Teacher Refresher Background Survey

Evaluation of Moving High-Performing Teachers to Low -Performing Schools.

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Teacher Refresher Background Survey

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This questionnaire asks about your educational background and past teaching experience, and your experiences as a teacher at this school during the 2010-2011 school year.


We want you to know that:


1. This survey is voluntary, but your response is critical for producing valid and reliable data. You may skip any questions you do not wish to answer; however, we hope that you answer as many questions as you can. Your answers to questions will not affect your job or any hiring decisions now or in the future and will not be shared with any members of the school administration or anyone else other than the researchers. Participation in the teacher survey will not impose any risks to you as a respondent. If you have any questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you can contact Margo Campbell at Public/Private Ventures IRB, toll free 800/755/4778 x4446.


2. The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who participate in surveys. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and used for research purposes only. Your answers will be combined with other surveys, and no information identifying individual teachers or their schools will be released.

Thank you very much for your help with this survey.

Please return the completed form to:

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Ms. Kristina Rall

Phone: 866-608-8290 (toll free)

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This survey is authorized by law: (1) Sections 171(b) and 173 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-279 (2002); and (2) Section 9601 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (Pub. L. 107-110).



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SECTION A. TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND JOB SATISFACTION


This section asks about your experiences as a classroom teacher. When responding, please report on your employment in both public and private schools. Do not report on your experiences as a substitute teacher, teacher’s aide, paraprofessional, or student teacher.


A1. How many years have you worked as a classroom teacher, including the current school year? (Include all years teaching in public and private schools. If this is your first year teaching, please enter ‘01’.)


| | | TOTAL YEARS TEACHING



A2. How many years have you have worked as a classroom teacher in this school district, including the current school year?


| | | TOTAL YEARS TEACHING IN THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT



A3. Are you currently . . .

Mark only one


Teaching at the same school you taught at last year? 1 GO TO A4

Teaching at a different school from where you taught last year? 2 GO TO A5

In your first year of teaching? 3 GO TO A6



A4. How many years have you worked as a classroom teacher in this school, including the current school year?


| | | TOTAL YEARS TEACHING AT THIS SCHOOL GO TO A7



A5. Indicate the school in which you worked as a classroom teacher during the 2009-2010 school year, and the total number of years you taught at that school.


a. School name:

b. School district:

c. | | | TOTAL YEARS TEACHING AT SCHOOL



A6. Which of the following types of support did you receive as a newly-hired teacher at this school since the start of this school year? To what extent was the support you received useful?

In Column A: For each type of support listed below, please mark Yes or No to indicate whether or not you received it.

In Column B: If you mark Yes in Column A, please indicate how useful that type of support was to you.

In each row, mark one box in Column A.

If you answer Yes in Column A, mark one box in Column B.

A. Received support?

B. Usefulness of support?

Yes

No

Not Very Useful

Useful

Very Useful

a. District or school orientation at the beginning of the year

1

0

1

2

3

b. Individual (i.e., one-on-one) meeting with the principal

1

0

1

2

3

c. Introduction by principal to fellow teaching staff at the school

1

0

1

2

3

d. Classroom visits by principal

1

0

1

2

3

e. Informal meetings with, or advice from, fellow teaching staff

1

0

1

2

3

f. Regular planning time with fellow teachers

1

0

1

2

3

g. Regular advice and guidance from an assigned mentor teacher

1

0

1

2

3

h. Assistance from fellow teachers in finding resources and materials

1

0

1

2

3

i. PRETEST ONLY:

Other support (Please specify)






1

0

1

2

3



A7. Thinking about your transition to the school where you currently teach, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?



In each row, mark one box only

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

a. My orientation to this school was useful

1

2

3

4

b. Other teachers here made me feel welcome

1

2

3

4

c. I received the social support I needed to integrate into this school

1

2

3

4

d. I received the material support I needed to integrate into this school (e.g., classroom equipment)

1

2

3

4

e. I often felt like an outsider at this school

1

2

3

4

A8. To what extent did you find each of the following a challenge in your transition to the school where you currently teach?

In each row, mark one box only

Not a Challenge

Minor Challenge

Major Challenge

a. Teaching low-performing students

1

2

3

b. Student discipline and classroom management

1

2

3

c. Interacting with parents

1

2

3

d. Gaining support from fellow teachers in the school

1

2

3

e. Gaining the support of the principal

1

2

3

f. Other (Please specify)

1

2

3



A9. Which grade level(s) do you currently teach? Mark all that apply

1 1st grade

6 6th grade

11 11th grade

2 2nd grade

7 7th grade

12 12nd grade

3 3rd grade

8 8th grade

13 Ungraded

4 4th grade

9 9th grade

14 Kindergarten

5 5th grade

10 10th grade

15 Pre-kindergarten



A10. Do you currently teach one self-contained class (where you instruct the same group of students most or all of the day in multiple subjects) or do you teach several classes of different students in one or more academic subjects?


I teach one self-contained class 1 GO TO A11

I teach several classes of different students 2 GO TO A12



A11. How many students are enrolled in your class?


| | | TOTAL STUDENTS



A12. Which subjects do you currently teach? Mark Yes or No for each subject listed below. If you teach any language arts or mathematics classes, please indicate the number of classes or sections that you teach, and the total number of students that you teach.


Yes

No

Number of classes or sections

Total number of students

a. English / Language Arts / Reading

1

0

| | |

| | | |

b. Mathematics

1

0

| | |

| | | |

c. English as a Second Language (ESL)

1

0



d. Special instruction for English Language Learners (ELL) or Limited English Proficient (LEP) students

1

0



e. Foreign Language

1

0



f. Social Studies

1

0



g. Science

1

0



h. Resource Teacher

1

0



h. Special Education

1

0



i. Other (Please specify)

1

0





A13. In general, how much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about your teaching assignment this school year?

In each row, mark one box only

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

a. I am satisfied with the grade levels I was assigned to teach

1

2

3

4

b. I am satisfied with the subject(s) I was assigned to teach

1

2

3

4

c. I am satisfied with the way students were assigned to my class, or classes

1

2

3

4



A14. Are there other teachers at your school who teach the same grade level or subjects that you are teaching this school year?


YES 1

NO 0 GO TO A17



A15. Think about the ABILITY LEVELS of the students assigned to your class(es) this year compared to those of students assigned to your colleague(s) teaching the same grade level or subject in your school. Would you say the students in YOUR class(es) are . . .

Mark only one


More challenging in ability? 1

About the same level of ability? 2

Less challenging in terms of ability? 3

Cannot judge. I am unfamiliar with the

ability levels of the students in the other class(s) 4



A16. Think about the DISCIPLINARY ISSUES of the students assigned to your class(es) this year compared to those of students assigned to your colleague(s) teaching the same grade level or subject in your school. Would you say the students in YOUR class(es) are . . .

Mark only one


More challenging in terms of disciplinary issues? 1

About the same in terms of disciplinary issues? 2

Less challenging in terms of disciplinary issues? 3

Cannot judge. I am unfamiliar with the disciplinary

issues of the students in the other class(s) 4



A17. Thinking about this school year, how satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of the school?

In each row, mark one box only

Very Dissatisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Leadership/School Policies





a. The principal’s leadership and vision

1

2

3

4

b. Teacher recognition for positive accomplishments

1

2

3

4

c. Student testing policies

1

2

3

4

d. Other school policies

1

2

3

4

Professional Environment





e. Professional caliber of colleagues

1

2

3

4

f. Salary

1

2

3

4

g. Benefits

1

2

3

4

h. Opportunities for professional development

1

2

3

4

i. Opportunities to provide input into school policies and practices

1

2

3

4

j. Autonomy or control over classroom

1

2

3

4

k. Workload

1

2

3

4

School Environment and Facilities





l. Teacher support from the administration

1

2

3

4

m. Support from faculty/collaboration with colleagues

1

2

3

4

n. Support for teachers working with students with special needs

1

2

3

4

o. Availability of resources and materials/ equipment for your classroom

1

2

3

4

p. School facilities such as the building or grounds.

1

2

3

4

q. Safety in the school building and on school grounds (including parking lot)

1

2

3

4

r. Safety in the neighborhood where the school is located

1

2

3

4

Your Students and Their Families





s. Student motivation to learn

1

2

3

4

t. Student discipline and behavior

1

2

3

4

u. Student academic performance

1

2

3

4

v. Parental involvement in the school

1

2

3

4



A18. Did you teach a grade level and/or subject the last school year (2009-2010) that is different from what you are teaching this school year (2010-2011)?


YES 1

NO 0

Not applicable. This is my first year teaching 8



A19. What is the main reason you are teaching a different grade or subject?

Mark only one

I wanted to teach a different grade level or subject 1

I had a choice, but my principal asked me to teach this class 2

This was the only option available 3

Other (Please specify) 4



A20. Which grade level(s) did you teach last school year (2009-2010)? Mark all that apply


1 1st grade

6 6th grade

11 11th grade

2 2nd grade

7 7th grade

12 12nd grade

3 3rd grade

8 8th grade

13 Ungraded

4 4th grade

9 9th grade

14 Kindergarten

5 5th grade

10 10th grade

15 Pre-kindergarten



A21. Did you teach one self-contained class (where you instructed the same group of students most or all of the day in multiple subjects) or did you teach several classes of different students in one or more academic subjects?


I taught one self-contained class 1 GO TO SECTION B

I taught several classes of different students 2



A22. Which subjects did you teach in 2009-2010? Mark all that apply

1 English / Language Arts / Reading

2 Mathematics

3 English as a Second Language (ESL)

4 Special instruction for English Language Learners

(ELL) or Limited English Proficient (LEP) students

5 Foreign Language

6 Social Studies

7 Science

8 Resource Teacher

9 Special Education

10  Other (Please specify)

SECTION B. MENTORING


This section asks about your school’s use of staff to provide professional advice and direct assistance to classroom teachers. These staff members are typically referred to as mentors, coaches, or lead teachers.

B1. Are you assigned to, and currently working with, a person (or persons), such as a mentor, coach, lead teacher, or other school or district leader, who provides professional advice and direct assistance to you in your teaching duties?


YES 1

NO 0 GO TO B8



B2. How many different people provide this kind of professional advice and direct assistance to you in your teaching duties?


| | | NUMBER OF PEOPLE



B3. Now think about the person who provides the most support of this type to you. What is that person’s job title?

Mark only one

School Principal 1

Assistant or Vice-Principal 2

Department Head or Chair 3

Lead Teacher 4

Mentor or Master Teacher 5

Other (Please specify title) 6

B4. On average, how frequently are your regular meetings with that person? Please include all scheduled meetings during and outside regular school hours.


| | | NUMBER OF TIMES (IF NONE, ENTER 0.)

Mark only one

Per week 1

Per month 2

Per year 3

Other (Please specify) 4


B5. On average, how long is each of these scheduled meetings with that person?


| | | | MINUTES PER MEETING


B6. On average, about how frequently do you meet informally with that person (without scheduling in advance)? Please include all unscheduled meetings during and outside regular school hours.


| | | NUMBER OF TIMES (IF NONE, ENTER 0.)

Mark only one

Per week 1

Per month 2

Per year 3

Other (Please specify) 4


B7. On average, how long is each of these informal meetings with that person?


| | | | MINUTES PER MEETING



B8. Are you currently assigned to mentor other teachers at your school?


Yes 1

No 0 GO TO B12



B9. How many teachers are you mentoring on an ongoing basis?


| | | TEACHERS



B10. On average, how much time within your contracted hours do you spend each week engaged in activities related to your position as a mentor? (Please indicate the number of minutes.)


| | | | MINUTES EACH WEEK (IF NONE, ENTER 0.)



B11. On average, how much time OUTSIDE of your contracted hours do you spend each week engaged in activities related to your position as a mentor? (Please indicate the number of minutes.)


| | | | MINUTES EACH WEEK (IF NONE, ENTER 0.)



B12. Approximately how many minutes per week do you spend informally helping other teachers at your school? Please include time spent both during and outside regular school hours whether the time was spent within or outside contracted hours.


| | | | MINUTES EACH WEEK (IF NONE, ENTER 0.)


B13. In which of the following activities are you involved at your school?



In each row, mark one box only

Yes

No

a. Serving as a grade level or subject area chair

1

0

b. Serving on a school improvement committee

1

0

c. Working to obtain external funding for my school (i.e., grants or funding from external organizations for projects/supplies/materials)

1

0

d. Leading or promoting teacher collaboration

1

0



Note: This version of the survey does not include Section C.


SECTION D. EDUCATION AND TEACHING CERTIFICATION



D1. Please tell us about your educational degrees.


Column A: For each degree listed below, please check Yes or No to indicate if it is one that you hold.

Column B: For each degree that you hold, indicate the name and location of the college or institution from which you received it.

Column C: Indicate the major field(s) of study using the codes from the Major Field of Study table on page 15.

Column D: Indicate the year in which the degree was awarded.

Note: If you have more than one Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, in Columns B-D provide information on the most recently received degree.


In each row, mark one box in Column A.

A. Degree held

B. Name, city, and state of awarding institution

C. Major code

D. Year Awarded

If you answer Yes in Column A, complete Columns B-D.

Yes

No

Bachelor’s degree

1

0

______________________

______________________

| | | |

| | | | |

Master’s degree

1

0

______________________

______________________

| | | |

| | | | |

Doctorate degree

1

0

______________________

______________________

| | | |

| | | | |

Other degree (Please specify)

________________________

1

0

______________________

______________________

| | | |

| | | | |



Table 1. Major Field of Study Codes




General Education



Elementary Education


Natural Sciences

101 Early childhood/Pre-K, general


211 Biology/Life sciences

102 Elementary grades, general


212 Chemistry



213 Earth sciences

Secondary Education


214 Engineering

103 Middle grades, general


217 Physics

104 Secondary grades, general


218 Other




Special Education


Social Sciences

110 Special education, any


221 Anthropology



222 Area/Ethnic studies (excluding Native American)

Other Education


223 Criminal justice

131 Administration


224 Cultural studies

132 Counseling and guidance


225 Economics

133 Educational psychology

226 Geography

134 Policy studies

227 Government/Civics

135 School psychology

228 History

136 Other non-subject matter specific education

229 International studies


230 Law

SUBJECT MATTER SPECIFIC

231 Native American studies


232 Political science

Arts & Music


233 Psychology

141 Art/Arts or crafts


234 Sociology

142 Art history


235 Other social science

143 Dance


144 Drama/Theater


Vocational/Technical Education

145 Music


241 Agriculture and natural resources



242 Business/Office

English and Language Arts


243 Keyboarding

151 Communications


244 Marketing and distribution

152 Composition


245 Health occupations

153 English


246 Construction trades

154 Journalism


247 Mechanics and repair

155 Language arts


248 Drafting/Graphics/Printing

156 Linguistics


249 Metals/Woods/Plastics and other precision production

157 Literature/Literary Criticism


(electronics, leatherwork, meat cutting, etc.)

158 Reading

250 Communications and other technologies (not including

159 Speech

computer science)



251 Culinary arts/Hospitality

English as a Second Language


252 Child care and education

160 ESL/Bilingual education: General


253 Personal and other services (including cosmetology,

161 ESL/Bilingual education: Spanish


custodial services, clothing and textiles, and interior

162 ESL/Bilingual education: Other languages


design)



254 Family and consumer sciences education

Foreign Languages


255 Industrial arts/Technology education

171 French



172 German


Miscellaneous

173 Latin


261 Architecture

174 Spanish


263 Humanities/Liberal studies

175 Other foreign language


264 Library/Information science


265 Military science/ROTC

Health Education & Physical Education


266 Philosophy

181 Health education


267 Religious studies/Theology/Divinity

182 Physical education





Other

Mathematics and Computer Science


268 Other

190 Mathematics



197 Computer Science



D2. For what education levels are you certified to teach?


[NOTE TO REVIEWERS; THIS ITEM WILL USE DISTRICT-SPECIFIC OPTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION CATEGORIES BELOW]


Mark all that apply

a. Preschool (birth-pre-K) 1

b. Elementary (K-5) 2

c. Middle grades (6-8) 3

d. Secondary grades (9-12) 4

e. Special subject areas (K-12) 5

SPECIFY SPECIAL AREAS (e.g., math):

f. Exceptional children (K-12) (Please specify) 6

g. Other (Please specify) 7



D3. Please indicate whether you hold a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.


Mark only one

Yes, I currently hold one or more certificates

from the National Board 1

I am currently a candidate for National Board certification 2

I have applied but am no longer being considered

for National Board certification 3

I have never applied for National Board certification 4


SECTION E. COMPENSATION



This section asks for your best estimates of any compensation you received from sources other than your regular teaching position during the 2009-2010 school year.


E1. In addition to your annual base salary from the school district for the 2009-2010 school year, did you receive, or have you been offered, any other compensation? (Include bonuses, compensation for teaching summer school, coaching, etc.)


YES 1

NO 0 GO TO F1



E2. Please indicate whether you were offered any of the following types of bonuses or incentives in 2009-2010. If you mark Yes in Column A, please indicate the amount or expected amount of compensation in Column B.


In each row, mark one box in Column A. If you mark Yes in Column A, complete Column B.

A. Offered?

B. Compensation amount
(Round to nearest $100)

Bonus Type

Yes

No

a. Hiring or transfer bonus

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

b. Retention bonus

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

c. Bonus to teach a particular grade level or subject

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

d. Individual performance-based bonus

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

e. School-based performance-based bonus

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

Stipends or Additional Pay




f. Stipend for performing extra duties, such as mentoring or leading professional development

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

g. Stipend for leading extracurricular activities (including coaching)

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

h. Teaching summer school

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |

i. Other bonus, incentive or stipend (Please specify)

1

0

$ | | |,| | 0 | 0 |






Note: This version of the survey does not include Section F.


SECTION G. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS



G1. Are you male or female?


MALE 1

FEMALE 2



G2. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?


YES 1

NO 0



G3. What is your race?

Mark one or more

a. American Indian or Alaska Native 1

b. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2

c. Asian 3

d. Black or African American 4

e. White 5



G4. In what year were you born?


19 | | | YEAR




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