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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)
 
3.00
2.78
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)
 
3.38
3.46
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)
 
3.86
4.00
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)
 
2.98
2.96
3.45
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
17%
4%
11%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
7%
4%
Somewhat agree
50%
46%
41%
Strongly agree
17%
36%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Teachers have a reasonable number of students overall, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
11%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
83%
57%
41%
Strongly agree
17%
32%
17%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
33%
32%
15%
Somewhat disagree
17%
21%
24%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
7%
Somewhat agree
50%
39%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
18%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
33%
21%
16%
Somewhat disagree
17%
21%
27%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
50%
31%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
14%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. The number of work days during the year is sufficient for teachers to meet expected professional responsibilities.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
14%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
39%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
25%
23%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly disagree
33%
26%
11%
Somewhat disagree
17%
26%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
17%
22%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
11%
14%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork that teachers are required to do.
Strongly disagree
50%
21%
18%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
0%
32%
31%
Strongly agree
17%
7%
9%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
9%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
12%
Somewhat agree
17%
25%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
29%
14%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
17%
7%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
15%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
26%
16%
Somewhat agree
67%
37%
46%
Strongly agree
0%
15%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Student accountability requirements
Strongly disagree
17%
4%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
15%
Somewhat agree
50%
39%
43%
Strongly agree
33%
32%
36%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Curriculum aligned with the Kansas state assessments
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
13%
Somewhat agree
50%
43%
39%
Strongly agree
33%
43%
41%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Diverse student learning needs in the classroom
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
1%
Somewhat disagree
17%
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
46%
38%
Strongly agree
17%
36%
45%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
17%
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
21%
11%
Somewhat agree
17%
29%
36%
Strongly agree
67%
43%
43%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. Class size increases
Strongly disagree
33%
11%
4%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
36%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
21%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
14%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. Required professional development
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
14%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
32%
24%
Somewhat agree
67%
43%
41%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Required committee work
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
29%
31%
Somewhat agree
17%
36%
35%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
14%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
i. Meeting state and federal requirements (i.e., QPA, NCLB, IDEA, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
17%
4%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
25%
13%
Somewhat agree
0%
21%
34%
Strongly agree
67%
50%
47%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
j. Getting students to expected levels of performance
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
33%
7%
2%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
30%
Strongly agree
50%
57%
61%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
0%
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
33%
33%
26%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
67%
52%
44%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
15%
26%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
2%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q2.4a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
50%
41%
34%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
33%
52%
59%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
17%
7%
5%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
0%
1%
More than 10 hours
0%
0%
0%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
50%
30%
41%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
17%
33%
33%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
17%
19%
9%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
0%
4%
7%
More than 10 hours
17%
15%
10%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
0%
1%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
0%
30%
25%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
0%
15%
24%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
67%
26%
29%
More than 10 hours
33%
30%
21%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q2.5c In a typical year, how many days beyond your current contract do you devote to school and professional responsibilities?
None
0%
0%
2%
1 - 2
0%
7%
7%
3 - 5
0%
7%
22%
6 - 9
33%
30%
18%
10 or more
67%
56%
51%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
33%
21%
5%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
6%
Somewhat agree
50%
43%
44%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
0%
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
25%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
6%
Somewhat agree
33%
36%
36%
Strongly agree
33%
21%
34%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
0%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
67%
50%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
21%
12%
Somewhat agree
0%
14%
38%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
16%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
0%
5%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
35%
Strongly agree
67%
54%
48%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
4%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
0%
6%
Somewhat agree
67%
43%
35%
Strongly agree
0%
29%
44%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
33%
25%
4%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
25%
12%
Somewhat agree
17%
18%
40%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
30%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
17%
22%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
17%
41%
37%
Strongly agree
50%
22%
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
17%
4%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
50%
39%
33%
Strongly agree
33%
46%
53%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
0%
4%
6%
Somewhat disagree
67%
32%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
10%
Somewhat agree
17%
39%
45%
Strongly agree
0%
11%
23%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
67%
21%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
33%
50%
49%
Strongly agree
0%
18%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Parents and community members contribute to student success.
Strongly disagree
17%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
50%
18%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
16%
Somewhat agree
17%
43%
43%
Strongly agree
0%
21%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
8%
Somewhat disagree
50%
29%
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
18%
16%
Somewhat agree
33%
39%
41%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
15%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
6%
Somewhat disagree
50%
25%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
10%
Somewhat agree
50%
54%
44%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
25%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
11%
5%
Somewhat disagree
67%
41%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
7%
12%
Somewhat agree
17%
37%
42%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
30%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
0%
18%
9%
Somewhat disagree
83%
46%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
16%
Somewhat agree
0%
25%
38%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Teachers are encouraged to participate in professional leadership activities.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
4%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
39%
19%
Somewhat agree
33%
21%
39%
Strongly agree
17%
7%
28%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q4.3 Teachers have influence on decisions about the following areas in your school:
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
0%
10%
Somewhat agree
50%
54%
45%
Strongly agree
50%
32%
30%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Devising teaching techniques
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
9%
Somewhat agree
67%
50%
47%
Strongly agree
33%
36%
35%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
4%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
54%
45%
Strongly agree
33%
18%
23%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
Strongly disagree
50%
25%
15%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
18%
Somewhat agree
17%
36%
32%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
8%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. The selection of teachers new to this school
Strongly disagree
67%
64%
28%
Somewhat disagree
17%
21%
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
21%
Somewhat agree
0%
4%
22%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
7%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
Strongly disagree
67%
29%
12%
Somewhat disagree
17%
29%
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
17%
Somewhat agree
0%
18%
38%
Strongly agree
0%
11%
11%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. Establishing school budget priorities
Strongly disagree
33%
29%
37%
Somewhat disagree
50%
36%
29%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
21%
21%
Somewhat agree
0%
11%
11%
Strongly agree
0%
4%
2%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. School improvement planning
Strongly disagree
33%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
33%
43%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
18%
Somewhat agree
17%
29%
42%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
16%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
i. The selection of other building personnel in this school (i.e., paraprofessionals, etc.)
Strongly disagree
67%
57%
32%
Somewhat disagree
17%
29%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
7%
22%
Somewhat agree
0%
7%
17%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
5%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q4.4 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in my school.
Strongly disagree
33%
21%
14%
Somewhat disagree
33%
46%
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
15%
Somewhat agree
17%
25%
33%
Strongly agree
17%
4%
10%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
50%
36%
49%
b. Assistant or vice principal
0%
0%
3%
c. Department chair or grade level chair
0%
0%
7%
d. School-based curriculum specialist
17%
4%
8%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
17%
7%
9%
f. Other teachers
17%
39%
20%
g. None of the above
0%
14%
4%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
17%
14%
8%
Somewhat disagree
17%
39%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
0%
9%
Somewhat agree
67%
32%
40%
Strongly agree
0%
14%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
17%
29%
7%
Somewhat disagree
33%
29%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
11%
Somewhat agree
33%
25%
40%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
29%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
1%
Somewhat disagree
0%
0%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat agree
67%
52%
36%
Strongly agree
33%
44%
53%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
17%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
32%
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
7%
9%
Somewhat agree
50%
36%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
Strongly disagree
17%
32%
11%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
33%
21%
34%
Strongly agree
0%
7%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. The school leadership consistently supports teachers when needed.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
7%
Somewhat disagree
50%
43%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
14%
11%
Somewhat agree
17%
29%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
7%
33%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
5%
Somewhat disagree
33%
46%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
18%
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
21%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
7%
23%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
25%
19%
Somewhat agree
67%
50%
35%
Strongly agree
33%
21%
39%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
i. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
25%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
25%
17%
Somewhat agree
50%
29%
37%
Strongly agree
17%
18%
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q5.4 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues
Strongly disagree
17%
25%
9%
Somewhat disagree
0%
32%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
67%
29%
26%
Somewhat agree
0%
4%
34%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
16%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Facilities and resources
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
29%
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
25%
16%
Somewhat agree
33%
21%
41%
Strongly agree
17%
18%
22%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. The use of time in my school
Strongly disagree
17%
18%
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
29%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
18%
19%
Somewhat agree
17%
21%
39%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
19%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Professional development
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
17%
36%
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
18%
Somewhat agree
33%
36%
42%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
21%
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e. Empowering teachers
Strongly disagree
17%
14%
9%
Somewhat disagree
17%
32%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
18%
20%
Somewhat agree
33%
25%
35%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. New teacher support
Strongly disagree
33%
29%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
29%
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
21%
21%
Somewhat agree
17%
11%
36%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
22%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q5.5 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
17%
36%
13%
Somewhat disagree
17%
18%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
10%
Somewhat agree
17%
21%
33%
Strongly agree
33%
11%
27%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
17%
11%
5%
Somewhat disagree
33%
25%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
14%
12%
Somewhat agree
0%
36%
44%
Strongly agree
33%
14%
24%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
5%
Somewhat disagree
33%
18%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
21%
16%
Somewhat agree
0%
39%
43%
Strongly agree
33%
11%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
33%
14%
5%
Somewhat disagree
17%
32%
19%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
11%
13%
Somewhat agree
17%
32%
42%
Strongly agree
33%
11%
20%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.
Strongly disagree
17%
18%
5%
Somewhat disagree
33%
14%
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
18%
18%
Somewhat agree
17%
43%
40%
Strongly agree
33%
7%
21%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly disagree
17%
14%
4%
Somewhat disagree
33%
14%
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
36%
27%
Somewhat agree
17%
25%
38%
Strongly agree
17%
11%
21%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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)
100%
65%
44%
b. Special Education (academically gifted students)
60%
31%
24%
c. LEP
0%
23%
10%
d. Closing the achievement gap
80%
46%
46%
e. Your content area
20%
19%
28%
f. Methods of teaching
40%
31%
28%
g. Student assessment
80%
35%
28%
h. Classroom management techniques
40%
23%
28%
i. Reading strategies
40%
50%
39%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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)
0%
5%
20%
b. Special Education (academically gifted students)
0%
0%
3%
c. LEP
0%
0%
6%
d. Closing the achievement gap
20%
5%
27%
e. Your content area
80%
60%
47%
f. Methods of teaching
0%
20%
43%
g. Student assessment
40%
35%
45%
h. Classroom management techniques
0%
5%
23%
i. Reading strategies
0%
15%
53%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q6.4a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
7%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
15%
14%
Somewhat agree
67%
52%
47%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
17%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q6.4b Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
17%
15%
8%
Somewhat disagree
33%
33%
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
7%
16%
Somewhat agree
50%
44%
45%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
15%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q6.5 I have received follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
17%
15%
13%
Somewhat disagree
33%
37%
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
22%
27%
Somewhat agree
33%
26%
29%
Strongly agree
0%
0%
7%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
50%
67%
65%
Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
33%
22%
24%
Continue working in education but leave this school as soon as I can
0%
0%
3%
Continue working in education but leave this district as soon as I can
17%
4%
3%
Leave education altogether
0%
7%
5%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
17%
11%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
11%
Somewhat agree
50%
52%
45%
Strongly agree
33%
19%
33%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
8%
Somewhat agree
33%
22%
32%
Strongly agree
50%
41%
54%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
3%
Somewhat disagree
33%
11%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
9%
Somewhat agree
33%
41%
37%
Strongly agree
33%
33%
47%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
17%
4%
3%
Somewhat disagree
0%
0%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
8%
Somewhat agree
17%
52%
34%
Strongly agree
50%
33%
52%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
3%
Somewhat disagree
17%
7%
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
15%
16%
Somewhat agree
50%
56%
42%
Strongly agree
0%
11%
32%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
17%
11%
2%
Somewhat disagree
0%
11%
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
0%
15%
12%
Somewhat agree
33%
41%
41%
Strongly agree
50%
22%
39%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
2%
Somewhat disagree
20%
8%
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
12%
8%
Somewhat agree
40%
46%
38%
Strongly agree
20%
35%
49%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
h. Salary
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
41%
14%
Somewhat agree
17%
22%
37%
Strongly agree
67%
30%
35%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
i. Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
8%
Somewhat disagree
17%
7%
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
44%
27%
Somewhat agree
17%
33%
33%
Strongly agree
17%
7%
21%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
j. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
4%
Somewhat disagree
17%
7%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
22%
17%
Somewhat agree
17%
41%
40%
Strongly agree
50%
30%
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
k. Degree of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
17%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
22%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
30%
23%
Somewhat agree
0%
26%
39%
Strongly agree
50%
19%
26%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
l. The community environment where I live
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
5%
Somewhat disagree
0%
4%
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
11%
21%
Somewhat agree
33%
44%
37%
Strongly agree
50%
37%
30%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
m. Retirement options
Strongly disagree
17%
7%
6%
Somewhat disagree
0%
7%
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
33%
48%
27%
Somewhat agree
17%
15%
33%
Strongly agree
33%
22%
25%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
n. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
0%
4%
4%
Somewhat disagree
0%
0%
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
19%
17%
Somewhat agree
33%
30%
33%
Strongly agree
50%
48%
42%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
0%
19%
15%
School facilities and resources
50%
33%
22%
School leadership
33%
33%
36%
Teacher empowerment
17%
15%
23%
Professional development
0%
0%
3%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q7.4a Which aspect of working conditions is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
0%
29%
26%
School facilities and resources
33%
25%
23%
School leadership
33%
21%
14%
Teacher empowerment
17%
11%
29%
Professional development
17%
14%
8%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q7.5 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
0%
0%
8%
Somewhat disagree
0%
21%
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
4%
6%
Somewhat agree
33%
46%
33%
Strongly agree
50%
29%
45%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Mentor/Mentee
Q9.1 Have you received additional support as a new teacher in the past three years?
Yes
N/A
N/A
69%
No
N/A
N/A
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q9.6 How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
N/A
N/A
41%
2
N/A
N/A
26%
3
N/A
N/A
14%
4 - 6
N/A
N/A
12%
7 - 10
N/A
N/A
3%
10+
N/A
N/A
4%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
Q9.7 On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
N/A
N/A
1%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
5%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
12%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
21%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
23%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
38%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
N/A
N/A
7%
Some of them
N/A
N/A
9%
All of them
N/A
N/A
84%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
N/A
N/A
13%
Some of them
N/A
N/A
21%
All of them
N/A
N/A
66%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
N/A
N/A
15%
Some of them
N/A
N/A
27%
All of them
N/A
N/A
58%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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
N/A
N/A
14%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
12%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
12%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
16%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
27%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
19%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
N/A
N/A
25%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
23%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
16%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
13%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
10%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
13%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
N/A
N/A
29%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
27%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
13%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
10%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
8%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
13%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
N/A
N/A
10%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
15%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
16%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
18%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
25%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
15%
  Axtell High   Axtell   Kansas
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
N/A
N/A
2%
Less than once a month
N/A
N/A
7%
Once a month
N/A
N/A
13%
Several times a month
N/A
N/A
22%
Once a week
N/A
N/A
25%
Almost daily
N/A
N/A
31%
  Axtell High   Axtell   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)
N/A
N/A
26%
Release time to observe other mentors
N/A
N/A
5%
Reduced teaching schedule
N/A
N/A
3%
Reduced number of preparations
N/A
N/A
2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
N/A
N/A
39%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
N/A
N/A
53%
Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
N/A
N/A
25%
Other
N/A
N/A
20%