Result Details

KENTUCKY (90.95% responded)
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT (93.72% responded)
Kentucky High Schools (86.48% responded)
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL (100.00% 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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10484 / dk = 49
 
 
 
 

6%
22%
45%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

11%
35%
35%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10429 / dk = 59
 
 
 
 

4%
18%
47%
31%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

5%
18%
45%
31%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10401 / dk = 53
 
 
 
 

6%
21%
48%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

15%
20%
38%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10406 / dk = 80
 
 
 
 

6%
21%
49%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

12%
29%
45%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10361 / dk = 127
 
 
 
 

8%
20%
46%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

11%
11%
53%
25%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10410 / dk = 71
 
 
 
 

4
18%
52%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

5%
18%
43%
34%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10371 / dk = 129
 
 
 
 

5%
17%
51%
27%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

20%
16%
47%
16%

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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9487
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
20%
23%
36%
18%
2
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 

26%
19%
36%
17%
2
b. Collaborative planning time
KENTUCKY
n = 37298
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

15%
44%
27%
12%
2
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9460
 
 
 
 
 
 

16%
44%
29%
9%
2
0
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 

26%
43%
17%
11%
2
c. Supervisory duties
KENTUCKY
n = 37221
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

4%
46%
36%
9%
3
2
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9455
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
49%
30%
9%
4
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
60%
25%
6%
4
4
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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9420
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
57%
33%
4%
1
0
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 

21%
71%
6%
2
e. Completing required administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 37148
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

6%
48%
30%
12%
4
1
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9414
 
 
 
 
 
 

4%
52%
30%
9%
4
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 
 

15%
50%
19%
12%
2
2
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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9433
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
59%
25%
6%
2
0
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 

13%
40%
35%
8%
4
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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9470
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
54%
35%
7%
2
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
56%
29%
2
4
2
h. Addressing student discipline issues
KENTUCKY
n = 37352
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

4%
54%
23%
10%
6%
2
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9475
 
 
 
 
 
 

5%
58%
26%
7%
3
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
52%
25%
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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9349
 
 
 
 
 
 

11%
55%
25%
6%
2
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 

27%
48%
17%
6%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9452
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
37%
31%
14%
7%
4%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 
 

17%
32%
26%
11%
8%
6%
k. Delivery of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37338
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

5%
33%
44%
13%
5%
1
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9466
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
36%
42%
13%
4%
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 

13%
32%
40%
11%
4
l. Utilizing results of assessments
KENTUCKY
n = 37337
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

4%
33%
44%
13%
5%
1
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9461
 
 
 
 
 
 

3
37%
41%
13%
4%
1
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 

11%
47%
28%
11%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 194
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
6%
24%
27%
27%
15%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9526
 
 
 
 
 
 

1
7%
21%
23%
25%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 
 

2
8%
28%
23%
21%
19%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10470 / dk = 50
 
 
 
 

3
14%
53%
30%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

9%
23%
50%
18%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10461 / dk = 32
 
 
 
 

4
14%
45%
37%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

11%
29%
46%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10119 / dk = 373
 
 
 
 

2
10%
57%
30%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

11%
15%
47%
26%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10427 / dk = 55
 
 
 
 

1
3
48%
48%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
13%
60%
25%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10425 / dk = 53
 
 
 
 

3
11%
47%
39%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

20%
14%
52%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10391 / dk = 102
 
 
 
 

2
12%
53%
33%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

7%
11%
69%
13%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10410 / dk = 107
 
 
 
 

4
12%
45%
40%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

16%
29%
45%
11%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10402 / dk = 72
 
 
 
 

3
9%
50%
38%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 

11%
70%
20%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10417 / dk = 62
 
 
 
 

3
10%
51%
36%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54
 
 
 
 

4
22%
52%
22%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10442 / dk = 53
 
 
 
 

5%
14%
49%
32%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

23%
32%
32%
12%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10345 / dk = 146
 
 
 
 

3
9%
49%
40%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

7%
18%
54%
21%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9711 / dk = 809
 
 
 
 

5%
25%
55%
15%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 46 / dk = 10
 
 
 
 

9%
17%
59%
15%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10144 / dk = 357
 
 
 
 

3
10%
62%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

14%
12%
58%
16%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10134 / dk = 357
 
 
 
 

2
13%
57%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

10%
20%
49%
22%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10246 / dk = 254
 
 
 
 

1
7%
66%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

2
2
73%
24%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9963 / dk = 533
 
 
 
 

3
17%
59%
21%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

8%
24%
53%
16%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10151 / dk = 325
 
 
 
 

6%
23%
57%
14%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

13%
23%
51%
13%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9957 / dk = 534
 
 
 
 

4
14%
62%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 47 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

13%
19%
53%
15%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10053 / dk = 439
 
 
 
 

3
12%
58%
27%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

8%
14%
61%
16%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10441 / dk = 49
 
 
 
 

5%
14%
54%
27%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

29%
20%
32%
20%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10436 / dk = 44
 
 
 
 

8%
26%
54%
12%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

23%
32%
39%
5%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10380 / dk = 71
 
 
 
 

4%
16%
55%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

20%
21%
36%
23%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10362 / dk = 119
 
 
 
 

10%
23%
44%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55
 
 
 
 

33%
27%
33%
7%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10365 / dk = 101
 
 
 
 

6%
13%
49%
32%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

18%
23%
45%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10343 / dk = 142
 
 
 
 

6%
28%
49%
17%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

20%
29%
47%
4
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10388 / dk = 80
 
 
 
 

2
6%
54%
38%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

12%
11%
41%
36%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10364 / dk = 107
 
 
 
 

3
11%
55%
30%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
13%
58%
25%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10388 / dk = 65
 
 
 
 

3
9%
53%
35%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

4
9%
48%
39%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10328 / dk = 114
 
 
 
 

3
12%
53%
31%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

7%
12%
52%
29%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10297 / dk = 152
 
 
 
 

3
9%
52%
36%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

8%
13%
49%
30%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10019 / dk = 426
 
 
 
 

6%
21%
49%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

17%
21%
50%
12%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10199 / dk = 246
 
 
 
 

4%
13%
55%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

15%
26%
42%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10302 / dk = 146
 
 
 
 

3
12%
54%
31%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

7%
20%
54%
19%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10106 / dk = 403
 
 
 
 

3
11%
29%
58%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

6%
13%
28%
53%
b. Devising teaching techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 40371 / dk = 886
 
 
 
 

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

1
6%
18%
75%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10271 / dk = 206
 
 
 
 

2
7%
25%
66%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

2
11%
15%
72%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10245 / dk = 214
 
 
 
 

3
13%
33%
51%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

4
13%
28%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9988 / dk = 493
 
 
 
 

12%
27%
37%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

20%
38%
29%
13%
e. Establishing student discipline procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 40268 / dk = 1022
 
 
 
 

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

8%
14%
39%
38%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10183 / dk = 308
 
 
 
 

13%
29%
38%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

26%
26%
37%
11%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9685 / dk = 801
 
 
 
 

25%
35%
28%
13%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

42%
34%
21%
4
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9807 / dk = 695
 
 
 
 

22%
35%
29%
14%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

28%
36%
24%
12%
h. Planning school improvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39531 / dk = 1702
 
 
 
 

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

11%
18%
43%
29%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9960 / dk = 505
 
 
 
 

12%
30%
38%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

25%
36%
32%
8%
i. Leading professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40127 / dk = 1078
 
 
 
 

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

7%
29%
39%
25%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10146 / dk = 326
 
 
 
 

9%
25%
40%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

15%
42%
31%
12%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10197 / dk = 284
 
 
 
 

5%
18%
39%
37%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

7%
24%
44%
24%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10163 / dk = 355
 
 
 
 

10%
23%
52%
15%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

17%
30%
47%
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%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 204 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

4
10%
48%
39%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10243 / dk = 269
 
 
 
 

4%
14%
55%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

13%
21%
53%
13%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10358 / dk = 126
 
 
 
 

6%
17%
48%
29%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

18%
27%
45%
11%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10294 / dk = 185
 
 
 
 

7%
17%
47%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

25%
25%
39%
11%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10338 / dk = 157
 
 
 
 

5%
14%
48%
33%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

15%
24%
44%
18%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10391 / dk = 94
 
 
 
 

2
6%
51%
40%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

9%
9%
55%
27%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10298 / dk = 191
 
 
 
 

2
5%
53%
41%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

4
9%
62%
25%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10155 / dk = 348
 
 
 
 

2
7%
56%
35%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
9%
69%
20%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10251 / dk = 238
 
 
 
 

3
10%
54%
33%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

7%
16%
64%
13%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10113 / dk = 372
 
 
 
 

3
8%
54%
35%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

4
15%
65%
16%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9384 / dk = 1080
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
53%
30%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 45 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

13%
20%
51%
16%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10293 / dk = 182
 
 
 
 

5%
13%
49%
34%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

19%
21%
49%
11%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9730 / dk = 782
 
 
 
 

5%
16%
55%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

18%
30%
48%
4
b. Facilities and resources
KENTUCKY
n = 40068 / dk = 1204
 
 
 
 

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

6%
11%
52%
31%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10093 / dk = 391
 
 
 
 

4
12%
59%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

15%
22%
54%
9%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10117 / dk = 376
 
 
 
 

4%
14%
57%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

16%
14%
63%
8%
d. Professional learning
KENTUCKY
n = 40158 / dk = 1105
 
 
 
 

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

4%
9%
54%
32%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10146 / dk = 337
 
 
 
 

3
11%
60%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

17%
19%
52%
12%
e. Teacher leadership
KENTUCKY
n = 39606 / dk = 1617
 
 
 
 

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

3
11%
55%
31%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9996 / dk = 491
 
 
 
 

3
11%
60%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

13%
21%
60%
6%
f. Community support and involvement
KENTUCKY
n = 39198 / dk = 2002
 
 
 
 

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

2
7%
58%
32%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9792 / dk = 682
 
 
 
 

3
10%
61%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

10%
19%
63%
8%
g. Managing student conduct
KENTUCKY
n = 40541 / dk = 754
 
 
 
 

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

8%
10%
49%
34%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10238 / dk = 252
 
 
 
 

7%
15%
53%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

27%
24%
44%
5%
h. Instructional practices and support
KENTUCKY
n = 40305 / dk = 938
 
 
 
 

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

2
4
57%
36%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10166 / dk = 312
 
 
 
 

3
8%
61%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

9%
7%
72%
11%
i. New teacher support
KENTUCKY
n = 38175 / dk = 3029
 
 
 
 

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

4%
7%
52%
37%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9670 / dk = 808
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
56%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 5
 
 
 
 

16%
10%
61%
14%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 8781 / dk = 1669
 
 
 
 

4
9%
58%
30%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

4%
12%
56%
27%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 7672 / dk = 2761
 
 
 
 

4%
13%
59%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 44 / dk = 12
 
 
 
 

5%
20%
52%
23%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 8311 / dk = 2110
 
 
 
 

3
9%
62%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 45 / dk = 11
 
 
 
 

4%
7%
67%
22%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 8236 / dk = 2191
 
 
 
 

4%
11%
60%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 41 / dk = 15
 
 
 
 

5%
7%
61%
27%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 8407 / dk = 1998
 
 
 
 

4
10%
61%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 43 / dk = 13
 
 
 
 

5%
9%
58%
28%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10245 / dk = 242
 
 
 
 

2
12%
60%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 56
 
 
 
 

14%
27%
45%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10341 / dk = 140
 
 
 
 

2
13%
60%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

13%
22%
50%
15%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9498 / dk = 961
 
 
 
 

2
11%
61%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 47 / dk = 9
 
 
 
 

13%
21%
57%
9%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9348 / dk = 1071
 
 
 
 

1
5%
64%
29%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 44 / dk = 12
 
 
 
 

9%
11%
66%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10037 / dk = 446
 
 
 
 

6%
20%
52%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

15%
29%
48%
8%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 8933 / dk = 1531
 
 
 
 

3
11%
62%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

10%
18%
59%
12%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10163 / dk = 311
 
 
 
 

6%
19%
53%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

15%
30%
45%
9%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10250 / dk = 210
 
 
 
 

4
17%
57%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

15%
22%
48%
15%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10318 / dk = 147
 
 
 
 

1
4%
62%
33%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
6%
72%
19%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9992 / dk = 442
 
 
 
 

4
20%
56%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

12%
23%
58%
8%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10174 / dk = 255
 
 
 
 

3
14%
60%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

8%
29%
54%
10%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9860 / dk = 583
 
 
 
 

4%
22%
53%
21%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

4%
33%
55%
8%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10124 / dk = 301
 
 
 
 

3
12%
62%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

4
18%
67%
12%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10169 / dk = 238
 
 
 
 

3
9%
64%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

6%
9%
72%
13%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9858 / dk = 555
 
 
 
 

6%
19%
54%
21%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51 / dk = 4
 
 
 
 

16%
20%
57%
8%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9345
 
 

37%
63%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 

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

27%
73%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

22%
78%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9301
 
 

29%
71%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

29%
71%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36545
 
 

35%
65%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

39%
61%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9270
 
 

37%
63%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50
 
 

52%
48%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36689
 
 

53%
47%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

50%
50%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9303
 
 

54%
46%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50
 
 

52%
48%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
KENTUCKY
n = 36655
 
 

45%
55%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

43%
57%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9304
 
 

44%
56%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

39%
61%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36485
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

41%
59%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9256
 
 

42%
58%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

37%
63%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36478
 
 

38%
62%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

22%
78%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9263
 
 

37%
63%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49
 
 

12%
88%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36717
 
 

55%
45%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

48%
52%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9319
 
 

54%
46%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

51%
49%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36441
 
 

31%
69%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 187
 
 

33%
67%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9255
 
 

36%
64%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

53%
47%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36450
 
 

37%
63%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

34%
66%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9241
 
 

36%
64%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50
 
 

36%
64%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36709
 
 

47%
53%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

44%
56%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9310
 
 

48%
52%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 51
 
 

57%
43%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36410
 
 

30%
70%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 187
 
 

32%
68%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9255
 
 

34%
66%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 

42%
58%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9291
 
 

63%
37%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50
 
 

74%
26%
b. Kentucky Academic Standards
KENTUCKY
n = 36293
 
 

42%
58%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 185
 
 

45%
55%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9174
 
 

36%
64%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49
 
 

39%
61%
c. Student assessment
KENTUCKY
n = 36401
 
 

55%
45%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 184
 
 

54%
46%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9223
 
 

55%
45%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

52%
48%
d. Differentiating instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36307
 
 

48%
52%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 179
 
 

43%
57%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9203
 
 

47%
53%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 45
 
 

33%
67%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
KENTUCKY
n = 36247
 
 

26%
74%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

26%
74%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9201
 
 

28%
72%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

21%
79%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
KENTUCKY
n = 36007
 
 

11%
89%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

11%
89%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9126
 
 

13%
87%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

17%
83%
g. English Language Learners
KENTUCKY
n = 36014
 
 

11%
89%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

3
97%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9129
 
 

11%
89%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

4%
96%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap
KENTUCKY
n = 36182
 
 

40%
60%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 183
 
 

27%
73%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9178
 
 

39%
61%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49
 
 

29%
71%
i. Methods of teaching
KENTUCKY
n = 36321
 
 

53%
47%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

52%
48%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9208
 
 

53%
47%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

40%
60%
j. Reading strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 36243
 
 

44%
56%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

27%
73%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9152
 
 

35%
65%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 47
 
 

19%
81%
k. Integrating technology into instruction
KENTUCKY
n = 36300
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 181
 
 

46%
54%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9203
 
 

47%
53%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49
 
 

53%
47%
l. Classroom management techniques
KENTUCKY
n = 36123
 
 

31%
69%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 182
 
 

28%
72%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9156
 
 

31%
69%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48
 
 

19%
81%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9758 / dk = 722
 
 
 
 

6%
20%
55%
19%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 49 / dk = 7
 
 
 
 

2
18%
69%
10%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9716 / dk = 729
 
 
 
 

2
8%
66%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 48 / dk = 8
 
 
 
 

2
10%
77%
10%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9976 / dk = 467
 
 
 
 

1
5%
65%
29%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

2
10%
78%
10%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10167 / dk = 253
 
 
 
 

2
8%
56%
35%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 

17%
65%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9970 / dk = 479
 
 
 
 

2
10%
62%
25%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 50 / dk = 6
 
 
 
 

4
14%
76%
6%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10262 / dk = 191
 
 
 
 

1
4%
58%
37%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
11%
65%
22%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9823 / dk = 614
 
 
 
 

5%
17%
54%
24%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

13%
31%
46%
9%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10261 / dk = 176
 
 
 
 

2
8%
57%
33%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 1
 
 
 
 

2
2
59%
37%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10160 / dk = 268
 
 
 
 

0
1
55%
43%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52 / dk = 4
 
 
 

2
58%
40%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9907 / dk = 511
 
 
 
 

2
7%
63%
29%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 54 / dk = 2
 
 
 
 

2
4
69%
26%
 

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
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9489
 
 
 
 
 
 

85%
2
3
6%
2
3
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53
 
 
 
 
 
 

81%
4
4
4
4
4
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 9360
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

15%
10%
7%
12%
10%
29%
2
15%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 52
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

21%
12%
2
23%
12%
17%
4
10%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10258
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

13%
9%
3
21%
8%
9%
3
34%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 55
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

11%
16%
25%
5%
11%
2
29%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 10357 / dk = 145
 
 
 
 

5%
7%
42%
46%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 53 / dk = 3
 
 
 
 

4
15%
51%
30%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 7590 / dk = 2832
 
 
 
 

6%
10%
56%
27%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 41 / dk = 14
 
 
 
 

10%
12%
63%
15%
 

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1476
 
 

74%
26%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

75%
25%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5445
 
 

63%
37%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

66%
34%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1469
 
 

63%
37%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

62%
37%
c. Reduced workload
KENTUCKY
n = 5432
 
 

24%
76%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

31%
69%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1467
 
 

27%
73%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

25%
75%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5446
 
 

81%
19%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 30
 
 

90%
10%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1470
 
 

73%
27%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

87%
12%
e. Release time to observe other teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

51%
49%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

48%
52%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1464
 
 

45%
55%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 

100%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
KENTUCKY
n = 5436
 
 

52%
48%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

59%
41%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1469
 
 

49%
51%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

37%
62%
g. Orientation for new teachers
KENTUCKY
n = 5425
 
 

70%
30%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

66%
34%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1464
 
 

71%
29%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

50%
50%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1466
 
 

81%
19%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

25%
75%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
KENTUCKY
n = 5430
 
 

88%
12%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

93%
7%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1470
 
 

86%
14%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

75%
25%
j. Participation in the KTIP program
KENTUCKY
n = 5420
 
 

66%
34%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 29
 
 

62%
38%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1460
 
 

61%
39%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 

50%
50%
k. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 4524
 
 

43%
57%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 21
 
 

43%
57%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1226
 
 

41%
59%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

17%
83%
l. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
KENTUCKY
n = 4416
 
 

16%
84%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 21
 
 

14%
86%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1192
 
 

17%
83%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 7
 

100%

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1066
 
 
 
 
 
 

14%
13%
15%
23%
19%
17%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 
 

17%
33%
17%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1061
 
 
 
 
 
 

8%
24%
29%
27%
7%
5%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 

33%
33%
17%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1064
 
 
 
 
 
 

30%
26%
19%
14%
6%
5%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

67%
17%
17%
d. Analyzing student work
KENTUCKY
n = 3975
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

25%
12%
12%
17%
8%
25%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1061
 
 
 
 
 
 

16%
14%
16%
21%
11%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

67%
17%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1061
 
 
 
 
 
 

14%
15%
17%
24%
15%
14%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 

17%
33%
33%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1065
 
 
 
 
 
 

7%
15%
15%
24%
17%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 
 

33%
17%
17%
17%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1061
 
 
 
 
 
 

6%
12%
17%
28%
17%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 
 

17%
33%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1062
 
 
 
 
 
 

14%
13%
16%
21%
17%
19%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 

17%
50%
17%
17%
i. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2568
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

33%
8%
8%
8%
25%
17%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 687
 
 
 
 
 
 

31%
7%
10%
19%
11%
21%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 2
N/A

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1060
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
31%
37%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

17%
67%
17%
b. Subject matter I teach
KENTUCKY
n = 3948
 
 
 
 
 

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

8%
17%
29%
25%
21%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1057
 
 
 
 
 

13%
10%
30%
28%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

33%
67%
c. Classroom management strategies
KENTUCKY
n = 3965
 
 
 
 
 

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

8%
8%
33%
37%
12%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1061
 
 
 
 
 

6%
6%
32%
34%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

17%
67%
17%
d. Using data to identify student needs
KENTUCKY
n = 3936
 
 
 
 
 

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

12%
8%
29%
33%
17%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1051
 
 
 
 
 

10%
9%
33%
29%
19%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 

17%
17%
50%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1057
 
 
 
 
 

9%
8%
35%
30%
18%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

17%
67%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1054
 
 
 
 
 

8%
6%
33%
33%
20%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

17%
67%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1058
 
 
 
 
 

11%
14%
35%
26%
14%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

33%
50%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1058
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
32%
32%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

17%
83%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1055
 
 
 
 
 

9%
9%
32%
31%
18%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

17%
83%
j. Complying with policies and procedures
KENTUCKY
n = 3957
 
 
 
 
 

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

8%
4%
42%
29%
17%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1059
 
 
 
 
 

6%
5%
31%
35%
22%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

17%
67%
17%
k. Completing administrative paperwork
KENTUCKY
n = 3950
 
 
 
 
 

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

9%
9%
39%
26%
17%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1060
 
 
 
 
 

7%
7%
32%
32%
21%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 

33%
50%
17%
l. Providing emotional support
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 
 
 
 

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

9%
5%
23%
36%
27%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1057
 
 
 
 
 

7%
6%
29%
31%
28%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 
 
 

17%
33%
33%
17%
m. Other
KENTUCKY
n = 2648
 
 
 
 
 

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

21%
7%
14%
29%
29%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 709
 
 
 
 
 

22%
4
29%
23%
23%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 3
N/A

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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1068
 
 

93%
7%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

83%
17%
b. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught in the same content area.
KENTUCKY
n = 3964
 
 

61%
39%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 

62%
37%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1063
 
 

62%
38%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

50%
50%
c. My resource teacher/mentor and I taught the same grade level.
KENTUCKY
n = 3958
 
 

56%
44%
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT
n = 24
 
 

46%
54%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1064
 
 

64%
36%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 6
 
 

83%
17%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1394 / dk = 66
 
 
 
 

4
12%
45%
39%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 
 

37%
37%
25%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1369 / dk = 61
 
 
 
 

3
10%
49%
38%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 7
 
 
 

43%
43%
14%
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%
Kentucky High Schools
n = 1372 / dk = 73
 
 
 
 

4
13%
43%
39%
BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
n = 8
 
 
 

37%
50%
12%
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