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. (Q2.1a, Q2.1b, Q2.1c, Q2.1d, Q2.1e)

 
2.89
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. (Q3.1a, Q3.1b, Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1e, Q3.1f)

 
3.64
Community Engagement

This is the average of the 6 questions from the community engagement section of the survey explaining school relationships with parents/guardians and the community. (Q4.1a, Q4.1b, Q4.1c, Q4.1d, Q4.1e, Q4.1f)

 
3.76
Decision Making

This is the average of the 8 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. (Q5.3a, Q5.3b, Q5.3c, Q5.3d, Q5.3e, Q5.3f, Q5.3g, Q5.3h)

 
2.83
Leadership

This is the average of 9 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. (Q5.1d, Q6.1a, Q6.1b, Q6.1c, Q6.1d, Q6.1e, Q6.2a, Q6.2e, Q6.4)

 
3.34
Professional Development

This is the average of 11 questions from the professional development section that explain the extent to which high quality professional development opportunities are available to licensed educators. (Q7.1a, Q7.1b, Q7.1c, Q7.1d, Q7.1e, Q7.1f, Q7.1g, Q7.1h, Q7.1i, Q7.1j, Q7.1k)

 
3.43
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. (Q8.1d, Q8.1e, Q8.1f, Q8.1g, Q8.1h)

 
3.71
  Colorado


Detailed Report

Demographics
Q1.1 Please indicate your position:
Teacher (including endorsed librarians, instructional coaches, department heads, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.)
89%
Principal
2%
Assistant Principal
1%
Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.)
8%
  Colorado


Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator?
First Year
5%
2 - 3 Years
10%
4 - 6 Years
14%
7 - 10 Years
18%
11 - 20 Years
30%
20+ Years
23%
  Colorado


Q1.3 How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working?
First Year
15%
2 - 3 Years
22%
4 - 6 Years
20%
7 - 10 Years
18%
11 - 20 Years
17%
20+ Years
7%
  Colorado


Q1.5 Have you been formally assigned as a mentor to new teachers in Colorado schools in the past five years?
Yes
33%
No
67%
  Colorado


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.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


b. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
17%
Somewhat disagree
31%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
11%
  Colorado


c. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
19%
Somewhat disagree
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
12%
  Colorado


d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
21%
Somewhat disagree
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
11%
  Colorado


e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
23%
Somewhat disagree
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
26%
Strongly agree
8%
  Colorado


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
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
31%
More than 10 hours
3%
  Colorado


Q2.2a Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
48%
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
13%
More than 10 hours
1%
  Colorado


Q2.2b Of these hours, how many are available for structured collaborative planning?
None
23%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
65%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
10%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
  Colorado


Q2.2c Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
30%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
63%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
6%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
1%
More than 10 hours
0%
  Colorado


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
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
13%
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
31%
More than 10 hours
36%
  Colorado


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
33%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
42%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
12%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
7%
More than 10 hours
6%
  Colorado


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
20%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
25%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
31%
More than 10 hours
23%
  Colorado


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
7%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
24%
  Colorado


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
26%
  Colorado


c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
13%
Somewhat disagree
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
13%
  Colorado


d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
48%
  Colorado


e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
40%
  Colorado


f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
25%
  Colorado


g. The physical environment of classrooms (i.e., lighting, temperature, air circulation, etc.) in this school supports teaching and learning.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
21%
  Colorado


h. Teachers have sufficient access to the building before and after regular school hours.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
59%
  Colorado


i. Teachers have sufficient access to school library resources.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
49%
  Colorado


j. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
36%
  Colorado


k. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
43%
  Colorado


l. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
49%
  Colorado


Community Engagement
Q4.1 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%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
29%
  Colorado


b. Parents/guardians are influential decision-makers in this school.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


c. This school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate in students' homes.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


d. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with parents/guardians and the community.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
45%
Strongly agree
29%
  Colorado


e. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
34%
  Colorado


f. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
47%
Strongly agree
38%
  Colorado


g. Parents/guardians and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


Empowerment
Q5.1 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
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


b. Teachers are integrally involved in decision-making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


c. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
24%
  Colorado


d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
27%
  Colorado


e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


f. Teachers pursue opportunities to participate in school leadership roles.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
46%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


g. Teachers in this school trust each other.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


h. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
16%
  Colorado


Q5.3 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
7%
Small role
21%
Moderate role
27%
Large role
32%
The primary role
14%
  Colorado


b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
4%
Small role
13%
Moderate role
23%
Large role
38%
The primary role
21%
  Colorado


c. Setting grading and school-level student assessment practices
No role at all
10%
Small role
22%
Moderate role
28%
Large role
30%
The primary role
10%
  Colorado


d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
23%
Small role
33%
Moderate role
27%
Large role
15%
The primary role
2%
  Colorado


e. Establishing student discipline procedures
No role at all
15%
Small role
28%
Moderate role
29%
Large role
24%
The primary role
5%
  Colorado


f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
31%
Small role
35%
Moderate role
23%
Large role
10%
The primary role
1%
  Colorado


g. School improvement planning
No role at all
14%
Small role
30%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
22%
The primary role
3%
  Colorado


h. Selecting teachers new to this school
No role at all
15%
Small role
27%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
25%
The primary role
3%
  Colorado


Q5.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision-making in my school.
Strongly disagree
18%
Somewhat disagree
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
11%
  Colorado


School Leadership
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
13%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


c. The school leadership communicates with the faculty adequately.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
21%
  Colorado


d. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


e. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
17%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
19%
  Colorado


f. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


g. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
31%
  Colorado


i. The school leadership works to minimize disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
25%
  Colorado


Q6.2 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
14%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
14%
  Colorado


b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
16%
  Colorado


d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
13%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


f. Community involvement.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


g. Student learning.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
30%
  Colorado


h. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


Q6.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
23%
  Colorado


Professional Development
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about professional development in your school.
a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


d. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
16%
  Colorado


e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


f. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.
Strongly disagree
21%
Somewhat disagree
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
25%
Strongly agree
8%
  Colorado


g. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to implement instructional and assessment strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
14%
  Colorado


h. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with this school's continuous improvement plan.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


i. Professional development activities at my school are based on state or national standards.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


j. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to help improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


k. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
27%
  Colorado


Q7.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
36%
b. Differentiating instruction
48%
c. English Language Learners (ELL)
32%
d. Closing the achievement gap
44%
e. Your content area
19%
f. Methods of teaching
20%
g. Student assessment
24%
h. Classroom management techniques
19%
i. Reading strategies
26%
j. Using technology in classroom instruction
53%
k. Data gathering, management and use
36%
  Colorado


Q7.3 In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
14%
b. Differentiating instruction
38%
c. English Language Learners (ELL)
25%
d. Closing the achievement gap
23%
e. Your content area
44%
f. Methods of teaching
34%
g. Student assessment
38%
h. Classroom management techniques
15%
i. Reading strategies
39%
j. Using technology in classroom instruction
31%
k. Data gathering, management and use
37%
  Colorado


Q7.5 How large a role does each of the following have in planning and/or delivering the professional learning in which you have engaged in the last 2 years?
a. Teachers in my school
No role at all
11%
Minimal role
30%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
24%
The primary role
5%
  Colorado


b. Administrators in my school
No role at all
6%
Minimal role
12%
Moderate role
20%
Large role
39%
The primary role
24%
  Colorado


c. Central office staff
No role at all
26%
Minimal role
23%
Moderate role
19%
Large role
20%
The primary role
12%
  Colorado


d. Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
No role at all
53%
Minimal role
22%
Moderate role
16%
Large role
8%
The primary role
2%
  Colorado


e. Colorado Department of Education staff
No role at all
51%
Minimal role
24%
Moderate role
15%
Large role
8%
The primary role
2%
  Colorado


f. Professional associations
No role at all
42%
Minimal role
26%
Moderate role
18%
Large role
10%
The primary role
3%
  Colorado


g. Myself
No role at all
24%
Minimal role
22%
Moderate role
17%
Large role
18%
The primary role
19%
  Colorado


Q7.6 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about YOUR professional development.
a. Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
45%
Strongly agree
28%
  Colorado


b. I have received follow-up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
15%
Somewhat disagree
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
13%
  Colorado


c. Professional development has proved useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
24%
  Colorado


Student Learning
Q8.1 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
10%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
21%
  Colorado


b. State assessment data are available in this school in time to impact decision making.
Strongly disagree
19%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
17%
  Colorado


c. State and local assessments are useful to me in my efforts to improve student learning.
Strongly disagree
15%
Somewhat disagree
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
12%
  Colorado


d. Students come to school ready to learn on a regular basis.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
9%
  Colorado


e. Teachers in the school use formative assessments in their classrooms to make appropriate adjustments to instruction.
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
49%
Strongly agree
26%
  Colorado


f. The faculty is committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
54%
  Colorado


g. Teachers share their students' accomplishments with the school community.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
44%
Strongly agree
28%
  Colorado


h. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
47%
Strongly agree
19%
  Colorado


Overall
Q9.1 Which BEST DESCRIBES your IMMEDIATE professional plans? (Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
82%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
6%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
3%
Continue teaching in another state
1%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
3%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
2%
Leave education entirely
3%
  Colorado


Q9.3 Which BEST DESCRIBES your LONG TERM professional plans?(Select one.)
Continue teaching at my current school
56%
Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
9%
Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
7%
Continue teaching in another state
3%
Continue working in education to pursue an administrative position*
9%
Continue working in education to pursue a non-administrative position**
8%
Leave education entirely
9%
  Colorado


Q9.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day to plan and collaborate
12%
Facilities and resources
8%
School leadership
28%
Empowerment
10%
Professional development
2%
Community engagement
4%
Student learning
36%
  Colorado


Q9.7 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
48%
Facilities and resources
13%
School leadership
11%
Empowerment
15%
Professional development
8%
Community engagement
5%
  Colorado


Q9.8 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
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
47%
Strongly agree
20%
  Colorado


b. Support from school administration
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
58%
  Colorado


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
52%
  Colorado


d. Teaching assignment (class size, subject, students)
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
47%
  Colorado


e. Time to do my job during the work day
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
48%
  Colorado


f. Empowerment to influence decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
43%
  Colorado


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
57%
  Colorado


h. Salary
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
25%
  Colorado


i. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
22%
  Colorado


j. Focus on testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
12%
  Colorado


k. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
26%
  Colorado


l. Eligibility for retirement
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
21%
  Colorado


m. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
27%
  Colorado


n. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
21%
  Colorado


o. School's proximity to my home
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
18%
  Colorado


Q9.9 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
42%
  Colorado


New Teacher Support
Q10.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports. (Check all that apply.)
a. Formally assigned mentor
80%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
62%
c. Reduced workload
7%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
52%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
40%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
31%
g. Orientation for new teachers
81%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
42%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
56%
j. Other
10%
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
3%
  Colorado


Q10.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Developing lesson plans
Never
28%
Less than once per month
24%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
14%
Once per week
13%
Almost daily
8%
  Colorado


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
24%
Less than once per month
38%
Once per month
17%
Several times per month
12%
Once per week
7%
Almost daily
3%
  Colorado


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
45%
Less than once per month
33%
Once per month
10%
Several times per month
6%
Once per week
3%
Almost daily
3%
  Colorado


d. Analyzing student work
Never
31%
Less than once per month
24%
Once per month
15%
Several times per month
15%
Once per week
8%
Almost daily
6%
  Colorado


e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
30%
Less than once per month
25%
Once per month
17%
Several times per month
15%
Once per week
9%
Almost daily
4%
  Colorado


f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
Never
10%
Less than once per month
20%
Once per month
18%
Several times per month
22%
Once per week
17%
Almost daily
12%
  Colorado


g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together
Never
13%
Less than once per month
20%
Once per month
18%
Several times per month
20%
Once per week
19%
Almost daily
10%
  Colorado


h. Other
Never
27%
Less than once per month
12%
Once per month
14%
Several times per month
14%
Once per week
16%
Almost daily
15%
  Colorado


Q10.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence your practice in the following areas?
a. Instructional strategies
Not at all
12%
Hardly at all
11%
Some
32%
Quite a bit
28%
A great deal
17%
  Colorado


b. Subject matter I teach
Not at all
26%
Hardly at all
15%
Some
25%
Quite a bit
20%
A great deal
14%
  Colorado


c. Classroom management strategies
Not at all
12%
Hardly at all
12%
Some
31%
Quite a bit
27%
A great deal
17%
  Colorado


d. Using data to identify student needs
Not at all
23%
Hardly at all
18%
Some
29%
Quite a bit
19%
A great deal
11%
  Colorado


e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
Not at all
19%
Hardly at all
16%
Some
31%
Quite a bit
23%
A great deal
12%
  Colorado


f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
Not at all
20%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
30%
Quite a bit
24%
A great deal
13%
  Colorado


g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians
Not at all
28%
Hardly at all
20%
Some
29%
Quite a bit
16%
A great deal
8%
  Colorado


h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
Not at all
18%
Hardly at all
14%
Some
26%
Quite a bit
27%
A great deal
15%
  Colorado


i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
Not at all
22%
Hardly at all
17%
Some
28%
Quite a bit
22%
A great deal
10%
  Colorado


j. Complying with policies and procedures
Not at all
14%
Hardly at all
12%
Some
30%
Quite a bit
28%
A great deal
16%
  Colorado


k. Completing administrative paperwork
Not at all
17%
Hardly at all
15%
Some
27%
Quite a bit
25%
A great deal
15%
  Colorado


l. Providing emotional support
Not at all
11%
Hardly at all
8%
Some
20%
Quite a bit
26%
A great deal
35%
  Colorado


m. Other
Not at all
26%
Hardly at all
6%
Some
26%
Quite a bit
18%
A great deal
23%
  Colorado


Q10.4 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
79%
No
21%
  Colorado


b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
66%
No
34%
  Colorado


c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
56%
No
44%
  Colorado


Q10.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
28%
  Colorado


Q10.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to improve my students' learning.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
27%
  Colorado


Q10.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
13%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
Somewhat agree
26%
Strongly agree
26%
  Colorado


Mentor
Q11.1 How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
42%
2
26%
3
14%
4 - 6
13%
7 - 10
2%
More than 10
4%
  Colorado


Q11.2 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
82%
  Colorado


b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
12%
Some of them
21%
All of them
67%
  Colorado


c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
15%
Some of them
28%
All of them
57%
  Colorado


Q11.3 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Developing lesson plans
Never
8%
Less than once per month
14%
Once per month
16%
Several times per month
20%
Once per week
24%
Almost daily
18%
  Colorado


b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
13%
Less than once per month
26%
Once per month
18%
Several times per month
18%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
15%
  Colorado


c. Providing feedback about my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
10%
Less than once per month
18%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
17%
Almost daily
16%
  Colorado


d. Being observed teaching by my mentee(s)
Never
21%
Less than once per month
29%
Once per month
15%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
9%
Almost daily
13%
  Colorado


e. Receiving feedback about my teaching from my mentee(s)
Never
28%
Less than once per month
26%
Once per month
14%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
8%
  Colorado


f. Analyzing student work
Never
13%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
17%
Almost daily
12%
  Colorado


g. Reviewing results of students' assessments
Never
14%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
20%
Several times per month
23%
Once per week
17%
Almost daily
7%
  Colorado


h. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
Never
4%
Less than once per month
10%
Once per month
15%
Several times per month
26%
Once per week
21%
Almost daily
24%
  Colorado


i. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my mentee(s)' teaching together
Never
10%
Less than once per month
14%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
22%
Once per week
22%
Almost daily
14%
  Colorado


j. Other
Never
18%
Less than once per month
8%
Once per month
16%
Several times per month
18%
Once per week
19%
Almost daily
20%
  Colorado


Q11.4 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)
33%
b. Time to meet with other mentors
24%
c. Common planning time with new teacher(s) you are mentoring
38%
d. Reduced supervisory responsibilities (e.g., bus or cafeteria duty, etc.)
3%
e. Regular communication with administrators or department chair
16%
f. Formal time to meet with mentee(s) during school hours
25%
g. Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
45%
h. Ongoing professional learning and support to improve mentoring
21%
i. Regular communication with principal, other administrator or department chair
21%
j. Stipend/compensation
64%
k. None of the above
11%
  Colorado