Detailed Results

2012 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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1760, dk=20)


11%	33%	41%	15%

North Carolina
(n=98921, dk=753)


9%	29%	44%	18%

b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1744, dk=14)


11%	30%	46%	14%

North Carolina
(n=98036, dk=652)


6%	22%	51%	20%

c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1740, dk=12)


5%	25%	54%	16%

North Carolina
(n=97907, dk=698)


7%	24%	52%	18%

d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1751, dk=24)


17%	35%	39%	9%

North Carolina
(n=97752, dk=1330)


11%	30%	46%	13%

e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required to do.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1719, dk=56)


17%	34%	42%	7%

North Carolina
(n=96883, dk=2412)


15%	31%	43%	12%

f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1752, dk=22)


6%	30%	52%	12%

North Carolina
(n=97975, dk=1060)


6%	25%	54%	15%

g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1751, dk=30)


10%	27%	49%	13%

North Carolina
(n=98218, dk=1436)


8%	22%	53%	17%

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)?

	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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1511)


2	19%	39%	23%	14%	2

North Carolina
(n=86412)


3	20%	35%	24%	15%	3

b. Collaborative planning time

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1503)


12%	49%	33%	5%	1

North Carolina
(n=85562)


10%	44%	35%	8%	2

c. Supervisory duties

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1504)


6%	42%	34%	13%	5%	1

North Carolina
(n=86234)


8%	40%	32%	13%	6%	1

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1501)


2	42%	48%	7%	1

North Carolina
(n=85276)


2	43%	46%	8%	1

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1516)


3	44%	38%	11%	3	2

North Carolina
(n=86487)


3	45%	36%	11%	4%	1

f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1511)


1	53%	39%	5%	1

North Carolina
(n=86646)


1	49%	40%	8%	2	1

g. Addressing student discipline issues

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1516)


4%	57%	30%	7%	2	1

North Carolina
(n=86754)


4%	54%	29%	8%	3	1

h. Professional development

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1506)


6%	51%	35%	6%	1	1

North Carolina
(n=85809)


8%	52%	32%	6%	2	1

i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1522)


7%	39%	36%	9%	5%	3

North Carolina
(n=86593)


8%	37%	32%	13%	6%	4%

j. Delivery of assessments

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1520)


6%	41%	41%	10%	2	1

North Carolina
(n=86792)


6%	36%	42%	11%	3	1

k. Utilizing results of assessments

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1523)


5%	44%	38%	9%	3	2

North Carolina
(n=87099)


5%	38%	40%	11%	4%	2

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)?

	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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1528)


1	5%	16%	24%	28%	25%

North Carolina
(n=87477)


1	6%	18%	23%	27%	25%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1762, dk=18)


5%	16%	55%	23%

North Carolina
(n=98751, dk=963)


5%	17%	55%	24%

b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1768, dk=7)


7%	18%	48%	26%

North Carolina
(n=99076, dk=385)


6%	16%	47%	31%

c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1770, dk=6)


2	8%	58%	32%

North Carolina
(n=99041, dk=313)


2	8%	55%	35%

d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1771, dk=10)


4%	19%	54%	22%

North Carolina
(n=99135, dk=365)


4%	15%	52%	29%

e. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1760, dk=15)


3	14%	61%	23%

North Carolina
(n=98647, dk=961)


3	14%	58%	25%

f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1762, dk=8)


3	9%	48%	40%

North Carolina
(n=98738, dk=431)


4%	12%	49%	36%

g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1768, dk=9)


2	11%	55%	32%

North Carolina
(n=99006, dk=520)


2	9%	56%	32%

h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1764, dk=9)


2	11%	55%	33%

North Carolina
(n=99040, dk=522)


2	9%	56%	33%

i. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1768, dk=11)


11%	21%	49%	18%

North Carolina
(n=99290, dk=479)


6%	16%	53%	25%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1691, dk=87)


4%	25%	57%	14%

North Carolina
(n=94544, dk=5141)


5%	22%	56%	17%

b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1731, dk=39)


2	9%	64%	25%

North Carolina
(n=97297, dk=2092)


2	9%	64%	26%

c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1738, dk=33)


2	9%	58%	32%

North Carolina
(n=98264, dk=1267)


2	8%	56%	34%

d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1742, dk=34)


1	5%	63%	32%

North Carolina
(n=98090, dk=1476)


3	60%	36%

e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1718, dk=56)


2	13%	61%	24%

North Carolina
(n=96840, dk=2679)


2	12%	58%	29%

f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1733, dk=40)


4%	22%	61%	13%

North Carolina
(n=97455, dk=1984)


5%	22%	58%	15%

g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1698, dk=76)


2	14%	67%	17%

North Carolina
(n=95045, dk=4570)


3	14%	65%	19%

h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1727, dk=48)


2	12%	61%	25%

North Carolina
(n=95824, dk=3743)


3	12%	61%	24%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1737, dk=6)


2	11%	59%	28%

North Carolina
(n=98107, dk=371)


4%	11%	56%	29%

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1729, dk=7)


4%	19%	65%	13%

North Carolina
(n=97832, dk=338)


7%	22%	58%	13%

c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1727, dk=9)


3	16%	55%	26%

North Carolina
(n=97640, dk=501)


3	13%	57%	27%

d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1720, dk=20)


8%	19%	50%	22%

North Carolina
(n=97090, dk=1143)


9%	21%	47%	23%

e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1724, dk=18)


6%	12%	53%	29%

North Carolina
(n=97282, dk=1076)


6%	14%	51%	29%

f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1724, dk=18)


3	19%	55%	23%

North Carolina
(n=97206, dk=1092)


3	17%	56%	23%

g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1732, dk=11)


1	6%	55%	38%

North Carolina
(n=97739, dk=585)


2	5%	57%	36%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1750, dk=19)


3	16%	56%	25%

North Carolina
(n=97980, dk=1091)


4%	13%	58%	25%

b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1746, dk=22)


4%	16%	53%	27%

North Carolina
(n=97992, dk=883)


3	13%	56%	28%

c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1729, dk=32)


4%	17%	55%	25%

North Carolina
(n=97447, dk=1404)


3	14%	57%	25%

d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1741, dk=26)


2	5%	54%	39%

North Carolina
(n=97801, dk=1075)


2	6%	56%	36%

e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1703, dk=66)


4%	18%	54%	23%

North Carolina
(n=96044, dk=2893)


4%	18%	55%	22%

f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1734, dk=35)


3	12%	59%	26%

North Carolina
(n=96921, dk=2042)


3	14%	58%	24%

g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1742, dk=25)


2	8%	58%	32%

North Carolina
(n=97571, dk=1339)


2	10%	59%	29%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1655, dk=114)


6%	23%	39%	32%

North Carolina
(n=92853, dk=6126)


4%	20%	38%	39%

b. Devising teaching techniques

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1685, dk=74)


4%	17%	34%	45%

North Carolina
(n=94795, dk=3688)


2	11%	33%	53%

c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1658, dk=97)


4%	18%	38%	40%

North Carolina
(n=94191, dk=4330)


5%	17%	37%	42%

d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1672, dk=98)


20%	35%	33%	12%

North Carolina
(n=92773, dk=5809)


14%	32%	38%	16%

e. Establishing student discipline procedures

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1685, dk=81)


6%	24%	42%	28%

North Carolina
(n=95182, dk=3575)


10%	25%	40%	26%

f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1601, dk=163)


25%	37%	28%	10%

North Carolina
(n=90889, dk=7835)


25%	35%	29%	11%

g. The selection of teachers new to this school

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1587, dk=183)


28%	35%	26%	11%

North Carolina
(n=89833, dk=9096)


29%	33%	26%	12%

h. School improvement planning

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1702, dk=68)


3	18%	36%	43%

North Carolina
(n=95536, dk=3327)


3	17%	39%	40%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1702, dk=79)


8%	24%	56%	12%

North Carolina
(n=95614, dk=4111)


10%	21%	56%	13%

Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

	Yes		No		Don't know
[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1781)


64%	17%	19%

North Carolina
(n=99756)


56%	21%	22%

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 staff have a shared vision.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1712, dk=69)


3	14%	61%	22%

North Carolina
(n=96689, dk=3055)


4%	13%	60%	23%

b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1755, dk=18)


6%	21%	51%	22%

North Carolina
(n=98110, dk=1214)


7%	21%	50%	22%

c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1731, dk=49)


7%	22%	49%	22%

North Carolina
(n=97569, dk=2094)


8%	21%	48%	23%

d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1725, dk=55)


4%	17%	52%	26%

North Carolina
(n=96658, dk=2826)


5%	16%	52%	26%

e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1759, dk=18)


1	6%	49%	43%

North Carolina
(n=98909, dk=791)


1	5%	52%	42%

f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1723, dk=59)


2	6%	55%	37%

North Carolina
(n=97050, dk=2596)


1	4%	54%	41%

g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1654, dk=124)


3	10%	60%	28%

North Carolina
(n=94740, dk=5000)


3	10%	58%	29%

h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1683, dk=98)


3	15%	57%	25%

North Carolina
(n=96146, dk=3593)


3	11%	58%	28%

i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1640, dk=143)


3	13%	57%	27%

North Carolina
(n=93715, dk=5997)


4%	11%	56%	29%

j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1655, dk=125)


2	12%	59%	26%

North Carolina
(n=92386, dk=7258)


3	14%	59%	25%

k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1737, dk=43)


4%	16%	56%	24%

North Carolina
(n=97911, dk=1760)


4%	12%	54%	30%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1614, dk=163)


4%	16%	64%	16%

North Carolina
(n=91166, dk=8393)


5%	15%	63%	17%

b. Facilities and resources

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1660, dk=111)


2	12%	67%	18%

North Carolina
(n=94177, dk=5157)


3	10%	67%	20%

c. The use of time in my school

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1666, dk=108)


5%	21%	59%	15%

North Carolina
(n=94006, dk=5407)


5%	17%	61%	18%

d. Professional development

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1655, dk=118)


5%	18%	61%	16%

North Carolina
(n=94003, dk=5461)


4%	14%	64%	19%

e. Teacher leadership

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1633, dk=140)


3	13%	67%	17%

North Carolina
(n=92827, dk=6568)


3	11%	67%	19%

f. Community support and involvement

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1634, dk=136)


2	11%	70%	17%

North Carolina
(n=92480, dk=6923)


3	10%	68%	20%

g. Managing student conduct

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1693, dk=87)


6%	15%	61%	18%

North Carolina
(n=95359, dk=4168)


6%	15%	59%	20%

h. Instructional practices and support

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1677, dk=99)


3	12%	66%	19%

North Carolina
(n=94710, dk=4761)


3	9%	67%	22%

i. New teacher support

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1509, dk=263)


5%	17%	60%	18%

North Carolina
(n=88059, dk=11317)


5%	13%	62%	21%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1720, dk=60)


5%	19%	59%	17%

North Carolina
(n=96558, dk=3125)


4%	16%	62%	18%

b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1740, dk=35)


7%	24%	55%	15%

North Carolina
(n=97604, dk=1782)


4%	17%	62%	17%

c. Professional development offerings are data driven.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1575, dk=200)


3	13%	65%	19%

North Carolina
(n=87651, dk=11594)


3	13%	65%	20%

d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school�s improvement plan.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1620, dk=150)


1	5%	70%	23%

North Carolina
(n=88983, dk=10051)


2	7%	69%	22%

e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1669, dk=106)


13%	36%	42%	9%

North Carolina
(n=93756, dk=5811)


9%	29%	49%	13%

f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1722, dk=55)


6%	19%	60%	16%

North Carolina
(n=96296, dk=3055)


5%	18%	60%	17%

g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1721, dk=60)


5%	26%	55%	13%

North Carolina
(n=97215, dk=2387)


4%	22%	57%	17%

h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1720, dk=50)


2	8%	70%	21%

North Carolina
(n=96872, dk=2360)


1	6%	67%	25%

i. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1691, dk=87)


3	15%	66%	15%

North Carolina
(n=94203, dk=5297)


3	21%	60%	15%

j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1709, dk=66)


4%	19%	62%	15%

North Carolina
(n=96294, dk=3207)


3	17%	62%	17%

k. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1613, dk=162)


7%	33%	49%	10%

North Carolina
(n=91799, dk=7640)


6%	29%	52%	13%

l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1715, dk=64)


4%	14%	66%	15%

North Carolina
(n=96537, dk=3001)


3	13%	67%	18%

m. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1730, dk=48)


4%	10%	69%	18%

North Carolina
(n=96884, dk=2532)


3	10%	68%	20%

Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to teach your students more effectively?

Yes

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. Your content area

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1480)


39%	61%

North Carolina
(n=85066)


39%	61%

b. Common core and essential standards

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1497)


52%	48%

North Carolina
(n=86082)


69%	31%

c. Student assessment

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1479)


32%	68%

North Carolina
(n=84795)


37%	63%

d. Differentiating instruction

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1489)


51%	49%

North Carolina
(n=85277)


54%	46%

e. Special education (students with disabilities)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1495)


50%	50%

North Carolina
(n=85150)


52%	48%

f. Special education (gifted and talented)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1484)


42%	58%

North Carolina
(n=84569)


47%	53%

g. English Language Learners

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1485)


49%	51%

North Carolina
(n=84721)


46%	54%

h. Closing the Achievement Gap

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1483)


52%	48%

North Carolina
(n=84865)


52%	48%

i. Methods of teaching

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1474)


30%	70%

North Carolina
(n=84496)


35%	65%

j. Reading strategies

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1471)


29%	71%

North Carolina
(n=84718)


42%	58%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1490)


59%	41%

North Carolina
(n=85631)


59%	41%

l. Classroom management techniques

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1478)


27%	73%

North Carolina
(n=84600)


32%	68%

Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas?

Yes

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. Your content area

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1432)


74%	26%

North Carolina
(n=81912)


67%	33%

b. Common core and essential standards

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1446)


90%	10%

North Carolina
(n=82472)


75%	25%

c. Student assessment

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1419)


67%	33%

North Carolina
(n=81363)


48%	52%

d. Differentiating instruction

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1409)


42%	58%

North Carolina
(n=81265)


44%	56%

e. Special education (students with disabilities)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1404)


15%	85%

North Carolina
(n=80804)


19%	81%

f. Special education (gifted and talented)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1398)


12%	88%

North Carolina
(n=80501)


12%	88%

g. English Language Learners

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1397)


19%	81%

North Carolina
(n=80731)


17%	83%

h. Closing the Achievement Gap

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1393)


20%	80%

North Carolina
(n=80684)


25%	75%

i. Methods of teaching

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1413)


44%	56%

North Carolina
(n=80994)


43%	57%

j. Reading strategies

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1415)


62%	38%

North Carolina
(n=81527)


54%	46%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1412)


48%	52%

North Carolina
(n=81589)


53%	47%

l. Classroom management techniques

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1402)


17%	83%

North Carolina
(n=80655)


22%	78%

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.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1555, dk=223)


10%	28%	53%	9%

North Carolina
(n=87205, dk=12444)


6%	19%	60%	15%

b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1509, dk=257)


5%	19%	65%	12%

North Carolina
(n=89033, dk=10299)


3	11%	67%	19%

c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1648, dk=111)


1	10%	66%	23%

North Carolina
(n=93537, dk=5114)


1	5%	67%	27%

d. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Common Core Standards

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1702, dk=64)


1	6%	64%	30%

North Carolina
(n=92954, dk=5854)


2	11%	63%	24%

e. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional practices.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1724, dk=51)


2	10%	56%	31%

North Carolina
(n=96635, dk=2821)


2	8%	61%	29%

f. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.) translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1683, dk=96)


3	10%	64%	23%

North Carolina
(n=93704, dk=5719)


2	11%	66%	21%

g. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1705, dk=70)


2	10%	60%	29%

North Carolina
(n=97097, dk=2307)


1	5%	63%	31%

h. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1548, dk=229)


7%	28%	51%	14%

North Carolina
(n=89055, dk=10336)


7%	23%	54%	16%

i. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy).

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1687, dk=89)


8%	21%	54%	17%

North Carolina
(n=95016, dk=4448)


5%	16%	59%	20%

j. State assessments provide schools with data that can help improve teaching

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1631, dk=147)


11%	27%	53%	9%

North Carolina
(n=91917, dk=7498)


7%	20%	60%	13%

k. State assessments accurately gauge students� understanding of standards

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1610, dk=164)


19%	39%	37%	5%

North Carolina
(n=90803, dk=8616)


13%	32%	47%	8%

Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans? (Select one.)

	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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1524)


87%	4%	2	2	2	4%

North Carolina
(n=87169)


81%	5%	3	4%	3	5%

Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1499)


16%	12%	8%	6%	15%	25%	1	16%

North Carolina
(n=85617)


14%	13%	8%	9%	11%	28%	2	16%

Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1741)


23%	9%	4%	11%	6%	6%	3	38%

North Carolina
(n=97237)


17%	10%	4%	15%	7%	7%	4%	37%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1776, dk=6)


7%	8%	47%	39%

North Carolina
(n=98744, dk=1097)


7%	8%	46%	39%

Q10.7 At this school, we utilize the results from the 2010 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey as a tool for school improvement.

	Strongly disagree		Disagree		Agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

Buncombe County Schools
(n=1117, dk=663)


10%	14%	57%	18%

North Carolina
(n=67457, dk=32291)


9%	13%	56%	22%

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports.

Yes

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. Formally assigned mentor

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)


88%	12%

North Carolina
(n=12618)


93%	7%

b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=195)


89%	11%

North Carolina
(n=12612)


80%	20%

c. Reduced workload

Buncombe County Schools
(n=193)


24%	76%

North Carolina
(n=12559)


27%	73%

d. Common planning time with other teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=197)


70%	30%

North Carolina
(n=12599)


75%	25%

e. Release time to observe other teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=195)


69%	31%

North Carolina
(n=12582)


41%	59%

f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)


47%	53%

North Carolina
(n=12575)


51%	49%

g. Orientation for new teachers

Buncombe County Schools
(n=194)


89%	11%

North Carolina
(n=12593)


87%	13%

h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=196)


85%	15%

North Carolina
(n=12563)


82%	18%

i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

Buncombe County Schools
(n=194)


86%	14%

North Carolina
(n=12581)


85%	15%

j. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=152)


51%	49%

North Carolina
(n=10079)


51%	49%

k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=146)


14%	86%

North Carolina
(n=9782)


15%	85%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


25%	20%	13%	11%	18%	14%

North Carolina
(n=11580)


31%	16%	13%	14%	15%	10%

b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

Buncombe County Schools
(n=164)


34%	43%	13%	7%	2	1

North Carolina
(n=11358)


23%	40%	19%	11%	5%	2

c. Observing my mentor�s teaching

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


48%	36%	6%	6%	1	2

North Carolina
(n=11565)


52%	26%	10%	6%	3	3

d. Analyzing student work

Buncombe County Schools
(n=168)


23%	24%	18%	19%	8%	8%

North Carolina
(n=11539)


32%	18%	15%	14%	9%	12%

e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)


21%	23%	21%	19%	9%	7%

North Carolina
(n=11537)


29%	18%	17%	16%	11%	8%

f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)


15%	24%	12%	22%	9%	17%

North Carolina
(n=11546)


12%	16%	18%	22%	15%	16%

g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

Buncombe County Schools
(n=169)


23%	21%	16%	22%	8%	9%

North Carolina
(n=11573)


14%	15%	20%	21%	16%	13%

h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


29%	21%	12%	14%	11%	14%

North Carolina
(n=11516)


31%	15%	15%	14%	13%	12%

i. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=106)


45%	13%	11%	8%	9%	13%

North Carolina
(n=7714)


38%	9%	13%	12%	13%	16%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


18%	6%	35%	28%	13%

North Carolina
(n=11585)


15%	9%	34%	26%	16%

b. Subject matter I teach

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


26%	12%	26%	23%	12%

North Carolina
(n=11543)


25%	13%	28%	20%	14%

c. Classroom management strategies

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


16%	9%	36%	28%	11%

North Carolina
(n=11542)


13%	10%	35%	26%	17%

d. Using data to identify student needs

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


19%	13%	42%	17%	8%

North Carolina
(n=11530)


20%	13%	33%	21%	13%

e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


19%	11%	39%	22%	9%

North Carolina
(n=11558)


18%	12%	35%	22%	13%

f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


19%	12%	32%	24%	12%

North Carolina
(n=11551)


18%	10%	35%	23%	14%

g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


25%	18%	31%	17%	9%

North Carolina
(n=11549)


22%	14%	35%	18%	11%

h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


16%	13%	36%	25%	11%

North Carolina
(n=11559)


15%	10%	33%	26%	16%

i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


22%	8%	39%	21%	10%

North Carolina
(n=11541)


20%	12%	34%	21%	13%

j. Complying with policies and procedures

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


13%	8%	37%	30%	12%

North Carolina
(n=11524)


14%	8%	34%	27%	18%

k. Completing administrative paperwork

Buncombe County Schools
(n=170)


11%	12%	40%	22%	14%

North Carolina
(n=11559)


14%	9%	31%	26%	19%

l. Providing emotional support

Buncombe County Schools
(n=171)


12%	6%	32%	27%	23%

North Carolina
(n=11536)


11%	6%	27%	25%	30%

m. Other

Buncombe County Schools
(n=106)


34%	3	34%	19%	10%

North Carolina
(n=7942)


29%	4%	28%	18%	21%

Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.

Yes

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=168)


89%	11%

North Carolina
(n=11533)


78%	22%

b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=166)


70%	30%

North Carolina
(n=11484)


55%	45%

c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

Buncombe County Schools
(n=166)


73%	27%

North Carolina
(n=11449)


55%	45%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=166, dk=6)


8%	13%	54%	25%

North Carolina
(n=11382, dk=257)


7%	13%	50%	30%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=165, dk=7)


8%	11%	57%	24%

North Carolina
(n=11327, dk=305)


7%	13%	52%	28%

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

Buncombe County Schools
(n=165, dk=7)


8%	19%	46%	27%

North Carolina
(n=11140, dk=488)


10%	19%	42%	29%

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2012 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.

a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the needs of all students.

b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.

d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.

e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required to do.

f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.

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)?

a. Individual planning time

b. Collaborative planning time

c. Supervisory duties

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community

g. Addressing student discipline issues

h. Professional development

i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

j. Delivery of assessments

k. Utilizing results of assessments

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)?

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.

b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.

c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.

d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.

e. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.

f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.

i. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.

Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about community support and involvement in your school.

a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.

b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.

c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.

d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.

e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.

f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.

Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about managing student conduct in your school.

a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.

d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about teacher leadership in your school.

a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.

c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.

d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.

e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.

f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

b. Devising teaching techniques

c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

e. Establishing student discipline procedures

f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

g. The selection of teachers new to this school

h. School improvement planning

Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.

Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about school leadership in your school.

a. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.

b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.

d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

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