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).
 
4.00
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].
 
4.31
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).
 
2.60
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).
 
4.50
4.10
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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
33%
15%
Somewhat disagree
33%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
Somewhat agree
33%
37%
Strongly agree
0%
18%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
17%
26%
Somewhat disagree
67%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
Somewhat agree
17%
28%
Strongly agree
0%
11%
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c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
17%
23%
Somewhat disagree
50%
30%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
Somewhat agree
17%
27%
Strongly agree
17%
10%
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d. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
50%
17%
Somewhat disagree
33%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
10%
Somewhat agree
0%
30%
Strongly agree
0%
9%
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e. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to complete the curriculum for their subject(s) and/or grade.
Strongly disagree
33%
20%
Somewhat disagree
67%
33%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
Somewhat agree
0%
29%
Strongly agree
0%
8%
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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
0%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
25%
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
75%
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
27%
More than 10 hours
0%
3%
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Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
50%
36%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
50%
50%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
0%
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
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Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on routine paperwork?
None
0%
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
25%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
75%
27%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
8%
More than 10 hours
0%
2%
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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
0%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
0%
12%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
0%
18%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
50%
30%
More than 10 hours
50%
39%
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Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
25%
46%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
50%
37%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
25%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
5%
More than 10 hours
0%
4%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
15%
Somewhat agree
33%
44%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Student assessment requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
9%
Somewhat agree
17%
38%
Strongly agree
50%
49%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. Curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
18%
Somewhat agree
67%
36%
Strongly agree
33%
39%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
9%
Somewhat agree
17%
35%
Strongly agree
67%
52%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
13%
Somewhat agree
17%
35%
Strongly agree
83%
41%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
26%
Somewhat agree
60%
31%
Strongly agree
20%
28%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
25%
Somewhat agree
17%
40%
Strongly agree
50%
21%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
39%
Somewhat agree
67%
28%
Strongly agree
0%
10%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


i. Compliance with No Child Left Behind
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
26%
Somewhat agree
50%
35%
Strongly agree
50%
30%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
1%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
0%
31%
Strongly agree
100%
61%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
83%
12%
Somewhat disagree
17%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
Somewhat agree
0%
37%
Strongly agree
0%
21%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
33%
16%
Somewhat disagree
33%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
Strongly agree
0%
24%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology - including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
0%
12%
Somewhat disagree
33%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
33%
Strongly agree
17%
28%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
0%
16%
Somewhat disagree
33%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
13%
Somewhat agree
17%
31%
Strongly agree
17%
12%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
67%
15%
Somewhat disagree
17%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
Strongly agree
0%
21%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is physically safe.
Strongly disagree
33%
6%
Somewhat disagree
67%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
0%
33%
Strongly agree
0%
40%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


g. Teachers and staff work in a school that is environmentally healthy.
Strongly disagree
17%
15%
Somewhat disagree
33%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
12%
Somewhat agree
33%
28%
Strongly agree
0%
20%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
Somewhat disagree
33%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
10%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
Strongly agree
0%
28%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


i. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support (professional) personnel.
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
33%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
Somewhat agree
33%
37%
Strongly agree
33%
23%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
0%
16%
Somewhat disagree
0%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
Somewhat agree
83%
36%
Strongly agree
17%
10%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
83%
41%
Strongly agree
17%
23%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
33%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
13%
Somewhat agree
33%
41%
Strongly agree
33%
23%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
Somewhat disagree
33%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
18%
Somewhat agree
33%
32%
Strongly agree
33%
13%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
0%
11%
Somewhat disagree
0%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
Somewhat agree
67%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
21%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
21%
Somewhat agree
67%
36%
Strongly agree
17%
17%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


g. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
27%
Somewhat agree
67%
32%
Strongly agree
17%
18%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


h. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
17%
12%
Somewhat disagree
67%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
0%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


i. Families help students achieve educational goals in this school.
Strongly disagree
33%
14%
Somewhat disagree
50%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
17%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
9%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
0%
8%
Small role
17%
29%
Moderate role
17%
38%
Large role
33%
23%
The primary role
33%
2%
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b. Shaping the schedule of the school day
No role at all
0%
27%
Small role
0%
33%
Moderate role
33%
25%
Large role
67%
13%
The primary role
0%
2%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
33%
46%
Small role
33%
36%
Moderate role
33%
14%
Large role
0%
3%
The primary role
0%
0%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. Establishing and implementing policies related to student discipline
No role at all
0%
23%
Small role
0%
35%
Moderate role
33%
27%
Large role
50%
14%
The primary role
17%
2%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Hiring of new teachers
No role at all
0%
38%
Small role
17%
33%
Moderate role
67%
20%
Large role
17%
9%
The primary role
0%
1%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


f. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
0%
29%
Small role
17%
37%
Moderate role
33%
23%
Large role
50%
10%
The primary role
0%
1%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


g. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
0%
13%
Small role
0%
26%
Moderate role
17%
27%
Large role
67%
24%
The primary role
17%
10%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


h. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
20%
6%
Small role
0%
15%
Moderate role
0%
25%
Large role
40%
34%
The primary role
40%
21%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


i. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
0%
8%
Small role
0%
20%
Moderate role
17%
29%
Large role
50%
29%
The primary role
33%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
100%
31%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
5%
c. Department chair, grade level chair or team leader
0%
18%
d. School-based instructional specialist
0%
9%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
0%
11%
f. Other teachers
0%
19%
g. None of the above
0%
7%
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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
50%
12%
Somewhat disagree
0%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
33%
34%
Strongly agree
17%
16%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
0%
13%
Somewhat disagree
17%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
Strongly agree
33%
22%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
33%
15%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
13%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
Strongly agree
33%
19%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
16%
Somewhat agree
67%
34%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
67%
36%
Strongly agree
33%
27%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Teaching and learning issues
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
16%
Somewhat agree
0%
42%
Strongly agree
67%
20%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
0%
12%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
25%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
20%
Somewhat agree
50%
38%
Strongly agree
33%
16%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
0%
11%
Somewhat disagree
17%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
22%
Somewhat agree
17%
34%
Strongly agree
50%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


e. Professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
10%
Somewhat disagree
0%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
19%
Somewhat agree
17%
38%
Strongly agree
67%
16%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


f. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
Somewhat disagree
17%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
21%
Somewhat agree
0%
31%
Strongly agree
83%
15%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


g. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
0%
9%
Somewhat disagree
17%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
21%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
Strongly agree
33%
19%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Professional Development
Q6.1 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
17%
17%
Somewhat disagree
17%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
Somewhat agree
33%
33%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.2 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
0%
15%
Somewhat disagree
17%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
Somewhat agree
50%
34%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
100%
62%
b. Workshops, institutes, and/or academies
75%
85%
c. Job-embedded professional development activities
50%
61%
d. Participation in a coaching or mentoring program
50%
37%
e. Attendance at conference or professional meetings
75%
57%
f. National Board Certification
25%
2%
g. State sponsored in-service program
25%
12%
h. School or district sponsored in-service program
75%
79%
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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
100%
50%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
25%
35%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
50%
21%
d. Teaching second language learners
25%
33%
e. Mapping the curriculum
25%
27%
f. Managing student behavior
100%
35%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
75%
34%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
25%
15%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
67%
49%
b. Using assessments (benchmark or formative)
33%
47%
c. Establishing professional learning community protocols
0%
15%
d. Teaching second language learners
67%
28%
e. Mapping the curriculum
33%
34%
f. Managing student behavior
0%
19%
g. Using reading/writing strategies
0%
53%
h. Inducting/mentoring new teachers
33%
19%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.6a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
50%
10%
Somewhat disagree
25%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
13%
Somewhat agree
25%
45%
Strongly agree
0%
17%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.6b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
50%
11%
Somewhat disagree
25%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
Somewhat agree
25%
42%
Strongly agree
0%
17%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.7a I regularly receive ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
25%
24%
Somewhat disagree
25%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
22%
Somewhat agree
25%
20%
Strongly agree
0%
6%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.8 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
17%
13%
Somewhat disagree
0%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
Somewhat agree
83%
38%
Strongly agree
0%
12%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.9 Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
17%
16%
Somewhat disagree
33%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
50%
29%
Strongly agree
0%
10%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.10 Do you teach students who have an Individualized Education Plan?
Yes
100%
94%
No
0%
6%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q6.11 Do you teach students who are Limited English Proficient?
Yes
0%
56%
No
100%
44%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   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
0%
12%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
17%
36%
Strongly agree
67%
26%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


b. Clear expectations are communicated to students and families.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
33%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
41%
Strongly agree
33%
31%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
5%
Somewhat agree
17%
30%
Strongly agree
83%
59%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
33%
Strongly agree
50%
52%
  Academy of Strategic Learning HMCS   Massachusetts


Q7.2 The following circumstances significantly affect the ability of students in this school to learn.
a. Academic preparation
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
10%
Somewhat agree
17%
35%
Strongly agree
67%
42%
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b. Poverty
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
Somewhat disagree
0%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
Somewhat agree
0%
29%
Strongly agree
100%
28%
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c. Language
Strongly disagree
50%
15%
Somewhat disagree
17%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
Somewhat agree
0%
29%
Strongly agree
17%
27%
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d. Violence outside of the school
Strongly disagree
0%
22%
Somewhat disagree
0%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
19%
Somewhat agree
33%
22%
Strongly agree
67%
20%
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e. Health issues
Strongly disagree
0%
13%
Somewhat disagree
0%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
Strongly agree
67%
17%
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f. Excessive tardiness
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
Somewhat agree
17%
34%
Strongly agree
67%
33%
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g. Excessive absences
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
12%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
Strongly agree
83%
38%
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h. Community support
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
21%
Somewhat agree
0%
33%
Strongly agree
100%
28%
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i. Transience/mobility
Strongly disagree
0%
17%
Somewhat disagree
0%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
22%
Strongly agree
50%
25%
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Q7.3 Social services are available to ensure that all students are ready to learn.
Strongly disagree
17%
12%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
20%
Somewhat agree
33%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
12%
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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
17%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
3%
Somewhat agree
33%
29%
Strongly agree
50%
64%
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b. The curriculum taught meets the needs of students.
Strongly disagree
17%
3%
Somewhat disagree
33%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
8%
Somewhat agree
33%
45%
Strongly agree
17%
29%
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c. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other student data are available in time to influence teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
17%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
21%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
Strongly agree
17%
27%
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d. MCAS and other student data are used to improve instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
Somewhat disagree
17%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
67%
36%
Strongly agree
17%
33%
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e. MCAS-administered tests assess the content delivered.
Strongly disagree
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
17%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
23%
Somewhat agree
50%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
20%
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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
0%
19%
School facilities and resources
50%
20%
School leadership
25%
30%
Teacher empowerment
25%
26%
Professional development
0%
4%
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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
0%
29%
School facilities and resources
60%
21%
School leadership
40%
13%
Teacher empowerment
0%
28%
Professional development
0%
9%
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Q9.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
42%
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Q9.6a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able
75%
65%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
0%
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
0%
3%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
0%
8%
Leave education entirely
25%
4%
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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
0%
4%
Somewhat disagree
25%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
12%
Somewhat agree
0%
44%
Strongly agree
50%
34%
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b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
50%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
56%
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c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
56%
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d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
75%
35%
Strongly agree
25%
50%
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e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
Somewhat agree
75%
41%
Strongly agree
25%
35%
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f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
Strongly agree
50%
49%
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g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
50%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
57%
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h. Stronger mentoring relationship
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
44%
Somewhat agree
50%
26%
Strongly agree
50%
12%
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i. Availability of more teacher leadership and specialist roles (e.g., mentor, coach, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
39%
Somewhat agree
75%
27%
Strongly agree
25%
15%
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j. Salary
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
Somewhat agree
75%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
40%
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k. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
17%
Somewhat agree
50%
40%
Strongly agree
50%
32%
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l. Extent of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
25%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
28%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
21%
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m. The community environment where I work
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
16%
Somewhat agree
50%
41%
Strongly agree
50%
35%
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n. The overall demands of teaching
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
Somewhat agree
50%
37%
Strongly agree
50%
41%
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o. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
25%
Somewhat agree
75%
33%
Strongly agree
0%
30%
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p. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
23%
Somewhat agree
50%
32%
Strongly agree
25%
36%
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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
25%
12%
0%
5%
Somewhat effective
75%
35%
0%
17%
Extremely effective
0%
30%
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b. Retention bonus (receiving a bonus after staying a certain number of years)
Not effective
25%
8%
0%
4%
Somewhat effective
50%
28%
25%
23%
Extremely effective
0%
38%
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c. Assistance with housing (low-interest loan, down payment, etc.)
Not effective
0%
13%
25%
7%
Somewhat effective
50%
27%
0%
22%
Extremely effective
25%
32%
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d. Loan forgiveness, scholarship or tuition assistance for advanced degree
Not effective
0%
7%
25%
3%
Somewhat effective
25%
17%
0%
21%
Extremely effective
50%
51%
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e. Relocation reimbursement
Not effective
0%
12%
25%
7%
Somewhat effective
50%
28%
0%
23%
Extremely effective
25%
30%
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f. State income tax credits
Not effective
0%
6%
25%
5%
Somewhat effective
50%
23%
0%
25%
Extremely effective
25%
41%
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g. Early retirement/additional years of service for each year taught
Not effective
0%
4%
25%
3%
Somewhat effective
25%
17%
25%
24%
Extremely effective
25%
52%
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h. Reduced teaching load
Not effective
0%
4%
25%
4%
Somewhat effective
25%
19%
0%
26%
Extremely effective
50%
47%
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i. At least five hours of planning time per week
Not effective
0%
4%
25%
4%
Somewhat effective
25%
18%
0%
25%
Extremely effective
50%
49%
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j. Additional support personnel (assistants, coaches, achievement specialists, etc.)
Not effective
0%
5%
0%
6%
Somewhat effective
50%
22%
0%
27%
Extremely effective
50%
40%
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k. Additional support personnel for students (counselors, social services, health, etc.)
Not effective
0%
4%
0%
5%
Somewhat effective
50%
19%
0%
27%
Extremely effective
50%
46%
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l. Additional, targeted professional development opportunities
Not effective
0%
6%
0%
9%
Somewhat effective
50%
28%
25%
28%
Extremely effective
25%
28%
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m. Recruitment with group of like-minded teachers
Not effective
0%
6%
0%
7%
Somewhat effective
25%
27%
25%
30%
Extremely effective
50%
31%
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n. Additional role in school decisions (hiring, budget, discipline, etc.)
Not effective
0%
6%
0%
8%
Somewhat effective
25%
30%
25%
30%
Extremely effective
50%
26%
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o. Additional role in classroom decisions (curriculum, instruction, etc.)
Not effective
0%
3%
0%
4%
Somewhat effective
25%
21%
25%
32%
Extremely effective
50%
39%
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Mentor/Mentee
Q11.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years?
Yes
N/A
80%
No
N/A
20%
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Q11.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
N/A
32%
Strongly agree
N/A
42%
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b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
N/A
12%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
N/A
26%
Strongly agree
N/A
40%
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c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
N/A
32%
Strongly agree
N/A
39%
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d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
N/A
42%
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e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
N/A
28%
Strongly agree
N/A
38%
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f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
N/A
27%
Strongly agree
N/A
36%
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g. General social support and encouragement
Strongly disagree
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
N/A
24%
Strongly agree
N/A
60%
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h. Other
Strongly disagree
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
30%
Somewhat agree
N/A
16%
Strongly agree
N/A
45%
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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
N/A
92%
No
N/A
8%
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b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
N/A
69%
No
N/A
31%
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c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
N/A
64%
No
N/A
36%
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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
N/A
29%
Less than once per month
N/A
16%
Once per month
N/A
11%
Several times per month
N/A
13%
Once per week
N/A
20%
Almost daily
N/A
11%
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b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
N/A
34%
Less than once per month
N/A
37%
Once per month
N/A
14%
Several times per month
N/A
7%
Once per week
N/A
5%
Almost daily
N/A
4%
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c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
N/A
40%
Less than once per month
N/A
35%
Once per month
N/A
12%
Several times per month
N/A
6%
Once per week
N/A
3%
Almost daily
N/A
4%
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d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
N/A
30%
Less than once per month
N/A
19%
Once per month
N/A
13%
Several times per month
N/A
14%
Once per week
N/A
16%
Almost daily
N/A
8%
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e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
N/A
4%
Less than once per month
N/A
11%
Once per month
N/A
12%
Several times per month
N/A
19%
Once per week
N/A
25%
Almost daily
N/A
29%
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Q11.5 Overall, my mentoring experience has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
N/A
22%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
26%
Somewhat agree
N/A
21%
Strongly agree
N/A
20%
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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
N/A
15%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
24%
Somewhat agree
N/A
30%
Strongly agree
N/A
15%
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b. My induction program influenced my decision to stay in teaching.
Strongly disagree
N/A
20%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
32%
Somewhat agree
N/A
19%
Strongly agree
N/A
12%
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c. My mentor improved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
N/A
12%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
19%
Somewhat agree
N/A
35%