Summary of Domain Findings

Domain Area		Average**
Time	state:	2.74
Facilities and Resources	state:	3.50
Empowerment	state:	2.69
Leadership	state:	3.39
Professional Development	state:	3.30

** 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
1.1: Please indicate your position:
Teacher (including intervention specialist, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.)	93%
Principal	1%
Assistant Principal	1%
Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.)	5%
1.2: How many total years have you been employed as an educator?
First Year	7%
2 - 3 Years	12%
4 - 6 Years	15%
7 - 10 Years	17%
11 - 20 Years	25%
20+ Years	24%
1.3: How many total years have you been employed in the district in which you are currently working?
First Year	14%
2 - 3 Years	20%
4 - 6 Years	17%
7 - 10 Years	15%
11 - 20 Years	20%
20+ Years	13%
1.4: How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working?
First Year	20%
2 - 3 Years	25%
4 - 6 Years	19%
7 - 10 Years	15%
11 - 20 Years	15%
20+ Years	6%
1.5: Have you served as a mentor in Arizona schools in the past three years?
Yes	30%
No	70%
Time
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
2.1: a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly Disagree	24%
Disagree	38%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	7%
Agree	27%
Strongly Agree	5%
2.1: b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly Disagree	19%
Disagree	34%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	10%
Agree	32%
Strongly Agree	5%
2.1: c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly Disagree	20%
Disagree	37%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	13%
Agree	27%
Strongly Agree	4%
2.1: d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly Disagree	16%
Disagree	30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	32%
Strongly Agree	6%
2.1: e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork I am required to do.
Strongly Disagree	22%
Disagree	32%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	27%
Strongly Agree	3%
2.1: f. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly Disagree	12%
Disagree	30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	15%
Agree	38%
Strongly Agree	6%
2.2: In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you have available (not including time spent outside of the normal school day)?
None	5%
Less than 3 hours	40%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	40%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	14%
More than 10 hours	1%
2.3: In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school related activities outside the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on the weekend)?
None	1%
Less than 3 hours	10%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	19%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	31%
More than 10 hours	39%
2.3: Of these hours, how many are typically spent on remediation efforts with students (i.e., tutoring, academic coaching, etc.)?
None	24%
Less than 3 hours	46%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	20%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	8%
More than 10 hours	3%
2.3: Of these hours, how many are typically spent on voluntary activities (i.e., coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None	40%
Less than 3 hours	35%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	12%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	7%
More than 10 hours	6%
Facilities and Resources
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
3.1: a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly Disagree	8%
Disagree	20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	11%
Agree	49%
Strongly Agree	12%
3.1: b. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly Disagree	3%
Disagree	8%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	6%
Agree	57%
Strongly Agree	26%
3.1: c. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, chalk, etc.
Strongly Disagree	7%
Disagree	19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	9%
Agree	48%
Strongly Agree	17%
3.1: d. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	12%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	14%
3.1: e. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	27%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	38%
Strongly Agree	8%
3.1: f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly Disagree	7%
Disagree	17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	13%
Agree	52%
Strongly Agree	12%
3.1: g. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
Strongly Disagree	7%
Disagree	19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	16%
Agree	47%
Strongly Agree	12%
3.1: h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly Disagree	3%
Disagree	9%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	11%
Agree	53%
Strongly Agree	24%
Empowerment
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
4.1: a. Teachers are centrally involved in decisionmaking about educational issues.
Strongly Disagree	15%
Disagree	30%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	19%
Agree	32%
Strongly Agree	4%
4.1: b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	13%
Agree	48%
Strongly Agree	11%
4.1: c. Teachers are recognized as educational professionals.
Strongly Disagree	10%
Disagree	18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	14%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	13%
4.1: d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	48%
Strongly Agree	14%
4.1: e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	24%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	22%
Agree	37%
Strongly Agree	8%
4.1: f. Site councils provide teachers opportunities to participate in school planning and decisionmaking.
Strongly Disagree	7%
Disagree	16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	25%
Agree	43%
Strongly Agree	9%
4.1: g. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly Disagree	12%
Disagree	20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	22%
Agree	39%
Strongly Agree	7%
4.1: h. Parents and community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	24%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	23%
Agree	38%
Strongly Agree	6%
Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas:
4.2: a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all	6%
Small role	24%
Moderate role	35%
Large role	27%
The primary role	8%
4.2: b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all	4%
Small role	14%
Moderate role	27%
Large role	38%
The primary role	17%
4.2: c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all	7%
Small role	17%
Moderate role	28%
Large role	35%
The primary role	14%
4.2: d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all	27%
Small role	34%
Moderate role	27%
Large role	12%
The primary role	1%
4.2: e. The hiring of new teachers
No role at all	37%
Small role	32%
Moderate role	21%
Large role	10%
The primary role	1%
4.2: f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all	19%
Small role	31%
Moderate role	28%
Large role	19%
The primary role	3%
4.2: g. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all	49%
Small role	32%
Moderate role	14%
Large role	4%
The primary role	0%
4.2: h. School improvement planning
No role at all	19%
Small role	32%
Moderate role	29%
Large role	18%
The primary role	2%
4.2: i. Site council planning/decisionmaking
No role at all	20%
Small role	33%
Moderate role	31%
Large role	15%
The primary role	2%
Leadership
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
5.1: a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly Disagree	10%
Disagree	17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	16%
Agree	42%
Strongly Agree	15%
5.1: b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly Disagree	12%
Disagree	20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	14%
Agree	40%
Strongly Agree	13%
5.1: c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly Disagree	8%
Disagree	15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	16%
5.1: d. All of the faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly Disagree	4%
Disagree	13%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	13%
Agree	46%
Strongly Agree	24%
5.1: e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly Disagree	12%
Disagree	20%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	14%
Agree	38%
Strongly Agree	15%
5.1: f. School leaders effectively communicate policies.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	43%
Strongly Agree	15%
5.1: g. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly Disagree	3%
Disagree	7%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	11%
Agree	51%
Strongly Agree	29%
5.1: h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Disagree	7%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	16%
Agree	49%
Strongly Agree	24%
Strongly Disagree	4%
5.1: i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly Disagree	4%
Disagree	11%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	18%
Agree	47%
Strongly Agree	20%
5.1: j. Teachers are recognized for accomplishments.
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	19%
Agree	40%
Strongly Agree	17%
The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
5.2: a. Leadership issues
Strongly Disagree	10%
Disagree	18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	30%
Agree	35%
Strongly Agree	7%
5.2: b. Facilities and resources
Strongly Disagree	8%
Disagree	17%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	22%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	8%
5.2: c. The use of time in my school
Strongly Disagree	10%
Disagree	21%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	24%
Agree	38%
Strongly Agree	7%
5.2: d. Professional development
Strongly Disagree	8%
Disagree	16%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	21%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	10%
5.2: e. Empowering teachers
Strongly Disagree	11%
Disagree	19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	24%
Agree	37%
Strongly Agree	9%
5.2: f. New teacher support
Strongly Disagree	9%
Disagree	15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	23%
Agree	41%
Strongly Agree	12%
5.3: Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly Disagree	11%
Disagree	15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	41%
Strongly Agree	16%
5.4: Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school?
Principal or school head	42%
Assistant or vice principal	5%
Department chair or grade level chair	10%
School-based curriculum specialist	9%
Mentor/coach	7%
Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel	3%
Other teachers	20%
None of the above	4%
Professional Development
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
6.1: a. Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	19%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	47%
Strongly Agree	11%
6.1: b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	18%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	20%
Agree	45%
Strongly Agree	10%
6.1: c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	24%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	18%
Agree	44%
Strongly Agree	8%
6.1: d. Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly Disagree	8%
Disagree	26%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	20%
Agree	39%
Strongly Agree	7%
6.1: e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly Disagree	4%
Disagree	11%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	33%
Agree	41%
Strongly Agree	10%
6.1: f. Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	14%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	17%
Agree	51%
Strongly Agree	12%
6.1: g. I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree	10%
Disagree	27%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	24%
Agree	32%
Strongly Agree	7%
6.1: h. Professional development has proved useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly Disagree	7%
Disagree	15%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	19%
Agree	47%
Strongly Agree	12%
6.2: 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)	50%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)	29%
c. English Language Learners	44%
d. Closing the achievement gap	46%
e. Your content area	15%
f. Methods of teaching	17%
g. Student assessment	20%
h. Classroom management techniques	21%
i. Reading strategies	29%
6.3: 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)	20%
b. Special education (academically gifted students)	7%
c. English Language Learners	80%
d. Closing the achievement gap	15%
e. Your content area	41%
f. Methods of teaching	49%
g. Student assessment	36%
h. Classroom management techniques	25%
i. Reading strategies	49%
Core Questions
7.1: Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? (Select one.)
Continue working at my current school as long as I am able	53%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along	26%
Continue working in education, but leave this school as soon as I can	5%
Continue working in education, but leave this district as soon as I can	6%
Leave education all together	9%
In considering your future plans, please indicate the importance of the following in influencing your decision.
7.2: a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Not Important	3%
	4%
Important	35%
	24%
Extremely Important	34%
7.2: b. Adequate support from school leadership
Not Important	2%
	2%
Important	17%
	20%
Extremely Important	60%
7.2: c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Not Important	2%
	3%
Important	22%
	27%
Extremely Important	47%
7.2: d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Not Important	3%
	3%
Important	23%
	25%
Extremely Important	46%
7.2: e. Time during the work day
Not Important	3%
	6%
Important	31%
	27%
Extremely Important	33%
7.2: f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Not Important	1%
	3%
Important	23%
	30%
Extremely Important	43%
7.2: g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Not Important	2%
	1%
Important	17%
	26%
Extremely Important	54%
7.2: h. Salary
Not Important	2%
	4%
Important	21%
	25%
Extremely Important	49%
7.2: i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Not Important	17%
	13%
Important	25%
	19%
Extremely Important	26%
7.2: j. Student behavior
Not Important	4%
	8%
Important	28%
	25%
Extremely Important	35%
7.2: k. Emphasis on testing and accountability
Not Important	10%
	17%
Important	38%
	19%
Extremely Important	16%
7.2: l. The community environment where I live
Not Important	11%
	11%
Important	33%
	23%
Extremely Important	22%
7.2: m. Retirement options
Not Important	8%
	10%
Important	27%
	21%
Extremely Important	34%
7.2: n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Not Important	6%
	6%
Important	25%
	21%
Extremely Important	42%
7.3: Which aspect of your work environment most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
Time during the work day	16%
School facilities and resources	16%
School leadership	40%
Teacher empowerment	23%
Professional development	4%
7.4: Which aspect of working conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Check one.)
Time during the work day	26%
School facilities and resources	21%
School leadership	12%
Teacher empowerment	30%
Professional development	11%
7.5: Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly Disagree	6%
Disagree	8%
Neither Disagree Nor Agree	13%
Agree	43%
Strongly Agree	29%
Mentee Questions
8.1: Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the last three years?
Yes	62%
No	38%
My mentor was effective in providing support in the following areas:
8.2: a. Instructional strategies
Of no help at all	10%
Has helped a little	14%
Has helped some	24%
Has helped a lot	37%
Help was critical	15%
8.2: b. Curriculum and the subject content I teach
Of no help at all	15%
Has helped a little	17%
Has helped some	21%
Has helped a lot	31%
Help was critical	15%
8.2: c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Of no help at all	13%
Has helped a little	16%
Has helped some	25%
Has helped a lot	31%
Help was critical	15%
8.2: d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Of no help at all	11%
Has helped a little	15%
Has helped some	24%
Has helped a lot	33%
Help was critical	17%
8.2: e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Of no help at all	16%
Has helped a little	15%
Has helped some	21%
Has helped a lot	31%
Help was critical	17%
8.2: f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Of no help at all	17%
Has helped a little	17%
Has helped some	21%
Has helped a lot	29%
Help was critical	16%
8.2: g. Social support and general encouragement
Of no help at all	9%
Has helped a little	10%
Has helped some	16%
Has helped a lot	36%
Help was critical	29%
8.2: h. Other
Of no help at all	16%
Has helped a little	8%
Has helped some	22%
Has helped a lot	31%
Help was critical	24%
Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor:
8.3: a. My mentor and I were in the same building (or school)
Yes	81%
No	19%
8.3: b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area
Yes	63%
No	37%
8.3: 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?
8.4: a. Planning during the school day with my mentor
Never	32%
Less than once per month	18%
Once a month	13%
Several times a month	11%
Once a week	17%
Almost daily	9%
8.4: b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never	38%
Less than once per month	31%
Once a month	14%
Several times a month	9%
Once a week	5%
Almost daily	3%
8.4: c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never	53%
Less than once per month	28%
Once a month	8%
Several times a month	5%
Once a week	3%
Almost daily	3%
8.4: d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never	34%
Less than once per month	21%
Once a month	12%
Several times a month	11%
Once a week	15%
Almost daily	6%
8.4: e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never	7%
Less than once per month	18%
Once a month	16%
Several times a month	19%
Once a week	20%
Almost daily	21%
8.5: How important has your mentoring experience been in your decision to continue teaching at this school?
Made no difference at all	32%
Only slightly important	14%
Somewhat important	15%
Important	19%
Very important	20%
Mentor Questions
9.1: How many teachers do/did you mentor?
1	44%
2	24%
3	14%
4 - 6	10%
7 - 10	3%
10+	5%
9.2: On average, how often do/did you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never	1%
Less than once per month	4%
Once a month	9%
Several times a month	19%
Once a week	27%
Almost daily	39%
Please indicate whether each of the following are/were true for you and your mentee(s):
9.3: a. My mentee(s) and I are/were in the same building.
None of them	13%
Some of them	16%
All of them	71%
9.3: b. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught in the same content area.
None of them	12%
Some of them	22%
All of them	65%
9.3: c. My mentee(s) and I teach/taught the same grade level.
None of them	14%
Some of them	28%
All of them	58%
On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
9.4: a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never	13%
Less than once per month	11%
Once a month	12%
Several times a month	15%
Once a week	30%
Almost daily	19%
9.4: b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never	21%
Less than once per month	23%
Once a month	14%
Several times a month	13%
Once a week	12%
Almost daily	16%
9.4: c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never	25%
Less than once per month	26%
Once a month	13%
Several times a month	11%
Once a week	10%
Almost daily	15%
9.4: d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never	8%
Less than once per month	13%
Once a month	15%
Several times a month	18%
Once a week	29%
Almost daily	17%
9.4: e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never	2%
Less than once per month	7%
Once a month	11%
Several times a month	20%
Once a week	27%
Almost daily	33%
9.5: Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
Stipend/Compensation	63%
Release time to observe your mentee(s)	18%
Release time to observe other mentors	6%
Reduced teaching schedule	5%
Reduced number of preparations	2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring	23%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g. seminars or classes)	41%
Regular communication with principal, other administrator or department chair	19%
Other	17%
Demographics
10.1: Please indicate your ethnicity.
American Indian or Alaska Native	2%
Asian or Pacific Islander	1%
Black or African American	1%
Hispanic	10%
White	82%
Mixed or multiple ethnicity	3%
Some other race or ethnicity	1%
10.2: Please indicate your gender.
Female	78%
Male	22%
10.6: What is your licensure status
Full license (Type I, II or III)	96%
Emergency teaching certificate	3%
Not certified	1%
10.3: How did you train to become a teacher?
Traditional preparation program	88%
Alternative preparation program	10%
Not Applicable	3%
10.4: What is the highest degree you have attained?
Bachelor's degree	41%
Master's degree	56%
Doctorate	1%
Other	1%