NC TWC Survey Results

Report for NC TWC 2014
North Carolina Public Schools 88.63% responded

Cleveland County Schools 96.49% responded
NC Elementary Schools 91.71% responded
Washington Math & Science Immersion School 96.00% 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
a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the
needs of all students.
North Carolina Public
Schools
n=92290 / dk=641
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1147 / dk=8
10%
29%
43%
21%
48%
17%
27%
NC Elementary Schools
n=43271 / dk=321
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
29%
13%
45%
30%
17%
43%
13%
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

Schools
n=92220 / dk=536
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=9
6%
21%
15%
51%
22%
50%
31%
n=43303 / dk=234
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
21%
9%
23%
52%
36%
21%
32%
c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.

Schools
n=91993 / dk=605
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1140 / dk=9
8%
25%
18%
49%
52%
18%
26%
n=43161 / dk=293
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
7%
24%
17%
50%
61%
19%
17%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.

Schools
n=91442 / dk=1246
10%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1135 / dk=18
27%
7%
48%
19%
15%
51%
23%
n=42812 / dk=672
12%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
31%
45%
22%
61%
12%
17%
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required
to do.
Schools
n=90335 / dk=2344
14%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1123 / dk=29
29%
9%
44%
24%
50%
13%
18%
n=42327 / dk=1158
16%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
9%
31%
42%
13%
61%
11%
17%
f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
Schools
n=91564 / dk=1035
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1137 / dk=10
7%
27%
50%
20%
16%
55%
22%
n=42981 / dk=475
8%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
9%
31%
48%
26%
13%
61%
g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating
students.
Schools
n=91228 / dk=1430
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1137 / dk=14
8%
21%
14%
52%
56%
19%
26%
n=42842 / dk=631
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
7%
18%
25%
55%
58%
20%
17%
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 5 hours but

less than or equal to 10
hours
More than 10 hours

hours
a. Individual planning time

Schools
n=82540
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1008
18%
34%
15%
25%
34%
17%
27%
20%
n=38859
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
24%
35%
24%
24%
29%
10%
33%
10%
b. Collaborative planning time

Schools
n=82449
9%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1001
8%
40%
39%
45%
11%
35%
20
10%
20
n=38845
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
7%
10%
37%
24%
41%
14%
12%
48%
20
c. Supervisory duties
Schools
n=82027
Cleveland County
Schools
n=997
8%
6%
37%
33%
43%
14%
35%
6% 1
12%
3 1
n=38588
10%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
10%
35%
33%
31%
38%
15%
8%
19%
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

Schools
n=81461
Cleveland County
Schools
n=996
41%
47%
52%
8%
20
10
9%
20
40%
n=38318
39%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
50%
33%
62%
e. Completing required administrative paperwork

Schools
n=81550
Cleveland County
Schools
n=991
44%
36%
47%
11%
36%
10%
31
n=38338
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
40%
38%
57%
12%
19%
14%
f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community

Schools
n=82293
Cleveland County
Schools
n=998
46%
42%
54%
8%
39%
21
6%10
n=38730
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
47%
42%
67%
8%
24%
20
g. Addressing student discipline issues

Schools
n=82640
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1008
54%
29%
64%
9%
26%
3 1
5% 10
n=38899
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
54%
28%
62%
9%
29%
3 2
h. Professional development
Schools
n=81681
10%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=994
10%
55%
29%
62%
21
24%
2 01
n=38403
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
55%
29%
62%
29%
11
i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

Schools
n=82209
7%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=998
31%
33%
6%
32%
33%
7%
31%
34%
15%
8%
15%
5%
8%
7%
n=38714
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
16%
43%
38%
7%
10%
j. Delivery of assessments
Schools
n=82590
30%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1007
33%
44%
43%
15%
17%
6%
24%
14%
n=38895
26%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
24%
44%
48%
k. Utilizing results of assessments

Schools
n=82393
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1001
34%
41%
13%
36%
42%
12%
6% 1
n=38813
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
30%
24%
43%
57%
15%
5%
19%
Q2.4 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on schoolrelated activities outside of the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on
weekends)?
None
Less than or equal to 1

hour

hours
More than 10 hours

Schools
n=82772
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1004
16%
More than 1 hour but less

than or equal to 3 hours
22%
19%

hours
27%
23%
28%
28%
23%
n=38974
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
15%
1 5
14%
22%
24%
29%
29%
52%
Facilities and Resources

statements about your school facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

Schools
n=91958 / dk=832
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=9
7%
20%
51%
15%
23%
51%
32%
n=43192 / dk=338
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
18%
52%
12%
42%
25%
46%
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,

printers, software and internet access.
Schools
n=92309 / dk=330
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1142 / dk=1
5%
16%
48%
11%
46%
31%
40%
n=43345 / dk=127
15%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
8%
49%
42%
32%
46%
c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes

and email.
Schools
n=92371 / dk=308
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1149 / dk=3
1 4
7%
54%
47%
37%
48%
n=43376 / dk=114
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
6%
55%
54%
37%
42%
d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy
machines, paper, pens, etc.
Schools
n=92223 / dk=351
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1148 / dk=5
14%
51%
8%
30%
47%
42%
n=43329 / dk=123
14%
51%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
30%
62%
37%
e. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.

Schools
n=91790 / dk=874
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=6
13%
57%
8%
26%
53%
37%
n=43183 / dk=303
12%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
57%
8%
28%
50%
42%
f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

Schools
n=92140 / dk=739
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=8
11%
47%
43%
1 4
39%
52%
n=43249 / dk=340
10%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
47%
50%
40%
42%
g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

Schools
n=91710 / dk=658
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1140 / dk=8
9%
5%
54%
48%
35%
46%
n=43089 / dk=271
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
7%
55%
54%
36%
46%
h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and

learning.
Schools
n=91735 / dk=676
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1136 / dk=6
9%
54%
35%
49%
1 4
46%
n=43096 / dk=288
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
6%
53%
39%
33%
58%
i. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support
instructional practices.
Schools
n=92212 / dk=526
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1147 / dk=5
6%
17%
51%
12%
51%
25%
35%
n=43292 / dk=218
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
15%
8%
53%
46%
27%
42%
Community Support and Involvement

statements about community support and involvement in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.

Schools
n=87298 / dk=5259
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1090 / dk=58
5%
22%
55%
18%
18%
65%
15%
n=41459 / dk=1968
21%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
56%
22%
18%
65%
13%
b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.

Schools
n=90333 / dk=2092
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1132 / dk=13
8%
62%
5%
28%
62%
33%
n=42694 / dk=683
7%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
61%
9%
31%
64%
27%
c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.

Schools
n=91058 / dk=1436
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1129 / dk=15
8%
54%
51%
36%
43%
n=43086 / dk=339
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
6%
51%
50%
41%
50%
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.

Schools
n=91017 / dk=1544
0 4
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1136 / dk=8
01
54%
44%
02
54%
44%
59%
37%
n=42901 / dk=553
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
54%
46%
e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.

Schools
n=89755 / dk=2816
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1118 / dk=27
8%
8%
12%
56%
30%
54%
38%
n=42544 / dk=892
54%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
36%
61%
39%
f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

Schools
n=90303 / dk=1953
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1120 / dk=23
5%
22%
57%
18%
16%
62%
17%
n=42616 / dk=695
20%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
56%
21%
58%
19%
21%
g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

Schools
n=88051 / dk=4484
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1102 / dk=42
14%
10%
63%
66%
20%
23%
n=41808 / dk=1631
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
12%
25%
63%
23%
50%
25%
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.

Schools
n=88762 / dk=3757
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1121 / dk=24
12%
9%
59%
62%
26%
28%
n=42006 / dk=1419
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
10%
21%
59%
29%
54%
25%
Managing Student Conduct

statements about managing student conduct in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.

Schools
n=92238 / dk=347
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1143 / dk=2
11%
56%
10%
30%
53%
35%
56%
34%
n=43356 / dk=113
7%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
75%
21%
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

Schools
n=92185 / dk=299
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=0
7%
22%
57%
19%
14%
62%
16%
n=43333 / dk=103
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
16%
61%
8%
18%
79%
8%
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
Schools
n=91675 / dk=524
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1139 / dk=1
13%
12%
56%
51%
29%
35%
n=43093 / dk=206
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
9%
17%
55%
33%
62%
21%
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Schools
n=91367 / dk=1174
8%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1139 / dk=7
20%
6%
47%
15%
25%
49%
30%
n=42895 / dk=559
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
16%
49%
29%
65%
30%
e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

Schools
n=91417 / dk=1005
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1141 / dk=5
5%
13%
51%
10%
47%
31%
39%
n=42931 / dk=472
11%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
51%
33%
62%
37%
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Schools
n=91414 / dk=1125
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1136 / dk=9
17%
56%
16%
25%
54%
28%
n=43083 / dk=366
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
58%
8%
32%
71%
21%
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

Schools
n=91891 / dk=642
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1144 / dk=1
1 3
5%
55%
51%
38%
46%
n=43222 / dk=206
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
1 4
53%
42%
54%
42%
Teacher Leadership
statements about teacher leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

Schools
n=91305 / dk=960
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1141 / dk=8
14%
56%
9%
26%
56%
32%
n=42931 / dk=373
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=0
13%
55%
52%
28%
43%
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.

Schools
n=91161 / dk=801
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1136 / dk=8
13%
54%
7%
54%
29%
36%
n=42847 / dk=351
14%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=0
52%
57%
30%
43%
c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.

Schools
n=90586 / dk=1457
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1134 / dk=12
15%
55%
9%
56%
26%
32%
n=42590 / dk=615
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
15%
54%
59%
27%
41%
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.

Schools
n=91017 / dk=1053
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1132 / dk=13
5%
6%
55%
38%
51%
43%
n=42834 / dk=398
54%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
40%
36%
64%
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
Schools
n=88960 / dk=3048
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1118 / dk=23
18%
53%
12%
24%
54%
32%
n=41988 / dk=1195
16%
54%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
26%
64%
36%
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

Schools
n=90131 / dk=2050
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1134 / dk=12
14%
57%
8%
26%
56%
34%
n=42466 / dk=806
12%
57%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
29%
59%
41%
g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

Schools
n=90860 / dk=1257
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1142 / dk=4
10%
57%
6%
31%
56%
37%
n=42792 / dk=459
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=0
9%
56%
48%
34%
52%
Q6.2 Teachers have an appropriate role at your school in each of the

following areas..
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

Schools
n=88312 / dk=4314
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1113 / dk=35
15%
57%
6%
24%
58%
34%
n=41495 / dk=1979
16%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
57%
8%
24%
58%
33%
b. Devising teaching techniques

Schools
n=89829 / dk=2471
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1125 / dk=21
9%
61%
28%
57%
1 3
39%
n=42061 / dk=1279
11%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
61%
26%
62%
33%
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

Schools
n=88825 / dk=3273
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1104 / dk=36
17%
7%
58%
60%
22%
32%
n=41316 / dk=1952
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
21%
9%
57%
50%
18%
36%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

Schools
n=86331 / dk=5882
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1063 / dk=79
7%
28%
52%
20%
13%
59%
18%
n=40738 / dk=2573
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
28%
53%
18%
14%
55%
23%
e. Establishing student discipline procedures

Schools
n=89350 / dk=3164
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1111 / dk=36
5%
21%
15%
15%
57%
16%
57%
25%
n=42137 / dk=1307
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
62%
8%
19%
67%
25%
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

Schools
n=83600 / dk=8815
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1024 / dk=120
13%
31%
11%
45%
32%
45%
11%
12%
n=39643 / dk=3734
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=3
10%
28%
14%
49%
24%
48%
13%
14%
g. The selection of teachers new to this school

Schools
n=82205 / dk=10308
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1021 / dk=127
11%
10%
29%
27%
47%
45%
13%
18%
n=38900 / dk=4542
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=3
9%
14%
26%
14%
51%
57%
15%
14%
h. School improvement planning

Schools
n=89504 / dk=2936
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1131 / dk=17
8%
62%
27%
59%
1 3
36%
n=42284 / dk=1110
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
6%
62%
29%
61%
35%
Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree

Schools
n=89285 / dk=3648
9%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1132 / dk=23
9%
Agree
Strongly agree
21%
56%
13%
14%
59%
18%
n=42083 / dk=1517
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
8%
19%
57%
8%
16%
58%
25%
Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

Strongly disagree
Schools
n=76802 / dk=15696
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1055 / dk=96
Disagree
8%
6%
Agree
16%
7%
Strongly agree
51%
46%
25%
41%
n=36850 / dk=6571
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=20 / dk=4
7%
5%
16%
51%
55%
25%
40%
School Leadership
statements about school leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.

Schools
n=90736 / dk=2097
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1140 / dk=16
13%
61%
9%
23%
60%
29%
n=42801 / dk=773
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
10%
61%
26%
70%
26%
b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

Schools
n=91543 / dk=1029
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1148 / dk=7
7%
20%
50%
15%
23%
52%
29%
n=43045 / dk=414
6%
20%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
49%
61%
25%
39%
c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Schools
n=90825 / dk=1827
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1134 / dk=14
8%
20%
49%
15%
51%
23%
31%
n=42695 / dk=813
7%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
8%
21%
48%
58%
24%
33%
d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

Schools
n=90430 / dk=2297
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1141 / dk=9
15%
52%
12%
27%
50%
36%
n=42567 / dk=948
14%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
52%
50%
29%
50%
e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

Schools
n=91886 / dk=782
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1145 / dk=5
1 3
53%
41%
49%
47%
n=43229 / dk=275
50%
1 4
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
45%
52%
48%
f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

Schools
n=90405 / dk=2287
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1131 / dk=19
13
55%
39%
50%
47%
n=42907 / dk=625
51%
1 3
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
45%
65%
35%
g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

Schools
n=88272 / dk=4591
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1125 / dk=30
10%
58%
7%
53%
29%
38%
n=41694 / dk=1902
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
9%
56%
61%
32%
39%
h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.

Schools
n=89544 / dk=3030
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1120 / dk=28
11%
57%
8%
28%
54%
36%
n=42245 / dk=1217
10%
56%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
31%
59%
41%
i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.

Schools
n=87377 / dk=5282
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1098 / dk=52
12%
56%
10%
28%
51%
37%
n=41312 / dk=2191
10%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=3
55%
31%
57%
43%
j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.

Schools
n=86075 / dk=6448
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1114 / dk=31
13%
6%
59%
25%
58%
35%
n=41145 / dk=2310
10%
60%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
28%
65%
35%
k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

Schools
n=90962 / dk=1558
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1142 / dk=10
11%
8%
54%
31%
50%
39%
n=42787 / dk=626
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
11%
25%
53%
32%
75%
Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher

concerns about:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Leadership issues
Schools
n=85298 / dk=7315
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1089 / dk=61
14%
62%
10%
63%
19%
24%
n=40352 / dk=3129
13%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
63%
73%
21%
27%
b. Facilities and resources

Schools
n=88076 / dk=4431
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1113 / dk=34
10%
6%
65%
22%
63%
30%
n=41679 / dk=1766
8%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=2
66%
23%
67%
29%
c. The use of time in my school

Schools
n=87968 / dk=4514
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1123 / dk=26
16%
9%
60%
61%
20%
27%
n=41533 / dk=1890
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
15%
59%
77%
21%
23%
d. Professional development
Schools
n=87639 / dk=4859
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1109 / dk=41
13%
63%
9%
65%
20%
25%
n=41341 / dk=2095
12%
64%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
22%
77%
23%
e. Teacher leadership
Schools
n=86578 / dk=5774
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1109 / dk=40
11%
65%
7%
64%
21%
28%
n=40970 / dk=2375
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
66%
22%
70%
26%
f. Community support and involvement

Schools
n=86280 / dk=6120
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1104 / dk=44
9%
67%
22%
65%
29%
n=41096 / dk=2285
7%
67%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=2
24%
67%
33%
g. Managing student conduct

Schools
n=89030 / dk=3463
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1127 / dk=18
5%
15%
10%
59%
57%
21%
30%
n=41916 / dk=1506
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=0
13%
61%
70%
23%
26%
h. Instructional practices and support

Schools
n=88609 / dk=3850
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1120 / dk=25
9%
65%
64%
23%
31%
n=41892 / dk=1519
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
8%
65%
65%
24%
30%
i. New teacher support

Schools
n=83075 / dk=9255
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1063 / dk=82
12%
61%
6%
64%
23%
28%
n=39072 / dk=4284
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
11%
62%
61%
23%
35%
Professional Development
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about
professional development in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.

Schools
n=89501 / dk=3183
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1128 / dk=27
18%
61%
11%
62%
17%
24%
n=42137 / dk=1384
15%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
63%
73%
19%
27%
b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.

Schools
n=90781 / dk=1826
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1131 / dk=23
19%
60%
15%
60%
17%
22%
n=42769 / dk=745
18%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
62%
74%
18%
26%
c. Professional development offerings are data driven.

Schools
n=81547 / dk=11172
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1013 / dk=140
14%
64%
10%
64%
19%
25%
n=39394 / dk=4166
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
12%
64%
73%
22%
27%
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the schools improvement plan.
Schools
n=81796 / dk=10376
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1044 / dk=98
7%
66%
6%
68%
8%
68%
22%
26%
n=39414 / dk=3903
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=20 / dk=3
24%
75%
25%
e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.

Schools
n=87134 / dk=5483
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1085 / dk=68
7%
26%
52%
19%
15%
57%
21%
n=41220 / dk=2298
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=3
26%
52%
16%
71%
24%
f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

Schools
n=89364 / dk=3229
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1117 / dk=38
5%
19%
58%
13%
60%
17%
25%
n=42222 / dk=1257
14%
64%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
20%
67%
33%
g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

Schools
n=90275 / dk=2347
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1135 / dk=17
22%
13%
57%
58%
16%
26%
n=42488 / dk=1029
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
22%
8%
57%
62%
17%
25%
h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.

Schools
n=90687 / dk=1901
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1127 / dk=22
1 4
6%
67%
26%
64%
31%
n=42732 / dk=757
66%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
28%
62%
37%
i. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.

Schools
n=87043 / dk=5368
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1070 / dk=80
23%
58%
17%
15%
60%
20%
n=41074 / dk=2348
20%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
60%
17%
77%
18%
j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with

colleagues to refine teaching practices.
Schools
n=89243 / dk=3027
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1111 / dk=33
17%
62%
12%
17%
63%
23%
n=42045 / dk=1291
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
16%
63%
19%
64%
32%
k. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.

Schools
n=84643 / dk=7594
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1050 / dk=93
6%
30%
51%
24%
53%
13%
20%
n=39879 / dk=3452
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
28%
9%
53%
68%
15%
23%
l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional

strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
Schools
n=88947 / dk=3103
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1108 / dk=36
13%
65%
9%
18%
64%
26%
n=42062 / dk=1212
11%
67%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
20%
67%
33%
m. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.

Schools
n=89075 / dk=2657
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1108 / dk=33
11%
66%
7%
20%
65%
27%
n=42103 / dk=1005
9%
68%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
22%
67%
33%
Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional
development to teach your students more effectively?
Yes
No
a. Your content area

Schools
n=80048
37%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=975
63%
39%
61%
n=37578
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
33%
29%
67%
71%
b. Common core and essential standards

Schools
n=80494
52%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=979
48%
55%
45%
n=37884
52%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
48%
62%
38%
c. Student assessment
Schools
n=79586
36%
64%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=968
36%
64%
n=37455
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
33%
67%
48%
52%
d. Differentiating instruction
Schools
n=80165
53%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=975
47%
55%
45%
n=37718
52%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
48%
71%
29%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)

Schools
n=79830
Cleveland County
Schools
n=967
50%
46%
50%
54%
n=37599
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
51%
57%
49%
43%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)

Schools
n=79223
45%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=965
55%
41%
59%
n=37318
44%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
56%
48%
52%
g. English Language Learners

Schools
n=79361
Cleveland County
Schools
n=956
43%
31%
57%
69%
n=37427
44%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
56%
52%
48%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap

Schools
n=79725
Cleveland County
Schools
n=961
50%
33%
50%
67%
n=37546
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=20
50%
35%
50%
65%
i. Methods of teaching
Schools
n=79047
32%
68%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=964
32%
68%
n=37143
28%
72%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
29%
71%
j. Reading strategies
Schools
n=79380
41%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=962
59%
43%
57%
44%
56%
n=37468
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
57%
43%
k. Integrating technology into instruction

Schools
n=80448
54%
46%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=980
54%
46%
54%
46%
n=37892
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
38%
62%
l. Classroom management techniques

Schools
n=79058
29%
71%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=955
28%
72%
n=37168
26%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
33%
74%
67%
Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of
professional development in any of the following areas?
Yes
No
a. Your content area

Schools
n=79154
64%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=960
36%
67%
32%
n=37210
66%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
34%
76%
24%
b. Common core and essential standards

Schools
n=79612
72%
28%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=964
71%
29%
n=37579
76%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
24%
71%
29%
c. Student assessment
Schools
n=78280
Cleveland County
Schools
n=945
45%
41%
55%
59%
n=36894
49%
51%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
48%
52%
d. Differentiating instruction
Schools
n=78194
Cleveland County
Schools
n=942
40%
34%
60%
66%
n=36785
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
39%
33%
61%
67%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)

Schools
n=77588
18%
82%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=935
17%
83%
n=36435
16%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
84%
10%
90%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)

Schools
n=77313
12%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=932
88%
9%
91%
n=36321
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
11%
89%
95%
g. English Language Learners

Schools
n=77457
15%
85%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=938
16%
84%
15%
85%
n=36435
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
33%
67%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap

Schools
n=77421
Cleveland County
Schools
n=934
23%
17%
77%
83%
n=36375
23%
77%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
24%
76%
i. Methods of teaching
Schools
n=77793
42%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=940
58%
35%
65%
n=36541
40%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
60%
29%
71%
j. Reading strategies
Schools
n=78433
50%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=946
50%
46%
54%
n=37102
59%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
41%
67%
33%
k. Integrating technology into instruction

Schools
n=78469
51%
49%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=951
52%
48%
n=36850
46%
54%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=20
45%
55%
l. Classroom management techniques

Schools
n=77363
Cleveland County
Schools
n=933
22%
17%
78%
83%
n=36361
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=20
20%
15%
80%
85%
Instructional Practices and Support

statements about instructional practices and support in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

Schools
n=83470 / dk=8853
15%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1054 / dk=87
33%
14%
43%
33%
9%
42%
11%
46%
9%
n=38876 / dk=4522
13%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
14%
32%
27%
45%
14%
b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

Schools
n=83503 / dk=8499
5%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1045 / dk=97
15%
64%
12%
15%
65%
19%
n=39851 / dk=3407
12%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
68%
9%
17%
70%
22%
c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.

Schools
n=88027 / dk=4155
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1098 / dk=43
1 4
6%
67%
65%
25%
30%
n=42182 / dk=1164
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=0
1 3
64%
78%
33%
22%
d. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Common Core Standards.
Schools
n=90042 / dk=1967
02
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1131 / dk=12
01
58%
39%
53%
46%
n=42783 / dk=469
54%
01
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
45%
62%
37%
e. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional

practices.
Schools
n=90092 / dk=2130
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1122 / dk=22
6%
6%
7%
58%
33%
53%
40%
n=42582 / dk=780
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
56%
37%
64%
32%
f. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.)

translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.
Schools
n=87484 / dk=4645
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1099 / dk=40
11%
63%
7%
23%
62%
29%
n=41618 / dk=1703
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=23 / dk=1
10%
62%
9%
26%
65%
26%
g. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.

Schools
n=90411 / dk=1888
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1117 / dk=22
13
6%
61%
58%
32%
39%
n=42531 / dk=865
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
6%
59%
67%
33%
33%
h. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with
students.
Schools
n=83149 / dk=8845
7%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1038 / dk=97
24%
52%
17%
17%
55%
23%
n=38544 / dk=4709
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21 / dk=2
24%
52%
17%
76%
19%
i. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing,
materials and pedagogy).
Schools
n=88781 / dk=3276
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1094 / dk=45
15%
58%
7%
22%
60%
31%
n=41568 / dk=1718
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=2
6%
19%
55%
9%
20%
59%
27%
j. State assessments provide schools with data that can help improve teaching.
Schools
n=86333 / dk=5532
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1090 / dk=46
11%
25%
8%
22%
8%
23%
53%
11%
54%
16%
n=40758 / dk=2455
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
57%
25%
12%
58%
17%
k. State assessments accurately gauge students understanding of standards.

Schools
n=85599 / dk=6295
19%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1088 / dk=45
37%
17%
37%
37%
35%
7%
11%
n=40287 / dk=2929
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=22 / dk=1
15%
9%
38%
27%
40%
50%
7%
14%
Overall
Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans?
Continue teaching at my
current school
Continue teaching in this

district but leave this
school
Leave education entirely
Continue working in
education but pursue a
non-administrative
position
Continue teaching in this

state but leave this district

Schools
n=82457
Continue working in
education but pursue an
administrative position
78%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=995
87%
7%
3 2 2 2
n=38852
79%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=21
5%
7%
95%
Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep
teaching at your school?
Time during the work day
Facilities and resources
Teacher leadership
School leadership

Schools
n=80859
Cleveland County
Schools
n=985
14%
11%
11%
10%
8%
6%
Community support and

involvement
Professional development
8%
9%
12%
14%
Managing student conduct

Instructional practices and
support
30%
16%
31%
17%
n=38152
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=21
13%
10%
11%
8%
6%
12%
43%
30%
18%
29%
Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting
student learning?
Time during the work day
Facilities and resources
Teacher leadership
School leadership

Schools
n=90293
16%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1126
9%
14%
10%
Community support and

involvement
Professional development
14%
14%
7%
8%
10%
8%
Managing student conduct

Instructional practices and
support
38%
37%
n=42450
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=23
18%
9%
8%
13%
11%
7%
7%
43%
61%
Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.

Strongly disagree
Schools
n=91431 / dk=1374
Cleveland County
Schools
n=1139 / dk=12
Disagree
7%
Agree
8%
Strongly agree
46%
39%
42%
49%
n=42951 / dk=602
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=24 / dk=0
6%
8%
45%
41%
29%
67%
Q10.7 At this school, we utilize the results from the 2012 North Carolina Teacher
Working Conditions Survey as a tool for school improvement.
Strongly disagree
Schools
n=65654 / dk=26814
Cleveland County
Schools
n=889 / dk=260
Disagree
8%
6%
Agree
11%
Strongly agree
58%
8%
23%
57%
30%
n=32123 / dk=11280
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=19 / dk=5
7%
5%
10%
59%
47%
25%
47%
New Teacher Support

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of
support.
Yes
No
a. Formally assigned mentor

Schools
n=14859
95%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=166
5%
97%
n=6695
95%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
83%
17%
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

Schools
n=14813
83%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=166
17%
84%
16%
n=6670
83%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
17%
50%
50%
c. Reduced workload
Schools
n=14772
26%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=166
74%
29%
71%
n=6650
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=6
25%
17%
75%
83%
d. Common planning time with other teachers

Schools
n=14815
77%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=166
23%
80%
20%
n=6671
83%
17%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
83%
17%
e. Release time to observe other teachers

Schools
n=14778
43%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=165
57%
50%
50%
n=6660
46%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
54%
50%
50%
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

Schools
n=14795
52%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=165
48%
55%
45%
n=6659
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=6
47%
53%
33%
67%
g. Orientation for new teachers

Schools
n=14772
90%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=166
10%
93%
7%
n=6653
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=6
91%
67%
9%
33%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with

other teacher(s)
Schools
n=14734
81%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=165
19%
88%
12%
n=6646
80%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
20%
83%
17%
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

Schools
n=14806
84%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=165
16%
93%
7%
n=6674
83%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6
17%
100%
j. Other
Schools
n=11796
47%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=132
53%
50%
50%
n=5264
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=4
45%
55%
N/A
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

Schools
n=11495
Cleveland County
Schools
n=127
13%
9%
87%
91%
n=5080
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=3
12%
N/A
88%
Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following
activities with your mentor?
Never
Once per week
Less than once per month
Several times per month
Once per month
Almost daily
a. Developing lesson plans

Schools
n=13986
Cleveland County
Schools
n=161
30%
16%
20%
16%
13%
11%
14%
18%
15%
12%
17%
18%
n=6337
29%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
15%
11%
40%
14%
18%
20%
12%
20%
20%
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

Schools
n=13951
25%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
38%
41%
19%
32%
11%
16%
6%
3 1
n=6325
27%
39%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
17%
60%
10%
40%
c. Observing my mentors teaching

Schools
n=13945
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
52%
50%
26%
10%
30%
9%
6%
6%
3 2
3 2
n=6319
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
54%
60%
27%
20%
9%
20%
d. Analyzing student work

Schools
n=13961
30%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
18%
22%
16%
15%
15%
14%
21%
9%
12%
17%
9%
11%
12%
n=6325
28%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
18%
20%
15%
16%
40%
20%
20%
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

Schools
n=13915
28%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
18%
21%
17%
18%
17%
14%
12%
19%
9%
22%
6%
n=6323
25%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
17%
20%
17%
19%
40%
13%
20%
9%
20%
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

Schools
n=13941
Cleveland County
Schools
n=158
12%
17%
13%
18%
12%
22%
28%
15%
23%
16%
20%
n=6309
12%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
16%
20%
17%
23%
20%
15%
40%
17%
20%
g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

Schools
n=13916
Cleveland County
Schools
n=159
13%
9%
15%
14%
19%
12%
23%
26%
16%
21%
13%
18%
n=6301
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
14%
20%
15%
18%
20%
23%
40%
16%
14%
20%
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
Schools
n=13943
29%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
15%
22%
14%
14%
9%
15%
14%
19%
14%
21%
14%
n=6321
27%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
14%
20%
13%
15%
16%
40%
20%
15%
20%
i. Other
Schools
n=9084
37%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=105
30%
9%
6%
6%
11%
13%
14%
12%
19%
17%
27%
n=3984
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=2
37%
9%
10%
14%
13%
17%
N/A
Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence
your practice in the following areas?
Not at all
A great deal
Hardly at all
Some
Quite a bit
a. Instructional strategies
Schools
n=13903
Cleveland County
Schools
n=156
14%
10%
9%
10%
34%
29%
27%
26%
17%
24%
n=6299
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
12%
8%
33%
40%
28%
40%
18%
20%
b. Subject matter I teach

Schools
n=13875
24%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=156
24%
12%
29%
6%
21%
25%
22%
15%
24%
n=6284
19%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
20%
11%
31%
20%
24%
20%
16%
20%
20%
c. Classroom management strategies

Schools
n=13873
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
12%
9%
9%
34%
6%
27%
27%
18%
36%
21%
n=6287
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
12%
9%
34%
20%
27%
20%
18%
60%
d. Using data to identify student needs

Schools
n=13789
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
19%
12%
15%
33%
8%
27%
23%
29%
14%
21%
n=6246
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
15%
10%
20%
32%
20%
27%
40%
16%
20%
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

Schools
n=13811
Cleveland County
Schools
n=156
16%
12%
11%
6%
34%
25%
32%
31%
14%
19%
n=6263
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
14%
20%
10%
34%
20%
27%
40%
15%
20%
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued

Schools
n=13850
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
16%
10%
9%
33%
7%
26%
26%
15%
34%
23%
n=6273
15%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
10%
33%
20%
20%
26%
20%
16%
20%
20%
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

Schools
n=13845
Cleveland County
Schools
n=156
21%
11%
14%
34%
9%
20%
37%
26%
11%
17%
n=6272
20%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
20%
14%
34%
20%
20%
20%
20%
11%
20%
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

Schools
n=13846
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
14%
8%
9%
33%
6%
27%
31%
33%
16%
22%
n=6275
13%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
8%
32%
20%
30%
20%
17%
40%
20%
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

Schools
n=13805
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
18%
10%
11%
8%
34%
30%
24%
34%
14%
18%
n=6249
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
16%
20%
11%
34%
20%
25%
60%
14%
j. Complying with policies and procedures

Schools
n=13859
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
12%
8%
33%
6% 5%
28%
29%
19%
36%
24%
n=6276
12%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
8%
33%
20%
28%
20%
19%
40%
20%
k. Completing administrative paperwork

Schools
n=13849
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
13%
8%
9%
31%
6%
27%
27%
19%
33%
26%
n=6271
13%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
8%
31%
20%
28%
20%
20%
20%
40%
l. Providing emotional support

Schools
n=13871
Cleveland County
Schools
n=157
10%
5%
7%
27%
24%
26%
30%
29%
38%
n=6284
9%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
6%
25%
20%
28%
20%
32%
20%
40%
m. Other
Schools
n=9326
28%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=108
19%
28%
20%
19%
25%
20%
32%
n=4107
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=2
27%
N/A
27%
21%
21%
Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and
your mentor.
Yes
No
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

Schools
n=13943
80%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=160
20%
85%
15%
n=6315
84%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
16%
60%
40%
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

Schools
n=13863
55%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=159
45%
62%
38%
n=6261
61%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=5
39%
100%
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

Schools
n=13847
Cleveland County
Schools
n=158
56%
44%
59%
41%
n=6267
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=5
50%
50%
100%
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my

instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
Disagree

Schools
n=14428 / dk=383
7%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=163 / dk=2
8%
Agree
14%
Strongly agree
51%
9%
45%
28%
38%
n=6514 / dk=164
7%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6 / dk=0
14%
51%
17%
50%
29%
33%
Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to
impact my students learning.
Strongly disagree
Disagree

Schools
n=14063 / dk=415
6%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=158 / dk=3
7%
Agree
13%
Strongly agree
54%
8%
51%
27%
34%
n=6370 / dk=164
6%
Washington Math &

Science Immersion
School
n=6 / dk=0
13%
54%
17%
50%
27%
33%
Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in
my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree

Schools
n=14034 / dk=655
8%
Cleveland County
Schools
n=161 / dk=3
9%
Agree
20%
Strongly agree
44%
11%
42%
28%
39%
n=6353 / dk=283
Washington Math &
Science Immersion
School
n=6 / dk=0
8%
19%
44%
67%
29%
33%

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b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

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c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.

d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.

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Q2.2 In an AVERAGE WEEK, how much time do you devote to the

Less than or equal to 1

More than 1 hour but less

More than 5 hours but

More than 10 hours

More than 3 hours but

a. Individual planning time

b. Collaborative planning time

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d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

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e. Completing required administrative paperwork

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f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community

g. Addressing student discipline issues

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i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

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k. Utilizing results of assessments

Less than or equal to 1

More than 5 hours but

More than 10 hours

North Carolina Public

More than 1 hour but less

More than 3 hours but

Facilities and Resources

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

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b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,

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c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes

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e. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.

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f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

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g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and

Community Support and Involvement

a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.

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b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.

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c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.

d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.

e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.

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f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

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g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.

Managing Student Conduct