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2010 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey Detailed Results
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the needs of all students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9577, dk=87) | | North Carolina (n=104420, dk=905) | |
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9467, dk=50) | | North Carolina (n=103487, dk=796) | |
c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9454, dk=80) | | North Carolina (n=103269, dk=830) | |
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9483, dk=123) | | North Carolina (n=103020, dk=1573) | |
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required to do.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9356, dk=262) | | North Carolina (n=102084, dk=2847) | |
f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9510, dk=103) | | North Carolina (n=103359, dk=1244) | |
g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9524, dk=131) | | North Carolina (n=103559, dk=1712) | |
Q2.2 In an AVERAGE WEEK, how much time do you devote to the following activities during the school day (i.e., time for which you are under contract to be at the school)? (asked only of teachers)
| None | | Less than or equal to 1 hour | | More than 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours | | More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours | | More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours | | More than 10 hours | | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Individual planning time
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8410) | | North Carolina (n=90278) | |
b. Collaborative planning time
East Wake Engineerin (n=29) | | Wake County Schools (n=8350) | | North Carolina (n=89701) | |
c. Supervisory duties
East Wake Engineerin (n=29) | | Wake County Schools (n=8400) | | North Carolina (n=90035) | |
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8272) | | North Carolina (n=88900) | |
e. Completing required administrative paperwork
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8435) | | North Carolina (n=90481) | |
f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8458) | | North Carolina (n=90658) | |
g. Addressing student discipline issues
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8443) | | North Carolina (n=90544) | |
h. Professional development
East Wake Engineerin (n=29) | | Wake County Schools (n=8361) | | North Carolina (n=89571) | |
i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8429) | | North Carolina (n=90504) | |
j. Delivery of assessments
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8469) | | North Carolina (n=90640) | |
k. Utilizing results of assessments
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8480) | | North Carolina (n=90944) | |
Q2.3 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside of the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on weekends)? (asked only of teachers)
| None | | Less than or equal to 1 hour | | More than 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours | | More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours | | More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours | | More than 10 hours | | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8522) | | North Carolina (n=91386) | |
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9581, dk=81) | | North Carolina (n=104292, dk=1082) | |
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9599, dk=42) | | North Carolina (n=104613, dk=466) | |
c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9592, dk=33) | | North Carolina (n=104707, dk=384) | |
d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9604, dk=43) | | North Carolina (n=104719, dk=463) | |
e. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9562, dk=85) | | North Carolina (n=104237, dk=1054) | |
f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9560, dk=47) | | North Carolina (n=104319, dk=508) | |
g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9588, dk=61) | | North Carolina (n=104612, dk=578) | |
h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9588, dk=61) | | North Carolina (n=104655, dk=637) | |
i. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9613, dk=54) | | North Carolina (n=104747, dk=712) | |
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about community support and involvement in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=9094, dk=559) | | North Carolina (n=99883, dk=5420) | |
b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9363, dk=252) | | North Carolina (n=102683, dk=2350) | |
c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9493, dk=132) | | North Carolina (n=103719, dk=1384) | |
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9508, dk=130) | | North Carolina (n=103580, dk=1623) | |
e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9374, dk=264) | | North Carolina (n=102174, dk=2967) | |
f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=9413, dk=214) | | North Carolina (n=102903, dk=2204) | |
g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=27, dk=6) | | Wake County Schools (n=9113, dk=532) | | North Carolina (n=100355, dk=4915) | |
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=9186, dk=451) | | North Carolina (n=101211, dk=3967) | |
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about managing student conduct in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9446, dk=38) | | North Carolina (n=103422, dk=405) | |
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9413, dk=39) | | North Carolina (n=103126, dk=390) | |
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9409, dk=49) | | North Carolina (n=102946, dk=583) | |
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9324, dk=124) | | North Carolina (n=102356, dk=1187) | |
e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9352, dk=115) | | North Carolina (n=102514, dk=1163) | |
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9351, dk=119) | | North Carolina (n=102396, dk=1232) | |
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9432, dk=40) | | North Carolina (n=103088, dk=581) | |
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about teacher leadership in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9461, dk=90) | | North Carolina (n=103260, dk=1220) | |
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9466, dk=69) | | North Carolina (n=103339, dk=919) | |
c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9418, dk=119) | | North Carolina (n=102768, dk=1445) | |
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9455, dk=82) | | North Carolina (n=102990, dk=1333) | |
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9297, dk=241) | | North Carolina (n=101308, dk=3038) | |
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9383, dk=167) | | North Carolina (n=102286, dk=2079) | |
g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9441, dk=104) | | North Carolina (n=102920, dk=1381) | |
Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
| No role at all | | Small role | | Moderate role | | Large role | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=8980, dk=547) | | North Carolina (n=98375, dk=5913) | |
b. Devising teaching techniques
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9166, dk=310) | | North Carolina (n=100021, dk=3769) | |
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9114, dk=362) | | North Carolina (n=99288, dk=4566) | |
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=8956, dk=530) | | North Carolina (n=97745, dk=6162) | |
e. Establishing student discipline procedures
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9192, dk=315) | | North Carolina (n=100397, dk=3674) | |
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
East Wake Engineerin (n=27, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8811, dk=685) | | North Carolina (n=96548, dk=7479) | |
g. The selection of teachers new to this school
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=8880, dk=647) | | North Carolina (n=95090, dk=9156) | |
h. School improvement planning
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9288, dk=228) | | North Carolina (n=100927, dk=3206) | |
Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=9321, dk=340) | | North Carolina (n=101292, dk=4118) | |
Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.
| Yes | | No | | Don't know | | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=34) | | Wake County Schools (n=9653) | | North Carolina (n=105392) | |
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about school leadership in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.
East Wake Engineerin (n=33, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9358, dk=301) | | North Carolina (n=102206, dk=3217) | |
b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9528, dk=88) | | North Carolina (n=103687, dk=1276) | |
c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9465, dk=185) | | North Carolina (n=103074, dk=2254) | |
d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9384, dk=240) | | North Carolina (n=102053, dk=2974) | |
e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9562, dk=87) | | North Carolina (n=104359, dk=973) | |
f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9463, dk=176) | | North Carolina (n=102235, dk=3056) | |
g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9195, dk=459) | | North Carolina (n=99768, dk=5601) | |
h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9239, dk=413) | | North Carolina (n=101237, dk=4107) | |
i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9028, dk=625) | | North Carolina (n=98453, dk=6886) | |
j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9146, dk=503) | | North Carolina (n=97298, dk=8026) | |
k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9533, dk=117) | | North Carolina (n=103468, dk=1828) | |
Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Leadership issues
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8972, dk=655) | | North Carolina (n=96378, dk=8737) | |
b. Facilities and resources
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9153, dk=452) | | North Carolina (n=99608, dk=5258) | |
c. The use of time in my school
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9146, dk=458) | | North Carolina (n=99380, dk=5581) | |
d. Professional development
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9159, dk=464) | | North Carolina (n=99312, dk=5737) | |
e. Teacher leadership
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9029, dk=578) | | North Carolina (n=97878, dk=7060) | |
f. Community support and involvement
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=8901, dk=703) | | North Carolina (n=97598, dk=7319) | |
g. Managing student conduct
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9232, dk=393) | | North Carolina (n=100775, dk=4309) | |
h. Instructional practices and support
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9203, dk=419) | | North Carolina (n=100048, dk=4975) | |
i. New teacher support
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=8768, dk=849) | | North Carolina (n=93743, dk=11202) | |
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9367, dk=282) | | North Carolina (n=102071, dk=3245) | |
b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.
East Wake Engineerin (n=32, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9448, dk=164) | | North Carolina (n=102872, dk=2181) | |
c. Professional development offerings are data driven.
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8517, dk=1071) | | North Carolina (n=89975, dk=14875) | |
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school's improvement plan.
East Wake Engineerin (n=27, dk=6) | | Wake County Schools (n=8854, dk=752) | | North Carolina (n=93559, dk=11186) | |
e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9102, dk=540) | | North Carolina (n=98073, dk=7123) | |
f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9304, dk=298) | | North Carolina (n=101187, dk=3741) | |
g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=9376, dk=257) | | North Carolina (n=102285, dk=2980) | |
h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9397, dk=228) | | North Carolina (n=101983, dk=2950) | |
i. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.
East Wake Engineerin (n=27, dk=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=9061, dk=580) | | North Carolina (n=98534, dk=6605) | |
j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teaches to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9349, dk=288) | | North Carolina (n=101152, dk=4000) | |
k. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=8885, dk=751) | | North Carolina (n=96224, dk=8894) | |
l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9350, dk=276) | | North Carolina (n=101609, dk=3528) | |
m. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9380, dk=253) | | North Carolina (n=102129, dk=2978) | |
Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (asked only of teachers)
| Yes | | No | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
East Wake Engineerin (n=28) | | Wake County Schools (n=8271) | | North Carolina (n=88052) | |
b. Special education (gifted and talented)
East Wake Engineerin (n=28) | | Wake County Schools (n=8160) | | North Carolina (n=86828) | |
c. Differentiating instruction
East Wake Engineerin (n=29) | | Wake County Schools (n=8213) | | North Carolina (n=87764) | |
d. English Language Learners
East Wake Engineerin (n=28) | | Wake County Schools (n=8178) | | North Carolina (n=86596) | |
e. Closing the Achievement Gap
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8187) | | North Carolina (n=87076) | |
f. Your content area
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8078) | | North Carolina (n=85992) | |
g. Methods of teaching
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8072) | | North Carolina (n=85781) | |
h. Student assessment
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8088) | | North Carolina (n=85806) | |
i. Classroom management techniques
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8086) | | North Carolina (n=85969) | |
j. Reading strategies
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=8157) | | North Carolina (n=86537) | |
k. Integrating technology into instruction
East Wake Engineerin (n=28) | | Wake County Schools (n=8247) | | North Carolina (n=88016) | |
Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (asked only of teachers)
| Yes | | No | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Special education (students with disabilities)
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=7681) | | North Carolina (n=82424) | |
b. Special education (gifted and talented)
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=7611) | | North Carolina (n=81695) | |
c. Differentiating instruction
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7724) | | North Carolina (n=83417) | |
d. English Language Learners
East Wake Engineerin (n=27) | | Wake County Schools (n=7634) | | North Carolina (n=81883) | |
e. Closing the Achievement Gap
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7611) | | North Carolina (n=81991) | |
f. Your content area
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7760) | | North Carolina (n=83624) | |
g. Methods of teaching
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7657) | | North Carolina (n=82801) | |
h. Student assessment
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7647) | | North Carolina (n=82472) | |
i. Classroom management techniques
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7611) | | North Carolina (n=81884) | |
j. Reading strategies
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7758) | | North Carolina (n=83776) | |
k. Integrating technology into instruction
East Wake Engineerin (n=26) | | Wake County Schools (n=7665) | | North Carolina (n=83414) | |
Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about instructional practices and support in your school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8453, dk=1182) | | North Carolina (n=92752, dk=12494) | |
b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.
East Wake Engineerin (n=29, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8526, dk=1037) | | North Carolina (n=94144, dk=10605) | |
c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9041, dk=465) | | North Carolina (n=97982, dk=6299) | |
d.Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional practices.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=1) | | Wake County Schools (n=9448, dk=143) | | North Carolina (n=100044, dk=4681) | |
e. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.) translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.
East Wake Engineerin (n=30, dk=3) | | Wake County Schools (n=9169, dk=453) | | North Carolina (n=97381, dk=7663) | |
f. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9384, dk=213) | | North Carolina (n=102430, dk=2461) | |
g. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.
East Wake Engineerin (n=28, dk=4) | | Wake County Schools (n=8524, dk=1102) | | North Carolina (n=93535, dk=11546) | |
h. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy).
East Wake Engineerin (n=31, dk=2) | | Wake County Schools (n=9199, dk=423) | | North Carolina (n=100105, dk=4957) | |
Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)
| Continue teaching at my current school | | Continue teaching in this district but leave this school | | Continue teaching in this state but leave this district | | Continue working in education but pursue an administrative position | | Continue working in education but pursue a non-administrative position | | Leave education entirely | | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=30) | | Wake County Schools (n=8488) | | North Carolina (n=91105) | |
Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)
| Time during the work day | | Facilities and resources | | Community support and involvement | | Managing student conduct | | Teacher leadership | | School leadership | | Professional development | | Instructional practices and support | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=29) | | Wake County Schools (n=8349) |
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9% |
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16% |
| North Carolina (n=89474) |
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14% |
7% |
9% |
11% |
28% |
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17% |
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Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)
| Time during the work day | | Facilities and resources | | Community support and involvement | | Managing student conduct | | Teacher leadership | | School leadership | | Professional development | | Instructional practices and support | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=33) |
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18% |
9% |
15% |
6% |
6% |
6% |
30% |
| Wake County Schools (n=9253) |
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10% |
3 |
14% |
6% |
7% |
4% |
37% |
| North Carolina (n=100793) |
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10% |
4% |
15% |
7% |
7% |
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37% |
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Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=34, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=9587, dk=84) | | North Carolina (n=104325, dk=1152) | |
Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports.
| Yes | | No | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Formally assigned mentor
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1128) | | North Carolina (n=14233) | |
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1125) | | North Carolina (n=14194) | |
c. Reduced workload
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1123) | | North Carolina (n=14155) | |
d. Common planning time with other teachers
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1128) | | North Carolina (n=14204) | |
e. Release time to observe other teachers
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1125) | | North Carolina (n=14175) | |
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1125) | | North Carolina (n=14173) | |
g. Orientation for new teachers
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1129) | | North Carolina (n=14192) | |
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1125) | | North Carolina (n=14186) | |
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1125) | | North Carolina (n=14191) | |
j. Other
| East Wake Engineerin | N/A | Wake County Schools (n=900) | | North Carolina (n=11377) | |
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=892) | | North Carolina (n=10990) | |
Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
| Never | | Less than once per month | | Once per month | | Several times per month | | Once per week | | Almost daily | | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Developing lesson plans
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1087) | | North Carolina (n=13190) | |
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1061) | | North Carolina (n=12965) | |
c. Observing my mentor's teaching
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1083) | | North Carolina (n=13155) | |
d. Analyzing student work
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1087) | | North Carolina (n=13133) | |
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1082) | | North Carolina (n=13151) | |
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1085) | | North Carolina (n=13144) | |
g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1088) | | North Carolina (n=13181) | |
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1080) | | North Carolina (n=13096) | |
i. Other
| East Wake Engineerin | N/A | Wake County Schools (n=771) | | North Carolina (n=8829) | |
Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence your practice in the following areas?
| Not at all | | Hardly at all | | Some | | Quite a bit | | A great deal | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. Instructional strategies
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1087) | | North Carolina (n=13209) | |
b. Subject matter I teach
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1083) | | North Carolina (n=13155) | |
c. Classroom management strategies
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1083) | | North Carolina (n=13134) | |
d. Using data to identify student needs
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1081) | | North Carolina (n=13156) | |
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1084) | | North Carolina (n=13161) | |
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1081) | | North Carolina (n=13157) | |
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians
| East Wake Engineerin | N/A | Wake County Schools (n=1083) | | North Carolina (n=13159) | |
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1084) | | North Carolina (n=13150) | |
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1082) | | North Carolina (n=13159) | |
j. Complying with policies and procedures
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1082) | | North Carolina (n=13146) | |
k. Completing administrative paperwork
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1084) | | North Carolina (n=13157) | |
l. Providing emotional support
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1084) | | North Carolina (n=13145) | |
m. Other
| East Wake Engineerin | N/A | Wake County Schools (n=763) | | North Carolina (n=8991) | |
Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.
| Yes | | No | [n=] | Total # respondents for the bar |
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1094) | | North Carolina (n=13143) | |
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1087) | | North Carolina (n=13061) | |
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
East Wake Engineerin (n=5) | | Wake County Schools (n=1085) | | North Carolina (n=13009) | |
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my instructional practice.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=5, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=1001, dk=33) | | North Carolina (n=12487, dk=320) | |
Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to impact my students' learning.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=5, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=999, dk=34) | | North Carolina (n=12413, dk=378) | |
Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
| Strongly disagree | | Disagree | | Agree | | Strongly agree | [n=] [dk=] | Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar |
East Wake Engineerin (n=5, dk=0) | | Wake County Schools (n=994, dk=41) | | North Carolina (n=12206, dk=602) | |
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