Measures and Item Statistics in 2012 Teacher Surveys

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1 s and Item Statistics in 2012 Teacher Surveys Assignment Demand-Critical Thinking Separation High school /5566 How often do students in your [TARGET] class turn in written assignments that: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Almost always 3%,11%,45%,41% Use evidence to support their ideas. 3%,12%,52%,33% Demonstrate original thought, ideas, or analysis. 4%,18%,53%,25% Consider multiple solutions or perspectives. 5%,24%,51%,20% Synthesize information from multiple sources. Assignment Demand-Writing Frequency High school /5566 How often do you require students in your [TARGET] class to do the following: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Almost always 5%,11%,49%,35% Short writing assignments of 1 or 2 pages. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 1 of 32

2 24%,33%,39%,5% Long writing assignments of 3 or more pages. 5%,13%,46%,36% Revisions of assignments after they receive feedback or corrections. Collective Responsibility Elementary /10274 How many teachers in this school: None, Some, About half, Most 1%,16%,14%,35%,33% Help maintain discipline in the entire school, not just their classroom. 0%,14%,13%,37%,37% Take responsibility for improving the school. 1%,14%,14%,36%,35% Feel responsible to help each other do their best. 0%,9%,9%,35%,47% Feel responsible that all students learn. 0%,10%,12%,37%,40% Feel responsible for helping students develop self-control. 1%,17%,16%,36%,30% Feel responsible when students in this school fail. High school /5566 Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 2 of 32

3 How many teachers in this school: None, Some, About half, Most 1%,16%,14%,35%,33% Help maintain discipline in the entire school, not just their classroom. 0%,14%,13%,37%,37% Take responsibility for improving the school. 1%,14%,14%,36%,35% Feel responsible to help each other do their best. 0%,9%,9%,35%,47% Feel responsible that all students learn. 0%,10%,12%,37%,40% Feel responsible for helping students develop self-control. 1%,17%,16%,36%,30% Feel responsible when students in this school fail. Collective Use of Assessment Data Elementary /10274 How frequently do you review assessment data (e.g. department-wide common assessments, standardized tests)? I review Never, A few times a year, Every 6-8 weeks, Every 3-4 weeks 2%,12%,11%,22%,53% Independently. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 3 of 32

4 7%,17%,15%,31%,30% With teachers in my grade level. 14%,33%,17%,23%,12% With teachers across grades. 15%,37%,17%,21%,10% With my principal. High school /5566 How frequently do you review assessment data (e.g. department-wide common assessments, standardized tests)? I review Never, A few times a year, Every 6-8 weeks, Every 3-4 weeks 2%,12%,11%,22%,53% Independently. 7%,17%,15%,31%,30% With teachers in my grade level. 14%,33%,17%,23%,12% With teachers across grades. 15%,37%,17%,21%,10% With my principal. Expectations for Postsecondary Education High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 4 of 32

5 3%,17%,45%,36% Teachers expect most students in this school to go to college. 2%,12%,55%,30% Teachers at this school help students plan for college outside of class time. 3%,11%,51%,35% The curriculum at this school is focused on helping students get ready for college. 4%,24%,46%,26% Most of the students in this school are planning to go to college. 1%,6%,49%,44% Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of their job to prepare students to succeed in college. Innovation Elementary /10274 How many teachers at this school: None, Some, About half, Most 0%,7%,11%,40%,42% Are really trying to improve their teaching. 1%,13%,16%,37%,33% Are willing to take risks to make the school better. 0%,12%,17%,40%,31% Are eager to try new ideas. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 5 of 32

6 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 2%,7%,41%,50% All teachers are encouraged to stretch and grow. 1%,8%,50%,41% In this school, teachers are continually learning and seeking new ideas. High school /5566 How many teachers at this school: None, Some, About half, Most 0%,7%,11%,40%,42% Are really trying to improve their teaching. 1%,13%,16%,37%,33% Are willing to take risks to make the school better. 0%,12%,17%,40%,31% Are eager to try new ideas. Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 2%,7%,41%,50% All teachers are encouraged to stretch and grow. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 6 of 32

7 1%,8%,50%,41% In this school, teachers are continually learning and seeking new ideas. Outreach to Parents Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about your school: 1%,6%,44%,49% The principal pushes teachers to communicate regularly with parents. 2%,7%,51%,40% We encourage feedback from parents and the community. 1%,7%,56%,37% Teachers really try to understand parents' problems and concerns. 1%,6%,50%,43% Parents are greeted warmly when they call or visit the school. 1%,14%,53%,31% Teachers work closely with parents to meet students' needs. 2%,11%,52%,35% We work at communicating to parents about support needed to advance the school mission. 2%,12%,49%,37% This school regularly communicates with parents about how they can help their children learn. High school /5566 Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 7 of 32

8 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about your school: 1%,6%,44%,49% The principal pushes teachers to communicate regularly with parents. 2%,7%,51%,40% We encourage feedback from parents and the community. 1%,7%,56%,37% Teachers really try to understand parents' problems and concerns. 1%,6%,50%,43% Parents are greeted warmly when they call or visit the school. 1%,14%,53%,31% Teachers work closely with parents to meet students' needs. 2%,11%,52%,35% We work at communicating to parents about support needed to advance the school mission. 2%,12%,49%,37% This school regularly communicates with parents about how they can help their children learn. Parent Involvement in School Elementary /10274 For the students you teach this year, how many of their parents: None, Some, About half, Most Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 8 of 32

9 2%,23%,13%,46%,17% Attended parent-teacher conferences when you requested them. 23%,52%,11%,12%,2% Volunteered time to support the school (e.g., volunteer in classrooms, help with school-wide events, etc.) 10%,57%,14%,16%,3% Contacted me about their child's performance. 1%,25%,13%,45%,15% Picked up their child's last report card. High school /5566 For the students you teach this year, how many of their parents: None, Some, About half, Most 2%,23%,13%,46%,17% Attended parent-teacher conferences when you requested them. 23%,52%,11%,12%,2% Volunteered time to support the school (e.g., volunteer in classrooms, help with school-wide events, etc.) 10%,57%,14%,16%,3% Contacted me about their child's performance. 1%,25%,13%,45%,15% Picked up their child's last report card. Principal Instructional Leadership Elementary /10274 Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 9 of 32

10 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal at this school: 3%,8%,40%,50% Makes clear to the staff his or her expectations for meeting instructional goals. 4%,9%,38%,49% Communicates a clear vision for our school. 4%,10%,42%,43% Understands how children learn. 3%,5%,39%,53% Sets high standards for student learning. 3%,8%,42%,47% Presses teachers to implement what they have learned in professional development. 2%,7%,42%,48% Carefully tracks student academic progress. 7%,16%,42%,35% Knows what's going on in my classroom. 7%,17%,40%,36% Participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers. High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal at this school: Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 10 of 32

11 3%,8%,40%,50% Makes clear to the staff his or her expectations for meeting instructional goals. 4%,9%,38%,49% Communicates a clear vision for our school. 4%,10%,42%,43% Understands how children learn. 3%,5%,39%,53% Sets high standards for student learning. 3%,8%,42%,47% Presses teachers to implement what they have learned in professional development. 2%,7%,42%,48% Carefully tracks student academic progress. 7%,16%,42%,35% Knows what's going on in my classroom. 7%,17%,40%,36% Participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers. Program Coherence Elementary /10274 To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following: Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 11 of 32

12 6%,21%,54%,19% Once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it's working. 11%,47%,31%,11% We have so many different programs in this school that I can't keep track of them all. 10%,46%,34%,9% Many special programs come and go at this school. 5%,23%,55%,16% Curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school. 4%,15%,55%,26% There is consistency in curriculum, instruction, and learning materials among teachers in the same grade level at this school. High school /5566 To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following: 6%,21%,54%,19% Once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it's working. 11%,47%,31%,11% We have so many different programs in this school that I can't keep track of them all. 10%,46%,34%,9% Many special programs come and go at this school. 5%,23%,55%,16% Curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 12 of 32

13 4%,15%,55%,26% There is consistency in curriculum, instruction, and learning materials among teachers in the same grade level at this school. Quality of Student Discussion Elementary /10274 To what extent do the following characteristics describe discussions that occur in your [TARGET] class: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Almost always 1%,9%,55%,35% Students build on each other's ideas during discussion. 4%,16%,52%,28% Students use data and text references to support their ideas. 1%,5%,40%,54% Students show each other respect. 2%,15%,54%,29% Students provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers. 1%,7%,47%,45% Most students participate in the discussion at some point. High school /5566 To what extent do the following characteristics describe discussions that occur in your [TARGET] class: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Almost always 1%,9%,55%,35% Students build on each other's ideas during discussion. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 13 of 32

14 4%,16%,52%,28% Students use data and text references to support their ideas. 1%,5%,40%,54% Students show each other respect. 2%,15%,54%,29% Students provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers. 1%,7%,47%,45% Most students participate in the discussion at some point. Quality Professional Development Elementary /10274 Overall, my professional development experiences this year have: 4%,18%,54%,24% Been sustained and coherently focused, rather than short-term and unrelated. 5%,22%,52%,21% Included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas. 3%,12%,59%,26% Been closely connected to my school's improvement plan. 3%,13%,56%,28% Included opportunities to work productively with colleagues in my school. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 14 of 32

15 17%,31%,37%,14% Included opportunities to work productively with teachers from other schools. High school /5566 Overall, my professional development experiences this year have: 4%,18%,54%,24% Been sustained and coherently focused, rather than short-term and unrelated. 5%,22%,52%,21% Included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas. 3%,12%,59%,26% Been closely connected to my school's improvement plan. 3%,13%,56%,28% Included opportunities to work productively with colleagues in my school. 17%,31%,37%,14% Included opportunities to work productively with teachers from other schools. Reflective Dialogue Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 4%,5%,46%,45% Teachers talk about instruction in the teachers' lounge, faculty meetings, etc. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 15 of 32

16 4%,7%,50%,40% Teachers in this school share and discuss student work with other teachers. This school year, how often have you had conversations with colleagues about: than once a month, 2 or 3 times per month, 1 or 2 times per week, Almost daily 4%,14%,36%,45% What helps students learn the best. 17%,28%,38%,17% Development of new curriculum. 16%,29%,36%,19% The goals of this school. 11%,17%,31%,40% Managing classroom behavior. High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 4%,5%,46%,45% Teachers talk about instruction in the teachers' lounge, faculty meetings, etc. 4%,7%,50%,40% Teachers in this school share and discuss student work with other teachers. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 16 of 32

17 This school year, how often have you had conversations with colleagues about: than once a month, 2 or 3 times per month, 1 or 2 times per week, Almost daily 4%,14%,36%,45% What helps students learn the best. 17%,28%,38%,17% Development of new curriculum. 16%,29%,36%,19% The goals of this school. 11%,17%,31%,40% Managing classroom behavior. School Commitment Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 3%,11%,47%,39% I usually look forward to each working day at this school. 7%,23%,33%,37% I wouldn't want to work in any other school. 2%,8%,40%,49% I feel loyal to this school. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 17 of 32

18 5%,13%,41%,41% I would recommend this school to parents seeking a place for their child. High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 3%,11%,47%,39% I usually look forward to each working day at this school. 7%,23%,33%,37% I wouldn't want to work in any other school. 2%,8%,40%,49% I feel loyal to this school. 5%,13%,41%,41% I would recommend this school to parents seeking a place for their child. Socialization of New Teachers Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 7%,22%,47%,24% Experienced teachers invite new teachers into their rooms to observe, give feedback, etc. 5%,10%,47%,38% A conscious effort is made by faculty to make new teachers feel welcome here. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 18 of 32

19 High school /5566 Student Responsibility Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: Experienced teachers invite new teachers into their rooms to observe, give feedback, etc. A conscious effort is made by faculty to make new teachers feel welcome here. Elementary /10274 How many of the students in your [TARGET] class: Come to class on time. Attend class regularly. Come to class prepared with the appropriate supplies and books. Regularly pay attention in class. Actively participate in class activities. 7%,22%,47%,24% 5%,10%,47%,38% None, Some, About half, Most 0%,3%,4%,37%,57% 0%,2%,3%,39%,56% 1%,9%,17%,42%,32% 0%,6%,16%,49%,29% 0%,6%,15%,46%,33% Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 19 of 32

20 2%,15%,21%,42%,20% Always turn in their homework. High school /5566 How many of the students in your [TARGET] class: None, Some, About half, Most 0%,3%,4%,37%,57% Come to class on time. 0%,2%,3%,39%,56% Attend class regularly. 1%,9%,17%,42%,32% Come to class prepared with the appropriate supplies and books. 0%,6%,16%,49%,29% Regularly pay attention in class. 0%,6%,15%,46%,33% Actively participate in class activities. 2%,15%,21%,42%,20% Always turn in their homework. Teacher Collaboration Elementary /10274 This school year, how often have you: Never, Once or twice, 3-9 times, 10 or more times Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 20 of 32

21 35%,39%,20%,7% Observed another teacher's classroom to offer feedback. 25%,39%,27%,9% Observed another teacher's classroom to get ideas for your own instruction. 6%,18%,42%,34% Gone over student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions. 6%,16%,35%,44% Worked with other teachers to develop materials or activities for particular classes. 4%,14%,35%,46% Worked on instructional strategies with other teachers. High school /5566 This school year, how often have you: Never, Once or twice, 3-9 times, 10 or more times 35%,39%,20%,7% Observed another teacher's classroom to offer feedback. 25%,39%,27%,9% Observed another teacher's classroom to get ideas for your own instruction. 6%,18%,42%,34% Gone over student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions. 6%,16%,35%,44% Worked with other teachers to develop materials or activities for particular classes. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 21 of 32

22 4%,14%,35%,46% Worked on instructional strategies with other teachers. Teacher Influence Elementary /10274 How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 33%,26%,30%,11% Hiring new professional personnel. 29%,31%,32%,9% Planning how discretionary school funds should be used. 8%,19%,34%,39% Determining books and other instructional materials used in classrooms. 8%,15%,35%,42% Establishing the curriculum and instructional program. 16%,25%,40%,18% Determining the content of in-service programs. 8%,15%,37%,40% Setting standards for student behavior. High school /5566 How much influence do teachers have over school policy in each of the areas below? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 22 of 32

23 33%,26%,30%,11% Hiring new professional personnel. 29%,31%,32%,9% Planning how discretionary school funds should be used. 8%,19%,34%,39% Determining books and other instructional materials used in classrooms. 8%,15%,35%,42% Establishing the curriculum and instructional program. 16%,25%,40%,18% Determining the content of in-service programs. 8%,15%,37%,40% Setting standards for student behavior. Teacher Safety Elementary /10274 To what extent is each of the following a problem at your school: Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 23%,41%,26%,10% Physical conflicts among students 29%,45%,21%,5% Robbery or theft Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 23 of 32

24 40%,32%,20%,8% Gang activity 22%,42%,27%,9% Disorder in classrooms 23%,39%,26%,12% Disorder in hallways 17%,41%,27%,14% Student disrespect of teachers 60%,27%,10%,3% Threats of violence toward teachers High school /5566 To what extent is each of the following a problem at your school: Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 23%,41%,26%,10% Physical conflicts among students 29%,45%,21%,5% Robbery or theft 40%,32%,20%,8% Gang activity 22%,42%,27%,9% Disorder in classrooms Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 24 of 32

25 23%,39%,26%,12% Disorder in hallways 17%,41%,27%,14% Student disrespect of teachers 60%,27%,10%,3% Threats of violence toward teachers Teacher Satisfaction Elementary /10274 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: 11%,31%,46%,12% I would recommend CPS as a great place to work for my friends. 14%,29%,41%,16% If I were offered a comparable teaching position with similar pay and benefits at another district, I would stay with CPS. 5%,12%,51%,32% My school leader encourages me to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 11%,22%,45%,23% I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing my job. 2%,7%,56%,35% The people I work with at my school cooperate to get the job done. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 25 of 32

26 7%,17%,47%,30% I have access to the resources (materials, equipment, technology, etc.) I need in order to effectively teach my students. High school /5566 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: 11%,31%,46%,12% I would recommend CPS as a great place to work for my friends. 14%,29%,41%,16% If I were offered a comparable teaching position with similar pay and benefits at another district, I would stay with CPS. 5%,12%,51%,32% My school leader encourages me to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 11%,22%,45%,23% I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing my job. 2%,7%,56%,35% The people I work with at my school cooperate to get the job done. 7%,17%,47%,30% I have access to the resources (materials, equipment, technology, etc.) I need in order to effectively teach my students. Teacher-Parent Trust Elementary /10274 For the students you teach this year, how many of their parents: None, Some, About half, Most Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 26 of 32

27 1%,23%,14%,47%,14% Support your teaching efforts. 1%,30%,24%,39%,6% Do their best to help their children learn. How many teachers at this school feel good about parents' support for their work? None, Some, About half, Most 3%,34%,25%,29%,8% How many teachers at this school feel good about parents' support for their work? Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 3%,22%,56%,19% Teachers and parents think of each other as partners in educating children. 1%,9%,58%,32% Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents. To what extent do you feel respected by the parents of your students? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 1%,8%,35%,56% To what extent do you feel respected by the parents of your students? High school /5566 Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 27 of 32

28 For the students you teach this year, how many of their parents: None, Some, About half, Most 1%,23%,14%,47%,14% Support your teaching efforts. 1%,30%,24%,39%,6% Do their best to help their children learn. How many teachers at this school feel good about parents' support for their work? None, Some, About half, Most 3%,34%,25%,29%,8% How many teachers at this school feel good about parents' support for their work? Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 3%,22%,56%,19% Teachers and parents think of each other as partners in educating children. 1%,9%,58%,32% Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents. To what extent do you feel respected by the parents of your students? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 28 of 32

29 1%,8%,35%,56% To what extent do you feel respected by the parents of your students? Teacher-Principal Trust Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 4%,9%,45%,41% The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers. 7%,11%,39%,43% I trust the principal at his or her word. 8%,15%,39%,39% It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal. 5%,9%,40%,47% The principal takes a personal interest in the professional development of teachers. 6%,12%,39%,43% The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members. 5%,9%,37%,48% The principal places the needs of children ahead of personal and political interests. 7%,11%,39%,42% The principal at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 29 of 32

30 To what extent do you feel respected by your principal? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 5%,9%,23%,63% To what extent do you feel respected by your principal? High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 4%,9%,45%,41% The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers. 7%,11%,39%,43% I trust the principal at his or her word. 8%,15%,39%,39% It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal. 5%,9%,40%,47% The principal takes a personal interest in the professional development of teachers. 6%,12%,39%,43% The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members. 5%,9%,37%,48% The principal places the needs of children ahead of personal and political interests. 7%,11%,39%,42% The principal at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly. Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 30 of 32

31 To what extent do you feel respected by your principal? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 5%,9%,23%,63% To what extent do you feel respected by your principal? Teacher-Teacher Trust Elementary /10274 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: 2%,13%,58%,26% Teachers in this school trust each other. 2%,12%,52%,34% It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers. 2%,9%,52%,36% Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts. 2%,7%,49%,42% Teachers at this school respect those colleagues who are experts at their craft. To what extent do you feel respected by other teachers? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 0%,5%,31%,64% To what extent do you feel respected by other teachers? Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 31 of 32

32 High school /5566 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: Teachers in this school trust each other. It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers. Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts. Teachers at this school respect those colleagues who are experts at their craft. 2%,13%,58%,26% 2%,12%,52%,34% 2%,9%,52%,36% 2%,7%,49%,42% To what extent do you feel respected by other teachers? Not at all, A little, Some, To a great extent 0%,5%,31%,64% To what extent do you feel respected by other teachers? Friday, March 22, 2013 Page 32 of 32