Administrator
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such a collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1850-0852. The time required to complete this information collection, including assessment, time to review instructions, and complete and review the information collection is estimated to be an average of 90 minutes.
If
you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or
suggestions for improving the interview, please write: U.S.
Department of Education, Washington D.C. 20202-4651. If you have
comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
interview, write directly to:
Dr. Laura LoGerfo
National
Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
1990 K Street NW
Room 9105
Washington, D.C.
20006-5652
OMB Clearance No.: 1850-0852 | Expiration Date: 07/31/2011
Administrator
Screen: A2AINTRO
Wording: First we have a few questions about [school name]'s characteristics.
Routing: Go to A2SCHTYP
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Screen: A2SCHTYP
Pre-Logic: For private schools, the first option will not include "--not including magnet or charter schools", the second option will be hidden, and the third option will not include "or magnet school."
Wording: Which of the following best describes [school name]? Would you say...
Item: A2SCHTYP
1=a regular school [-- not including magnet or charter schools] not including magnet or charter schools"
2=a charter school (a school that in accordance with an enabling state statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and regulations)
3=a special program school[ or magnet school] --such as a science or math school, performing arts school, talented or gifted school, or a foreign language immersion school
4=a vocational or technical school or
5=an alternative school (a school that offers a curriculum designed to provide nontraditional education to students -- for example, to students at risk of school failure or dropout in a traditional setting)?
Routing: If school is magnet or special program school then go to A2MAGNET.
Otherwise go to A2CHOC.
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Screen: A2MAGNET
Wording: Is [school name]'s special focus on...
Item: A2MAGNET
1=Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math or
2=something else such as performing arts, education for talented or gifted students, or foreign language immersion?
Routing: Go to A2CHOC
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Screen: A2CHOC
Wording: Does [school name] participate in a public school choice program? Do not include public school choice that is mandatory due to Adequate Yearly Progress requirements.
Item: A2CHOC
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: If school participates go to A2CHOCE. Otherwise, go to A2YRRND.
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Screen: A2CHOCE
Wording: In which of the following types of public school choice programs does [school name] participate?
Item: A2CHOC1
Item wording: Students assigned to [school name] can choose to enroll in [school name] or another school within the district
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2CHOC2
Item wording: Students can enroll in a public school in another district at no tuition cost to themselves or their families
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2CHOC4
Item wording: Students from other districts can enroll in [school name] at no tuition cost to themselves or their families
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2CHOC3
Item wording: Students assigned to [school name] can choose to enroll in a private school using state or district funds
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2CHOC5
Item wording: Another public school choice program (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2CHOC5_other
Routing: Go to A2YRRND
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Screen: A2YRRND
Wording: Is [school name] a year round school?
Item: A2YRRND
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: Go to A2CALEN
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Screen: A2CALEN
Wording: What kind of academic calendar does [school name] have for grades 9 through 12?
Item: A2CALEN
1=Semester calendar
2=Trimester calendar
3=Quarter calendar
4=Other calendar
Item: A2CALEN_OTHER
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: go to A2CRSSCH
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Screen: A2CRSSCH
Wording: How are courses scheduled in [school name] for grades 9 through 12? Would you say...
Item: A2CRSSCH
1=traditional scheduling only (no block scheduling)
2=block scheduling only such as 4x4 or A/B, or
3=both traditional and block scheduling?
Routing: Go to A2HRSINS
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Screen: A2HRSINS
Wording: On average, how many hours of instruction per day, excluding study hall and lunch, do students in grades 9 through 12 receive at [school name]?
Item: A2HRSINS
Item wording: | hours (Please use decimals for partial hours.)
Routing: Go to A2BINTRO
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Screen: A2BINTRO
Wording: Now we would like to ask you some questions about [school name]'s programs and policies. We will also be asking you to provide us with some statistics for [school name].
Some questions may request information that is time-consuming to report with exact numbers. For those questions, informed estimates are acceptable.
Routing: go to A2CAPAC.
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Screen: A2CAPAC
Wording: What is [school name]'s current enrollment for grades 9 through 12 expressed as a percentage of capacity such as 90 percent filled or 105 percent filled?
Item: A2CAPAC
Item wording: |% (Please round to the nearest whole number.)
Routing: go to A2PCTSB
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Screen: A2PCTSB
Wording: What percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name]...
Item: A2FRPLNC
Item wording: receives free or reduced-price lunch? | %
Item: A2ELL
Item wording: have limited English proficiency? | %
Item: A2SPECED
Item wording: receives Special Education services for students with disabilities? | %
Routing: go to A2ADA.
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Screen: A2ADA
Wording: What was the average daily attendance (ADA) for students in the following grades in your school last year?
(Please round to the nearest whole number.)
Item: A2ADA1
Item wording: 9th grade |%
Item: A2ADA2
Item wording: 10th grade |%
Item: A2ADA3
Item wording: 11th grade |%
Item: A2ADA4
Item wording: 12th grade |%
Routing: go to A2EXCUSE
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Screen: A2EXCUSE
Wording: Which of the following occur when students in grades 9 through 12 are absent without an excuse?
Item: A2EXCUSE1
Item wording: Parents are notified
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2EXCUSE2
Item wording: Students receive detentions
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2EXCUSE3
Item wording: Students receive in-school suspensions
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2EXCUSE4
Item wording: Students receive out-of-school suspensions
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2EXCUSE5
Item wording: Other (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2EXCUSE5_other
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: Go to S2FAILABS
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Screen: A2FAILABS
Wording: Does [school name] have a course failure policy that is tied to absenteeism?
Item: A2FAILABS
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: If school has a course failure policy tied to absenteeism then go to A2FAILENF. Otherwise, go to A2CREDITS.
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Screen: A2FAILENF
Wording: Who is responsible for enforcing the course failure policy that is tied to absenteeism?
Item: A2FAILENF1
Item wording: Administrators
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2FAILENF2
Item wording: School counselors
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2FAILENF3
Item wording: Teachers
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2FAILENF4
Item wording: None of these
0=No
1=Yes
Routing: Go to A2CREDITS
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Screen: A2CREDITS
Wording: Are students in grades 9 through 11 at [school name] required to earn a certain number or type of credits to be academically promoted to the next grade?
Item: A2CREDITS
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: If school does not require a certain number or type of credits for academic promotion skip to A29ACSTG. Otherwise, go to A29REPET.
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Screen: A29REPET
Wording: What percentage of [school name]’s 2009-2010 11th grade class did not accumulate enough credits to be promoted to 12th grade academic status?
Item: A29REPET
Item wording: |% (Please round to the nearest whole number.)
Routing: go to A29ACSTG
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Screen: A29ACSTG
Wording: Does your high school offer any of the following programs to assist 11th graders who are struggling academically?
Item: A2STRSUM
Item wording: Summer program prior to 12th grade that provides supplemental instruction
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRSML
Item wording: Small learning communities or Achievement Academies for over-aged students who have not met criteria for promotion to 12th grade
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRCOM
Item wording: Small learning communities or academies separate from the rest of the school that have double-block or extended-block scheduling
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRCAT
Item wording: Catch-up courses or “double-dosing” of classes
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRSS
Item wording: Classes in study skills
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRPD
Item wording: Specific professional development, coaches, or technical assistance for teachers working with struggling 11th graders
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STRTUT
Item wording: Tutoring
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STROTH
Item wording: Other (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2STROTH_other
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: If school has any program to assist 11th graders who are struggling academically then go to A29ASIST. Otherwise, skip to A29RTRN.
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Screen: A29ASIST
Wording: On what basis are 11th graders who are struggling academically recommended to receive assistance?
Item: A2NSTAR
Item wording: Absentee record
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTAP
Item wording: Having poor or failing grades
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTBEH
Item wording: Insufficient credits for promotion to 12th grade
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTDP
Item wording: Having disciplinary problems
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTTR
Item wording: Teacher’s referral
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTCR
Item wording: Counselor’s referral
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTPR
Item wording: Parental request
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SSTSR
Item wording: Student request
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTELEC
Item wording: Electronic grading systems that identify failing students early in a semester
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTNON
Item wording: Another way (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2NSTNON_other
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: Go to A29RTRN
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Screen: A29RTRN
Wording: What percentage of 11th graders at [school name] in September of 2009 returned to [school name] in September of 2010?
Item: A29RTRN
Item wording: |% (Please round to the nearest whole number.)
Routing: go to A2RTRN_METH
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Screen: A2RTRN_METH
Wording: Did you have any difficulty answering the previous question?
Item: A2RTRN_METH
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2RTRN_METH_OTHER
Item wording: Please describe any difficulty you had:
0=No
1=Yes
Routing: Go to A2TRNALT
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Screen: A2TRNALT
Wording: What percentage of students attending [school name] in the 2009-2010 school year were transferred out to an alternative program or alternative school (such as a program that addresses the needs of students who are at risk for dropping out or a school that offers a curriculum designed to provide nontraditional education)?
Item: A2TRNALT
Item wording: |% (Please round to the nearest whole number. Enter '0' if none.)
Routing: Go to A2PCTSB2
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Screen: A2PCTSB2
Wording: What percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name]...
Item: A2ALTED
Item wording: are enrolled in an alternative program either at [school name] or off-site? (such as a program that addresses the needs of students who are at risk for dropping out of high school) | %
Item: A2DROPRE
Item wording: are enrolled in a dropout prevention program (either at [school name] or off-site)? | %
Item: A2CBAP
Item wording: are enrolled in College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses (either at [school name] or off-site)? | %
Item: A2IBP
Item wording: are enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program? | %
Routing: go to A2PROOFF
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Screen: A2PROOFF
Wording: Which of the following programs or courses does [school name] offer on-site?
Item: A2PROALT
Item wording: Alternative program (such as a program that addresses the needs of students who are at risk for dropping out of high school)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2PRODR
Item wording: Dropout prevention program
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2PRAP
Item wording: College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2PRSS
Item wording: Programs to develop student study skills (such as AVID)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2PRCHILD
Item wording: Childcare services
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2ACHIEVEIS
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Screen: A2ACHIEVEIS
Wording: Approximately what percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name] were recognized at some time during the 2009-2010 school year for their academic achievement (excluding athletics and performing arts) in a public, in-school acknowledgment such as an assembly where the student appears on stage to receive awards?
Item: A2ACHIEVIS
Item wording: | %
Item: A2ACHIEVISNA
Item wording: School does not do this
0=No
1=Yes
Routing: Go to A2ACHIEVOS
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Screen: A2ACHIEVEOS
Wording: Approximately what percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name] were recognized at some time during the 2009-2010 school year for their academic achievement (excluding athletics and performing arts) in a public, out-of-school acknowledgment such as an announcement in a community newspaper or media?
Item: A2ACHIEVEOS
Item wording: | %
Item: A2ACHIEVOSNA
Item wording: School does not do this
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: Go to A2ACHIEVEP
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Screen: A2ACHIEVEP
Wording: Approximately what percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name] were recognized at some time during the 2009-2010 school year for their academic achievement (excluding athletics and performing arts) in a private acknowledgment such as a certificate or letter of congratulation that was mailed to the student?
Item: A2ACHIEVEP
Item wording: | %
Item: A2ACHIEVPNA
Item wording: School does not do this
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: Go to A2ENCINS
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Screen: A2ENCINS
Wording: Does your school do any of the following to raise 9th through 12th grade students' interest and achievement in math or science?
Item: A2ENC1
Item wording: Hold school-wide math or science fairs, workshops, or competitions
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC2
Item wording: Partner with community colleges or universities that offer math or science summer programs or camps for high school students
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC5
Item wording: Pair students with mentors in math or science
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC6
Item wording: Bring in guest speakers to talk to students about math or science
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC7
Item wording: Take students on math- or science-relevant field trips
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC8
Item wording: Tell students about regional or state math or science contests, web sites, blogs, or programs (such as a 21st Century Community Learning Center program or Girls Incorporated Operation SMART)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC4
Item wording: Require teacher professional development in how students learn math or science
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2ENC4A
Item wording: Require teacher professional development in increasing student interest in math or science
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: Go to A2GRADREQ
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Screen: A2GRADREQ
Wording: How many years of coursework are required in each of the following subjects to meet high school graduation requirements in [school name]?
Please answer with the graduating class of 2012 in mind.
Item: A2GRADREQ1
Item wording: English
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ2
Item wording: Mathematics
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ3
Item wording: Science
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ4
Item wording: History or social studies
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ5
Item wording: Computer education
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ6
Item wording: Foreign language
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ7
Item wording: Fine arts such as art, music, dance, or theater
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Item: A2GRADREQ8
Item wording: Physical education and health
1=Not offered
2=Not required
3=Less than 1 year
4=At least 1 year, but less than 2
5=At least 2 years, but less than 3
6=At least 3 years, but less than 4
7=4 years
Routing: Go to A2GRADCOL
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Screen: A2GRADCOL
Wording: For a high school diploma, are the requirements for graduation less than, equal to, or more than the requirements for entry into a state supported 4-year college in your state?
Please answer with the graduating class of 2012 in mind.
Item: A2GRADCOL1
Item wording: English
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL2
Item wording: Mathematics
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL3
Item wording: Science
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL4
Item wording: History or social studies
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL5
Item wording: Computer education
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL6
Item wording: Foreign language
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL7
Item wording: Fine arts such as art, music, dance, or theater
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Item: A2GRADCOL8
Item wording: Physical education and health
1=Less than
2=Equal to
3=More than
4=Do not know
Routing: Go to A212LAST
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Screen: A212LAST
Wording: (For the following question, your answers should sum to 100%. Please round to whole numbers and answer '0' if there are no students in a category.)
What percentage of last year’s 12th-grade class...
Item: A212HIGHED
Item wording: entered higher education programs (4-year, Bachelor's degree-granting colleges or 2-year Associates degree-granting colleges)? |%
Item: A212WORK
Item wording: entered the labor market? |%
Item: A212MIL
Item wording: joined the military? |%
Item: A212RTGRAD
Item wording: returned to complete high school courses in order to have enough credits to graduate? |%
Item: A212OTH
Item wording: did something else? |%
Item: A212UNKWN
Item wording: pursued activities that are unknown to the school? |%
Item: A212TOTL
Item wording: Total|%
Routing: go to A2SOURCE
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Screen: A2SOURCE
Wording: What information source(s) does your school use to determine what students do after high school?
Item: A2SOURCE1
Item wording: Student survey
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SOURCE2
Item wording: Statewide Longitudinal Data System
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SOURCE3
Item wording: National Student Clearinghouse
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SOURCE4
Item wording: Another source (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SOURCE4_other
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: Go to A2CINTRO
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Screen: A2CINTRO
Wording: Now we would like to ask you some questions about [school name]'s teachers for grades 9 through 12.
Some questions may request information that is time-consuming to report with exact numbers. For those questions, informed estimates are acceptable.
Routing: go to A2FTPT
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Screen: A2FTPT
Wording: How many teachers work full-time and how many teachers work part-time at [school name] in grades 9 through 12?
Item: A2FTPTF
Item wording: | full-time teachers
Item: A2FTPTP
Item wording: | part-time teachers
Routing: Go to A2NUMTCH
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Screen: A2NUMTCH
Wording: For each of the following subject areas, please indicate the number of full-time teachers and part-time teachers that instruct students in grades 9 through 12 in [school name].
Please give your best estimate. If a teacher works full-time in [school name], but divides his or her time between subject areas, consider that teacher as part-time in each subject area.
(Please enter ‘0’ if none.)
Item: A2MATHFT
Item wording: Math (full-time)|
Item: A2MATHPT
Item wording: Math (part-time)|
Item: A2SCIFT
Item wording: Science (full-time)|
Item: A2SCIPT
Item wording: Science (part-time)|
Item: A2OTHFT
Item wording: All other subjects (full-time)|
Item: A2OTHPT
Item wording: All other subjects (part-time)|
Routing:
If the school has at least one math teacher (full-time or part-time) or no response for math teachers, go to A2MTCERT.
Otherwise, if school has no math teachers (full- or part-time) skip to A2SCCERT.
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Screen: A2MTCERT
Pre-Logic: If a school has no full-time math teachers then hide A2MTCRT1.
If a school has no part-time math teachers then hide A2MTCRT2.
Wording: Of the [[# of FT math teachers] full-time and [# of PT math teachers] part-time/[# of FT math teachers] full-time/[# of PT math teachers] part-time] high school math teachers in [school name], how many are certified by your state to teach math at the secondary school (9-12) level?
Item: A2MTCRT1
Item wording: | certified full-time high school math teachers (If none, enter 0)
Item: A2MTCRT2
Item wording: | certified part-time high school math teachers (If none, enter 0)
Routing: go to A2SCCERT.
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Screen: A2SCCERT
Pre-Logic: If school has no science teachers (full- or part-time) skip to A2MTHABS.
Otherwise, if a school has no full-time science teachers then hide A2SCCERT1.
Otherwise, if a school has no part-time science teachers then hide A2SCCERT2.
Wording: Of the [[# of FT science teachers] full-time and [# of PT science teachers] part-time/[# of FT science teachers] full-time/[# of PT science teachers] part-time] high school science teachers in your school, how many are certified in the state to teach science at the secondary school (9-12) level?
Item: A2SCCRT1
Item wording: | certified full-time high school science teachers (If none, enter 0)
Item: A2SCCRT2
Item wording: | certified part-time high school science teachers (If none, enter 0)
Routing: Go to A2MTABS
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Screen: A2MTHABS
Wording: What percentage of [school name]’s teachers in grades 9 through 12 are absent on an average day?
Item: A2MTHABS
Item wording: | % teachers absent
Routing: go to A2MTNORT
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Screen: A2MTNORT
Wording: How many full-time high school math teachers who taught in [school name] last year (2009-2010) did not return to teach at [school name] this year (2010-2011)?
Item: A2MTNORT
Item wording: | math teachers (Please enter 0 if all high school math teachers returned this school year.)
Routing: go to A2MATVC
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Screen: A2MATVC
Wording: For the 2010-2011 school year, how easy or difficult was it to fill the teaching vacancies for grades 9 through 12 in the mathematics department in [school name]?
Item: A2MATVC
1=Easy
2=Somewhat difficult
3=Very difficult
4=You could not fill the vacancies in the math department
5=There were no vacancies in the math department
Routing: go to A2MBONUS
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Screen: A2MBONUS
Wording: Does your school or district offer signing bonuses or incentives for example, monetary bonuses, tuition aid, or tuition tax credits to attract qualified full-time math teachers for grades 9 through 12?
Item: A2MBONUS
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2SCNORT
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Screen: A2SCNORT
Wording: How many full-time high school science teachers who taught in your school last year (2009-2010) did not return to teach at your school this year (2010-2011)?
Item: A2SCNORT
Item wording: | science teachers (Please enter 0 if all high school science teachers returned this school year.)
Routing: go to A2SCIVC
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Screen: A2SCIVC
Wording: How easy or difficult was it to fill the high school teaching vacancies for grades 9 through 12 in the science department in [school name]?
Item: A2SCIVC
1=Easy
2=Somewhat difficult
3=Very difficult
4=You could not fill the vacancies in the science department
5=There were no vacancies in the science department
Routing: go to A2SBONUS
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Screen: A2SBONUS
Wording: Does your school or district offer signing bonuses or incentives for example monetary bonuses, tuition aid, or tuition tax credits to attract qualified full-time science teachers for grades 9 through 12?
Item: A2SBONUS
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2SUPPORT
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Screen: A2SUPPORT
Wording: Which of the following kinds of support does your school provide to new math and science teachers in grades 9 through 12?
Item: A2SUPPORT1
Item wording: Formal new teacher induction program
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT2
Item wording: Reduced teaching schedule or number of preparations
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT3
Item wording: Common planning time with other math and science teachers
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT4
Item wording: Seminars or classes for beginning teachers
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT5
Item wording: Extra classroom assistance such as teacher aides
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT6
Item wording: Regular supportive communication with principals, other administrators, or department chair
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT7
Item wording: Ongoing guidance or feedback from a master or mentor teacher in the same subject area
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT8
Item wording: Ongoing guidance or feedback from a master or mentor teacher in a different subject area
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT9
Item wording: Opportunities to attend subject-specific professional development
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT10
Item wording: Opportunities to attend non-subject-specific professional development
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT11
Item wording: Other (Please specify)
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SUPPORT11_other
Routing: Go to A2DINTRO
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Screen: A2DINTRO
Wording: THIS SECTION SHOULD ONLY BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
This section of the interview asks about your opinions and background.
Routing: go to A2MTOPS
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Screen: A2MTOPS
Wording: For the 2010-2011 school year, what percentage of full-time math teachers currently teaching in grades 9 through 12 in [school name] would you put in the following categories, based on your overall opinion of their teaching ability?
(Your answers should sum to 100%. If none of your full-time math teachers fall into a certain category, please enter '0'.)
Item: A2MTOPS1
Item wording: Outstanding teachers (These teachers' levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism are exceptional. You would easily nominate them for teaching awards due to their performance in the classroom. They make excellent examples to other teaching faculty members.) | %
Item: A2MTOPS2
Item wording: Good teachers (These teachers' levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism make them successful teachers in the classroom. You are glad to have them as part of your faculty, but they are not at the very top of teachers for their grade and subject.) | %
Item: A2MTOPS3
Item wording: Fair teachers (These teachers only exert the effort necessary to get the job done in the classroom. They do an adequate job but are not exemplars for other teachers. They could potentially improve with proper on-the-job training or coaching.) | %
Item: A2MTOPS4
Item wording: Unsatisfactory teachers (These teachers have levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism that are inadequate, and at present they do not belong in the teaching profession.) | %
Routing: Go to A2SCOPS
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Screen: A2SCOPS
Wording: For the 2010-2011 school year, what percentage of full-time science teachers currently teaching in grades 9 through 12 in [school name] would you put in the following categories, based on your overall opinion of their teaching ability?
(Your answers should sum to 100%. If none of your full-time science teachers fall into a certain category, please enter '0'.)
Item: A2SCOPS1
Item wording: Outstanding teachers (These teachers' levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism are exceptional. You would easily nominate them for teaching awards due to their performance in the classroom. They make excellent examples to other teaching faculty members.) | %
Item: A2SCOPS2
Item wording: Good teachers (These teachers' levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism make them successful teachers in the classroom. You are glad to have them as part of your faculty, but they are not at the very top of teachers for their grade and subject.) | %
Item: A2SCOPS3
Item wording: Fair teachers (These teachers only exert the effort necessary to get the job done in the classroom. They do an adequate job but are not exemplars for other teachers. They could potentially improve with proper on-the-job training or coaching.) | %
Item: A2SCOPS4
Item wording: Unsatisfactory teachers (These teachers have levels of skills, knowledge, and professionalism that are inadequate, and at present they do not belong in the teaching profession.) | %
Routing: Go to A2SCOP_METH
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Screen: A2SCOP_METH
Wording: Did you have any difficulty answering the two previous questions about the teaching ability of teachers at [school name]?
Item: A2SCOP_METH
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2SCOP_METH_OTHER
Item wording: Please describe any difficulty you had:
Routing: Go to A2STPROB
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Screen: A2STPROB
Wording: To what degree is each of the following a problem at [school name]?
Item: A2STPRB1
Item wording: Student tardiness
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPRB2
Item wording: Student absenteeism
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPRB3
Item wording: Student class cutting
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB5
Item wording: Students dropping out
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB6
Item wording: Student apathy
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB7
Item wording: Lack of parental involvement
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB9
Item wording: Students come to school unprepared to learn
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB10
Item wording: Poor student health
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Item: A2STPB8
Item wording: Lack of resources and materials for teachers
1=Not a problem
2=Minor problem
3=Moderate problem
4=Serious problem
Routing: Go to A2PROB1
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Screen: A2PROB1
Wording: To the best of your knowledge how often do the following types of problems occur at [school name]?
Item: A2SCPPC
Item wording: Physical conflicts among students
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPVA
Item wording: Robbery or theft
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPUA
Item wording: Vandalism
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPID
Item wording: Student use of illegal drugs while at school
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPDA
Item wording: Student use of alcohol while at school
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPDR
Item wording: The sale of drugs on the way to or from school or on school grounds
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Routing: go to A2PROB2
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Screen: A2PROB2
Wording: (continued from previous screen)
To the best of your knowledge how often do the following types of problems occur at [school name]?
Item: A2SCPWE
Item wording: Student possession of weapons
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPPA
Item wording: Physical abuse of teachers
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPRT
Item wording: Student racial tensions
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPBU
Item wording: Student bullying
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCVAT
Item wording: Student verbal abuse of teachers
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPMS
Item wording: Student in-class misbehavior
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPDI
Item wording: Student acts of disrespect for teachers
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Item: A2SCPGA
Item wording: Student gang activities
1=Daily
2=At least once a week
3=At least once a month
4=On occasion
5=Never happens
Routing: go to A2PRISEX
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Screen: A2PRISEX
Wording: What is your sex?
Item: A2PRISEX
1=Male
2=Female
Routing: go to A2PRHISP
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Screen: A2PRHISP
Wording: Are you of Hispanic or [Latino/Latina] origin?
Item: A2PRHISP
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2PRRACE
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Screen: A2PRRACE
Wording: [In addition to learning about your Hispanic background, we would also like to know about your racial background.]
Which of the following choices describe your race?
Item: A2PRRCW
Item wording: White
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2PRRCB
Item wording: Black or African American
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2PRRCA
Item wording: Asian
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2PRRCNA
Item wording: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0=No
1=Yes
Item: A2PRRCAI
Item wording: American Indian or Alaska Native
0=No
1=Yes
Routing: go to A2HIDEG.
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Screen: A2HIDEG
Wording: What is the highest degree you have earned?
Item: A2HIDEG
2=Associate's degree
3=Bachelor’s degree
4=Master’s degree
5=Educational Specialist diploma
6=Ph.D., Ed.D, M.D., law degree, or other high level professional degree
1=You do not have a degree
Routing: If principal has a postsecondary degree, go to A2GRAD.
Otherwise, if no response, skip to A2DEGREE.
Otherwise, skip to A2PRMANG.
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Screen: A2GRAD
Wording: What was your major field of study for your [highest degree] ?
(Please type your major in the space below and click on 'Search for major.' Do not enter abbreviations.)
Item: A2GRMAJ
Routing: If principal has a Master's degree or higher go to A2DEGREE.
Otherwise, skip to A2DEGREE.
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Screen: A2DEGREE
Wording: What was your major field of study for your Bachelor's degree?
(Please type your major in the space below and click on 'Search for Major.' Do not enter abbreviations.)
Item: A2MAJR
Routing: go to A2PRMANG
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Screen: A2PRMANG
Wording: Before you became a principal, did you have any management experience outside of the field of education?
Item: A2PRMANG
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2TRAIN
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Screen: A2TRAIN
Wording: How much training, if any, have you received in each of the following areas? If you have received training in more than one way in a particular area, please choose the most intensive.
Item: A2TRAIN1
Item wording: School law
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN2
Item wording: Fiscal management
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN3
Item wording: Long-range planning
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN4
Item wording: Physical plant management
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN5
Item wording: Managing personnel
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN6
Item wording: Instructional leadership
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Item: A2TRAIN7
Item wording: Data-driven decision making
1=No training
2=Topic of a workshop or seminar
3=Part of a college course
4=An entire college course
5=Two or more college courses
Routing: Go to A2TRAIN_METH
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Screen: A2TRAIN_METH
Wording: Did you have any difficulty in answering the previous question?
Item: A2TRAIN_METH
1=Yes
0=No
Item: A2TRAIN_METH_OTHER
Item wording: Please describe any difficulty you had:
Routing: Go to A2PRALT
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Screen: A2PRALT
Wording: Did you become a principal through an alternative prep program, such as New Leaders for New Schools?
Item: A2PRALT
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2PRCERT.
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Screen: A2PRCERT
Wording: Are you currently certified as a principal in your state?
Item: A2PRCERT
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: go to A2PRSRVA.
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Screen: A2PRSRVA
Wording: Including this school year, how many years have you served as the principal of [school name] or any other school ?
Item: A2PRSRVA
Item wording: | years
Routing: If principal has one year of teaching experience skip to A2PRCURT.
Otherwise go to A2PRSRVS
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Screen: A2PRSRVS
Wording: Including this school year, how many years have you served as the principal of [school name]?
Item: A2PRSRVS
Item wording: | years
Routing: Go to A2PRCURT
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Screen: A2PRCURT
Wording: In addition to serving as principal, are you currently teaching at [school name]?
Item: A2PRCURT
1=Yes
0=No
Routing: Go to A2EXPTCH.
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Screen: A2EXPTCH
Wording: [Including this school year, how /How ]many years of middle school and high school teaching experience do you have?
(Please enter '0' if you have no teaching experience at a level.)
Item: A2PRTMI
Item wording: Middle school (grades 6-8) | years
Item: A2PRTSEC
Item wording: High school (grades 9-12) | years
Routing: If principal has experience teaching at the middle school or high school level go to A2SUBJECT.
Otherwise go to END
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Screen: A2SUBJECT
Wording: What is the main subject that you taught?
Item: A2SUBJECT
1=English
2=Math
3=History or social science
4=Natural or physical sciences
5=Foreign languages
6=Physical education
7=Vocational education
8=Business
9=Other subject
Item: A2SUBJECT_OTHER
Item wording: Please specify
Routing: Go to END
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| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | APPENDIX D: |
| Author | spowell |
| Last Modified By | Elise Christopher |
| File Modified | 2011-01-12 |
| File Created | 2011-01-12 |