Detailed Results

 

2010 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey Detailed Results

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the needs of all students.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5227, dk=63)
       
10% 34% 40% 15%
North Carolina
(n=104420, dk=905)
       
10% 29% 43% 18%

b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5178, dk=55)
       
7% 24% 51% 18%
North Carolina
(n=103487, dk=796)
       
6% 21% 51% 22%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5177, dk=59)
       
8% 25% 50% 17%
North Carolina
(n=103269, dk=830)
       
6% 23% 51% 19%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5142, dk=108)
       
11% 32% 45% 13%
North Carolina
(n=103020, dk=1573)
       
9% 27% 48% 16%

e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required to do.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5080, dk=192)
       
15% 33% 42% 11%
North Carolina
(n=102084, dk=2847)
       
15% 30% 42% 12%

f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5175, dk=74)
       
6% 27% 53% 14%
North Carolina
(n=103359, dk=1244)
       
6% 26% 53% 16%

g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5194, dk=93)
       
9% 25% 51% 15%
North Carolina
(n=103559, dk=1712)
       
8% 22% 52% 18%

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)? (asked only of teachers)

 
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=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Individual planning time

Guilford County Schools
(n=4454)
           
3 21% 35% 24% 13% 3
North Carolina
(n=90278)
           
3 20% 36% 24% 15% 3

b. Collaborative planning time

Guilford County Schools
(n=4417)
         
14% 45% 31% 8% 2
North Carolina
(n=89701)
         
12% 44% 34% 8% 2

c. Supervisory duties

Guilford County Schools
(n=4450)
           
9% 39% 31% 13% 6% 1
North Carolina
(n=90035)
           
10% 41% 31% 12% 5% 1

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

Guilford County Schools
(n=4449)
         
2 38% 47% 11% 2
North Carolina
(n=88900)
         
2 42% 46% 8% 1

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

Guilford County Schools
(n=4480)
           
4% 45% 34% 11% 4% 2
North Carolina
(n=90481)
           
3 46% 35% 11% 4% 1

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=4496)
           
1 43% 43% 10% 2 1
North Carolina
(n=90658)
           
1 48% 41% 8% 2 1

g. Addressing student discipline issues

Guilford County Schools
(n=4472)
           
4% 49% 31% 11% 4% 2
North Carolina
(n=90544)
           
4% 54% 29% 8% 3 2

h. Professional development

Guilford County Schools
(n=4410)
           
9% 50% 30% 7% 3 1
North Carolina
(n=89571)
           
9% 52% 31% 6% 2 1

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=4490)
           
10% 31% 31% 14% 8% 6%
North Carolina
(n=90504)
           
9% 35% 31% 13% 7% 6%

j. Delivery of assessments

Guilford County Schools
(n=4486)
           
8% 36% 38% 12% 4% 1
North Carolina
(n=90640)
           
7% 37% 40% 11% 3 2

k. Utilizing results of assessments

Guilford County Schools
(n=4495)
           
6% 34% 37% 14% 6% 4%
North Carolina
(n=90944)
           
6% 38% 38% 11% 4% 2

Q2.3 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside of the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on weekends)? (asked only of teachers)

 
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=]Total # respondents for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=4523)
           
1 4% 17% 22% 27% 28%
North Carolina
(n=91386)
           
1 6% 19% 23% 26% 24%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5207, dk=72)
       
5% 16% 53% 26%
North Carolina
(n=104292, dk=1082)
       
4% 14% 54% 28%

b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5228, dk=38)
       
6% 16% 47% 31%
North Carolina
(n=104613, dk=466)
       
5% 15% 46% 34%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5249, dk=34)
       
2 6% 54% 37%
North Carolina
(n=104707, dk=384)
       
3 8% 52% 37%

d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5240, dk=38)
       
6% 20% 48% 25%
North Carolina
(n=104719, dk=463)
       
5% 15% 50% 30%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5202, dk=81)
       
4% 15% 57% 25%
North Carolina
(n=104237, dk=1054)
       
3 14% 56% 27%

f. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5233, dk=19)
       
6% 15% 48% 31%
North Carolina
(n=104319, dk=508)
       
3 11% 47% 38%

g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5230, dk=39)
       
3 12% 57% 28%
North Carolina
(n=104612, dk=578)
       
3 10% 54% 33%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5250, dk=39)
       
3 14% 55% 28%
North Carolina
(n=104655, dk=637)
       
2 9% 54% 34%

i. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5233, dk=57)
       
2 8% 55% 35%
North Carolina
(n=104747, dk=712)
       
5% 13% 51% 30%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5065, dk=223)
       
7% 24% 49% 20%
North Carolina
(n=99883, dk=5420)
       
5% 22% 55% 17%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5150, dk=119)
       
2 10% 60% 27%
North Carolina
(n=102683, dk=2350)
       
2 9% 63% 26%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5216, dk=62)
       
2 8% 51% 39%
North Carolina
(n=103719, dk=1384)
       
2 8% 54% 36%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5179, dk=104)
     
3 57% 39%
North Carolina
(n=103580, dk=1623)
     
3 58% 38%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5147, dk=137)
       
2 13% 53% 31%
North Carolina
(n=102174, dk=2967)
       
2 12% 56% 30%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5164, dk=117)
       
6% 23% 54% 17%
North Carolina
(n=102903, dk=2204)
       
5% 21% 58% 17%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=4990, dk=296)
       
3 15% 62% 20%
North Carolina
(n=100355, dk=4915)
       
3 14% 64% 20%

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

Guilford County Schools
(n=5035, dk=247)
       
3 15% 57% 25%
North Carolina
(n=101211, dk=3967)
       
3 12% 60% 26%

Managing Student Conduct

Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about managing student conduct in your school.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5207, dk=39)
       
5% 12% 55% 28%
North Carolina
(n=103422, dk=405)
       
4% 11% 56% 30%

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5169, dk=41)
       
8% 27% 54% 11%
North Carolina
(n=103126, dk=390)
       
6% 22% 58% 14%

c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5179, dk=40)
       
3 13% 55% 28%
North Carolina
(n=102946, dk=583)
       
3 12% 56% 29%

d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5166, dk=73)
       
12% 24% 43% 21%
North Carolina
(n=102356, dk=1187)
       
8% 20% 46% 25%

e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5158, dk=80)
       
8% 18% 48% 26%
North Carolina
(n=102514, dk=1163)
       
5% 14% 50% 31%

f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5142, dk=85)
       
3 20% 54% 23%
North Carolina
(n=102396, dk=1232)
       
3 17% 55% 25%

g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5198, dk=43)
       
2 8% 59% 31%
North Carolina
(n=103088, dk=581)
       
1 5% 55% 38%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5171, dk=97)
       
5% 18% 57% 21%
North Carolina
(n=103260, dk=1220)
       
3 14% 57% 26%

b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5178, dk=79)
       
5% 18% 55% 22%
North Carolina
(n=103339, dk=919)
       
3 13% 55% 29%

c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5148, dk=110)
       
5% 20% 56% 20%
North Carolina
(n=102768, dk=1445)
       
3 14% 56% 26%

d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5162, dk=105)
       
3 9% 57% 31%
North Carolina
(n=102990, dk=1333)
       
2 7% 55% 35%

e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5046, dk=221)
       
7% 24% 51% 19%
North Carolina
(n=101308, dk=3038)
       
5% 19% 53% 23%

f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5125, dk=135)
       
4% 18% 57% 21%
North Carolina
(n=102286, dk=2079)
       
3 14% 57% 25%

g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5165, dk=102)
       
3 16% 58% 23%
North Carolina
(n=102920, dk=1381)
       
2 11% 57% 29%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

Guilford County Schools
(n=4843, dk=394)
       
5% 22% 39% 34%
North Carolina
(n=98375, dk=5913)
       
3 18% 37% 42%

b. Devising teaching techniques

Guilford County Schools
(n=4952, dk=255)
       
3 13% 35% 49%
North Carolina
(n=100021, dk=3769)
       
2 10% 32% 56%

c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

Guilford County Schools
(n=4884, dk=316)
       
6% 20% 38% 36%
North Carolina
(n=99288, dk=4566)
       
5% 16% 36% 43%

d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

Guilford County Schools
(n=4877, dk=350)
       
16% 33% 37% 13%
North Carolina
(n=97745, dk=6162)
       
13% 30% 39% 19%

e. Establishing student discipline procedures

Guilford County Schools
(n=5018, dk=207)
       
10% 26% 39% 25%
North Carolina
(n=100397, dk=3674)
       
9% 24% 40% 27%

f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

Guilford County Schools
(n=4837, dk=387)
       
25% 35% 29% 11%
North Carolina
(n=96548, dk=7479)
       
26% 34% 29% 12%

g. The selection of teachers new to this school

Guilford County Schools
(n=4711, dk=529)
       
47% 29% 19% 6%
North Carolina
(n=95090, dk=9156)
       
34% 31% 24% 11%

h. School improvement planning

Guilford County Schools
(n=4983, dk=251)
       
7% 26% 39% 29%
North Carolina
(n=100927, dk=3206)
       
4% 17% 37% 42%

Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=5021, dk=269)
       
12% 28% 50% 10%
North Carolina
(n=101292, dk=4118)
       
10% 22% 55% 13%

Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
[n=]Total # respondents for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=5285)
     
51% 21% 28%
North Carolina
(n=105392)
     
54% 23% 23%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5052, dk=230)
       
4% 18% 60% 17%
North Carolina
(n=102206, dk=3217)
       
3 14% 59% 24%

b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5156, dk=90)
       
10% 25% 48% 17%
North Carolina
(n=103687, dk=1276)
       
7% 20% 49% 23%

c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5133, dk=152)
       
12% 26% 45% 18%
North Carolina
(n=103074, dk=2254)
       
8% 21% 47% 24%

d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5039, dk=221)
       
7% 20% 54% 19%
North Carolina
(n=102053, dk=2974)
       
5% 16% 51% 27%

e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5230, dk=52)
       
2 6% 51% 41%
North Carolina
(n=104359, dk=973)
       
2 5% 50% 43%

f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5082, dk=189)
       
1 4% 52% 43%
North Carolina
(n=102235, dk=3056)
       
1 4% 52% 42%

g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4936, dk=343)
       
5% 12% 57% 26%
North Carolina
(n=99768, dk=5601)
       
3 9% 57% 31%

h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5058, dk=224)
       
3 12% 59% 26%
North Carolina
(n=101237, dk=4107)
       
3 11% 56% 30%

i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4883, dk=400)
       
4% 12% 58% 26%
North Carolina
(n=98453, dk=6886)
       
4% 11% 55% 30%

j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4829, dk=445)
       
5% 17% 59% 20%
North Carolina
(n=97298, dk=8026)
       
3 14% 57% 26%

k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5151, dk=113)
       
5% 14% 52% 29%
North Carolina
(n=103468, dk=1828)
       
4% 11% 53% 32%

Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Leadership issues

Guilford County Schools
(n=4777, dk=494)
       
6% 17% 62% 15%
North Carolina
(n=96378, dk=8737)
       
5% 15% 62% 18%

b. Facilities and resources

Guilford County Schools
(n=4887, dk=365)
       
4% 13% 66% 17%
North Carolina
(n=99608, dk=5258)
       
3 10% 65% 21%

c. The use of time in my school

Guilford County Schools
(n=4864, dk=401)
       
6% 21% 59% 15%
North Carolina
(n=99380, dk=5581)
       
5% 16% 60% 19%

d. Professional development

Guilford County Schools
(n=4855, dk=419)
       
4% 17% 63% 16%
North Carolina
(n=99312, dk=5737)
       
3 13% 63% 21%

e. Teacher leadership

Guilford County Schools
(n=4782, dk=472)
       
4% 16% 65% 15%
North Carolina
(n=97878, dk=7060)
       
3 12% 65% 20%

f. Community support and involvement

Guilford County Schools
(n=4789, dk=474)
       
4% 11% 68% 17%
North Carolina
(n=97598, dk=7319)
       
3 10% 67% 21%

g. Managing student conduct

Guilford County Schools
(n=4954, dk=315)
       
7% 19% 56% 17%
North Carolina
(n=100775, dk=4309)
       
6% 15% 58% 22%

h. Instructional practices and support

Guilford County Schools
(n=4918, dk=344)
       
4% 12% 65% 19%
North Carolina
(n=100048, dk=4975)
       
3 9% 65% 23%

i. New teacher support

Guilford County Schools
(n=4503, dk=761)
       
6% 18% 59% 17%
North Carolina
(n=93743, dk=11202)
       
4% 12% 60% 23%

Professional Development

Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5075, dk=201)
       
4% 17% 62% 18%
North Carolina
(n=102071, dk=3245)
       
5% 18% 59% 19%

b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5143, dk=114)
       
3 16% 63% 17%
North Carolina
(n=102872, dk=2181)
       
4% 18% 60% 18%

c. Professional development offerings are data driven.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4494, dk=758)
       
2 12% 66% 20%
North Carolina
(n=89975, dk=14875)
       
2 13% 63% 21%

d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school's improvement plan.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4620, dk=629)
       
1 6% 70% 22%
North Carolina
(n=93559, dk=11186)
       
2 7% 67% 24%

e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4858, dk=420)
       
10% 32% 47% 11%
North Carolina
(n=98073, dk=7123)
       
8% 27% 50% 15%

f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5033, dk=233)
       
6% 21% 58% 16%
North Carolina
(n=101187, dk=3741)
       
4% 17% 59% 20%

g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5045, dk=226)
       
6% 27% 55% 12%
North Carolina
(n=102285, dk=2980)
       
4% 21% 56% 18%

h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5063, dk=188)
       
2 8% 67% 23%
North Carolina
(n=101983, dk=2950)
       
2 7% 65% 26%

i. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4881, dk=383)
       
4% 24% 59% 13%
North Carolina
(n=98534, dk=6605)
       
3 21% 59% 17%

j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teaches to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5022, dk=238)
       
3 18% 63% 15%
North Carolina
(n=101152, dk=4000)
       
3 18% 61% 18%

k. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4761, dk=501)
       
6% 32% 51% 11%
North Carolina
(n=96224, dk=8894)
       
5% 29% 52% 14%

l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5053, dk=203)
       
3 12% 67% 17%
North Carolina
(n=101609, dk=3528)
       
3 11% 66% 21%

m. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5087, dk=174)
       
2 9% 68% 20%
North Carolina
(n=102129, dk=2978)
       
2 8% 66% 23%

Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional development to teach your students more effectively? (asked only of teachers)

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Special education (students with disabilities)

Guilford County Schools
(n=4297)
   
54% 46%
North Carolina
(n=88052)
   
57% 43%

b. Special education (gifted and talented)

Guilford County Schools
(n=4226)
   
49% 51%
North Carolina
(n=86828)
   
50% 50%

c. Differentiating instruction

Guilford County Schools
(n=4293)
   
61% 39%
North Carolina
(n=87764)
   
60% 40%

d. English Language Learners

Guilford County Schools
(n=4216)
   
49% 51%
North Carolina
(n=86596)
   
50% 50%

e. Closing the Achievement Gap

Guilford County Schools
(n=4267)
   
56% 44%
North Carolina
(n=87076)
   
57% 43%

f. Your content area

Guilford County Schools
(n=4182)
   
39% 61%
North Carolina
(n=85992)
   
36% 64%

g. Methods of teaching

Guilford County Schools
(n=4186)
   
40% 60%
North Carolina
(n=85781)
   
37% 63%

h. Student assessment

Guilford County Schools
(n=4181)
   
36% 64%
North Carolina
(n=85806)
   
36% 64%

i. Classroom management techniques

Guilford County Schools
(n=4189)
   
36% 64%
North Carolina
(n=85969)
   
34% 66%

j. Reading strategies

Guilford County Schools
(n=4221)
   
48% 52%
North Carolina
(n=86537)
   
46% 54%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

Guilford County Schools
(n=4315)
   
66% 34%
North Carolina
(n=88016)
   
63% 37%

Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (asked only of teachers)

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Special education (students with disabilities)

Guilford County Schools
(n=4033)
   
19% 81%
North Carolina
(n=82424)
   
20% 80%

b. Special education (gifted and talented)

Guilford County Schools
(n=3976)
   
11% 89%
North Carolina
(n=81695)
   
11% 89%

c. Differentiating instruction

Guilford County Schools
(n=4122)
   
60% 40%
North Carolina
(n=83417)
   
53% 47%

d. English Language Learners

Guilford County Schools
(n=3979)
   
14% 86%
North Carolina
(n=81883)
   
20% 80%

e. Closing the Achievement Gap

Guilford County Schools
(n=4015)
   
35% 65%
North Carolina
(n=81991)
   
30% 70%

f. Your content area

Guilford County Schools
(n=4137)
   
67% 33%
North Carolina
(n=83624)
   
62% 38%

g. Methods of teaching

Guilford County Schools
(n=4084)
   
59% 41%
North Carolina
(n=82801)
   
51% 49%

h. Student assessment

Guilford County Schools
(n=4062)
   
49% 51%
North Carolina
(n=82472)
   
44% 56%

i. Classroom management techniques

Guilford County Schools
(n=4021)
   
33% 67%
North Carolina
(n=81884)
   
27% 73%

j. Reading strategies

Guilford County Schools
(n=4175)
   
58% 42%
North Carolina
(n=83776)
   
55% 45%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

Guilford County Schools
(n=4036)
   
33% 67%
North Carolina
(n=83414)
   
53% 47%

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=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4569, dk=704)
       
5% 17% 60% 18%
North Carolina
(n=92752, dk=12494)
       
5% 19% 59% 17%

b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4687, dk=564)
       
2 7% 65% 27%
North Carolina
(n=94144, dk=10605)
       
2 10% 66% 21%

c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4906, dk=323)
       
1 4% 64% 31%
North Carolina
(n=97982, dk=6299)
       
1 6% 66% 27%

d.Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructional practices.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4924, dk=328)
       
2 13% 61% 24%
North Carolina
(n=100044, dk=4681)
       
2 11% 59% 28%

e. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.) translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4774, dk=489)
       
2 13% 67% 18%
North Carolina
(n=97381, dk=7663)
       
2 12% 64% 22%

f. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.

Guilford County Schools
(n=5080, dk=185)
       
2 7% 61% 29%
North Carolina
(n=102430, dk=2461)
       
1 5% 61% 32%

g. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.

Guilford County Schools
(n=4583, dk=684)
       
9% 28% 49% 14%
North Carolina
(n=93535, dk=11546)
       
7% 24% 52% 16%

h. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy).

Guilford County Schools
(n=4948, dk=311)
       
9% 23% 53% 16%
North Carolina
(n=100105, dk=4957)
       
6% 17% 56% 21%

Overall

Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)

 
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=]Total # respondents for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=4509)
           
79% 8% 2 5% 3 3
North Carolina
(n=91105)
           
82% 5% 3 4% 3 3

Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)

 
Time during the work day
 
Facilities and resources
 
Community support and involvement
 
Managing student conduct
 
Teacher leadership
 
School leadership
 
Professional development
 
Instructional practices and support[n=]Total # respondents for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=4398)
               
12% 13% 9% 12% 10% 26% 2 17%
North Carolina
(n=89474)
               
13% 14% 7% 9% 11% 28% 2 17%

Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.) (asked only of teachers)

 
Time during the work day
 
Facilities and resources
 
Community support and involvement
 
Managing student conduct
 
Teacher leadership
 
School leadership
 
Professional development
 
Instructional practices and support[n=]Total # respondents for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=5022)
               
14% 10% 5% 19% 6% 7% 3 36%
North Carolina
(n=100793)
               
15% 10% 4% 15% 7% 7% 4% 37%

Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=5205, dk=81)
       
7% 11% 47% 34%
North Carolina
(n=104325, dk=1152)
       
8% 8% 44% 41%

New Teacher Support (asked of all teachers in their first three years of employment as an educator)

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of supports.

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Formally assigned mentor

Guilford County Schools
(n=702)
   
95% 5%
North Carolina
(n=14233)
   
93% 7%

b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

Guilford County Schools
(n=698)
   
87% 13%
North Carolina
(n=14194)
   
81% 19%

c. Reduced workload

Guilford County Schools
(n=695)
   
24% 76%
North Carolina
(n=14155)
   
26% 74%

d. Common planning time with other teachers

Guilford County Schools
(n=699)
   
72% 28%
North Carolina
(n=14204)
   
74% 26%

e. Release time to observe other teachers

Guilford County Schools
(n=698)
   
37% 63%
North Carolina
(n=14175)
   
42% 58%

f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

Guilford County Schools
(n=698)
   
50% 50%
North Carolina
(n=14173)
   
53% 47%

g. Orientation for new teachers

Guilford County Schools
(n=697)
   
94% 6%
North Carolina
(n=14192)
   
89% 11%

h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with other teacher(s)

Guilford County Schools
(n=699)
   
73% 27%
North Carolina
(n=14186)
   
78% 22%

i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

Guilford County Schools
(n=699)
   
81% 19%
North Carolina
(n=14191)
   
84% 16%

j. Other

Guilford County Schools
(n=552)
   
51% 49%
North Carolina
(n=11377)
   
51% 49%

k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

Guilford County Schools
(n=536)
   
16% 84%
North Carolina
(n=10990)
   
13% 87%

Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?

 
Never
 
Less than once per month
 
Once per month
 
Several times per month
 
Once per week
 
Almost daily
[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Developing lesson plans

Guilford County Schools
(n=662)
           
30% 16% 14% 16% 16% 9%
North Carolina
(n=13190)
           
31% 18% 14% 14% 14% 9%

b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

Guilford County Schools
(n=657)
           
38% 32% 14% 9% 4% 3
North Carolina
(n=12965)
           
20% 41% 20% 11% 5% 2

c. Observing my mentor's teaching

Guilford County Schools
(n=659)
           
56% 24% 9% 5% 3 2
North Carolina
(n=13155)
           
53% 26% 10% 6% 3 2

d. Analyzing student work

Guilford County Schools
(n=659)
           
35% 17% 16% 15% 9% 9%
North Carolina
(n=13133)
           
33% 19% 16% 15% 8% 10%

e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

Guilford County Schools
(n=658)
           
28% 18% 19% 19% 8% 7%
North Carolina
(n=13151)
           
30% 20% 18% 16% 10% 6%

f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

Guilford County Schools
(n=658)
           
13% 14% 16% 27% 15% 15%
North Carolina
(n=13144)
           
12% 18% 19% 22% 14% 14%

g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

Guilford County Schools
(n=662)
           
17% 14% 20% 23% 13% 13%
North Carolina
(n=13181)
           
13% 17% 21% 22% 15% 11%

h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum

Guilford County Schools
(n=654)
           
28% 15% 13% 19% 13% 12%
North Carolina
(n=13096)
           
29% 17% 16% 15% 13% 11%

i. Other

Guilford County Schools
(n=452)
           
38% 6% 12% 14% 13% 17%
North Carolina
(n=8829)
           
37% 10% 13% 13% 12% 15%

Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence your practice in the following areas?

 
Not at all
 
Hardly at all
 
Some
 
Quite a bit
 
A great deal[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. Instructional strategies

Guilford County Schools
(n=663)
         
16% 7% 35% 25% 16%
North Carolina
(n=13209)
         
15% 10% 35% 26% 15%

b. Subject matter I teach

Guilford County Schools
(n=661)
         
27% 9% 27% 23% 14%
North Carolina
(n=13155)
         
27% 13% 29% 19% 12%

c. Classroom management strategies

Guilford County Schools
(n=655)
         
15% 8% 35% 28% 15%
North Carolina
(n=13134)
         
13% 10% 35% 26% 15%

d. Using data to identify student needs

Guilford County Schools
(n=660)
         
24% 11% 33% 19% 13%
North Carolina
(n=13156)
         
22% 13% 34% 20% 11%

e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

Guilford County Schools
(n=659)
         
20% 10% 37% 20% 13%
North Carolina
(n=13161)
         
18% 12% 36% 22% 12%

f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued

Guilford County Schools
(n=658)
         
20% 9% 35% 23% 13%
North Carolina
(n=13157)
         
18% 11% 35% 23% 13%

g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

Guilford County Schools
(n=657)
         
25% 14% 34% 17% 10%
North Carolina
(n=13159)
         
23% 16% 34% 18% 9%

h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

Guilford County Schools
(n=660)
         
18% 9% 33% 26% 15%
North Carolina
(n=13150)
         
16% 10% 34% 25% 14%

i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

Guilford County Schools
(n=662)
         
22% 11% 34% 20% 13%
North Carolina
(n=13159)
         
20% 13% 34% 21% 12%

j. Complying with policies and procedures

Guilford County Schools
(n=660)
         
15% 7% 36% 26% 16%
North Carolina
(n=13146)
         
13% 8% 34% 27% 17%

k. Completing administrative paperwork

Guilford County Schools
(n=659)
         
17% 8% 33% 26% 16%
North Carolina
(n=13157)
         
12% 9% 32% 28% 19%

l. Providing emotional support

Guilford County Schools
(n=662)
         
13% 5% 26% 27% 29%
North Carolina
(n=13145)
         
11% 7% 27% 26% 29%

m. Other

Guilford County Schools
(n=474)
         
30% 4% 29% 16% 21%
North Carolina
(n=8991)
         
30% 5% 28% 17% 20%

Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.

 
Yes
 
No[n=]Total # respondents for the bar

a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

Guilford County Schools
(n=657)
   
83% 17%
North Carolina
(n=13143)
   
74% 26%

b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

Guilford County Schools
(n=649)
   
59% 41%
North Carolina
(n=13061)
   
51% 49%

c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

Guilford County Schools
(n=643)
   
60% 40%
North Carolina
(n=13009)
   
52% 48%

Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my instructional practice.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=600, dk=17)
       
6% 12% 54% 28%
North Carolina
(n=12487, dk=320)
       
7% 14% 51% 29%

Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to impact my students' learning.

 
Strongly disagree
 
Disagree
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=594, dk=20)
       
6% 12% 55% 26%
North Carolina
(n=12413, dk=378)
       
7% 13% 52% 28%

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
 
Agree
 
Strongly agree[n=]
[dk=]		Total # respondents for the bar
Total # 'Don't know' for the bar
Guilford County Schools
(n=593, dk=23)
       
9% 21% 44% 26%
North Carolina
(n=12206, dk=602)
       
9% 20% 43% 28%