2008 Report Details

Significant Factors

The following results summary provides a quick snapshot of results from the 2008 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey. Questions included are derived from statistical analyses of the responses and are designed to present the most salient themes and issues across the survey. These themes can help quickly identify broad areas of strength and needs for improvement before individual questions are explored. THESE "FACTORS" (PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS DOMAINS) WERE CALCULATED USING DIFFERENT QUESTIONS THAN IN THE 2004 AND 2006 TEACHER WORKING CONDITIONS SURVEY AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMPARING RESULTS ACROSS YEARS. If you are assessing results from previous surveys, please look at individual questions that were worded identically. All averages below are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest for each of the factors described.

Factor Average**  
Time

This is the average of the 5 questions from the TIME section of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of impediments on teacher's time to plan and collaborate. (Q2.1a, Q2.1b, Q2.1c, Q2.1d, Q2.1e)
 
2.87
3.04
3.31
Facilities and Resources

This is the average of the 8 questions from the FACILITIES AND RESOURCES section of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of important resources such as instructional materials, communications technology, office equipment, and a clean safe environment. (Q3.1a, Q3.1b, Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1e, Q3.1f, Q3.1g, Q3.1h)
 
3.81
3.57
3.94
Decision Making

This is the average of the 8 questions from the EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP section of the survey that describe the extent of the role that teachers play in decision making about teaching, classroom and school issues. (Q4.3a, Q4.3b, Q4.3c, Q4.3d, Q4.3e, Q4.3f, Q4.3g, Q4.3h)
 
2.70
2.69
2.91
Leadership

This is the average of the 10 questions from both the SCHOOL LEADERSHIP and EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of leadership conditions that contribute to trusting, supportive, empowering environments and sustained efforts to address teacher concerns. (Q5.1a, Q5.1c, Q5.1e, Q5.1f, Q5.1h, Q5.1j, Q5.1l, Q5.1m, Q5.1n, Q5.3e)
 
3.55
3.65
3.82
Professional Development

This is the average of the 5 questions from the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT section of the survey that were most important in explaining the resources and opportunities available for teachers to participate in professional development. (Q6.1a, Q6.1b, Q6.1c, Q6.1d, Q6.1e)
 
3.30
3.38
3.59
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Detailed Report

Time
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement about the use of time in your school.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
4%
13%
12%
Somewhat disagree
29%
28%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
4%
3%
Somewhat agree
48%
41%
41%
Strongly agree
14%
13%
22%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
11%
14%
11%
Somewhat disagree
42%
26%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
39%
39%
39%
Strongly agree
2%
14%
23%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly disagree
12%
16%
13%
Somewhat disagree
37%
33%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
31%
34%
Strongly agree
5%
11%
20%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. School leadership tries to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork required of teachers.
Strongly disagree
12%
11%
11%
Somewhat disagree
21%
23%
20%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
18%
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
36%
36%
Strongly agree
7%
12%
20%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
25%
18%
15%
Somewhat disagree
44%
29%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
12%
10%
Somewhat agree
19%
32%
33%
Strongly agree
0%
10%
18%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q2.3 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you have for non-instructional time during the regular school day?
None
2%
2%
3%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
67%
43%
43%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
22%
25%
29%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
10%
28%
25%
More than 10 hours
0%
2%
1%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
4%
4%
5%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
84%
59%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
8%
24%
23%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
4%
12%
12%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q2.3b And how many hours are available for structured collaborative planning?
None
27%
25%
22%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
69%
63%
65%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
4%
10%
10%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
2%
3%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q2.4 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside the regular school work day?
None
0%
1%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
18%
18%
23%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
20%
20%
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
26%
31%
27%
More than 10 hours
36%
29%
24%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Facilities and Resources
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly disagree
4%
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
20%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
6%
5%
Somewhat agree
49%
45%
42%
Strongly agree
25%
22%
34%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
7%
11%
6%
Somewhat disagree
19%
23%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
5%
4%
Somewhat agree
46%
40%
36%
Strongly agree
23%
21%
40%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Teachers have sufficient access to communications technology, including phones, faxes, email and network drives.
Strongly disagree
9%
13%
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
22%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
7%
5%
Somewhat agree
45%
39%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
19%
42%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
18%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
7%
5%
Somewhat agree
51%
40%
36%
Strongly agree
28%
26%
38%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.
Strongly disagree
14%
10%
5%
Somewhat disagree
19%
17%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
8%
5%
Somewhat agree
41%
43%
38%
Strongly agree
17%
23%
41%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


f. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
5%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
19%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
9%
7%
Somewhat agree
53%
42%
38%
Strongly agree
16%
21%
34%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well-maintained.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
16%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
7%
6%
Somewhat agree
24%
38%
35%
Strongly agree
62%
33%
43%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
3%
Somewhat disagree
7%
8%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
8%
6%
Somewhat agree
24%
42%
35%
Strongly agree
64%
40%
49%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Educator Leadership
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about educator leadership in your school.
a. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
4%
10%
9%
Somewhat disagree
29%
23%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
14%
12%
Somewhat agree
44%
41%
41%
Strongly agree
9%
11%
20%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
2%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
18%
17%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
9%
7%
Somewhat agree
55%
43%
40%
Strongly agree
18%
24%
34%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
11%
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
26%
20%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
17%
14%
Somewhat agree
46%
38%
39%
Strongly agree
7%
15%
23%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
13%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
20%
17%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
41%
43%
40%
Strongly agree
13%
18%
28%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly disagree
14%
11%
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
15%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
26%
22%
Somewhat agree
25%
32%
32%
Strongly agree
18%
15%
24%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q4.3 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
0%
4%
4%
Small role
12%
20%
15%
Moderate role
39%
33%
29%
Large role
40%
34%
37%
The primary role
9%
9%
15%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
2%
3%
3%
Small role
7%
12%
9%
Moderate role
37%
27%
23%
Large role
28%
42%
41%
The primary role
26%
17%
24%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
14%
8%
6%
Small role
33%
19%
14%
Moderate role
16%
27%
25%
Large role
25%
33%
37%
The primary role
12%
13%
19%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
16%
26%
17%
Small role
47%
32%
27%
Moderate role
26%
29%
31%
Large role
9%
11%
20%
The primary role
2%
1%
4%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Hiring new teachers
No role at all
40%
48%
47%
Small role
46%
31%
27%
Moderate role
11%
15%
17%
Large role
4%
6%
8%
The primary role
0%
0%
1%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
4%
18%
15%
Small role
32%
29%
26%
Moderate role
33%
27%
29%
Large role
25%
22%
25%
The primary role
7%
4%
5%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


g. Deciding how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
47%
43%
37%
Small role
35%
35%
31%
Moderate role
18%
16%
21%
Large role
0%
6%
10%
The primary role
0%
1%
1%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


h. School improvement planning
No role at all
9%
10%
8%
Small role
33%
28%
20%
Moderate role
36%
33%
29%
Large role
15%
26%
34%
The primary role
7%
4%
9%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q4.4 Members of the school improvement team are elected.
Yes
31%
37%
46%
No
27%
27%
27%
Don't know
42%
36%
27%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


School Leadership
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
5%
10%
9%
Somewhat disagree
33%
18%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
10%
9%
Somewhat agree
50%
43%
39%
Strongly agree
5%
19%
28%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
8%
6%
Somewhat agree
43%
42%
38%
Strongly agree
50%
41%
49%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
17%
14%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
13%
9%
Somewhat agree
43%
40%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
27%
38%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
4%
10%
8%
Somewhat disagree
37%
20%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
13%
10%
Somewhat agree
35%
37%
37%
Strongly agree
16%
20%
28%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
9%
14%
11%
Somewhat disagree
26%
22%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
12%
10%
Somewhat agree
40%
33%
33%
Strongly agree
14%
20%
28%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


f. The school leadership support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
16%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
48%
36%
35%
Strongly agree
21%
28%
35%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


g. Opportunities are available for members of the community to actively contribute to this school's success.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
16%
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
18%
15%
Somewhat agree
47%
44%
40%
Strongly agree
19%
29%
37%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


h. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
23%
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
11%
Somewhat agree
38%
37%
35%
Strongly agree
21%
26%
36%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


i. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
15%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
30%
22%
Somewhat agree
40%
33%
36%
Strongly agree
14%
17%
26%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


j. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.
Strongly disagree
11%
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
25%
13%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
19%
15%
Somewhat agree
42%
41%
40%
Strongly agree
11%
20%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


k. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
Strongly disagree
2%
2%
2%
Somewhat disagree
5%
6%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
5%
8%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
43%
36%
Strongly agree
38%
41%
50%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


l. Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
Strongly disagree
0%
2%
4%
Somewhat disagree
12%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
11%
11%
Somewhat agree
42%
38%
33%
Strongly agree
37%
41%
45%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


m. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are consistent.
Strongly disagree
0%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
12%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
46%
36%
32%
Strongly agree
32%
39%
43%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


n. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
4%
3%
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
13%
12%
Somewhat agree
47%
39%
35%
Strongly agree
30%
35%
41%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
2%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
18%
13%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
18%
13%
Somewhat agree
53%
45%
42%
Strongly agree
9%
18%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
11%
9%
6%
Somewhat disagree
30%
16%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
18%
14%
Somewhat agree
35%
41%
40%
Strongly agree
9%
15%
26%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
9%
6%
4%
Somewhat disagree
12%
13%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
19%
14%
Somewhat agree
47%
44%
42%
Strongly agree
16%
18%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
19%
13%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
19%
16%
Somewhat agree
47%
43%
38%
Strongly agree
14%
16%
28%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
7%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
16%
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
22%
18%
Somewhat agree
42%
41%
38%
Strongly agree
9%
15%
26%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


f. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
2%
8%
6%
Somewhat disagree
12%
13%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
20%
17%
Somewhat agree
44%
38%
37%
Strongly agree
25%
21%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q5.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
7%
12%
13%
Somewhat disagree
23%
16%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
12%
9%
Somewhat agree
39%
39%
33%
Strongly agree
13%
21%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q5.5 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
43%
36%
45%
b. Assistant or vice principal
10%
6%
10%
c. Department chair or grade level chair
10%
7%
10%
d. School-based instructional specialist
5%
28%
12%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
10%
9%
7%
f. Other teachers
17%
12%
14%
h. None of the above
3%
2%
3%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Professional Development
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about professional development in your school.
a. Sufficient funds and resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
9%
12%
11%
Somewhat disagree
25%
21%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
44%
37%
37%
Strongly agree
9%
15%
21%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Teachers are provided with opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
9%
5%
4%
Somewhat disagree
19%
17%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
15%
11%
Somewhat agree
53%
45%
44%
Strongly agree
9%
18%
27%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Adequate time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
11%
6%
6%
Somewhat disagree
21%
20%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
18%
14%
Somewhat agree
49%
41%
40%
Strongly agree
5%
14%
24%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
9%
9%
7%
Somewhat disagree
23%
22%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
54%
41%
40%
Strongly agree
5%
13%
21%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
5%
6%
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
15%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
17%
15%
Somewhat agree
51%
47%
43%
Strongly agree
14%
15%
24%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q6.2a In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education
36%
38%
37%
b. Gifted and talented
38%
29%
25%
c. English Language Learners
47%
37%
30%
d. Closing the achievement gap
43%
34%
40%
e. Your content area(s)
17%
24%
24%
f. Methods of teaching
19%
21%
20%
g. Student assessment
21%
20%
19%
h. Classroom management techniques
15%
23%
25%
i. Reading strategies
45%
30%
30%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q6.2b In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education
15%
15%
15%
b. Gifted and talented
7%
7%
8%
c. English Language Learners
10%
10%
12%
d. Closing the achievement gap
27%
22%
19%
e. Your content area(s)
32%
44%
48%
f. Methods of teaching
44%
45%
41%
g. Student assessment
17%
24%
23%
h. Classroom management techniques
29%
24%
22%
i. Reading strategies
54%
54%
53%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q6.4a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
10%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
12%
11%
Somewhat agree
45%
50%
47%
Strongly agree
25%
16%
23%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q6.5b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
10%
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
8%
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
15%
13%
Somewhat agree
47%
49%
46%
Strongly agree
20%
15%
21%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q6.6 I participate in ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
16%
8%
8%
Somewhat disagree
18%
13%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
21%
16%
Somewhat agree
33%
40%
38%
Strongly agree
22%
19%
27%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Overall Conditions
Q7.1a Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
14%
17%
17%
School facilities and resources
14%
16%
19%
School leadership
35%
37%
37%
Teacher empowerment
33%
26%
23%
Professional Development
4%
4%
4%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q7.1c Which aspect of these five working conditions is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
43%
25%
26%
School facilities and resources
16%
21%
18%
School leadership
9%
19%
19%
Teacher empowerment
21%
29%
28%
Professional Development
11%
7%
9%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q7.2 Overall, my school is a good place to teach and learn.
Strongly disagree
4%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
7%
12%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
9%
6%
Somewhat agree
45%
39%
32%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
45%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q7.3 At this school we utilize the results from the Teacher Working Conditions survey as a tool for school improvement.
Strongly disagree
4%
9%
9%
Somewhat disagree
5%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
41%
54%
40%
Somewhat agree
29%
19%
23%
Strongly agree
21%
9%
20%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q7.4a Which BEST DESCRIBES your professional intentions in the next 2 years?
Continue teaching at my current school
49%
63%
65%
Continue teaching in my current district
10%
9%
11%
Continue teaching in this state
24%
12%
8%
Leave teaching for another position in education (administration, etc.)
8%
5%
5%
Leave teaching for personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
0%
1%
1%
Retire from teaching
4%
4%
5%
Leave teaching for another reason
6%
6%
4%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Mentee
Q9.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor during any of your first three years teaching in North Carolina?
Yes
82%
92%
90%
No
18%
8%
10%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.2 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in your first AND second year teaching in North Carolina?
Yes
N/A
95%
89%
No
N/A
5%
11%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.3 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
11%
11%
8%
Somewhat disagree
11%
9%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
11%
8%
Somewhat agree
11%
28%
30%
Strongly agree
56%
42%
46%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
11%
14%
11%
Somewhat disagree
11%
12%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
11%
25%
26%
Strongly agree
44%
35%
40%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
22%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
13%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
29%
31%
Strongly agree
44%
39%
45%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
22%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
8%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
11%
10%
Somewhat agree
0%
33%
31%
Strongly agree
56%
40%
45%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
22%
9%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
8%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
12%
7%
Somewhat agree
44%
32%
28%
Strongly agree
22%
39%
52%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
22%
8%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
10%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
13%
11%
Somewhat agree
11%
31%
28%
Strongly agree
44%
38%
48%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


g. Social support and general encouragement
Strongly disagree
11%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
5%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
5%
Somewhat agree
33%
26%
25%
Strongly agree
56%
58%
60%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


h. Other
Strongly disagree
11%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
27%
22%
Somewhat agree
0%
18%
19%
Strongly agree
56%
44%
50%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.
Yes
100%
84%
77%
No
0%
16%
23%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
56%
58%
54%
No
44%
42%
46%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
56%
61%
56%
No
44%
39%
44%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.5 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentor
Never
44%
39%
32%
Less than once per month
0%
13%
13%
Once per month
22%
13%
12%
Several times per month
22%
14%
13%
Once per week
11%
15%
20%
Almost daily
0%
7%
10%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
50%
37%
20%
Less than once per month
25%
41%
45%
Once per month
0%
8%
17%
Several times per month
13%
8%
10%
Once per week
0%
3%
5%
Almost daily
13%
2%
3%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
44%
52%
51%
Less than once per month
44%
30%
28%
Once per month
0%
10%
9%
Several times per month
0%
5%
6%
Once per week
0%
2%
3%
Almost daily
11%
2%
3%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
22%
32%
33%
Less than once per month
33%
19%
18%
Once per month
22%
17%
13%
Several times per month
11%
14%
13%
Once per week
11%
13%
17%
Almost daily
0%
5%
7%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
22%
3%
4%
Less than once per month
0%
19%
11%
Once per month
0%
11%
14%
Several times per month
44%
18%
20%
Once per week
0%
24%
25%
Almost daily
33%
26%
26%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.6 Of the success you have had as a beginning teacher, what proportion would you attribute to your mentoring experience?
None
11%
13%
9%
Hardly any
11%
17%
17%
Some
33%
32%
33%
Quite a bit
22%
26%
26%
A great deal
22%
11%
15%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.7 Overall, my mentoring expereince has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
22%
25%
20%
Somewhat disagree
0%
8%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
22%
25%
26%
Somewhat agree
22%
24%
24%
Strongly agree
33%
18%
21%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.8 Did your mentor perform your peer evaluation?
Yes
11%
20%
44%
No
89%
80%
56%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q9.9 Did your mentor perform peer evaluations for other teachers in your school?
Yes
56%
65%
65%
No
44%
35%
35%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Mentor
Q10.1 Are you a full time release mentor?
Yes
0%
26%
22%
No
100%
74%
78%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q10.2 How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
41%
48%
41%
2
12%
25%
28%
3
18%
11%
14%
4 - 6
18%
11%
12%
7 - 10
6%
3%
3%
10+
6%
1%
3%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q10.3 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
0%
0%
0%
Less than once per month
0%
0%
2%
Once per month
6%
5%
8%
Several times per month
35%
16%
24%
Once per week
35%
44%
33%
Almost daily
24%
34%
33%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q10.4 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s).
a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building.
None of them
6%
12%
10%
Some of them
12%
14%
18%
All of them
82%
74%
71%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
18%
20%
21%
Some of them
41%
31%
32%
All of them
41%
49%
47%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
24%
19%
20%
Some of them
24%
37%
38%
All of them
53%
44%
42%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q10.5 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never
12%
21%
15%
Less than once per month
6%
11%
10%
Once per month
24%
11%
11%
Several times per month
12%
16%
18%
Once per week
47%
28%
32%
Almost daily
0%
13%
13%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
12%
11%
7%
Less than once per month
35%
43%
38%
Once per month
35%
20%
24%
Several times per month
18%
13%
17%
Once per week
0%
9%
8%
Almost daily
0%
4%
6%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
29%
31%
26%
Less than once per month
35%
39%
38%
Once per month
18%
13%
15%
Several times per month
18%
9%
11%
Once per week
0%
5%
5%
Almost daily
0%
3%
5%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
6%
8%
8%
Less than once per month
12%
16%
15%
Once per month
12%
14%
16%
Several times per month
29%
25%
23%
Once per week
35%
28%
28%
Almost daily
6%
9%
10%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
6%
1%
1%
Less than once per month
0%
3%
4%
Once per month
6%
9%
9%
Several times per month
24%
22%
24%
Once per week
47%
37%
31%
Almost daily
18%
29%
31%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina


Q10.6 Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
Release time to observe your mentee(s)
13%
27%
38%
Release time to observe other mentors
0%
3%
7%
Reduced teaching schedule
0%
2%
2%
Reduced number of preparations
0%
0%
2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
31%
33%
31%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
75%
83%
77%
Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
19%
30%
34%
Other
0%
9%
11%
  South Graham Elem   Alamance-Burlington Schools   North Carolina