Coach Survey (Instrument 1)

OMB No.: 0970-0515
Expiration Date: XX/XX/20XX

Study of Coaching Practices in Early Care and Education Settings 2021: Followup
Coach Survey
Spring 2021

PROGRAMMER NOTES:
Preload from SMS:
- Coach
- Coach first and last name
- Coach type = Teacher or Family Child Care (FCC)
[Include the following soft check for any non-response to a question: Your responses are very
important. Please provide an answer to the question, or click “Next” to go to the next question.]
[If the question has a soft check for non-response and the respondent does not enter an answer, please
code M.]
[If the question has an “Other (Specify)” response and the respondent selects it but does not specify,
soft check.]
[If an item is left blank move to the next question unless the specs specifically route blank answers to a
different question.]

Introduction. Welcome to the 2021 Coach Survey. This survey is part of the Study of Coaching Practices
in Early Care and Education Settings: Follow-up (SCOPE), a study being conducted for the Administration
for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by
Mathematica.
You may remember completing a coach survey for this study in 2019. This is a follow-up survey that will
ask about your experience working as a coach within early care and education (ECE) settings since
COVID-19 began in early 2020; even if you are no longer coaching, we would still like you to answer a
few questions. When we refer to coaching or coaches in this survey, we mean individuals who work with
teachers and/or family child care (FCC) providers one-on-one or with a teaching team on a regular basis
to provide feedback and guidance to help them improve their practices. You may be working remotely,
in-person, or both. In addition, the teachers or FCC providers you are working with could be teaching in
a variety of ways (remotely, in-person, or both). You may tend to use other terms for coaching, such as
mentor, mentor-coach, or consultant. For the purposes of this survey, we use the word “coaching” to
apply to all of these roles.
If you have any questions about the study or your participation, please email us at
[email protected].
We would like you to know that:
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The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and we will send you $20 as a thank you.

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study team, except as required by law. You will not be identified in any publication from this
study. Data from this study will be transmitted to the Child & Family Data Archive or a similar
data archive at the end of the study so it can be used by other researchers. No personal
information that could identify you will remain in the files that will be shared with the data
archive.



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. If you have any questions about your rights as a research volunteer,
contact Caroline Lauver toll free at 1-844-SCOPE18 (1-844-726-7318). If you would like a copy of
this disclosure statement, please email us at [email protected] or call us toll
free at 1-844-SCOPE18 (1-844-726-7318).

Thank you very much for your participation in this survey!

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Screener
[ALL] As a reminder, in this survey, when we refer to coaching, we mean work that happens on a
regular basis with teachers and/or FCC providers one-on-one or with a teaching team to provide
feedback and guidance to help them improve their practices. The coaches may be working remotely,
in person, or both. In addition, the teachers or FCC providers the coaches are working with could be
teaching children remotely, in-person or both. You may use other terms for coaching, such as mentor,
mentor-coach, or consultant. For the purposes of this survey, we use the word “coaching” to apply to
all of these roles.
When we refer to remote, we mean interactions that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or
through video conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as “virtual.”
When we refer to in-person, we mean interactions that happen in the same physical location,
sometimes referred to as “face-to-face.”
First, we would like to ask you about any changes to the work you do as a coach that might have
occurred since COVID-19 began in early 2020.
[ALL]
SC1. Are you currently providing coaching? Mark one only
- 1Yes
- 0No
[IF SC1=0]
SC1a. Why are you no longer providing coaching? Mark all that apply
- 1My organization stopped providing coaching
- 2My organization still provides coaching, but I moved into a position that does not involve
coaching
- 3I was laid off from my coaching job at my organization
- 4I resigned from my coaching job at my organization
- 5I retired from my coaching job
- 6The center(s)/FCC(s) where I coached are closed/cannot support coaching at this time
- 7I work independently (not for an organization) and I chose to stop coaching
- 8Other (specify): ______________________
[IF SC1=0]
SC1b. Was your departure from coaching at least partially a result of COVID-19? Mark one only
- 1Yes
- 0No  [ IF SC1b=0 GO TO SC5]
[IF SC1=1]
SC2. Between when COVID-19 began in early 2020 and now, have you experienced any of the
following changes in your work as a coach? Mark yes or no for each item
1
- A. There were times when I took on additional coaching duties:
YES___ 0NO___
1
- B. There were times when I had fewer coaching duties:
YES___ 0NO___
1
- C. There were times I took on more non-coaching duties:
YES___ 0NO___

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D. I was temporarily laid off or furloughed (with or without pay) from my job as a coach:
1
YES___ 0NO___
E. I experienced other types of changes in my work as a coach since COVID-19 began
1
YES___ 0NO___ (IF YES specify):____________________________

The following questions are about the coaching work you are currently doing.
[IF SC1=1]
SC3. How many of the following settings do you currently work with as a coach?
- 1__ __ Total family child care (FCC) classroom(s)
- 2__ __ Total FCC homes
- 3__ __ Total center-based classroom(s)
- 4__ __ Total centers or schools

Commented [CL1]: Add in pop-up definition of coaching:
“Work that happens on a regular basis with teachers and/or
FCC providers one-on-one or with a teaching team to
provide feedback and guidance to help them improve their
practices. The coaches may be working remotely, in person
or both. In addition, the teachers or FCC providers the
coaches are working with could be teaching children
remotely, in-person or both. You may use other terms for
coaching, such as mentor, mentor-coach, or consultant.”

RANGE FOR ALL: 0-50
SOFT CHECK IF ANY CATEGORY IS BLANK: If you do not work in a particular setting, please enter 0 for that setting.

[IF SC1=1]
SC3a. Please identify how many of the following staff you currently coach across all of the settings
where you coach.
- 1__ __ Lead teachers in centers
- 2__ __ Assistant teachers in centers
- 3__ __ FCC providers
- 4__ __ Others (for example, home visitors, administrators, supervisors)
RANGE FOR ALL: 0-50
SOFT CHECK IF ANY CATEGORY IS BLANK: If you do not coach staff from a particular category, please enter zero for that
category.
IF SAMPLE LOAD INDICATES THAT COACH WORKED WITH FCCS BUT SC3_1=0 AND SC3_2=0, ASK COACH ABOUT TEACHERS THEY
WORK WITH INSTEAD [USE THE TEACHER FILL INSTEAD OF PROVIDER FILL].

[IF SC1=1]
SC4. Of the [FILL TOTAL FROM SC3a_1, SC3a_2, SC3a_3] teachers/providers you work with, how many
are you working with primarily remotely, how many are you working with primarily in-person, and
how many are you working with both remotely and in-person? Please enter the number for each.
- 1Teachers/providers you coach entirely remotely:
___NUMBER
- 2Teachers/providers you coach entirely in-person:
___NUMBER
- 3Teachers/providers you coach as a mix of remote and in-person:
___NUMBER
[ALL; IF SC1=1 ASK:]
SC5. Are you currently providing any of the following types of coaching and/or other professional
development (PD) services to teachers and FCC providers who teach and care for preschool-age
children? The services could be either remote or in-person. [IF SC1 = 0 DO NOT SHOW A OR B OR C AND
ASK:] Are you currently providing any of the following types of professional development (PD)
services, either remotely or in-person? Mark yes or no for each item.
- A. Providing one-on-one coaching to teachers/providers
1
YES___ 0NO___
- B. Providing coaching to teaching teams from a classroom or FCC
1
YES___ 0NO___

Commented [CL2]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL3]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face.”
Commented [CL4]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL5]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face.”
Commented [CL6]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL7]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face.”

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C. Providing coaching to groups of teachers across classrooms within the same center
1
YES___ 0NO___
D. Providing PD workshops and/or trainings to teachers/providers 1YES___ 0NO___
1
E. Providing PD workshops and/or trainings to ECE administrators
YES___
0
NO___
F. Facilitating a peer learning group or professional learning community for ECE educators
1
YES___ 0NO___
G. Providing other types of technical assistance to centers and/or FCC homes 1YES___ 0NO___
1
H. Other (specify):______________________
YES___ 0NO___

 [IF SC1=0 END SURVEY]
[IF SC5b=1 or SC5c=1]
SC6. Compared to before COVID-19 began in early 2020, would you say you currently spend more
time, less time, or the same amount of time coaching teachers or providers in teams or small groups
(instead of alone/one-on-one)? Mark one only
- 1More time coaching teams/small groups than before COVID-19 began in early 2020
- 2Less time coaching teams/small groups than before COVID-19 began in early 2020
- 3About the same amount of time coaching teams/small groups as before COVID-19 began in
early 2020
[IF SC1=1 OR SC1a=1 or 2]
SC7. Does your work currently involve any of the following tasks? Mark yes or no for each item
1
- A. Providing care for children in classrooms or FCC homes
YES___ 0NO___
- B. Providing other types of in-person services for children and families 1YES___ 0NO___
1
- C. Providing remote or virtual services to children and/or families
YES___ 0NO___
1
- D. Supervising teachers
YES___0NO___
1
- E. Supervising other types of staff
YES___0NO___
1
- F. Other types of administrative work
YES___ 0NO___
1
- G. Other ECE-related work (specify):__________________________
YES___ 0NO___
[IF SC5_A=0 AND SC5_B=0 AND SC5_C=0 END SURVEY]

Commented [CL8]: Add pop-up definition: “Peer learning
group or professional learning community: “these
communities bring together groups of teachers or providers
to improve practice through peer support and shared
knowledge. An expert (such as a coach) guides the
discussion.”
Commented [CL9]: Add pop-up definition for Technical
assistance: “Targeted or customized activities and supports
to build up the capacity and improve practices of teachers
and providers.”

Commented [CL10]: Add pop-up example of “in-person
services”: "In-person services include, for example,
providing services to families at the center or in their
homes.”
Commented [CL11]: Add pop-up examples of “remote or
virtual services”: “Remote or virtual services can include
virtual instruction for children (one-on-one or in groups),
virtual home visits or family meetings, or virtual family
activities or events.”

A. Coaching Communication and Interaction
[PRELOAD FROM SMS: COACH TYPE = TEACHER OR FCC. IF COACH TYPE=FCC BUT SC3_1=0 AND SC3_2=0
AND SC3a_3_0, CHANGE COACH TYPE=TEACHER IF SC3_3 > 0 OR SC3_4 > 0 OR SC3a_1 > 0 OR SC3a_2 >
0]
Now we’d like to ask you some questions to better understand the different ways in which you might
communicate and interact with the teachers/providers you support through coaching. For the
remainder of the questions in this survey, please think only about the coaching you provide to
[TEACHER: center-based teachers/FCC: family child care providers].
A1. On average, how often do you currently use the following approaches to communicate or interact
with a [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] who you coach? Mark one only for each item
Frequency of Approach
Never

A

Regularly scheduled meetings (in-person)

B

Regularly scheduled meetings (remote)

C

Brief drop-in visits (in-person)

D

Brief virtual conversations (video and/or phone)

E

Text and/or email

F

Other (specify)

Less
than
once per
month

About
once
per
month

About
every
other
week

About
once a
week

About
Daily

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

[IF SC1=1]
A2. On average, how frequently do you have regularly scheduled coaching meetings with a [TEACHER:
teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team? Please think about meetings that take place remotely or inperson. Please note the average number of meetings and whether it is every week, every month or every
two months.
______Number of regularly scheduled meetings per individual teacher/FCC provider or teaching
team
Every WEEK___ or Every MONTH___ or Every TWO MONTHS

Commented [CL12]: Add in pop-up definition of
coaching: “Work that happens on a regular basis with
teachers and/or FCC providers one-on-one or with a
teaching team to provide feedback and guidance to help
them improve their practices. The coaches may be working
remotely, in person or both. In addition, the teachers or FCC
providers the coaches are working with could be teaching
children remotely, in-person or both. You may use other
terms for coaching, such as mentor, mentor-coach, or
consultant.”

Commented [CL13]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL14]: Add pop-up definition for in-person:
interactions that happen in the same physical location,
sometimes referred to as “face to face”.

[IF A2>0]
A2a. Of those [FILL RESPONSE FROM A2] regularly scheduled meetings, what number are currently inperson and what number are currently remote?
A._______ Number of in-person meetings
B. _______ Number of remote meetings
[IF SC1=1]
A3. What is the average total amount of time you spend during a month interacting with a [TEACHER:
teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team? Please include time spent during both remote and in-person
interactions such as meetings, drop-in visits, brief virtual conversations, or texting and emailing.
Please do NOT include time observing or preparing for meetings. Please enter hours or minutes for
total time.
_______ Hours OR
______ Minutes

Commented [CL15]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL16]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.

[IF A2a_A>0]
A4. On average, how much time do you spend in a typical in-person coaching meeting interacting with
a [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team whom you coach? Please do NOT include time
or meetings focused only on observing the [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team. Please
enter hours or minutes for length of time.
_____ Hours
OR
______ Minutes
[IF A2a_B>0]
A5. On average, how much time do you spend in a typical remote coaching meeting interacting with a
[TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team whom you coach? Please do NOT include time or
meetings focused only on observing the [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team. Please
enter hours or minutes for length of meeting.
______ Hours OR
______ Minutes
[IF A2a_B>0]
A6. Thinking about the amount of time you spend coaching remotely now compared to before COVID19 began in early 2020, would you say you spend more time, less time, or about the same amount of
time coaching [TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] remotely? Mark one only
- 1More time than before COVID-19 began in early 2020
- 2Less time than before COVID-19 began in early 2020
- 3About the same amount of time as before COVID-19 began in early 2020
[IF SC1=1]
A7. Thinking about both the regularly scheduled coaching meetings and all the other ways you
interact or communicate with the [TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] you coach, which three topics
do you currently spend most of the time discussing with them? Choose the three topics from the list
below and rank them from 1 to 3 with 1 being the topic you spend the most time discussing with the
[TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] you coach.
- ___ 1Children’s learning/academic development (literacy, math, etc.)
- ___ 2Children’s social-emotional development and well-being
- ___ 3Culture, diversity and equity
- ___ 4Family engagement
- ___ 5Child health and safety
- ___ 6Child trauma, stress, and coping
- ___ 7Staff health and safety
- ___8[TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] stress and coping
- ___ 9Family stress and coping
- ___ 10COVID-19 related procedures for centers or FCCs
- ___11 Ways to provide virtual support to children and their families
- ___ 12Other (specify): __________________________

Commented [CL17]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.

Commented [CL18]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

Commented [CL19]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

B. Coaching Activities
Now we would like to learn more about the types of things you currently do with the [TEACHER:
teachers/FCC: providers] you support through coaching.
[IF SC1=1]
B1. When providing coaching to a typical [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team, how
often do you currently do the following activities during your interactions? [IF B1_A, B1_B, B1_C OR
B1_G=2, 3, 4 OR 5 ASK] Please note if you are currently doing each activity in-person, remotely, or
both. Mark one only for each item.
Frequency of Activity
Never
A
B
C

D
E

F

G

Problem solve on personal
issues
Provide emotional support
or work on stress
reduction
Help with [TEACHER:
classroom/FCC: provider]
preparation of materials,
lesson plans, scheduling
Facilitate opportunities for
other professional
development
Help the [TEACHER:
teacher/FCC: provider]
connect to COVID-19
related resources
Help the teacher interpret
CDC and/or other health
and safety guidelines
related to COVID-19
Other (specify):________

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

In-person or remote activity
Almost
always

Inperson

Remote

Both
in-person
and remote

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

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5

1

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5

1

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5

1

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4

5

1

2

3

[IF B1_A_1=2,3,4,5 AND B1_A_2=2 or 3. Repeat for B1_B, B1_C, B1_G]
B1a. Have any of these activities been more difficult to do remotely than in-person? Mark one only for
each item
Difficulty of doing activity
remotely compared to in-person
More
No
Less
difficult difference
difficult
A

Problem solve on personal issues

B

Provide emotional support or work on stress reduction

C

Help with [TEACHER: classroom/FCC: provider] preparation of materials, lesson
plans, scheduling
Other coaching activity (specify):__________

G

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

Commented [CL20]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.
Commented [CL21]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

Commented [CL22]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””
Commented [CL23]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.

[IF SC1=1]
B2. When providing coaching to a typical [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team, how
often do you currently use the following practice and modeling strategies during your interactions? [IF
B2_A OR B2_B=2,3,4 OR 5 ASK] Is this strategy currently done in-person, remotely, or both? Mark one
only for each item.
Frequency of Strategy
Never

A
B

Demonstrate/model skills
and strategies with children
Demonstrate/model skills
and strategies by using video
exemplars (either to watch
together or on own)

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Strategy used remotely or inperson
Almost
always

Inperson

Remote

Both
in-person
and
remote

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

Commented [CL24]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.
Commented [CL25]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

[IF SC1=1]
B3. When providing coaching to a typical [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider] or teaching team, how
often do you currently use the following observation/reflection and feedback strategies during your
interactions? Mark one only for each item.
Frequency of Strategy
Never

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Conduct in-person observation of [TEACHER:
teacher’s/FCC: provider’s] work
Conduct remote (live) observation of [TEACHER:
teacher’s/FCC: provider’s] work
Watch a pre-recorded video of the [TEACHER:
teacher’s/FCC: provider’s] practice
Discuss with the [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: provider]
about how they implemented the observed practice
Provide verbal or written feedback on [TEACHER:
teacher/FCC: provider] strengths or areas for growth
Ask [TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] to discuss
what went well and what did not go well when using
skills and practices targeted in coaching
Ask [TEACHER: teacher/FCC: providers] what
makes it difficult to use the skills or practices
targeted in coaching.

Less
than
once
per
month

About
once
per
month

About
every
other
week

About
once
a
week

About
daily

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

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6

1

2

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5

6

1

2

3

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5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

[IF SC1=1]
B4. Do you currently set formal, specified goals with [TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] whom you
work with in-person, remotely, or both? Mark one only
- No, my work with [TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] does not involve setting formal specified
goals.
- 1Only with teachers/providers I work with in-person
- 2Only with teachers/providers I work with remotely
- 3With teachers/providers that I work remotely and those I work with in-person

Commented [CL26]: Add pop-up definition: interactions
that happen in the same physical location, sometimes
referred to as “face to face”.
Commented [CL27]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

[IF SC4_1>0 OR SC4_3>1]
B5. How prepared do you currently feel to provide coaching remotely? Mark one only
- 0Not at all prepared
- 1Somewhat prepared
- 2Prepared
- 3Very prepared

Commented [CL28]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

[IF SC4_1>0 OR SC4_3>1]
B6. Overall, do you feel you are currently able to have constructive communication with the
[TEACHER: teachers/FCC: providers] you coach remotely so they can apply the guidance you’ve
discussed? Mark one only
- 0Not at all
- 1Some of the time
- 2Most of the time
- 3All of the time

Commented [CL29]: Add pop-up definition “interactions
that happen by phone calls, texting, online, or through video
conference; sometimes these activities are referred to as
“virtual.””

[IF SC1=1]
B7. To what extent are the following factors currently challenging to you as a coach?
How challenging is…
A
B
C

D

E

F

G

H

I

[TEACHER] Level of
support from center or
program director
[TEACHER] Teacher
turnover
[TEACHER]
Staff/coach ratio (too
many teachers and
too few coaches)
[TEACHER:
Teacher/FCC:
Provider] resistance to
the coaching process
Lack of coach time for
coach-[TEACHER:
teacher/FCC:
provider] meetings
Lack of teacher
release time for
coach-[TEACHER:
teacher/FCC:
provider] meetings
Technology problems
(such as internet
access, availability of
technology)
Communication
challenges with
[TEACHER:
teachers/FCC:
providers] (including
lack of resources in
other languages – not
technology issues)
[TEACHER:
teacher/FCC:
Provider] personal

Never or hardly
ever challenging

Sometimes
challenging

Often
challenging

Always
challenging

NA or I have never
encountered these
challenges

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

J

K

L

M

crises, stress or
mental health issues
Lack of training or
professional
development for
coaching
[TEACHER:
Teacher/FCC:
Provider] discomfort
with observation
Building a relationship
with the [TEACHER:
teacher/FCC:
provider]
Providing [TEACHER:
teachers/FCC:
providers] with the
emotional support
they need

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

C. Coach Workload and Support
Finally, we would like to ask you some questions about your workload as a coach and any training you
might be receiving to support your work as a coach.
[IF SC1=1]
C1. How many hours do you work in a typical week? Please think about all work that you do, including
coaching activities and activities not related to coaching.
__ __ HOURS
[IF C1>0]
C1a. Of those [FILL HOURS IN C1] hours, how much of that time is related to your work as a coach?
You may answer in hours or in percentages.
__ __ HOURS OR
__ __ __ PERCENTAGE
[IF ANY SC5_D – SC5_H=1 ]
C1b. Of the [FILL HOURS IN C1] hours you work in a typical week, how much of your time is spent
providing other types of professional development (for example, trainings or workshops) to ECE
teachers/providers? You may answer in hours or in a percentage.
__ __ HOURS OR
__ __ __ PERCENTAGE
[IF SC7_A=1]
C1c. Of those [FILL HOURS IN C1] hours, how much of your time is spent working in classrooms,
centers or FCC homes to teach and care for children? You may answer in hours or in a percentage.
__ __ HOURS OR
__ __ __ PERCENTAGE
[IF SC1=1]
C2. Have you received training on any of the following topics since COVID-19 began in early 2020?
Mark yes or no for each topic
Topic

A
B
C

Coaching practices (structure, implementation, goals,
strategies, communication, planning)
Assessments and observation tools for coaching

D

How to coach teachers/providers in specific school
readiness content area domains (for example,
curriculum, literacy development, children’s socialemotional development)
Classroom health and safety

E

Working with families

F

Managing stress for teachers

G

Managing classroom trauma

H

COVID-19 procedures/guidelines

I

Use of technology in coaching

J

How to conduct coaching remotely

K

How to support teachers in their remote instruction

L

Culture, diversity, and equity

M

Other (specify)________________________

Yes, received
training on this
topic after COVID19 began
1

No, did not receive
training on this topic
after COVID-19 began
0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

[IF SC1=1]
C3. Since the start of COVID-19 in early 2020, how often have you participated in training or other
professional development to support your coaching? Mark one only
- 0Never
- 1Once or twice
- 2Three to four times
- 3More than four times

D. Conclusion
D1. Thank you for your participation in this survey. Please provide the mailing address to where we
should send your $20 thank you Visa gift card. Please note that we may reach out to you to invite you
to participate in a 45-minute telephone interview so we can learn more about your experiences.
Participation in such an interview would be completely voluntary.
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Thank you for completing the SCOPE Coach Survey.
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