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Domain Report

Domain Area Average** 
Time
state:2.71
Facilities and Resources
state:3.57
Empowerment
state:3.27
Leadership
state:3.47
Professional Development
state:3.52

** Each domain is the composite of questions from the survey that were shown through statistical analyses to describe each area. All are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 representing the lowest and 5 representing the highest possible average

Detailed Report

Initial Information
Please indicate your position:
Teacher (including intervention specialist, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.)
 91%
Principal
 2%
Assistant Principal
 1%
Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.)
 6%
 
How many total years have you been employed as an educator?
First Year
 7%
2 - 3 Years
 11%
4 - 6 Years
 16%
7 - 10 Years
 19%
11 - 20 Years
 25%
20+ Years
 21%
 
How many total years have you been employed in the district in which you are currently working?
First Year
 12%
2 - 3 Years
 17%
4 - 6 Years
 20%
7 - 10 Years
 19%
11 - 20 Years
 21%
20+ Years
 11%
 
How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working?
First Year
 17%
2 - 3 Years
 21%
4 - 6 Years
 23%
7 - 10 Years
 18%
11 - 20 Years
 16%
20+ Years
 5%
 
Have you served as a mentor in Arizona schools in the past three years?
Yes
 31%
No
 69%
 
Time
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly Disagree
 21%
Disagree
 38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 8%
Agree
 29%
Strongly Agree
 5%
 
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly Disagree
 18%
Disagree
 34%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 11%
Agree
 33%
Strongly Agree
 4%
 
c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly Disagree
 18%
Disagree
 38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 13%
Agree
 28%
Strongly Agree
 3%
 
d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly Disagree
 15%
Disagree
 31%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 18%
Agree
 30%
Strongly Agree
 5%
 
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork I am required to do.
Strongly Disagree
 20%
Disagree
 32%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 17%
Agree
 28%
Strongly Agree
 3%
 
f. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly Disagree
 11%
Disagree
 29%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 39%
Strongly Agree
 6%
 
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
 5%
Less than 3 hours
 42%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
 39%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
 12%
More than 10 hours
 2%
 
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 3 hours
 9%
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
 32%
More than 10 hours
 38%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on remediation efforts with students (i.e., tutoring, academic coaching, etc.)?
None
 23%
Less than 3 hours
 44%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
 21%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
 8%
More than 10 hours
 4%
 
Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
 38%
Less than 3 hours
 34%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
 13%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
 7%
More than 10 hours
 8%
 
Facilities
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 12%
Agree
 51%
Strongly Agree
 14%
 
b. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly Disagree
 3%
Disagree
 7%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 6%
Agree
 57%
Strongly Agree
 28%
 
c. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, chalk, etc.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 9%
Agree
 48%
Strongly Agree
 17%
 
d. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 14%
Agree
 47%
Strongly Agree
 15%
 
e. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 18%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly Disagree
 5%
Disagree
 18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 50%
Strongly Agree
 12%
 
g. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
Strongly Disagree
 5%
Disagree
 16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 16%
Agree
 49%
Strongly Agree
 14%
 
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly Disagree
 2%
Disagree
 6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 9%
Agree
 55%
Strongly Agree
 28%
 
Empowerment
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Teachers are centrally involved in decisionmaking about educational issues.
Strongly Disagree
 12%
Disagree
 30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 21%
Agree
 33%
Strongly Agree
 5%
 
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 14%
Agree
 51%
Strongly Agree
 11%
 
c. Teachers are recognized as educational professionals.
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 47%
Strongly Agree
 14%
 
d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 16%
Agree
 52%
Strongly Agree
 16%
 
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 23%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
f. Site councils provide teachers opportunities to participate in school planning and decisionmaking.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 26%
Agree
 44%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
g. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly Disagree
 9%
Disagree
 19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 21%
Agree
 43%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
h. Parents and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 24%
Agree
 42%
Strongly Agree
 7%
 
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
 4%
Small role
 21%
Moderate role
 36%
Large role
 31%
The primary role
 8%
 
b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
 2%
Small role
 12%
Moderate role
 27%
Large role
 41%
The primary role
 18%
 
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
 6%
Small role
 20%
Moderate role
 28%
Large role
 34%
The primary role
 13%
 
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
 21%
Small role
 34%
Moderate role
 29%
Large role
 14%
The primary role
 1%
 
e. The hiring of new teachers
No role at all
 41%
Small role
 30%
Moderate role
 20%
Large role
 9%
The primary role
 0%
 
f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
 17%
Small role
 30%
Moderate role
 29%
Large role
 21%
The primary role
 3%
 
g. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
 48%
Small role
 33%
Moderate role
 15%
Large role
 4%
The primary role
 0%
 
h. School improvement planning
No role at all
 17%
Small role
 31%
Moderate role
 30%
Large role
 19%
The primary role
 3%
 
i. Site council planning/decisionmaking
No role at all
 20%
Small role
 30%
Moderate role
 33%
Large role
 16%
The primary role
 2%
 
Leadership
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 44%
Strongly Agree
 18%
 
b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly Disagree
 10%
Disagree
 19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 16%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 15%
 
c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 16%
Agree
 48%
Strongly Agree
 19%
 
d. All of the faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly Disagree
 3%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 14%
Agree
 46%
Strongly Agree
 26%
 
e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 18%
 
f. School leaders effectively communicate policies.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 17%
Agree
 46%
Strongly Agree
 18%
 
g. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly Disagree
 2%
Disagree
 6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 10%
Agree
 51%
Strongly Agree
 31%
 
h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly Disagree
 3%
Disagree
 6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 50%
Strongly Agree
 26%
 
i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 9%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 17%
Agree
 48%
Strongly Agree
 22%
 
j. Teachers are recognized for accomplishments.
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 18%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 19%
 
The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 33%
Agree
 36%
Strongly Agree
 7%
 
b. Facilities and resources
Strongly Disagree
 5%
Disagree
 15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 23%
Agree
 49%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
c. The use of time in my school
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 25%
Agree
 41%
Strongly Agree
 8%
 
d. Professional development
Strongly Disagree
 5%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 21%
Agree
 51%
Strongly Agree
 11%
 
e. Empowering teachers
Strongly Disagree
 8%
Disagree
 17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 26%
Agree
 39%
Strongly Agree
 10%
 
f. New teacher support
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 21%
Agree
 43%
Strongly Agree
 18%
 
Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly Disagree
 10%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 17%
Agree
 44%
Strongly Agree
 18%
 
Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school?
Principal or school head
 44%
Assistant or vice principal
 4%
Department chair or grade level chair
 13%
School-based curriculum specialist
 5%
Mentor/coach
 6%
Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
 4%
Other teachers
 20%
None of the above
 3%
 
Professional Development
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
a. Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 15%
Agree
 52%
Strongly Agree
 14%
 
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly Disagree
 3%
Disagree
 13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 19%
Agree
 52%
Strongly Agree
 13%
 
c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 18%
Agree
 48%
Strongly Agree
 10%
 
d. Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly Disagree
 7%
Disagree
 26%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 21%
Agree
 38%
Strongly Agree
 8%
 
e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly Disagree
 3%
Disagree
 10%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 38%
Agree
 37%
Strongly Agree
 11%
 
f. Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 11%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 16%
Agree
 54%
Strongly Agree
 16%
 
g. I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree
 6%
Disagree
 25%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 26%
Agree
 34%
Strongly Agree
 9%
 
h. Professional development has proved useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly Disagree
 4%
Disagree
 12%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 18%
Agree
 51%
Strongly Agree
 15%
 
In which of the following areas (if any) do you need additional support to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
 52%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
 27%
c. English Language Learners
 47%
d. Closing the achievement gap
 45%
e. Your content area
 16%
f. Methods of teaching
 18%
g. Student assessment
 20%
h. Classroom management techniques
 20%
i. Reading strategies
 32%
 
In the past 2 years have you had at least 10 clock hours or more of professional development in each of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
 21%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)
 5%
c. English Language Learners
 83%
d. Closing the achievement gap
 14%
e. Your content area
 48%
f. Methods of teaching
 48%
g. Student assessment
 35%
h. Classroom management techniques
 26%
i. Reading strategies
 52%
 
Overall
Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? (Select one.)
Continue working at my current school as long as I am able
 57%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
 25%
Continue working in education, but leave this school as soon as I can
 4%
Continue working in education, but leave this district as soon as I can
 5%
Leave education all together
 9%
 
In considering your future plans, please indicate the importance of the following in influencing your decision.
a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Not Important
 3%
 4%
Important
 37%
 23%
Extremely Important
 33%
 
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Not Important
 2%
 1%
Important
 18%
 20%
Extremely Important
 59%
 
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Not Important
 3%
 3%
Important
 22%
 27%
Extremely Important
 46%
 
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Not Important
 3%
 3%
Important
 23%
 25%
Extremely Important
 46%
 
e. Time during the work day
Not Important
 4%
 6%
Important
 30%
 27%
Extremely Important
 34%
 
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Not Important
 2%
 3%
Important
 24%
 30%
Extremely Important
 41%
 
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Not Important
 2%
 1%
Important
 16%
 26%
Extremely Important
 55%
 
h. Salary
Not Important
 2%
 4%
Important
 20%
 24%
Extremely Important
 50%
 
i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Not Important
 18%
 13%
Important
 24%
 18%
Extremely Important
 27%
 
j. Student behavior
Not Important
 4%
 8%
Important
 28%
 25%
Extremely Important
 35%
 
k. Emphasis on testing and accountability
Not Important
 9%
 16%
Important
 37%
 20%
Extremely Important
 19%
 
l. The community environment where I live
Not Important
 12%
 11%
Important
 32%
 23%
Extremely Important
 22%
 
m. Retirement options
Not Important
 8%
 10%
Important
 27%
 22%
Extremely Important
 33%
 
n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Not Important
 6%
 6%
Important
 25%
 20%
Extremely Important
 43%
 
Which aspect of your work environment most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
 17%
School facilities and resources
 16%
School leadership
 39%
Teacher empowerment
 22%
Professional development
 5%
 
Which aspect of your work environment most affects teachers' willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
 16%
School facilities and resources
 12%
School leadership
 42%
Teacher empowerment
 25%
Professional development
 5%
 
Which aspect of working conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Check one.)
Time during the work day
 25%
School facilities and resources
 23%
School leadership
 12%
Teacher empowerment
 30%
Professional development
 10%
 
Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly Disagree
 5%
Disagree
 6%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
 11%
Agree
 45%
Strongly Agree
 33%
 
Mentee
Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the last three years?
Yes
 73%
No
 27%
 
My mentor was effective in providing support in the following areas:
a. Instructional strategies
Of no help at all
 8%
Has helped a little
 15%
Has helped some
 27%
Has helped a lot
 33%
Help was critical
 17%
 
b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach
Of no help at all
 16%
Has helped a little
 19%
Has helped some
 23%
Has helped a lot
 26%
Help was critical
 16%
 
c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Of no help at all
 12%
Has helped a little
 16%
Has helped some
 25%
Has helped a lot
 30%
Help was critical
 17%
 
d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Of no help at all
 9%
Has helped a little
 14%
Has helped some
 28%
Has helped a lot
 32%
Help was critical
 16%
 
e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Of no help at all
 14%
Has helped a little
 13%
Has helped some
 23%
Has helped a lot
 33%
Help was critical
 18%
 
f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Of no help at all
 15%
Has helped a little
 16%
Has helped some
 23%
Has helped a lot
 29%
Help was critical
 17%
 
g. Social support and general encouragement
Of no help at all
 8%
Has helped a little
 10%
Has helped some
 16%
Has helped a lot
 36%
Help was critical
 30%
 
h. Other
Of no help at all
 15%
Has helped a little
 8%
Has helped some
 22%
Has helped a lot
 29%
Help was critical
 26%
 
Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor:
a. My mentor and I were in the same building (or school)
Yes
 87%
No
 13%
 
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area
Yes
 60%
No
 40%
 
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level
Yes
 61%
No
 39%
 
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
 26%
Less than once per month
 25%
Once a month
 12%
Several times a month
 13%
Once a week
 16%
Almost daily
 8%
 
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
 18%
Less than once per month
 47%
Once a month
 14%
Several times a month
 12%
Once a week
 5%
Almost daily
 4%
 
c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
 38%
Less than once per month
 40%
Once a month
 11%
Several times a month
 5%
Once a week
 3%
Almost daily
 3%
 
d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
 30%
Less than once per month
 28%
Once a month
 12%
Several times a month
 13%
Once a week
 11%
Almost daily
 6%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
 5%
Less than once per month
 22%
Once a month
 13%
Several times a month
 20%
Once a week
 18%
Almost daily
 21%
 
How important has your mentoring experience been in your decision to continue teaching at this school?
Made no difference at all
 26%
Only slightly important
 15%
Somewhat important
 15%
Important
 21%
Very important
 23%
 
Mentor
How many teachers do/did you mentor?
1
 43%
2
 23%
3
 15%
4 - 6
 11%
7 - 10
 2%
10+
 5%
 
On average, how often do/did you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
 1%
Less than once per month
 4%
Once a month
 7%
Several times a month
 19%
Once a week
 27%
Almost daily
 42%
 
Please indicate whether each of the following are/were true for you and your mentee(s):
a. My mentee(s) and I are/were in the same building.
None of them
 12%
Some of them
 14%
All of them
 74%
 
b. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught in the same content area.
None of them
 12%
Some of them
 20%
All of them
 68%
 
c. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught the same grade level.
None of them
 13%
Some of them
 26%
All of them
 62%
 
On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never
 10%
Less than once per month
 9%
Once a month
 11%
Several times a month
 16%
Once a week
 32%
Almost daily
 23%
 
b. Observing my mentee(s) teaching
Never
 13%
Less than once per month
 24%
Once a month
 16%
Several times a month
 14%
Once a week
 13%
Almost daily
 20%
 
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
 17%
Less than once per month
 27%
Once a month
 14%
Several times a month
 11%
Once a week
 12%
Almost daily
 20%
 
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
 5%
Less than once per month
 12%
Once a month
 14%
Several times a month
 18%
Once a week
 29%
Almost daily
 21%
 
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
 2%
Less than once per month
 6%
Once a month
 9%
Several times a month
 19%
Once a week
 26%
Almost daily
 37%
 
Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
Stipend/Compensation
 62%
Release time to observe your mentee(s)
 21%
Release time to observe other mentors
 7%
Reduced teaching schedule
 5%
Reduced number of preparations
 3%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
 19%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g. seminars or classes)
 41%
Regular communication with principal, other administrator or department chair
 19%
Other
 18%
 
Demographics
Please indicate your ethnicity.
American Indian or Alaska Native
 6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
 1%
Black or African American
 2%
Hispanic
 9%
White
 77%
Mixed or multiple ethnicity
 3%
Some other race or ethnicity
 1%
 
Please indicate your gender.
Female
 76%
Male
 24%
 
What is your licensure status
Full license (Type I, II or III)
 96%
Emergency teaching certificate
 3%
Not certified
 1%
 
How did you train to become a teacher?
Traditional preparation program
 87%
Alternative preparation program
 9%
Not Applicable
 4%
 
What is the highest degree you have attained?
Bachelor's degree
 38%
Master's degree
 59%
Doctorate
 1%
Other
 2%
 
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)?
Yes
 13%
No
 87%