Result Details

KENTUCKY (90.95% responded)
ALLEN COUNTY (92.31% responded)
 

Time

Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the needs of all students.
KENTUCKY
n = 41223 / dk = 198
 
 
 
 

6%
23%
45%
26%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

3
34%
44%
18%
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.
KENTUCKY
n = 41062 / dk = 216
 
 
 
 

4
15%
49%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

4
17%
56%
23%
c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions
KENTUCKY
n = 40940 / dk = 201
 
 
 
 

5%
18%
49%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

2
22%
57%
18%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
KENTUCKY
n = 40865 / dk = 393
 
 
 
 

5%
20%
50%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

7%
28%
48%
16%
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required to do.
KENTUCKY
n = 40688 / dk = 590
 
 
 
 

8%
22%
46%
23%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

7%
28%
55%
10%
f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40947 / dk = 309
 
 
 
 

4
19%
53%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
24%
57%
16%
g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40791 / dk = 525
 
 
 
 

4%
15%
53%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

4%
14%
61%
20%

Q2.2 In an average week, how much time do you devote to the following activities during the school day (i.e., time for which you are under contract to be at the school)?
      None
      Less than or equal to 1 hour
      More than 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours
      More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
      More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
      More than 10 hours
n = number of responses

a. Individual planning time
KENTUCKY
n = 37406
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
21%
26%
36%
14%
2
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
17%
31%
33%
16%
1
b. Collaborative planning time
KENTUCKY
n = 37298
 
 
 
 
 
 

10%
42%
33%
12%
3
0
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167
 
 
 
 
 
 

10%
40%
40%
8%
2
1
c. Supervisory duties
KENTUCKY
n = 37221
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
46%
32%
10%
4
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 166
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
48%
37%
8%
4
2
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings
KENTUCKY
n = 37111
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
53%
38%
5%
1
0
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 
 
 
 

1
50%
40%
6%
3
e. Completing required administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 37148
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
48%
33%
10%
3
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164
 
 
 
 
 

1
52%
27%
15%
5%
f. Preparing for/participating in the teacher evaluation process?
KENTUCKY
n = 37200
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
57%
27%
7%
2
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 166
 
 
 
 
 

5%
58%
28%
7%
2
g. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community
KENTUCKY
n = 37352
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
50%
39%
7%
2
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165
 
 
 
 
 

1
55%
39%
5%
1
h. Addressing student discipline issues
KENTUCKY
n = 37352
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
53%
30%
9%
4
2
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 166
 
 
 
 
 

2
61%
29%
4%
3
i. Professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 36807
 
 
 
 
 
 

9%
56%
26%
6%
2
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
63%
23%
4
1
1
j. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37241
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
36%
31%
14%
7%
5%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167
 
 
 
 
 
 

13%
37%
28%
10%
8%
4%
k. Delivery of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37338
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
34%
45%
13%
4
1
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 166
 
 
 
 
 
 

5%
40%
41%
8%
4
2
l. Utilizing results of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37337
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
34%
44%
14%
4%
2
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
40%
43%
8%
5%
2
Q2.3 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on weekends)?
      None
      Less than or equal to 1 hour
      More than 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours
      More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
      More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
      More than 10 hours
n = number of responses
KENTUCKY
n = 37542
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
7%
22%
25%
26%
19%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 166
 
 
 
 
 

4%
23%
23%
34%
15%
 

Facilities and Resources

Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.
KENTUCKY
n = 41160 / dk = 225
 
 
 
 

2
12%
52%
34%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

6%
19%
47%
28%
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
KENTUCKY
n = 41157 / dk = 141
 
 
 
 

3
13%
46%
38%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

1
13%
52%
34%
c. Teachers have sufficient support to use effectively the state-approved electronic platform (i.e., CIITS, EDS).
KENTUCKY
n = 39909 / dk = 1379
 
 
 
 

2
9%
58%
32%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

1
9%
62%
28%
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
KENTUCKY
n = 41021 / dk = 223
 
 
 
 

1
2
47%
50%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178
 
 
 
 

1
1
53%
45%
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
KENTUCKY
n = 41106 / dk = 187
 
 
 
 

3
10%
47%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

1
9%
53%
37%
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
KENTUCKY
n = 40965 / dk = 338
 
 
 
 

2
10%
53%
35%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

1
8%
62%
29%
g. The school environment is clean and well maintained.
KENTUCKY
n = 41011 / dk = 378
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
43%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

2
2
45%
52%
h. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.
KENTUCKY
n = 40960 / dk = 260
 
 
 
 

2
8%
50%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

1
3
54%
43%
i. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40934 / dk = 280
 
 
 
 

2
8%
49%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177
 
 
 
 

1
2
53%
44%
j. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 41067 / dk = 223
 
 
 
 

3
12%
51%
34%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

2
5%
56%
37%
k. Teachers have sufficient access to the library and media facilities.
KENTUCKY
n = 40803 / dk = 485
 
 
 
 

2
7%
49%
43%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

1
3
54%
42%
 

Community Support and Involvement

Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about community support and involvement in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 39273 / dk = 2116
 
 
 
 

4%
21%
58%
18%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165 / dk = 15
 
 
 
 

3
39%
52%
6%
b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.
KENTUCKY
n = 40410 / dk = 903
 
 
 
 

2
8%
60%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
13%
69%
16%
c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
KENTUCKY
n = 40593 / dk = 704
 
 
 
 

2
9%
54%
36%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
20%
56%
22%
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40688 / dk = 634
 
 
 
 

1
4%
58%
38%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 2
 
 
 

6%
66%
28%
e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40125 / dk = 1182
 
 
 
 

2
11%
56%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
17%
63%
19%
f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40354 / dk = 824
 
 
 
 

4%
20%
57%
18%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

3
31%
61%
5%
g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 39600 / dk = 1689
 
 
 
 

2
12%
62%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

2
16%
71%
12%
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 39842 / dk = 1433
 
 
 
 

2
10%
58%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

1
8%
71%
20%
 

Managing Student Conduct

Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about managing student conduct in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 41161 / dk = 136
 
 
 
 

3
10%
53%
34%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

2
6%
61%
32%
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 41086 / dk = 131
 
 
 
 

6%
20%
57%
17%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

1
16%
71%
12%
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
KENTUCKY
n = 40949 / dk = 202
 
 
 
 

3
12%
52%
32%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

1
11%
57%
32%
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 40883 / dk = 371
 
 
 
 

8%
18%
45%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

5%
21%
50%
24%
e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
KENTUCKY
n = 40878 / dk = 313
 
 
 
 

5%
12%
47%
36%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

4
14%
49%
33%
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 40861 / dk = 359
 
 
 
 

3
16%
52%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

1
17%
59%
24%
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.
KENTUCKY
n = 40943 / dk = 264
 
 
 
 

1
5%
50%
43%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 

2
56%
42%
 

Teacher Leadership

Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about teacher leadership in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
KENTUCKY
n = 40863 / dk = 338
 
 
 
 

3
10%
53%
35%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

3
12%
61%
24%
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40851 / dk = 238
 
 
 
 

3
10%
50%
38%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
12%
59%
27%
c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.
KENTUCKY
n = 40707 / dk = 365
 
 
 
 

3
11%
51%
35%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
17%
59%
21%
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.
KENTUCKY
n = 40656 / dk = 456
 
 
 
 

2
7%
50%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
12%
57%
27%
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
KENTUCKY
n = 39921 / dk = 1189
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
50%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 170 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

5%
29%
48%
19%
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
KENTUCKY
n = 40456 / dk = 671
 
 
 
 

3
12%
53%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

2
17%
62%
20%
g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40668 / dk = 425
 
 
 
 

2
9%
52%
37%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
16%
56%
26%

Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
      No role at all
      Small role
      Moderate role
      Large role
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
KENTUCKY
n = 39885 / dk = 1477
 
 
 
 

3
14%
31%
53%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
21%
35%
42%
b. Devising teaching techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 40371 / dk = 886
 
 
 
 

2
8%
28%
63%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

3
13%
42%
43%
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
KENTUCKY
n = 40110 / dk = 1104
 
 
 
 

3
13%
34%
50%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
15%
33%
51%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional learning programs
KENTUCKY
n = 39523 / dk = 1743
 
 
 
 

10%
26%
39%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

25%
32%
33%
9%
e. Establishing student discipline procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 40268 / dk = 1022
 
 
 
 

8%
23%
40%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

12%
24%
39%
25%
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
KENTUCKY
n = 38581 / dk = 2700
 
 
 
 

20%
34%
32%
14%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164 / dk = 16
 
 
 
 

43%
36%
16%
5%
g. Selecting teachers new to this school
KENTUCKY
n = 39041 / dk = 2297
 
 
 
 

16%
33%
33%
19%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 169 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

34%
40%
18%
8%
h. Planning school improvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39531 / dk = 1702
 
 
 
 

9%
26%
40%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 168 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

18%
33%
35%
14%
i. Leading professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40127 / dk = 1078
 
 
 
 

7%
24%
41%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 174 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

16%
33%
33%
18%
j. Modeling instructional methods, assessments, and/or classroom management
KENTUCKY
n = 40305 / dk = 949
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
40%
39%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
24%
39%
34%
Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 40242 / dk = 1144
 
 
 
 

9%
19%
54%
18%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

14%
32%
48%
6%
 

School Leadership

Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about school leadership in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.
KENTUCKY
n = 40605 / dk = 776
 
 
 
 

3
12%
53%
32%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
14%
63%
21%
b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40856 / dk = 407
 
 
 
 

6%
16%
46%
32%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

5%
26%
49%
21%
c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
KENTUCKY
n = 40660 / dk = 611
 
 
 
 

7%
17%
45%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

7%
30%
44%
19%
d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 40781 / dk = 540
 
 
 
 

4%
13%
46%
37%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
18%
52%
27%
e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 41027 / dk = 261
 
 
 
 

1
4%
46%
49%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

1
3
55%
42%
f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40832 / dk = 482
 
 
 
 

1
3
45%
50%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
2
50%
48%
g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.
KENTUCKY
n = 40261 / dk = 1090
 
 
 
 

2
6%
51%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
10%
58%
31%
h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
KENTUCKY
n = 40528 / dk = 766
 
 
 
 

2
8%
51%
39%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
15%
50%
34%
i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.
KENTUCKY
n = 39965 / dk = 1284
 
 
 
 

2
6%
50%
41%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
9%
53%
36%
j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 37443 / dk = 3767
 
 
 
 

3
10%
51%
36%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 152 / dk = 28
 
 
 
 

3
13%
59%
24%
k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.
KENTUCKY
n = 40621 / dk = 601
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
48%
36%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 172 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

7%
13%
56%
24%

Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Leadership issues
KENTUCKY
n = 38779 / dk = 2558
 
 
 
 

4%
13%
55%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165 / dk = 15
 
 
 
 

3
23%
62%
12%
b. Facilities and resources
KENTUCKY
n = 40068 / dk = 1204
 
 
 
 

3
9%
59%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
12%
69%
17%
c. The use of time in my school
KENTUCKY
n = 40074 / dk = 1205
 
 
 
 

3
12%
57%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 173 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

5%
17%
63%
15%
d. Professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40158 / dk = 1105
 
 
 
 

2
8%
60%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 172 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

3
17%
64%
16%
e. Teacher leadership
KENTUCKY
n = 39606 / dk = 1617
 
 
 
 

2
9%
59%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 168 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

2
17%
65%
15%
f. Community support and involvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39198 / dk = 2002
 
 
 
 

2
8%
61%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 169 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

2
15%
69%
14%
g. Managing student conduct
KENTUCKY
n = 40541 / dk = 754
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
52%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
14%
66%
18%
h. Instructional practices and support
KENTUCKY
n = 40305 / dk = 938
 
 
 
 

2
7%
59%
32%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 174 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

1
7%
71%
21%
i. New teacher support
KENTUCKY
n = 38175 / dk = 3029
 
 
 
 

4
10%
56%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164 / dk = 15
 
 
 
 

2
17%
64%
16%

Q7.4 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the school council in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Teachers on the school council are representative of the faculty (i.e. experience, subject/grade, etc.)
KENTUCKY
n = 37388 / dk = 3856
 
 
 
 

2
6%
57%
35%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165 / dk = 13
 
 
 
 

1
13%
64%
22%
b. Parents on the school council are representative of the diversity within the school community.
KENTUCKY
n = 34364 / dk = 6793
 
 
 
 

2
10%
59%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 149 / dk = 29
 
 
 
 

2
16%
67%
15%
c. The school council makes decisions that positively impact instruction (i.e. curriculum, instructional practices, etc.).
KENTUCKY
n = 35909 / dk = 5242
 
 
 
 

2
7%
61%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 145 / dk = 34
 
 
 
 

3
9%
69%
19%
d. The school council makes decisions that positively impact school staffing and schedules.
KENTUCKY
n = 35705 / dk = 5441
 
 
 
 

2
8%
59%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 143 / dk = 36
 
 
 
 

4%
11%
66%
18%
e. Overall, the school council provides effective leadership in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 36269 / dk = 4850
 
 
 
 

2
7%
59%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 150 / dk = 29
 
 
 
 

3
13%
66%
17%
 

Professional Learning

Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about professional learning in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. Sufficient resources are available for professional learning in my school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40569 / dk = 758
 
 
 
 

2
11%
60%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
15%
68%
15%
b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40853 / dk = 445
 
 
 
 

2
10%
60%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 
 

1
13%
71%
16%
c. Professional learning offerings are data driven.
KENTUCKY
n = 38522 / dk = 2679
 
 
 
 

1
8%
60%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167 / dk = 12
 
 
 
 

1
9%
74%
17%
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school’s improvement plan.
KENTUCKY
n = 37851 / dk = 3229
 
 
 
 

1
4
62%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 160 / dk = 18
 
 
 

4%
74%
21%
e. Professional learning is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 39887 / dk = 1414
 
 
 
 

5%
19%
52%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 170 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

9%
32%
48%
11%
f. Decision making about professional learning is guided by evidence from the growth and effectiveness system.
KENTUCKY
n = 36489 / dk = 4757
 
 
 
 

2
8%
62%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 145 / dk = 35
 
 
 
 

1
12%
74%
13%
g. Professional learning deepens teachers' content knowledge.
KENTUCKY
n = 40360 / dk = 907
 
 
 
 

3
13%
57%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

1
17%
66%
16%
h. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.
KENTUCKY
n = 40506 / dk = 715
 
 
 
 

3
15%
57%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

5%
26%
59%
11%
i. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
KENTUCKY
n = 40766 / dk = 477
 
 
 
 

1
3
60%
36%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 180
 
 
 

2
71%
27%
j. In this school, follow up is provided from professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 39668 / dk = 1456
 
 
 
 

3
16%
57%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 171 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

1
19%
66%
15%
k. Professional learning provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 40284 / dk = 845
 
 
 
 

2
12%
59%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

1
11%
71%
16%
l. Professional learning is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 39033 / dk = 2124
 
 
 
 

3
19%
55%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165 / dk = 14
 
 
 
 

2
19%
65%
15%
m. Professional learning enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
KENTUCKY
n = 40246 / dk = 864
 
 
 
 

2
9%
62%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
9%
75%
14%
n. Professional learning enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40373 / dk = 679
 
 
 
 

2
7%
63%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 2
 
 
 

6%
78%
16%
o. Teachers contribute to the planning, selection, and/or design of professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 39307 / dk = 1761
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
55%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165 / dk = 13
 
 
 
 

10%
23%
55%
12%

Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional learning to teach your students more effectively?
      Yes
      No
n = number of responses

a. Your content area
KENTUCKY
n = 36746
 
 

36%
64%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164
 
 

48%
52%
b. Kentucky Academic Standards
KENTUCKY
n = 36576
 
 

27%
73%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 

26%
74%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36545
 
 

35%
65%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 

33%
67%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36689
 
 

53%
47%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

67%
33%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
KENTUCKY
n = 36655
 
 

45%
55%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

56%
44%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36485
 
 

43%
57%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 161
 
 

47%
53%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36478
 
 

38%
62%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 161
 
 

36%
64%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36717
 
 

55%
45%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 

62%
38%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36441
 
 

31%
69%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

39%
61%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36450
 
 

37%
63%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

41%
59%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36709
 
 

47%
53%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 161
 
 

46%
54%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36410
 
 

30%
70%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

29%
71%

Q8.3 In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional learning in any of the following areas?
      Yes
      No
n = number of responses

a. Your content area
KENTUCKY
n = 36672
 
 

67%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164
 
 

57%
43%
b. Kentucky Academic Standards
KENTUCKY
n = 36293
 
 

42%
58%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 

32%
68%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36401
 
 

55%
45%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

58%
42%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36307
 
 

48%
52%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164
 
 

43%
57%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
KENTUCKY
n = 36247
 
 

26%
74%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162
 
 

16%
84%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36007
 
 

11%
89%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

5%
95%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36014
 
 

11%
89%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

5%
95%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36182
 
 

40%
60%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

39%
61%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36321
 
 

53%
47%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

64%
36%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36243
 
 

44%
56%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 164
 
 

55%
45%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36300
 
 

43%
57%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

20%
80%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36123
 
 

31%
69%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 163
 
 

21%
79%
 

Instructional Practices and Support

Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about instructional practices and support in your school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses

a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 39074 / dk = 2186
 
 
 
 

7%
19%
54%
20%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 171 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

7%
23%
57%
13%
b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 39199 / dk = 1941
 
 
 
 

1
6%
64%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 171 / dk = 9
 
 
 

4%
77%
19%
c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40114 / dk = 1037
 
 
 
 

0
3
58%
39%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 1
 
 
 

4%
62%
33%
d. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 40290 / dk = 758
 
 
 
 

1
6%
54%
39%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
3
64%
32%
e. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.) translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 39758 / dk = 1402
 
 
 
 

2
8%
60%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 177 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

1
5%
66%
29%
f. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40618 / dk = 593
 
 
 
 

1
4%
55%
40%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 179
 
 
 
 

1
3
61%
34%
g. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 38771 / dk = 2385
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
54%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 162 / dk = 18
 
 
 
 

2
22%
59%
16%
h. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy).
KENTUCKY
n = 40343 / dk = 799
 
 
 
 

3
9%
55%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

3
8%
65%
23%
i. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards.
KENTUCKY
n = 40471 / dk = 640
 
 
 
 

0
1
49%
49%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 178 / dk = 2
 
 

56%
44%
j. An appropriate amount of instructional time is spent on required local assessments in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 39691 / dk = 1393
 
 
 
 

2
6%
59%
33%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 170 / dk = 9
 
 
 

4%
74%
22%
 

Overall

Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans? (Select one.)
      Continue teaching at my current school
      Continue teaching in this district but leave this school
      Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
      Continue working in education but pursue an administrative position
      Continue working in education but pursue a non-administrative position
      Leave education entirely
n = number of responses
KENTUCKY
n = 37422
 
 
 
 
 
 

87%
3
2
4%
1
2
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 167
 
 
 
 
 
 

90%
1
2
5%
1
2
Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
      Time during the work day
      Facilities and resources
      Community support and involvement
      Managing student conduct
      Teacher leadership
      School leadership
      Professional learning
      Instructional practices and support
n = number of responses
KENTUCKY
n = 36949
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
10%
6%
10%
12%
30%
2
18%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 165
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

16%
15%
4%
7%
11%
24%
2
21%
Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)
      Time during the work day
      Facilities and resources
      Community support and involvement
      Managing student conduct
      Teacher leadership
      School leadership
      Professional learning
      Instructional practices and support
n = number of responses
KENTUCKY
n = 40475
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
7%
3
19%
6%
8%
3
42%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 175
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10%
9%
2
7%
6%
7%
5%
53%
Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 40931 / dk = 439
 
 
 
 

6%
6%
39%
49%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 176 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

9%
2
52%
37%
Q10.7 At this school, we utilize the results from the TELL Kentucky Survey as a tool for school improvement.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 31630 / dk = 9388
 
 
 
 

6%
8%
55%
31%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 112 / dk = 65
 
 
 
 

4
14%
65%
17%
 

New Teacher Support

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports during this current school year.
      Yes
      No
n = number of responses

a. Formally assigned resource teacher/mentor
KENTUCKY
n = 5464
 
 

75%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

77%
23%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5445
 
 

63%
37%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

68%
32%
c. Reduced workload
KENTUCKY
n = 5432
 
 

24%
76%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

5%
95%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5446
 
 

81%
19%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

82%
18%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

51%
49%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

64%
36%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
KENTUCKY
n = 5436
 
 

52%
48%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

45%
55%
g. Orientation for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

70%
30%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

73%
27%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
KENTUCKY
n = 5412
 
 

82%
18%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

82%
18%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
KENTUCKY
n = 5430
 
 

88%
12%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

82%
18%
j. Participation in the KTIP program
KENTUCKY
n = 5420
 
 

66%
34%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 22
 
 

50%
50%
k. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 4524
 
 

43%
57%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 18
 
 

28%
72%
l. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
KENTUCKY
n = 4416
 
 

16%
84%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 19
 
 

21%
79%

Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your resource teacher/mentor during this current school year?
      Never
      Less than once per month
      Once per month
      Several times per month
      Once per week
      Almost daily
n = number of responses

a. Developing lesson plans
KENTUCKY
n = 3988
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
11%
13%
24%
23%
17%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
13%
7%
27%
40%
b. Being observed teaching by my resource teacher/mentor
KENTUCKY
n = 3967
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
23%
31%
26%
8%
4
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 14
 
 
 
 

14%
21%
29%
36%
c. Observing my resource teacher's/mentor's teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 3971
 
 
 
 
 
 

30%
26%
19%
15%
6%
4
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

27%
40%
13%
20%
d. Analyzing student work
KENTUCKY
n = 3975
 
 
 
 
 
 

13%
12%
15%
23%
14%
23%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 
 

20%
7%
27%
7%
13%
27%
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 3970
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
13%
17%
24%
18%
16%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 
 

20%
7%
13%
20%
13%
27%
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
KENTUCKY
n = 3974
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
11%
13%
24%
17%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
20%
7%
13%
47%
g. Reflecting on and discussing the effectiveness of my teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 3961
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
9%
15%
27%
20%
23%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
13%
33%
13%
27%
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
KENTUCKY
n = 3974
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
11%
14%
22%
19%
22%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
20%
13%
20%
33%
i. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2568
 
 
 
 
 
 

29%
6%
10%
18%
14%
22%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 8
 
 
 
 

37%
12%
12%
37%

Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your resource teacher/mentor influence your practice in the following areas during this current school year?
      Not at all
      Hardly at all
      Some
      Quite a bit
      A great deal
n = number of responses

a. Instructional strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 3966
 
 
 
 
 

5%
4%
26%
37%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
27%
40%
20%
b. Subject matter I teach
KENTUCKY
n = 3948
 
 
 
 
 

11%
8%
27%
30%
24%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
27%
33%
27%
c. Classroom management strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 3965
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
27%
35%
28%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
7%
20%
33%
27%
d. Using data to identify student needs
KENTUCKY
n = 3936
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
28%
32%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
40%
20%
27%
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
KENTUCKY
n = 3951
 
 
 
 
 

7%
6%
29%
33%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
7%
27%
33%
20%
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
KENTUCKY
n = 3947
 
 
 
 
 

7%
5%
28%
34%
25%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
33%
33%
20%
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians
KENTUCKY
n = 3961
 
 
 
 
 

11%
11%
32%
27%
19%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
13%
27%
27%
20%
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
KENTUCKY
n = 3956
 
 
 
 
 

6%
6%
27%
35%
26%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
20%
40%
27%
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
KENTUCKY
n = 3949
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
30%
32%
22%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

13%
7%
40%
20%
20%
j. Complying with policies and procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 3957
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
27%
35%
27%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 

13%
33%
20%
33%
k. Completing administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 3950
 
 
 
 
 

7%
6%
27%
33%
26%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
27%
27%
33%
l. Providing emotional support
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 
 
 
 

6%
4%
23%
31%
35%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 
 
 
 

7%
13%
20%
33%
27%
m. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2648
 
 
 
 
 

20%
3
25%
24%
29%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 11
 
 
 
 
 

18%
9%
27%
9%
36%

Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your resource teacher/mentor during this current school year.
      Yes
      No
n = number of responses

a. My resource teacher/mentor and I were in the same building.
KENTUCKY
n = 3976
 
 

92%
8%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 

100%
b. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught in the same content area.
KENTUCKY
n = 3964
 
 

61%
39%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 

67%
33%
c. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught the same grade level.
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 

56%
44%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 15
 
 

67%
33%
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this current school year improved my instructional practice.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 5182 / dk = 224
 
 
 
 

4%
9%
44%
43%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 19 / dk = 2
 
 
 

11%
47%
42%
Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this current school year has helped me to impact my students’ learning.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 5064 / dk = 202
 
 
 
 

4
8%
46%
42%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 19 / dk = 1
 
 
 

11%
63%
26%
Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this current school year has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
      Strongly disagree
      Disagree
      Agree
      Strongly agree
n = number of responses
dk = number of "don't know" responses
KENTUCKY
n = 5117 / dk = 234
 
 
 
 

4%
10%
42%
44%
ALLEN COUNTY
n = 20 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
20%
50%
25%
generated Wed May 31 19:59:45 EDT 2017 / 539 ms

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