Result Details

KENTUCKY (90.95% responded)
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT (93.72% 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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

11%
31%
38%
20%
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.
KENTUCKY
n = 41062 / dk = 216
 
 
 
 

4
15%
49%
33%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
15%
47%
36%
c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions
KENTUCKY
n = 40940 / dk = 201
 
 
 
 

5%
18%
49%
28%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

6%
16%
51%
27%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
KENTUCKY
n = 40865 / dk = 393
 
 
 
 

5%
20%
50%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

4%
16%
53%
26%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
51%
31%
f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40947 / dk = 309
 
 
 
 

4
19%
53%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

2
18%
53%
27%
g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40791 / dk = 525
 
 
 
 

4%
15%
53%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

6%
11%
53%
31%

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
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191
 
 
 
 
 

22%
25%
39%
13%
1
b. Collaborative planning time
KENTUCKY
n = 37298
 
 
 
 
 
 

10%
42%
33%
12%
3
0
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 

15%
44%
27%
12%
2
c. Supervisory duties
KENTUCKY
n = 37221
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
46%
32%
10%
4
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
46%
36%
9%
3
2
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings
KENTUCKY
n = 37111
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
53%
38%
5%
1
0
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 189
 
 
 
 
 

7%
78%
12%
3
1
e. Completing required administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 37148
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
48%
33%
10%
3
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
48%
30%
12%
4
1
f. Preparing for/participating in the teacher evaluation process?
KENTUCKY
n = 37200
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
57%
27%
7%
2
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 

5%
52%
34%
7%
3
g. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community
KENTUCKY
n = 37352
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
50%
39%
7%
2
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
48%
38%
7%
3
1
h. Addressing student discipline issues
KENTUCKY
n = 37352
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
53%
30%
9%
4
2
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
54%
23%
10%
6%
2
i. Professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 36807
 
 
 
 
 
 

9%
56%
26%
6%
2
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191
 
 
 
 
 
 

14%
58%
19%
6%
2
2
j. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37241
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
36%
31%
14%
7%
5%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191
 
 
 
 
 
 

9%
29%
30%
19%
7%
6%
k. Delivery of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37338
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
34%
45%
13%
4
1
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 
 

5%
33%
44%
13%
5%
1
l. Utilizing results of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37337
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
34%
44%
14%
4%
2
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
33%
44%
13%
5%
1
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 194
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
6%
24%
27%
27%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 209
 
 
 
 

5%
10%
44%
40%
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
KENTUCKY
n = 41157 / dk = 141
 
 
 
 

3
13%
46%
38%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

6%
13%
40%
42%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4%
6%
43%
46%
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
KENTUCKY
n = 41021 / dk = 223
 
 
 
 

1
2
47%
50%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
4%
42%
52%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 209
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
44%
40%
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.
KENTUCKY
n = 40965 / dk = 338
 
 
 
 

2
10%
53%
35%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

2
5%
51%
42%
g. The school environment is clean and well maintained.
KENTUCKY
n = 41011 / dk = 378
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
43%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

8%
17%
41%
34%
h. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.
KENTUCKY
n = 40960 / dk = 260
 
 
 
 

2
8%
50%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 209
 
 
 
 

2
9%
54%
35%
i. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40934 / dk = 280
 
 
 
 

2
8%
49%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207
 
 
 
 

3
10%
47%
40%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206
 
 
 
 

8%
12%
42%
38%
k. Teachers have sufficient access to the library and media facilities.
KENTUCKY
n = 40803 / dk = 485
 
 
 
 

2
7%
49%
43%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206
 
 
 
 

3
8%
44%
46%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 193 / dk = 16
 
 
 
 

3
15%
66%
16%
b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.
KENTUCKY
n = 40410 / dk = 903
 
 
 
 

2
8%
60%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

3
5%
63%
29%
c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
KENTUCKY
n = 40593 / dk = 704
 
 
 
 

2
9%
54%
36%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
6%
58%
33%
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40688 / dk = 634
 
 
 
 

1
4%
58%
38%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

0
0
58%
41%
e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40125 / dk = 1182
 
 
 
 

2
11%
56%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
9%
60%
29%
f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 40354 / dk = 824
 
 
 
 

4%
20%
57%
18%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

5%
16%
61%
18%
g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 39600 / dk = 1689
 
 
 
 

2
12%
62%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

4%
9%
69%
18%
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 39842 / dk = 1433
 
 
 
 

2
10%
58%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
6%
66%
26%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 209
 
 
 
 

8%
9%
50%
33%
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 41086 / dk = 131
 
 
 
 

6%
20%
57%
17%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 209
 
 
 
 

8%
15%
62%
15%
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
KENTUCKY
n = 40949 / dk = 202
 
 
 
 

3
12%
52%
32%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

5%
10%
48%
37%
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 40883 / dk = 371
 
 
 
 

8%
18%
45%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

9%
12%
43%
35%
e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
KENTUCKY
n = 40878 / dk = 313
 
 
 
 

5%
12%
47%
36%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
10%
44%
41%
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
KENTUCKY
n = 40861 / dk = 359
 
 
 
 

3
16%
52%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
12%
51%
31%
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.
KENTUCKY
n = 40943 / dk = 264
 
 
 
 

1
5%
50%
43%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

3
4
43%
50%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

1
8%
44%
47%
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40851 / dk = 238
 
 
 
 

3
10%
50%
38%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207
 
 
 
 

1
7%
42%
51%
c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.
KENTUCKY
n = 40707 / dk = 365
 
 
 
 

3
11%
51%
35%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

2
8%
45%
45%
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.
KENTUCKY
n = 40656 / dk = 456
 
 
 
 

2
7%
50%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
8%
43%
46%
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
KENTUCKY
n = 39921 / dk = 1189
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
50%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

5%
15%
49%
31%
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
KENTUCKY
n = 40456 / dk = 671
 
 
 
 

3
12%
53%
33%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

4
12%
47%
37%
g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40668 / dk = 425
 
 
 
 

2
9%
52%
37%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

2
11%
44%
43%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
8%
25%
65%
b. Devising teaching techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 40371 / dk = 886
 
 
 
 

2
8%
28%
63%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

1
6%
18%
75%
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
KENTUCKY
n = 40110 / dk = 1104
 
 
 
 

3
13%
34%
50%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

4
8%
32%
56%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional learning programs
KENTUCKY
n = 39523 / dk = 1743
 
 
 
 

10%
26%
39%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 200 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

8%
25%
42%
24%
e. Establishing student discipline procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 40268 / dk = 1022
 
 
 
 

8%
23%
40%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

8%
14%
39%
38%
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
KENTUCKY
n = 38581 / dk = 2700
 
 
 
 

20%
34%
32%
14%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

22%
30%
36%
12%
g. Selecting teachers new to this school
KENTUCKY
n = 39041 / dk = 2297
 
 
 
 

16%
33%
33%
19%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

15%
32%
33%
19%
h. Planning school improvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39531 / dk = 1702
 
 
 
 

9%
26%
40%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

11%
18%
43%
29%
i. Leading professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40127 / dk = 1078
 
 
 
 

7%
24%
41%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

7%
29%
39%
25%
j. Modeling instructional methods, assessments, and/or classroom management
KENTUCKY
n = 40305 / dk = 949
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
40%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
39%
43%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

10%
15%
55%
19%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

4
10%
48%
39%
b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 40856 / dk = 407
 
 
 
 

6%
16%
46%
32%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

6%
15%
38%
40%
c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
KENTUCKY
n = 40660 / dk = 611
 
 
 
 

7%
17%
45%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

8%
15%
39%
38%
d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 40781 / dk = 540
 
 
 
 

4%
13%
46%
37%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

4
11%
41%
44%
e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 41027 / dk = 261
 
 
 
 

1
4%
46%
49%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
4%
39%
54%
f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40832 / dk = 482
 
 
 
 

1
3
45%
50%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

1
3
42%
53%
g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.
KENTUCKY
n = 40261 / dk = 1090
 
 
 
 

2
6%
51%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

0
3
46%
50%
h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
KENTUCKY
n = 40528 / dk = 766
 
 
 
 

2
8%
51%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
6%
47%
46%
i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.
KENTUCKY
n = 39965 / dk = 1284
 
 
 
 

2
6%
50%
41%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

2
4
45%
49%
j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 37443 / dk = 3767
 
 
 
 

3
10%
51%
36%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184 / dk = 24
 
 
 
 

3
8%
45%
44%
k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.
KENTUCKY
n = 40621 / dk = 601
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
48%
36%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
40%
42%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
54%
29%
b. Facilities and resources
KENTUCKY
n = 40068 / dk = 1204
 
 
 
 

3
9%
59%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

6%
11%
52%
31%
c. The use of time in my school
KENTUCKY
n = 40074 / dk = 1205
 
 
 
 

3
12%
57%
28%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

4
7%
55%
34%
d. Professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40158 / dk = 1105
 
 
 
 

2
8%
60%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

4%
9%
54%
32%
e. Teacher leadership
KENTUCKY
n = 39606 / dk = 1617
 
 
 
 

2
9%
59%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

3
11%
55%
31%
f. Community support and involvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39198 / dk = 2002
 
 
 
 

2
8%
61%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

2
7%
58%
32%
g. Managing student conduct
KENTUCKY
n = 40541 / dk = 754
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
52%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

8%
10%
49%
34%
h. Instructional practices and support
KENTUCKY
n = 40305 / dk = 938
 
 
 
 

2
7%
59%
32%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
4
57%
36%
i. New teacher support
KENTUCKY
n = 38175 / dk = 3029
 
 
 
 

4
10%
56%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181 / dk = 25
 
 
 
 

4%
7%
52%
37%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 197 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

2
6%
54%
38%
b. Parents on the school council are representative of the diversity within the school community.
KENTUCKY
n = 34364 / dk = 6793
 
 
 
 

2
10%
59%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 186 / dk = 21
 
 
 
 

2
8%
58%
33%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 191 / dk = 16
 
 
 
 

1
3
60%
36%
d. The school council makes decisions that positively impact school staffing and schedules.
KENTUCKY
n = 35705 / dk = 5441
 
 
 
 

2
8%
59%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185 / dk = 22
 
 
 
 

1
3
60%
36%
e. Overall, the school council provides effective leadership in this school.
KENTUCKY
n = 36269 / dk = 4850
 
 
 
 

2
7%
59%
31%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 190 / dk = 16
 
 
 
 

2
5%
57%
37%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 208
 
 
 
 

5%
10%
51%
34%
b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40853 / dk = 445
 
 
 
 

2
10%
60%
28%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

4
10%
55%
31%
c. Professional learning offerings are data driven.
KENTUCKY
n = 38522 / dk = 2679
 
 
 
 

1
8%
60%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 188 / dk = 19
 
 
 
 

3
10%
60%
27%
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school’s improvement plan.
KENTUCKY
n = 37851 / dk = 3229
 
 
 
 

1
4
62%
33%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 190 / dk = 19
 
 
 
 

2
5%
63%
30%
e. Professional learning is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 39887 / dk = 1414
 
 
 
 

5%
19%
52%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 194 / dk = 15
 
 
 
 

4
18%
51%
28%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 190 / dk = 19
 
 
 
 

3
7%
64%
26%
g. Professional learning deepens teachers' content knowledge.
KENTUCKY
n = 40360 / dk = 907
 
 
 
 

3
13%
57%
27%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 206 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
56%
27%
h. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.
KENTUCKY
n = 40506 / dk = 715
 
 
 
 

3
15%
57%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

4%
10%
57%
29%
i. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
KENTUCKY
n = 40766 / dk = 477
 
 
 
 

1
3
60%
36%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

1
3
60%
36%
j. In this school, follow up is provided from professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 39668 / dk = 1456
 
 
 
 

3
16%
57%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 202 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

3
14%
57%
25%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

2
13%
57%
27%
l. Professional learning is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
KENTUCKY
n = 39033 / dk = 2124
 
 
 
 

3
19%
55%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 199 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

2
18%
56%
25%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 199 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

2
7%
61%
31%
n. Professional learning enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 40373 / dk = 679
 
 
 
 

2
7%
63%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

2
3
62%
32%
o. Teachers contribute to the planning, selection, and/or design of professional learning.
KENTUCKY
n = 39307 / dk = 1761
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
55%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 199 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

5%
14%
54%
27%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 188
 
 

36%
64%
b. Kentucky Academic Standards
KENTUCKY
n = 36576
 
 

27%
73%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

22%
78%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36545
 
 

35%
65%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

39%
61%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36689
 
 

53%
47%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

50%
50%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
KENTUCKY
n = 36655
 
 

45%
55%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

43%
57%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36485
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

41%
59%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36478
 
 

38%
62%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

22%
78%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36717
 
 

55%
45%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

48%
52%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36441
 
 

31%
69%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 187
 
 

33%
67%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36450
 
 

37%
63%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

34%
66%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36709
 
 

47%
53%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

44%
56%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36410
 
 

30%
70%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 187
 
 

32%
68%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 188
 
 

73%
27%
b. Kentucky Academic Standards
KENTUCKY
n = 36293
 
 

42%
58%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

45%
55%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36401
 
 

55%
45%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

54%
46%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36307
 
 

48%
52%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 179
 
 

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

26%
74%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

26%
74%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36007
 
 

11%
89%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

11%
89%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36014
 
 

11%
89%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

3
97%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36182
 
 

40%
60%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

27%
73%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36321
 
 

53%
47%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

52%
48%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36243
 
 

44%
56%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

27%
73%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36300
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

46%
54%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36123
 
 

31%
69%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

28%
72%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 199 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

5%
20%
58%
18%
b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 39199 / dk = 1941
 
 
 
 

1
6%
64%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 197 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

1
7%
66%
27%
c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40114 / dk = 1037
 
 
 
 

0
3
58%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

1
3
62%
35%
d. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional practices.
KENTUCKY
n = 40290 / dk = 758
 
 
 
 

1
6%
54%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 6
 
 
 

7%
52%
41%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 198 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

1
7%
60%
32%
f. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.
KENTUCKY
n = 40618 / dk = 593
 
 
 
 

1
4%
55%
40%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 207 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

0
4
52%
44%
g. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.
KENTUCKY
n = 38771 / dk = 2385
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
54%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 200 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

4%
17%
50%
28%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 203 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

1
3
52%
43%
i. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards.
KENTUCKY
n = 40471 / dk = 640
 
 
 
 

0
1
49%
49%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 199 / dk = 7
 
 
 

1
45%
54%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 201 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
7%
57%
34%
 

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
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 194
 
 
 
 
 
 

90%
2
1
3
2
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 192
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10%
10%
3
9%
8%
37%
2
20%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

11%
13%
1
15%
6%
9%
1
45%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 205 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
5%
33%
58%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 163 / dk = 43
 
 
 
 

6%
8%
56%
30%
 

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

83%
17%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5445
 
 

63%
37%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

66%
34%
c. Reduced workload
KENTUCKY
n = 5432
 
 

24%
76%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

31%
69%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5446
 
 

81%
19%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 30
 
 

90%
10%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

51%
49%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

48%
52%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
KENTUCKY
n = 5436
 
 

52%
48%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

59%
41%
g. Orientation for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

70%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

66%
34%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)
KENTUCKY
n = 5412
 
 

82%
18%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

76%
24%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
KENTUCKY
n = 5430
 
 

88%
12%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

93%
7%
j. Participation in the KTIP program
KENTUCKY
n = 5420
 
 

66%
34%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

62%
38%
k. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 4524
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 21
 
 

43%
57%
l. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
KENTUCKY
n = 4416
 
 

16%
84%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 21
 
 

14%
86%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

17%
21%
4%
21%
21%
17%
b. Being observed teaching by my resource teacher/mentor
KENTUCKY
n = 3967
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
23%
31%
26%
8%
4
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

12%
42%
25%
12%
8%
c. Observing my resource teacher's/mentor's teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 3971
 
 
 
 
 
 

30%
26%
19%
15%
6%
4
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 

50%
21%
21%
8%
d. Analyzing student work
KENTUCKY
n = 3975
 
 
 
 
 
 

13%
12%
15%
23%
14%
23%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

25%
12%
12%
17%
8%
25%
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 3970
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
13%
17%
24%
18%
16%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
25%
8%
21%
25%
8%
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
KENTUCKY
n = 3974
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
11%
13%
24%
17%
27%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

17%
12%
17%
12%
17%
25%
g. Reflecting on and discussing the effectiveness of my teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 3961
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
9%
15%
27%
20%
23%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
17%
12%
25%
17%
17%
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
KENTUCKY
n = 3974
 
 
 
 
 
 

12%
11%
14%
22%
19%
22%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 
 

17%
21%
12%
17%
17%
17%
i. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2568
 
 
 
 
 
 

29%
6%
10%
18%
14%
22%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 12
 
 
 
 
 
 

33%
8%
8%
8%
25%
17%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
29%
29%
25%
b. Subject matter I teach
KENTUCKY
n = 3948
 
 
 
 
 

11%
8%
27%
30%
24%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
17%
29%
25%
21%
c. Classroom management strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 3965
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
27%
35%
28%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
33%
37%
12%
d. Using data to identify student needs
KENTUCKY
n = 3936
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
28%
32%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

12%
8%
29%
33%
17%
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
KENTUCKY
n = 3951
 
 
 
 
 

7%
6%
29%
33%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
37%
33%
12%
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
KENTUCKY
n = 3947
 
 
 
 
 

7%
5%
28%
34%
25%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

12%
8%
33%
33%
12%
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians
KENTUCKY
n = 3961
 
 
 
 
 

11%
11%
32%
27%
19%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

17%
12%
33%
25%
12%
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
KENTUCKY
n = 3956
 
 
 
 
 

6%
6%
27%
35%
26%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
33%
33%
17%
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
KENTUCKY
n = 3949
 
 
 
 
 

8%
8%
30%
32%
22%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

12%
4%
37%
29%
17%
j. Complying with policies and procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 3957
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
27%
35%
27%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 
 
 
 

8%
4%
42%
29%
17%
k. Completing administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 3950
 
 
 
 
 

7%
6%
27%
33%
26%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 23
 
 
 
 
 

9%
9%
39%
26%
17%
l. Providing emotional support
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 
 
 
 

6%
4%
23%
31%
35%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 22
 
 
 
 
 

9%
5%
23%
36%
27%
m. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2648
 
 
 
 
 

20%
3
25%
24%
29%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 14
 
 
 
 
 

21%
7%
14%
29%
29%

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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 

92%
8%
b. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught in the same content area.
KENTUCKY
n = 3964
 
 

61%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 

62%
37%
c. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught the same grade level.
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 

56%
44%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 

46%
54%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

7%
10%
31%
52%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 27
 
 
 
 

4
11%
33%
52%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

3
10%
38%
48%
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