Annual Survey for MSP Institute K-12 Participants

Attachment H
Annual Survey for K–12 Institute Participants

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Math and Science Partnership Program
Annual Survey for K-12 Institute Participants

Sponsored by the
National Science Foundation
Conducted by
Westat
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Rockville, Maryland 20850

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information, how we will use it and whether you have to give it to us. The reasons and purpose of this survey are described in
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Annual Survey of K-12 Institute Participants
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is collecting annual information about each of its Math and
Science Partnership (MSP) projects. The purpose is to assess the overall implementation of the MSP
program and to monitor the progress of individual MSP grants.
This survey is designed to obtain information from each K-12 teacher and administrator who has
enrolled in one or more MSP Institute courses or workshops. The Principal Investigator (PI) of one of the
MSP Institutes has identified you as being an appropriate respondent. If you have any questions about the
MSP Management Information System, please contact:
Holly Bozeman
1-800-937-8281, ext. 2619
[email protected]
We estimate that it will take approximately 80 minutes of your time to complete this survey. Thank you
in advance for completing this survey.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY
Feed-back from K-12 teachers and administrators participating in the MSP program is crucial for
understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the MSP program. We have constructed this survey to
give you the flexibility to respond in general and in detail relative to your level of involvement.
Neither NSF nor the Federal Government will maintain names or contact information associated with this
survey. However, this information is held by the awardee institution. Your responses to the questions,
however, will not be shared with the PI except in summary form.
Please answer the following questions with the most appropriate response. You may cut and paste text
into this system.
It is recommended that you review the Primer (which can be accessed electronically by clicking on
"Help" in the menu on the top of the page) before beginning the survey. The Primer provides
general instructions and navigation information.
As you are completing the survey, please click the Save & Continue button after you respond to each
item/set of items. Once an item or item set is saved, you may use the Question Guide to return to an item
and revise your response. If you exit the system without saving, you will lose any unsaved data.
When you are ready to submit your data to NSF, please click the Submit button at the end of the form.
You will no longer have access to this survey after a Final Submit has been made.
Professional Status

Professional Community Building

Continued Professional Development

Dissemination of Institute Information

[INSERT PROJECT NAME] Participation

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Professional Status

This section obtains information on your professional status during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR]
school year.
1. Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
What was the name of the K–12 school at which you were working during the [INSERT
SCHOOL YEAR] school year?
First school (district) name: (Pre-filled) 1
Second school (district) name: (Pre-filled) 2
2. Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
What was the designation of your K–12 school during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school
year: (Check one response) 3
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Elementary school
Middle school/junior high school
K–8 school
K-12 school
High school
Ungraded school
Other (specify): _________________________________________________

1

Response is pre-filled (Q4 from Initial). Respondent can alter text.

2

Response is pre-filled (Q4 from Initial). Respondent can alter text.

3

Response is pre-filled (Q5 from Initial).

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3.

Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
Which of the following best reflects your primary position during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] school year? (Check one response.) 4
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Elementary school teacher
Middle school/junior high school teacher
High school teacher
Curriculum specialist
School-wide subject-specific specialist 5
District-wide subject-specific specialist 6
Department head
Principal
Vice Principal or Assistant Principal
Other (specify): ______________________________________________

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Response is pre-filed (Q6 from Initial).

5

Respondent will be asked to indicate if mathematics or science specialist.

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Respondent will be asked to indicate if mathematics or science specialist.

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4. Did you have any instructional responsibilities with K-12 students at your school during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year?
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5. What grades did you teach or provide other mathematics or science services for during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year? (Check all that apply)
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Pre-kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Ungraded

If checked, skip to Q7, otherwise continue with Q5.

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6. What subject(s) did you teach or provide other mathematics or science services for during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year? (Check all that apply)
NOTE – Please refer to the glossary for the definitions of the high school level 1 – 5 Mathematics
courses.
Mathematics
 Elementary school mathematics
 Middle school Mathematics
 Includes Algebra 1 content ∗
 Includes Geometry content*
 Includes Algebra 2 content*
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High school Level 1 Mathematics
High school Level 2 Mathematics
High school Level 3 Mathematics
High school Level 4 Mathematics
High school Level 5 Mathematics
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Statistics
Other (specify): _____________________________________________

Science
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Elementary school science
Middle school science
Non-AP Biology
Non-AP Chemistry
Non-AP Physics
Earth Science Integrated Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Other (specify): _____________________________________________

Computer Science
 Non-AP computer science
 AP computer science

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These items are selected only after “Middle school mathematics” is selected.

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7. Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
What degrees have you earned? (Check all cells that apply) 8
NOTE—Degree options do not include certifications, certificates, endorsements, or licensures. If you
have earned a degree that was a combination of several different degree fields, check all of the cells
that apply (e.g., Master’s degree in mathematics and education.)

Type of degree

Degree field 9
Mathematics

Science

Education

Other

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Ph.D.
Ed.D.
Other (specify): ___________________

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Are you currently working on a degree? (Check one response)
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Yes (Continue with Question 8b.)
No (Go to Question 9.)

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Response is pre-filled (Q13 from Initial).

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NOTE: Additional information will be requested for all degree fields checked, e.g., “Please use this list to specify the discipline of the [TYPE
OF DEGREE] you earned in [DEGREE FIELD]”

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8a.

What degrees are you currently working on? (Check all cells that apply)
NOTE—Degree options do not include certifications, certificates, endorsements, or licensures. If you
have earned a degree that was a combination of several different degree fields, check all of the cells
that apply (e.g., Master’s degree in mathematics and education.)

Type of degree

Degree field 10
Mathematics

Science

Education

Other

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Ph.D.
Ed.D.
Other (specify): ___________________

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NOTE: Additional information will be requested for all degree fields checked, e.g., “Please use this list to specify the discipline of the [TYPE
OF DEGREE] you are working on in [DEGREE FIELD]”

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9. Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
Which of the following state teaching certifications do you currently hold? (Check all
that apply.) 11
 Elementary school: General
 Elementary school: Mathematics
 Elementary school: Science
 Middle school: General
 Middle school: Mathematics
 Middle school: Science
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High school: Mathematics
High school: Science–General
High school: Biology
High school: Chemistry
High school: Physics
High school: Earth Science

 Special Education
 ESL/Bilingual
 Other subject area within state endorsements (specify): _________________________________

10. Please review and update the following item. If there are no changes, click on save and
continue:
Which of the following other certifications have you successfully completed? (Check all that
apply) 12
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National Board Certification©
Praxis 13 II™
Praxis III™
Other (specify): ___________________________________________________________
None of the above

Response is pre-filled (Q15 from Initial).

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Response is pre-filled (Q16 from Initial).

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The Praxis was formerly called the National Teachers Exam (NTE).

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11. Which of the following leadership roles did you hold during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR]
school year? (Check all that apply)
 Served on curriculum committee
 Served on textbook adoption committee
 Served on other school-wide or district-wide committee or task force
If yes, please describe: ___________________________________________________________
 Involved in peer coaching activities
 Served as Lesson Study leader/participant
 Served as officer in a local professional organization for science and/or mathematics
 Served as committee chair/officer/representative for a national professional organization (e.g.,
NSTA, NCTM)
 Served on business/industry mathematics or science task force in local area
 Served as mathematics/science supervisor
 Served as a department chair or mathematics/science leader for my grade or building
 Mentored novice teachers
 Supervised an undergraduate or graduate student on practicum
 Formed action research community in my school and/or district
 Organized a learning community for teachers in my school and/or district
 Offered an in-service workshop for other teachers
 Offered a professional development workshop in math or science
 Made a presentation to my school, administrators, school board, or other organization about
my school’s efforts to improve student achievement in math or science
 Other (specify):_________________________________________________________________
 None of the above

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Professional Community Building

This section obtains information about the growth and development of a professional community
among Institute Participants and other [INSERT STEM] and education professionals.
1.

Using the table below, indicate how often you are in contact with the following mathematics,
science, and/or education professionals as a result of your participation in the [INSERT
PROJECT NAME] during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year:

STEM and Education Professionals

Daily

Once or
twice a
week

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
year

Never

a) Other MSP Institute teacher participants

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b) University, college, or community college
science, technology, engineering, and/or
mathematics faculty

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c) University, college, and/or community college
education faculty

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d) Post-docs, graduate students, and/or
undergraduates

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e) Non-academic mathematician/scientist

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f). Other
(specify):__________________________

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Complete the following items for each science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or
education professional that you were in contact with daily, once or twice a week, or once or twice a
month during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year:
1. What was the most frequent means of communication with this professional? (Check one
response)

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In person
Email
Phone
Other (specify): __________________________________________________________

2. What was the purpose of your communication with this professional? (Check all that apply)
 To discuss successes and/or struggles of implementing knowledge learned at the [INSERT
PROJECT NAME] Institute
 To develop more challenging curriculum/lesson plans
 To plan for future activities (e.g. professional development, conferences, seminars, etc.)
 To attend colloquia/workshops/seminars together
 To attend professional development activities together
 To analyze the results of state assessments
 To participate in a learning community/study group
 To participate in [INSERT PROJECT NAME] research project
 To discuss course work
 Other (specify): __________________________________________________________

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Continued Professional Development

This section obtains information about the type of [INSERT PROJECT NAME] supported
professional development activities you have completed during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR]
academic school year.
1.

Using the table below, identify the professional development activities you received or took
part in during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year.
[INSERT
PROJECT
NAME]-Supported
professional
development
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activity?

Professional Development Activities

a) Completed a formal course(s) in mathematics,
science, teacher education, educational assessment,
and/or educational leadership during the [INSERT
SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year.
b) Received ongoing support, assistance, or mentoring
from one or more Institute of High Education faculty
members (e.g., a university or collegefaculty member oncall to receive content related questions, worked with
Master Teachers on lesson plan development for diverse
student populations, discussed content/instructional issues
in my classroom, etc)

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(If checked, see
page 15)

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(If checked, see
page 17)

c) Attended conferences, workshops, seminars and/or
colloquia, gave a talk at a meeting.

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(If checked, see
page 19)

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d) Authored a publication.

(If checked, see
page 20)

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e) Other (specify):
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(If checked, see
page 21)

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f) Other (specify):
________________________________________

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(If checked, see
page 21)

NOTE: Additional information will be requested for all activities for which the response was “Yes.”

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Professional
development
activity not
supported by
[INSERT
PROJECT
NAME]

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(If checked, see
page 15)

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(If checked, see
page 17)

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(If checked, see
page 19)

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(If checked, see
page 20)

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(If checked, see
page 21)

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(If checked, see
page 21)

I did not receive or
take part in this
activity during the

[INSERT
SCHOOL
YEAR] academic
school year.
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If response is “Yes” to activity a) Completed a formal course(s) in mathematics, science, teacher
education, educational assessment, and/or educational leadership during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] academic school year , then complete the following item set:
1. How many courses did you take during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year?
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2. Did you receive academic credit for the course(s) you took during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] academic school year?
 Yes, I received credits for all courses taken
 Yes, I received credit for some but not all courses taken
 No, I did not receive credit for the courses I took
3. What was the focus of the course(s)? (Check all that apply)
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Mathematics, science, and/or teacher education pedagogy
Mathematics, science, and/or teacher education content
Educational assessment
Educational leadership
Other (specify): _________________________________________________________________

4. What was the educational level of the course(s)? (Check all that apply)
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Undergraduate
Graduate
Certificate
Other (specify): _______________________________________________________________

5. How was the course(s) offered? (Check all that apply)
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Online
In-class at a university or college campus
In-class at a K-12 school building
In-class at another location (specify): _______________________________________________
Other (specify): _________________________________________________________________

6. When was the course(s) offered? (Check all that apply)
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Not applicable – my courses are offered online
During teaching hours
Evenings
Weekends

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7. Did you conduct or assist with any research as part of this course(s)? (Check all that apply)

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No
Yes, science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics research
Yes, education research
Yes, action research
Yes, other research (specify): ____________________________________________________

8. In what ways has completing a formal course(s) in mathematics, science, teacher education,
educational assessment, and/or educational leadership contributed to your development as a
teacher leader?

Changed/improved teaching practices
Increased content knowledge and/or understanding
Increased leadership roles and/or responsibilities and/or skills
Improved understanding or use of research
Improved understanding or use of assessments
Increased confidence, motivation, and/or comfort level No
Developed/enhanced professional relationships (i.e., long-term interactions)
Sharing/gaining professional perspectivfe or insight through networking and collaborations (e.g.,
short-term or brief interactions with other teachers/administrators)
 Enhanced ability to deliver and/or plan teacher trainings and other professional developments
(e.g, workshops, presentations)
 Did not contribute___________________________________________________
 Other contribution__________________________

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If response is “Yes” to activity b) Received ongoing support, assistance, or mentoring from one or more
Institution of Higher Education (IHE) faculty members, then complete the following item set:
1. Which of the following IHE faculty members provided you with ongoing support, assistance, or
mentoring during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year? (Check all that apply)
NOTE – If mentored, received support, or assistance from more than one faculty member, provide
information for the individual who was your primary mentor or the individual from whom you have
received the most guidance.
 University, college, or community college science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics
faculty
 University, college, or community college education faculty
 Master teacher
 Post-doc
 Graduate student
 Undergraduate student
 Professional development consultant
 Other (specify): ____________________________________________________________
2. How often were you provided support, assistance, or mentoring during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] academic school year? (Check one response for each row)

Mode of communication
In person

Daily

Once or Once
twice
a twice
month
year

A
few
or
times
a
Never
during the
Year

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By internet (e.g., email, chat
room)

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By telephone

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3. What was the purpose of the support, assistance, or mentoring provided to you during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year? (Check all that apply)
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With technology
With Institute coursework
With classroom instruction
With other activities
With any activity

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4. In what ways has receiving ongoing support, assistance, or mentoring from one or more IHE
faculty member contributed to your development as a teacher leader?
Changed/improved teaching practices
Increased content knowledge and/or understanding
Increased leadership roles and/or responsibilities and/or skills
Improved understanding or use of research
Improved understanding or use of assessments
Increased confidence, motivation, and/or comfort level No
Developed/enhanced professional relationships (i.e., long-term interactions)
Sharing/gaining professional perspectivfe or insight through networking and collaborations (e.g.,
short-term or brief interactions with other teachers/administrators)
 Enhanced ability to deliver and/or plan teacher trainings and other professional developments
(e.g, workshops, presentations)
 Did not contribute___________________________________________________
 Other contribution__________________________

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If response is “Yes” to activity c) Attended conferences, workshops, seminars and/or colloquia, then
complete the following item set:
1. What was the focus of the conference, workshop(s), seminar and/or colloquia? (Check all that
apply)
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Science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics content
Science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics research
Instructional strategies
Instructional materials (e.g. technology, curriculum, etc.)
Pedagogy
Assessment
Student diversity
Leadership
Other (specify): ______________________________________________________________

2. In what ways has attending conferences, workshops, seminars and/or colloquia, contributed to
your development as a teacher leader? (Check all that apply)

Changed/improved teaching practices
Increased content knowledge and/or understanding
Increased leadership roles and/or responsibilities and/or skills
Improved understanding or use of research
Improved understanding or use of assessments
Increased confidence, motivation, and/or comfort level No
Developed/enhanced professional relationships (i.e., long-term interactions)
Sharing/gaining professional perspective or insight through networking and collaborations (e.g.,
short-term or brief interactions with other teachers/administrators)
 Enhanced ability to deliver and/or plan teacher trainings and other professional developments
(e.g., workshops, presentations)
 Did not contribute_______________________________________________________________
 Other contribution_______________________________________________________________

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If response is “Yes” to activity d) authored/co-authored a publication, then complete the following
item set:
1. How many publications did you author/co-author during the [INSERT SCHOOLYEAR] school
year?
 Specify number: ___________ (Continued with question 1a)
 Not applicable (Go to question 2)
1a. Using the table below, list the title of the publication(s) you have authored/co-authored
during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year and indicate whether or not the
publication was published in a refereed journal.
Published in a
refereed journal?

Title of Authored/Co-Authored Publication

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

2. In what ways has authoring a publication, contributed to your development as a teacher
leader? (Check all that apply)
Changed/improved teaching practices
Increased content knowledge and/or understanding
Increased leadership roles and/or responsibilities and/or skills
Improved understanding or use of research
Improved understanding or use of assessments
Increased confidence, motivation, and/or comfort level No
Developed/enhanced professional relationships (i.e., long-term interactions)
Sharing/gaining professional perspective or insight through networking and collaborations (e.g.,
short-term or brief interactions with other teachers/administrators)
 Enhanced ability to deliver and/or plan teacher trainings and other professional developments
(e.g., workshops, presentations)
 Did not contribute_______________________________________________________________
 Other contribution_______________________________________________________________

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If response is “Yes” to activity e) Other (specify), then complete the following item:
1. What was this professional development activity?
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. In what ways has this professional development activity contributed to your
development as a teacher leader?
Changed/improved teaching practices
Increased content knowledge and/or understanding
Increased leadership roles and/or responsibilities and/or skills
Improved understanding or use of research
Improved understanding or use of assessments
Increased confidence, motivation, and/or comfort level No
Developed/enhanced professional relationships (i.e., long-term interactions)
Sharing/gaining professional perspective or insight through networking and collaborations (e.g.,
short-term or brief interactions with other teachers/administrators)
 Enhanced ability to deliver and/or plan teacher trainings and other professional developments
(e.g., workshops, presentations)
 Did not contribute_______________________________________________________________
 Other contribution_______________________________________________________________

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Dissemination of Institute Information

This section obtains information about the ways in which you, as a teacher leader, during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] have shared the information you learned through the [INSERT
PROJECT NAME] Institute.
1. Estimate the number of teachers and administrators with whom you shared or disseminate
Institute information to during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year:
Teachers

Administrators

In your school
In your school district
(excluding your school)

1a. How often did you share or disseminate Institute information with the other [INSERT
TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR] in your [INSERT SCHOOL OR DISTRICT] on
[INSERT PROJECT NAME] related activities during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR]
academic school year? (Check one response)
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Daily
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Once or twice a year

1b. How have you shared or disseminated Institute information to other [INSERT TEACHER
OR ADMINISTRATOR] in your [INSERT SCHOOL OR DISTRICT] during the [INSERT
SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year? (Check all that apply)
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Conducted classroom observations and offered feedback for improvement
Served as a mentor
Performed demonstration teaching for the other mathematics/science teachers
Led study groups or science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics learning
communities with teachers on mathematics/science concepts and/or instructional skills
Collaborated with other teachers to develop challenging mathematics/science curriculum
Collaborated with other teachers to develop ways to promote higher student achievement
Conducted professional development workshops and activities
Other (specify): ______________________________________________________________

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2. Did you share with or disseminate Institute information to any teachers or administrators
outside of your district or state?
 Yes
 No

(Continue with Question 2a)
(Go to Question 3)

2a. How often did you share with or disseminate Institute information to the other teachers
and/or administrators from outside of your district and/or state on [INSERT PROJECT
NAME] related activities during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year?
(Check one response)
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Daily
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Once or twice a year

2b. How have you shared with or disseminated Institute information to teachers and/or
administrators from outside of your district and/or state during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] academic school year? (Check all that apply)
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Conducted classroom observations and offered feedback for improvement
Served as a mentor
Performed demonstration teaching for the other mathematics/science teachers
Led study groups or science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics learning
communities with teachers on mathematics/science concepts and/or instructional skills
Collaborated with other teachers to develop challenging mathematics/science curriculum
Collaborated with other teachers to develop ways to promote higher student achievement
Conducted professional development workshops and activities
Other (specify): ______________________________________________________________

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3. Did you present at a professional conference or workshop during the [INSERT SCHOOL
YEAR] school year to disseminate information that you’ve learned through your participation
in the [INSERT PROJECT NAME] Institute? (Check one response)
 Yes
 No

(Continue with Question 3a)
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3a. Please list the professional conference(s)/workshop(s) you presented at during the [INSERT
SCHOOL YEAR] school year:
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3b. What was the topic of your presentation(s)? (Check all that apply)
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Science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics content
Science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics research
Instructional strategies
Instructional materials (e.g. technology, curriculum, etc.)
Pedagogy
Assessment
Student diversity
Leadership
Other (specify): ______________________________________________________________

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[INSERT PROJECT NAME] Participation

This section obtains information about your involvement in the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]
Institute during the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year.
1. How much time did you spend at the [INSERT PROJECT NAME] Summer Institute this
year? (Check one response)
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Less than 2 weeks (Skip to Q2)
2 to 3 weeks (Skip to Q2)
4 to 5 weeks (Skip to Q2)
6 weeks or more (Skip to Q2)
Not applicable – No Summer Institute, entire program was offered online (Continue to Q1a)
Did not attend

1a. What support did you receive for participating in the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]? (Skip
to Q4 after completing this item)
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No support provided
Release time, constituting _____% of my daily schedule
Administrative support
Financial support
Additional recognition/rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Other (specify)

2. What support did you receive for participating in the [INSERT PROJECT NAME] Summer
Institute this year? (Check all that apply)
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No support provided
Release time, constituting _____ % of my daily schedule
Administrative support
Financial support
Additional recognition/rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Other (specify): _____________________________________

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3. What support did you receive from [INSERT PROJECT NAME] during the [INSERT
SCHOOL YEAR] academic year to fulfill your teacher leader responsibilities and/or to
participate in project related activities? (Check all that apply)
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No support provided
Release time, constituting _____ % of my daily schedule
Administrative support
Financial support
Additional recognition/rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Other (specify): ______________________________________________________________

4. To what extent did each of the following facilitate or hinder your ability to fulfill your teacher
leader responsibilities AND/OR participate in [INSERT PROJECT NAME] during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year? (Check one response for each question)

a. Total amount of financial assistance that I
received
b. The total amount of release time that I
received
c. Level of cooperation provided by the
principal at your school
d. Level of cooperation provided by other
administrators in your school or district
e. Level of cooperation provided by
other teachers in your school or district
f. Level of ongoing support provided by
faculty or others at post-secondary
institutions
g. Level of ongoing support (other than
financial) provided by your school or
district
h. Level of priority placed on STEM
Education reform within your school or
district
i. The amount or type of technology provided
by your school or district

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5. Were there any other factors that facilitated or hindered your ability to fulfill your teacher
leader responsibilities AND/OR participate in [INSERT PROJECT NAME] during the
[INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] academic school year?
 No other factors that facilitated or hindered my ability to fulfill my teacher leader responsibilities.
 Yes (please specify in the space below)
________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. In what areas have your teaching practices changed over the course of your involvement with
the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]. (Check all that apply)
 No change
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Increased use of student-centered teaching approaches
Improved curriculum development skills
Improved lesson plan development skills
Increased STEM content knowledge
Increased use of technology
Greater understanding of student needs and potential to succeed in STEM subjects
Improved cultural awareness
Increased colleague collaboration
Increase understanding of assessments and research
Increased self-confidence
Improved use of instructional materials
Improved classroom management skills
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________________

7. What has been your own most significant contribution to your school, district, or state as a
result of your involvement with the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]? (Check all that apply)
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 Applying new content knowledge to my own classroom
 Applying new pedagogical skills to my own classroom
 Providing teacher leadership to colleagues
 Relaying new content knowledge to my colleagues
 Relaying new pedagogy to my colleagues
 Provoking school-level or curriculum change (e.g., improving the way other teachers present
lessons; increased school-wide passing rates on standardized tests; started/developed new
school-wide program, etc.)
 Increasing collaborative activities among colleagues
 Other (Please specify): __________________________________________________________

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7a. Which of the following were impacted most by your contributions? (Check all that apply)

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Your classroom (e.g., students, personal teaching practices and knowledge)
Your school (e.g., colleagues, school-level policies, practices, or programs)
Other schools in your district (e.g., individuals, policies, practices, or programs)
Beyond your school district (e.g., other districts, state-wide, nation-wide)

8. How has your role within your school and/or district changed over the course of your
involvement with the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]? (Check all that apply)
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I have additional teacher leadership responsibilities within my existing position.
I have become a resource for my colleagues
I have increased my level of collaboration with my colleagues
My level of collaboration and/or teacher leadership responsibilities have decreased
Other (Please specify): __________________________________________________________

8a. Which of the following were impacted most by the changes in your role over the course of
your involvement in the [INSERT PROJECT NAME]? (Check all that apply)

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Your school (e.g., colleagues, school-level policies, practices, or programs)
Other schools in your district (e.g., individuals, policies, practices, or programs)
Beyond your school district (e.g., other districts, state-wide, nation-wide)

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