27%
Hardly at all
17%
Some
28%
Quite a bit
16%
A great deal
12%
  Maryland


e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
Not at all
20%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
30%
Quite a bit
22%
A great deal
14%
  Maryland


f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
Not at all
21%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
28%
Quite a bit
22%
A great deal
16%
  Maryland


g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians
Not at all
32%
Hardly at all
20%
Some
25%
Quite a bit
13%
A great deal
9%
  Maryland


h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
Not at all
22%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
29%
Quite a bit
20%
A great deal
15%
  Maryland


i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
Not at all
26%
Hardly at all
16%
Some
27%
Quite a bit
18%
A great deal
12%
  Maryland


j. Complying with policies and procedures
Not at all
19%
Hardly at all
12%
Some
28%
Quite a bit
23%
A great deal
17%
  Maryland


k. Completing administrative paperwork
Not at all
26%
Hardly at all
16%
Some
25%
Quite a bit
19%
A great deal
15%
  Maryland


l. Providing emotional support
Not at all
15%
Hardly at all
9%
Some
24%
Quite a bit
22%
A great deal
30%
  Maryland


m. Other
Not at all
33%
Hardly at all
6%
Some
26%
Quite a bit
15%
A great deal
20%
  Maryland


Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.
Yes
68%
No
32%
  Maryland


b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
52%
No
48%
  Maryland


c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
46%
No
54%
  Maryland


Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to impact my students' learning.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
14%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
Somewhat agree
26%
Strongly agree
25%
  Maryland


Mentor
Q12.1 How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
38%
2
22%
3
14%
4 - 6
14%
7 - 10
4%
More than 10
7%
  Maryland


Q12.2 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s).
a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building.
None of them
8%
Some of them
10%
All of them
83%
  Maryland


b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
11%
Some of them
21%
All of them
69%
  Maryland


c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
14%
Some of them
30%
All of them
56%
  Maryland


Q12.3 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Developing lesson plans
Never
7%
Less than once per month
10%
Once per month
10%
Several times per month
18%
Once per week
26%
Almost daily
29%
  Maryland


b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
17%
Less than once per month
17%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
15%
Once per week
14%
Almost daily
25%
  Maryland


c. Providing feedback about my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
13%
Less than once per month
13%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
18%
Once per week
17%
Almost daily
27%
  Maryland


d. Being observed teaching by my mentee(s)
Never
21%
Less than once per month
22%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
21%
  Maryland


e. Receiving feedback about my teaching from my mentee(s)
Never
27%
Less than once per month
20%
Once per month
11%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
13%
Almost daily
16%
  Maryland


f. Analyzing student work
Never
11%
Less than once per month
13%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
20%
Almost daily
22%
  Maryland


g. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
12%
Less than once per month
13%
Once per month
15%
Several times per month
23%
Once per week
21%
Almost daily
16%
  Maryland


h. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
Never
4%
Less than once per month
8%
Once per month
10%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
22%
Almost daily
35%
  Maryland


i. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my mentee(s)' teaching together
Never
11%
Less than once per month
10%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
20%
Once per week
22%
Almost daily
24%
  Maryland


j. Aligning my mentee(s)' lesson planning with the Voluntary State Curriculum and local curriculum
Never
13%
Less than once per month
11%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
17%
Once per week
23%
Almost daily
23%
  Maryland


k. Other
Never
18%
Less than once per month
7%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
16%
Once per week
20%
Almost daily
27%
  Maryland


Q12.4 Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
a. Release time to observe your mentee(s)
24%
b. Time to meet with other mentors
27%
c. Common planning time with new teacher(s) you are mentoring
42%
d. Reduced supervisory responsibilities (e.g., bus or cafeteria duty, etc.)
6%
e. Regular communication with administrators or department chair
24%
f. Formal time to meet with mentee(s) during school hours
27%
g. Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
40%
h. Ongoing professional learning and support to improve mentoring
28%
i. Regular communication with principal, other administrator or department chair
28%
j. Stipend/compensation
49%
k. None of the above
15%
  Maryland