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**  
Leadership

This is the average of the 7 questions from the 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 (Q4.1c, Q4.1d, Q4.1e, Q5.2b, Q5.3a, Q5.3b, Q5.3f).
 
3.62
3.31
Readiness

This is the average of the 7 questions from the school context and readiness section of the survey that were most important in explaining the effect of external influences on students ability to learn (Q7.2b, Q7.2c, Q7.2d, Q7.2e, Q7.2f, Q7.2g,Q7.2i) [note: a higher score indicates educators believe external factors play a stronger role on student learning].
 
3.14
3.41
Support for Professional Practice

This is the average of the 7 questions from the facilities and resources and professional development sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the quality of resources and support for professional learning and practice (Q3.1a, Q3.1b,Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1e, Q6.1,Q6.9).
 
3.18
3.16
Workload

This is the average of the 7 questions from the time section of the survey that were most important in explaining increases in workload for educators (Q2.9b, Q2.9c, Q2.9d, Q2.9e, Q2.9g, Q2.9i, Q2.9j).
 
4.14
4.10
  Agawam   Massachusetts


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.
Strongly disagree
12%
15%
Somewhat disagree
29%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
5%
Somewhat agree
39%
37%
Strongly agree
14%
18%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
43%
26%
Somewhat disagree
35%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
5%
Somewhat agree
16%
28%
Strongly agree
2%
11%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
33%
23%
Somewhat disagree
33%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
17%
27%
Strongly agree
6%
10%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
15%
17%
Somewhat disagree
36%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
10%
Somewhat agree
34%
30%
Strongly agree
7%
9%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade.
Strongly disagree
18%
20%
Somewhat disagree
33%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
10%
Somewhat agree
32%
29%
Strongly agree
8%
8%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.3 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
3%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
37%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
33%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
26%
27%
More than 10 hours
1%
3%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
27%
36%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
44%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
26%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
3%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork?
None
4%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
52%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
33%
27%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
10%
8%
More than 10 hours
1%
2%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.5 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
3%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
11%
12%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
20%
18%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
31%
30%
More than 10 hours
35%
39%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
55%
46%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
30%
37%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
10%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
5%
More than 10 hours
3%
4%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q2.9 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors significantly contribute to your overall workload.
a. Data management (attendance, report cards, etc.)
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
15%
Somewhat agree
45%
44%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Student assessment requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
1%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
40%
38%
Strongly agree
48%
49%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
2%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
18%
Somewhat agree
32%
36%
Strongly agree
47%
39%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
38%
35%
Strongly agree
49%
52%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
8%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
35%
Strongly agree
32%
41%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
3%
6%
Somewhat disagree
7%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
26%
Somewhat agree
37%
31%
Strongly agree
27%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
9%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
25%
Somewhat agree
43%
40%
Strongly agree
18%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
8%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
31%
39%
Somewhat agree
34%
28%
Strongly agree
14%
10%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind
Strongly disagree
2%
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
26%
Somewhat agree
40%
35%
Strongly agree
34%
30%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
1%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
31%
Strongly agree
64%
61%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


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%
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
7%
Somewhat agree
46%
37%
Strongly agree
23%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
12%
16%
Somewhat disagree
24%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
39%
31%
Strongly agree
19%
24%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
12%
12%
Somewhat disagree
23%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
37%
33%
Strongly agree
19%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
13%
16%
Somewhat disagree
26%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
38%
31%
Strongly agree
12%
12%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
18%
15%
Somewhat disagree
32%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
Somewhat agree
29%
32%
Strongly agree
12%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe.
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
8%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
9%
Somewhat agree
40%
33%
Strongly agree
45%
40%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
9%
15%
Somewhat disagree
26%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
34%
28%
Strongly agree
20%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
3%
11%
Somewhat disagree
22%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
10%
Somewhat agree
38%
32%
Strongly agree
24%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel.
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
Somewhat disagree
19%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
23%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Empowerment
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about empowerment in your school.
a. Teachers are meaningfully involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
12%
16%
Somewhat disagree
26%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
36%
Strongly agree
10%
10%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
4%
10%
Somewhat disagree
18%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
46%
41%
Strongly agree
25%
23%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
1%
8%
Somewhat disagree
11%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
13%
Somewhat agree
51%
41%
Strongly agree
26%
23%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
6%
14%
Somewhat disagree
20%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
18%
Somewhat agree
42%
32%
Strongly agree
14%
13%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
5%
11%
Somewhat disagree
16%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
14%
Somewhat agree
44%
37%
Strongly agree
23%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Opportunities for career growth within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me (e.g., mentor, academic coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
6%
9%
Somewhat disagree
15%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
21%
Somewhat agree
39%
36%
Strongly agree
21%
17%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
6%
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
27%
Somewhat agree
30%
32%
Strongly agree
19%
18%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
4%
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
17%
Somewhat agree
42%
35%
Strongly agree
13%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school.
Strongly disagree
6%
14%
Somewhat disagree
31%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
17%
Somewhat agree
41%
34%
Strongly agree
5%
9%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q4.2 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
a. School improvement planning
No role at all
4%
8%
Small role
28%
29%
Moderate role
45%
38%
Large role
22%
23%
The primary role
1%
2%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Shaping the schedule of the school day
No role at all
26%
27%
Small role
32%
33%
Moderate role
28%
25%
Large role
12%
13%
The primary role
2%
2%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
33%
46%
Small role
39%
36%
Moderate role
25%
14%
Large role
3%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline
No role at all
20%
23%
Small role
35%
35%
Moderate role
33%
27%
Large role
11%
14%
The primary role
1%
2%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Hiring of new teachers
No role at all
30%
38%
Small role
38%
33%
Moderate role
23%
20%
Large role
9%
9%
The primary role
0%
1%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
28%
29%
Small role
38%
37%
Moderate role
25%
23%
Large role
7%
10%
The primary role
1%
1%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
14%
13%
Small role
28%
26%
Moderate role
29%
27%
Large role
21%
24%
The primary role
8%
10%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
2%
6%
Small role
17%
15%
Moderate role
28%
25%
Large role
36%
34%
The primary role
16%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
5%
8%
Small role
21%
20%
Moderate role
33%
29%
Large role
29%
29%
The primary role
12%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Leadership
Q5.1 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
35%
31%
b. Assistant or vice principal
7%
5%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
22%
18%
d. School-based instructional specialist
4%
9%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
8%
11%
f. Other teachers
18%
19%
g. None of the above
6%
7%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q5.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. School leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
6%
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
17%
Somewhat agree
38%
34%
Strongly agree
19%
16%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
5%
13%
Somewhat disagree
12%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
10%
Somewhat agree
45%
37%
Strongly agree
32%
22%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
9%
15%
Somewhat disagree
18%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
13%
Somewhat agree
41%
31%
Strongly agree
23%
19%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
1%
7%
Somewhat disagree
3%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
16%
Somewhat agree
38%
34%
Strongly agree
52%
33%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
2%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
40%
36%
Strongly agree
38%
27%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Teaching and learning issues
Strongly disagree
2%
7%
Somewhat disagree
14%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
42%
Strongly agree
22%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
3%
12%
Somewhat disagree
16%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
25%
Somewhat agree
37%
32%
Strongly agree
15%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
Somewhat disagree
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
20%
Somewhat agree
43%
38%
Strongly agree
17%
16%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
9%
11%
Somewhat disagree
17%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
22%
Somewhat agree
39%
34%
Strongly agree
16%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Professional development
Strongly disagree
5%
10%
Somewhat disagree
16%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
19%
Somewhat agree
42%
38%
Strongly agree
14%
16%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
8%
14%
Somewhat disagree
15%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
21%
Somewhat agree
40%
31%
Strongly agree
17%
15%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
2%
9%
Somewhat disagree
6%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
21%
Somewhat agree
46%
37%
Strongly agree
28%
19%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Professional Development
Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
13%
17%
Somewhat disagree
17%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
42%
33%
Strongly agree
16%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
11%
15%
Somewhat disagree
25%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
35%
34%
Strongly agree
15%
14%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.3 In the past two years, have YOU participated in any of the following professional development activities? (Check all that apply.)
a.Graduate courses
45%
62%
b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies
84%
85%
c. Job-embedded professional development activities
50%
61%
d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program
36%
37%
e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings
60%
57%
f. National Board Certification
1%
2%
g. State sponsored in-service program
12%
12%
h. School or district sponsored in-service program
86%
79%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.4a In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (Check all that apply.)
a. Differentiated Instruction
50%
50%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
39%
35%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
23%
21%
d. Teaching second language learners
22%
33%
e. Mapping the curriculum
21%
27%
f. Managing student behavior
37%
35%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
30%
34%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
6%
15%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.4b 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. Differentiated Instruction
62%
49%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
47%
47%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
18%
15%
d. Teaching second language learners
10%
28%
e. Mapping the curriculum
38%
34%
f. Managing student behavior
18%
19%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
45%
53%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
20%
19%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
9%
10%
Somewhat disagree
12%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
43%
45%
Strongly agree
22%
17%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
7%
11%
Somewhat disagree
14%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
44%
42%
Strongly agree
20%
17%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
19%
24%
Somewhat disagree
24%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
27%
22%
Somewhat agree
23%
20%
Strongly agree
7%
6%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
16%
13%
Somewhat disagree
29%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
12%
Somewhat agree
38%
38%
Strongly agree
8%
12%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
15%
16%
Somewhat disagree
35%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
Somewhat agree
32%
29%
Strongly agree
8%
10%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan?
Yes
93%
94%
No
7%
6%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient?
Yes
58%
56%
No
42%
44%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


School Context and Readiness
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school context.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
4%
12%
Somewhat disagree
5%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
9%
Somewhat agree
52%
36%
Strongly agree
33%
26%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families.
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
9%
Somewhat agree
44%
41%
Strongly agree
35%
31%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
5%
Somewhat agree
31%
30%
Strongly agree
60%
59%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat disagree
6%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
33%
Strongly agree
54%
52%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn.
a. Academic preparation
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
10%
Somewhat agree
44%
35%
Strongly agree
27%
42%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Poverty
Strongly disagree
12%
14%
Somewhat disagree
24%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
14%
Somewhat agree
26%
29%
Strongly agree
13%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Language
Strongly disagree
8%
15%
Somewhat disagree
23%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
14%
Somewhat agree
34%
29%
Strongly agree
14%
27%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Violence outside of the school
Strongly disagree
22%
22%
Somewhat disagree
32%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
19%
Somewhat agree
18%
22%
Strongly agree
9%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Health issues
Strongly disagree
13%
13%
Somewhat disagree
26%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
25%
31%
Strongly agree
12%
17%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Excessive tardiness
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
36%
34%
Strongly agree
25%
33%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Excessive absences
Strongly disagree
6%
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
12%
Somewhat agree
40%
32%
Strongly agree
28%
38%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Community support
Strongly disagree
5%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
21%
Somewhat agree
34%
33%
Strongly agree
16%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Transience/mobility
Strongly disagree
17%
17%
Somewhat disagree
20%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
23%
Somewhat agree
22%
22%
Strongly agree
13%
25%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn.
Strongly disagree
7%
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
20%
Somewhat agree
39%
35%
Strongly agree
14%
12%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Curriculum and Instruction
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school context.
a. The curriculum taught is aligned to standards.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
2%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
1%
3%
Somewhat agree
27%
29%
Strongly agree
70%
64%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
1%
3%
Somewhat disagree
12%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
8%
Somewhat agree
47%
45%
Strongly agree
35%
29%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching.
Strongly disagree
9%
8%
Somewhat disagree
11%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
21%
Somewhat agree
32%
31%
Strongly agree
30%
27%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction.
Strongly disagree
5%
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
17%
Somewhat agree
34%
36%
Strongly agree
37%
33%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered.
Strongly disagree
11%
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
23%
Somewhat agree
31%
34%
Strongly agree
26%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Overall Conditions
Q9.1a Of the five overarching conditions for teaching and learning considered in this survey, which aspect of your work environment MOST affects YOUR willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
22%
19%
School facilities and resources
22%
20%
School leadership
25%
30%
Teacher empowerment
30%
26%
Professional development
3%
4%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q9.3 Which aspect of these five conditions for teaching and learning is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
37%
29%
School facilities and resources
23%
21%
School leadership
8%
13%
Teacher empowerment
23%
28%
Professional development
8%
9%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
4%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
2%
7%
Somewhat agree
31%
35%
Strongly agree
59%
42%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q9.6a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able
77%
65%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
9%
18%
Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can
0%
3%
Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can
2%
3%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
8%
8%
Leave education entirely
4%
4%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q9.7 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans.
a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
12%
Somewhat agree
46%
44%
Strongly agree
33%
34%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
6%
Somewhat agree
37%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
56%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
Strongly agree
54%
56%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
9%
Somewhat agree
40%
35%
Strongly agree
48%
50%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
43%
41%
Strongly agree
35%
35%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
3%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
39%
37%
Strongly agree
44%
49%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
1%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
31%
32%
Strongly agree
59%
57%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Stronger mentoring relationship
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
9%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
39%
44%
Somewhat agree
29%
26%
Strongly agree
16%
12%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
6%
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
37%
39%
Somewhat agree
29%
27%
Strongly agree
16%
15%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


j. Salary
Strongly disagree
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
14%
Somewhat agree
35%
37%
Strongly agree
42%
40%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


k. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
17%
Somewhat agree
41%
40%
Strongly agree
30%
32%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


l. Extent of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
6%
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
28%
Somewhat agree
38%
37%
Strongly agree
24%
21%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


m. The community environment where I work
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
16%
Somewhat agree
39%
41%
Strongly agree
36%
35%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


n. The overall demands of teaching
Strongly disagree
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
34%
37%
Strongly agree
42%
41%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


o. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
25%
Somewhat agree
32%
33%
Strongly agree
34%
30%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
Strongly agree
40%
36%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q9.8 Please rate how effective you believe the following incentives would be in deciding to teach in a "hard-to-staff" school.
a. Signing bonus
Not effective
14%
12%
3%
5%
Somewhat effective
32%
35%
12%
17%
Extremely effective
40%
30%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years)
Not effective
10%
8%
1%
4%
Somewhat effective
31%
28%
16%
23%
Extremely effective
42%
38%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.)
Not effective
19%
13%
7%
7%
Somewhat effective
28%
27%
13%
22%
Extremely effective
34%
32%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Loan forgiveness, scholarship or tuition assistance for advanced degree
Not effective
9%
7%
4%
3%
Somewhat effective
14%
17%
16%
21%
Extremely effective
57%
51%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Relocation reimbursement
Not effective
17%
12%
7%
7%
Somewhat effective
26%
28%
14%
23%
Extremely effective
37%
30%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. State income tax credits
Not effective
9%
6%
5%
5%
Somewhat effective
24%
23%
19%
25%
Extremely effective
44%
41%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. Early retirement/additional years of service for each year taught
Not effective
4%
4%
4%
3%
Somewhat effective
20%
17%
18%
24%
Extremely effective
54%
52%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Reduced teaching load
Not effective
7%
4%
2%
4%
Somewhat effective
21%
19%
18%
26%
Extremely effective
52%
47%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


i. At least five hours of planning time per week
Not effective
7%
4%
4%
4%
Somewhat effective
18%
18%
19%
25%
Extremely effective
54%
49%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


j. Additional support personnel (assistants, coaches, achievement specialists, etc.)
Not effective
6%
5%
7%
6%
Somewhat effective
23%
22%
22%
27%
Extremely effective
42%
40%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


k. Additional support personnel for students (counselors, social services, health, etc.)
Not effective
4%
4%
7%
5%
Somewhat effective
21%
19%
23%
27%
Extremely effective
45%
46%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


l. Additional, targeted professional development opportunities
Not effective
7%
6%
8%
9%
Somewhat effective
35%
28%
21%
28%
Extremely effective
29%
28%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


m. Recruitment with group of like-minded teachers
Not effective
9%
6%
4%
7%
Somewhat effective
30%
27%
21%
30%
Extremely effective
36%
31%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


n. Additional role in school decisions (hiring, budget, discipline, etc.)
Not effective
10%
6%
9%
8%
Somewhat effective
31%
30%
20%
30%
Extremely effective
30%
26%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


o. Additional role in classroom decisions (curriculum, instruction, etc.)
Not effective
4%
3%
7%
4%
Somewhat effective
26%
21%
22%
32%
Extremely effective
42%
39%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Mentor/Mentee
Q11.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years?
Yes
89%
80%
No
11%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q11.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
4%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
24%
32%
Strongly agree
60%
42%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
4%
12%
Somewhat disagree
4%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
17%
26%
Strongly agree
63%
40%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
4%
8%
Somewhat disagree
4%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
11%
Somewhat agree
32%
32%
Strongly agree
48%
39%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
4%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
11%
Somewhat agree
28%
34%
Strongly agree
52%
42%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
4%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
16%
Somewhat agree
32%
28%
Strongly agree
52%
38%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
4%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
18%
Somewhat agree
32%
27%
Strongly agree
52%
36%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


g. General social support and encouragement
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
Somewhat disagree
8%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
24%
24%
Strongly agree
64%
60%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


h. Other
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
30%
Somewhat agree
25%
16%
Strongly agree
55%
45%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q11.3 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
100%
92%
No
0%
8%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
96%
69%
No
4%
31%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
88%
64%
No
12%
36%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q11.4 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentor
Never
28%
29%
Less than once per month
4%
16%
Once per month
8%
11%
Several times per month
20%
13%
Once per week
28%
20%
Almost daily
12%
11%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
56%
34%
Less than once per month
12%
37%
Once per month
12%
14%
Several times per month
8%
7%
Once per week
0%
5%
Almost daily
12%
4%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
48%
40%
Less than once per month
12%
35%
Once per month
16%
12%
Several times per month
12%
6%
Once per week
0%
3%
Almost daily
12%
4%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
32%
30%
Less than once per month
0%
19%
Once per month
16%
13%
Several times per month
20%
14%
Once per week
28%
16%
Almost daily
4%
8%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
8%
4%
Less than once per month
8%
11%
Once per month
4%
12%
Several times per month
20%
19%
Once per week
20%
25%
Almost daily
40%
29%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q11.5 Overall, my mentoring experience has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
8%
22%
Somewhat disagree
8%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
26%
Somewhat agree
16%
21%
Strongly agree
40%
20%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


Q11.6 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the support you have received as a new teacher.
a. My induction program improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
8%
15%
Somewhat disagree
4%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
44%
24%
Somewhat agree
36%
30%
Strongly agree
8%
15%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


b. My induction program influenced my decision to stay in teaching.
Strongly disagree
12%
20%
Somewhat disagree
16%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
52%
32%
Somewhat agree
12%
19%
Strongly agree
8%
12%
  Agawam   Massachusetts


c. My mentor improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
13%
12%