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Significant Factors

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

Factor Average**  
Leadership

This is the average of the seven questions from the leadership and decision making sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of leadership conditions that contribute to trusting, supportive environments (Q5.4e, Q5.2f, Q5.4a, Q5.2b, Q4.1f, 5.2a, 5.2d)
 
4.31
N/A
3.60
Resources

This is the average of the seven questions from the time and facilities and resources section of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of critical resources such as time, technology, instructional materials, etc. (Q2.1b, Q2.1a, Q2.1d, Q3.1a, Q3.1b, Q2.1h, Q3.1g)
 
3.72
N/A
3.44
Workload

This is the average of the seven questions from the time section of the survey that were most important in explaining increases in workload and stress for educators (Q2.2j, Q.2.2b, Q2.2i, Q2.2d, Q2.2c, Q2.2e, Q2.2g)
 
4.21
N/A
4.12
Professional Development

This is the average of the seven questions from the professional development section of the survey that were most important in explaining the quality of professional learning opportunities (Q6.4b, Q6.4a, Q6.5, Q6.1b, Q6.1c, Q6.1d, Q6.1e)
 
3.56
N/A
3.45
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas

Detailed Report

Time
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
42%
N/A
11%
Somewhat disagree
19%
N/A
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
4%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
10%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Teachers have a reasonable number of students overall, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
32%
N/A
11%
Somewhat disagree
23%
N/A
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
23%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
16%
N/A
17%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
15%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
7%
Somewhat agree
35%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
48%
N/A
18%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
19%
N/A
16%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
31%
Strongly agree
39%
N/A
14%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. The number of work days during the year is sufficient for teachers to meet expected professional responsibilities.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
42%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
35%
N/A
23%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly disagree
10%
N/A
11%
Somewhat disagree
19%
N/A
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
N/A
14%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
23%
N/A
14%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork that teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
19%
N/A
18%
Somewhat disagree
23%
N/A
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
15%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
31%
Strongly agree
23%
N/A
9%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
48%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
23%
N/A
14%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors significantly contribute to your overall workload.
a. Data management (attendance, report cards, etc.)
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
7%
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
N/A
46%
Strongly agree
33%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Student accountability requirements
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
15%
Somewhat agree
48%
N/A
43%
Strongly agree
39%
N/A
36%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Curriculum aligned with the Kansas state assessments
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
13%
Somewhat agree
16%
N/A
39%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
41%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
55%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
45%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
35%
N/A
36%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
43%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
23%
Somewhat agree
23%
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
68%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
N/A
24%
Somewhat agree
48%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
23%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
16%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
32%
N/A
31%
Somewhat agree
42%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
6%
N/A
14%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
i. Meeting state and federal requirements (i.e., QPA, NCLB, IDEA, etc.)
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
13%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
47%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
30%
Strongly agree
74%
N/A
61%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.4 In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you have available (not including time spent outside of the normal school day)?
None
0%
N/A
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
28%
N/A
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
31%
N/A
44%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
34%
N/A
26%
More than 10 hours
7%
N/A
2%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.4a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
28%
N/A
34%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
69%
N/A
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
0%
N/A
5%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
3%
N/A
1%
More than 10 hours
0%
N/A
0%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.5a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on school activities involving student interaction (such as coaching, field trips, tutoring, transporting students, club sponsorship, etc.)?
None
17%
N/A
41%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
48%
N/A
33%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
7%
N/A
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
17%
N/A
7%
More than 10 hours
10%
N/A
10%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.5b Of these hours, how many are typically spent on other school-related activities such as preparation, grading, parent conferences, attending meetings?
None
0%
N/A
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
28%
N/A
25%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
28%
N/A
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
31%
N/A
29%
More than 10 hours
14%
N/A
21%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q2.5c In a typical year, how many days beyond your current contract do you devote to school and professional responsibilities?
None
0%
N/A
2%
1 - 2
0%
N/A
7%
3 - 5
21%
N/A
22%
6 - 9
28%
N/A
18%
10 or more
52%
N/A
51%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Facilities and Resources
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
N/A
44%
Strongly agree
68%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
36%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
34%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
16%
N/A
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
45%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
32%
N/A
16%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
5%
Somewhat agree
16%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
84%
N/A
48%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
19%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
68%
N/A
44%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
65%
N/A
30%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
29%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
16%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
81%
N/A
53%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Decision Making
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about decision making in your school.
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
10%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
45%
Strongly agree
48%
N/A
23%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
13%
Somewhat agree
52%
N/A
49%
Strongly agree
39%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Parents and community members contribute to student success.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
43%
N/A
43%
Strongly agree
50%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
35%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
15%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
10%
Somewhat agree
42%
N/A
44%
Strongly agree
55%
N/A
25%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
30%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
45%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
19%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
39%
Strongly agree
45%
N/A
28%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q4.3 Teachers have influence on decisions about the following areas in your school:
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
19%
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
10%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
45%
Strongly agree
35%
N/A
30%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Devising teaching techniques
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
35%
N/A
47%
Strongly agree
48%
N/A
35%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
N/A
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
N/A
14%
Somewhat agree
53%
N/A
45%
Strongly agree
33%
N/A
23%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
15%
Somewhat disagree
26%
N/A
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
32%
Strongly agree
6%
N/A
8%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. The selection of teachers new to this school
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
28%
Somewhat disagree
16%
N/A
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
32%
N/A
21%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
22%
Strongly agree
13%
N/A
7%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
12%
Somewhat disagree
26%
N/A
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
N/A
17%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
19%
N/A
11%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. Establishing school budget priorities
Strongly disagree
32%
N/A
37%
Somewhat disagree
23%
N/A
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
N/A
21%
Somewhat agree
10%
N/A
11%
Strongly agree
0%
N/A
2%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. School improvement planning
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
42%
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
10%
N/A
16%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
i. The selection of other building personnel in this school (i.e., paraprofessionals, etc.)
Strongly disagree
23%
N/A
32%
Somewhat disagree
16%
N/A
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
35%
N/A
22%
Somewhat agree
16%
N/A
17%
Strongly agree
10%
N/A
5%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q4.4 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my school.
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
14%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
15%
Somewhat agree
48%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
19%
N/A
10%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Leadership
Q5.1 Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
38%
N/A
49%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
N/A
3%
c. Department chair or grade level chair
17%
N/A
7%
d. School-based curriculum specialist
14%
N/A
8%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
14%
N/A
9%
f. Other teachers
17%
N/A
20%
g. None of the above
0%
N/A
4%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q5.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about leadership in your school.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
33%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
57%
N/A
29%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
1%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
5%
Somewhat agree
16%
N/A
36%
Strongly agree
77%
N/A
53%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
52%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
11%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
19%
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
61%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. The school leadership consistently supports teachers when needed.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
29%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
65%
N/A
33%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
N/A
23%
Somewhat agree
26%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
45%
N/A
23%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
19%
Somewhat agree
10%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
87%
N/A
39%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
17%
Somewhat agree
23%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
68%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q5.4 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
N/A
26%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
32%
N/A
16%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
48%
N/A
22%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
19%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
39%
Strongly agree
39%
N/A
19%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Professional development
Strongly disagree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
48%
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
21%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
9%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
N/A
20%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
35%
Strongly agree
45%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
7%
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
N/A
21%
Somewhat agree
28%
N/A
36%
Strongly agree
38%
N/A
22%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q5.5 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
10%
N/A
13%
Somewhat disagree
6%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
10%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
52%
N/A
27%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Professional Development
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school.
a. Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
13%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
39%
N/A
44%
Strongly agree
42%
N/A
24%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
16%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
43%
Strongly agree
32%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
13%
Somewhat agree
45%
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
35%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
42%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
32%
N/A
21%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly disagree
6%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
N/A
27%
Somewhat agree
52%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
19%
N/A
21%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q6.3a In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education (students with disabilities)
38%
N/A
44%
b. Special Education (academically gifted students)
42%
N/A
24%
c. LEP
4%
N/A
10%
d. Closing the achievement gap
25%
N/A
46%
e. Your content area
25%
N/A
28%
f. Methods of teaching
29%
N/A
28%
g. Student assessment
50%
N/A
28%
h. Classroom management techniques
13%
N/A
28%
i. Reading strategies
21%
N/A
39%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q6.3b In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education (students with disabilities)
16%
N/A
20%
b. Special Education (academically gifted students)
12%
N/A
3%
c. LEP
0%
N/A
6%
d. Closing the achievement gap
44%
N/A
27%
e. Your content area
68%
N/A
47%
f. Methods of teaching
32%
N/A
43%
g. Student assessment
80%
N/A
45%
h. Classroom management techniques
8%
N/A
23%
i. Reading strategies
28%
N/A
53%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q6.4a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
14%
Somewhat agree
55%
N/A
47%
Strongly agree
17%
N/A
17%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q6.4b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
10%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
21%
N/A
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
55%
N/A
45%
Strongly agree
14%
N/A
15%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q6.5 I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
28%
N/A
13%
Somewhat disagree
10%
N/A
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
N/A
27%
Somewhat agree
38%
N/A
29%
Strongly agree
7%
N/A
7%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Overall
Q7.1a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue working at my current school as long as I am able
75%
N/A
65%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
14%
N/A
24%
Continue working in education but leave this school as soon as I can
4%
N/A
3%
Continue working in education but leave this district as soon as I can
0%
N/A
3%
Leave education altogether
7%
N/A
5%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q7.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans.
a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
28%
N/A
45%
Strongly agree
62%
N/A
33%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
8%
Somewhat agree
24%
N/A
32%
Strongly agree
69%
N/A
54%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
10%
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
9%
Somewhat agree
31%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
59%
N/A
47%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
N/A
8%
Somewhat agree
21%
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
66%
N/A
52%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
34%
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
55%
N/A
32%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
31%
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
55%
N/A
39%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
8%
Somewhat agree
10%
N/A
38%
Strongly agree
86%
N/A
49%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
h. Salary
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
N/A
14%
Somewhat agree
31%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
59%
N/A
35%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Strongly disagree
17%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
7%
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
28%
N/A
27%
Somewhat agree
34%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
14%
N/A
21%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
j. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
3%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
3%
N/A
17%
Somewhat agree
38%
N/A
40%
Strongly agree
52%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
k. Degree of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
14%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
7%
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
N/A
23%
Somewhat agree
41%
N/A
39%
Strongly agree
28%
N/A
26%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
l. The community environment where I live
Strongly disagree
14%
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
N/A
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
N/A
21%
Somewhat agree
28%
N/A
37%
Strongly agree
41%
N/A
30%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
m. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
10%
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
N/A
27%
Somewhat agree
28%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
34%
N/A
25%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
7%
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
11%
N/A
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
N/A
17%
Somewhat agree
32%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
36%
N/A
42%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q7.3a Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
7%
N/A
15%
School facilities and resources
21%
N/A
22%
School leadership
50%
N/A
36%
Teacher empowerment
21%
N/A
23%
Professional development
0%
N/A
3%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q7.4a Which aspect of working conditions is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
27%
N/A
26%
School facilities and resources
23%
N/A
23%
School leadership
10%
N/A
14%
Teacher empowerment
27%
N/A
29%
Professional development
13%
N/A
8%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q7.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
13%
N/A
8%
Somewhat disagree
3%
N/A
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
N/A
6%
Somewhat agree
7%
N/A
33%
Strongly agree
77%
N/A
45%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Mentor/Mentee
Q9.1 Have you received additional support as a new teacher in the past three years?
Yes
40%
N/A
69%
No
60%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.2 As a new teacher I received the following kinds of support. (Check all that apply.)
A reduced teaching load
N/A
N/A
4%
Common planning time with experienced colleagues
N/A
N/A
46%
Release time to observe other teachers
N/A
N/A
30%
Seminars and professional development specifically for new teachers
N/A
N/A
64%
A mentor
N/A
N/A
86%
Social support and general encouragement
N/A
N/A
67%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.3 The additional support I received as a new teacher helped improve my effectiveness in:
a. Developing instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
12%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
51%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
26%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Enhancing content knowledge and curriculum in the subject(s) I teach
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
42%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
25%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Developing and implementing classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
4%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
15%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
47%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
26%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Understanding and following school and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
3%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
11%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
48%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
6%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
16%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
25%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
5%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
18%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
41%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
23%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.4 Of the success you have had as a beginning teacher, what proportion would you attribute to the additional support you received as a new teacher?
None
N/A
N/A
2%
Hardly any
N/A
N/A
11%
Some
N/A
N/A
41%
Quite a bit
N/A
N/A
32%
A great deal
N/A
N/A
13%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.5 Overall, this additional support has been important in my decision to remain in teaching.
Strongly disagree
N/A
N/A
10%
Somewhat disagree
N/A
N/A
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
N/A
N/A
25%
Somewhat agree
N/A
N/A
34%
Strongly agree
N/A
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.6 How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
8%
N/A
41%
2
62%
N/A
26%
3
15%
N/A
14%
4 - 6
8%
N/A
12%
7 - 10
8%
N/A
3%
10+
0%
N/A
4%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.7 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
0%
N/A
1%
Less than once a month
0%
N/A
5%
Once a month
0%
N/A
12%
Several times a month
38%
N/A
21%
Once a week
38%
N/A
23%
Almost daily
23%
N/A
38%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.8 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s).
a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building.
None of them
0%
N/A
7%
Some of them
8%
N/A
9%
All of them
92%
N/A
84%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
0%
N/A
13%
Some of them
62%
N/A
21%
All of them
38%
N/A
66%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
8%
N/A
15%
Some of them
46%
N/A
27%
All of them
46%
N/A
58%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.9 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never
15%
N/A
14%
Less than once a month
8%
N/A
12%
Once a month
0%
N/A
12%
Several times a month
8%
N/A
16%
Once a week
54%
N/A
27%
Almost daily
15%
N/A
19%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
38%
N/A
25%
Less than once a month
15%
N/A
23%
Once a month
15%
N/A
16%
Several times a month
15%
N/A
13%
Once a week
8%
N/A
10%
Almost daily
8%
N/A
13%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
38%
N/A
29%
Less than once a month
15%
N/A
27%
Once a month
8%
N/A
13%
Several times a month
15%
N/A
10%
Once a week
15%
N/A
8%
Almost daily
8%
N/A
13%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
15%
N/A
10%
Less than once a month
8%
N/A
15%
Once a month
0%
N/A
16%
Several times a month
23%
N/A
18%
Once a week
46%
N/A
25%
Almost daily
8%
N/A
15%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
0%
N/A
2%
Less than once a month
8%
N/A
7%
Once a month
8%
N/A
13%
Several times a month
23%
N/A
22%
Once a week
38%
N/A
25%
Almost daily
23%
N/A
31%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas
Q9.10 Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
Release time to observe your mentee(s)
23%
N/A
26%
Release time to observe other mentors
8%
N/A
5%
Reduced teaching schedule
0%
N/A
3%
Reduced number of preparations
0%
N/A
2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
46%
N/A
39%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
54%
N/A
53%
Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
31%
N/A
25%
Other
15%
N/A
20%
  Harmony Middle   Blue Valley   Kansas