2009 2010 principal survey

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Texas Education Agency 07/28/10

Senate Bill (SB) 174, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, and the Texas Administrative Code(TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation includes four accountabilitystandards. Standard two will be met by the distribution of a Principal Survey that will serve twopurposes:

Results will measure the performance of beginning teachers, and The results will measure the programs effectiveness in preparing program participants

to succeed in the classroom. The program participant exit survey will measure theeducator preparation programs effectiveness in preparing participants to succeed in theclassroom.

The SBEC approved the principal and program participant survey on April 9, 2010 and wasdistributed to the principals of beginning teachers on May 1, 2010.

The results of the surveys were compiled by TEA and the TEXAS COMPREHENSIVE CENTERat SEDL


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SB 174 Principal Pilot Survey 2009-2010

Data compiled by the TEA and the TEXAS COMPREHENSIVE CENTER at SEDL | txcc.sedl.org 2

SB174PrincipalPilotSurveyDataEducator Preparation Programs1. The name of this teachers educator preparation program is (choose one from drop-down list).If the teacher is trained out of state, please type the program name in the text box below.Answer OptionsStephenF.AustinStateUniversityatNacogdoches

# of Surveys Completed 86

Demographics and Educational Background2. This teacher is trained as a (choose all that apply)Answer Options Response CountGeneraleducationteacher,elementary(EC-6) 53Generaleducationteacher,secondary(7-12) 28Specialeducationteacher,elementary(EC-6) 6Specialeducationteacher,secondary(7-12) 3BilingualorEnglishasasecondlanguageteacher,elementary(EC-6) 2BilingualorEnglishasasecondlanguageteacher,secondary(7-12) 3Notsure 2

Answered question 86Skipped question 0

3. This teacher is employed as a (choose all that apply)Answer Options Response CountGeneraleducationteacher 74Specialeducationteacher 6BilingualorEnglishasasecondlanguageteacher 5Other(pleasespecify) 4

Answered question 86Skipped question 0

4. This teacher taught at this campus for four months of the academic year or less.Answer Options Response CountYes 25No 61

Skipped question 05. The area in which this campus is located is best described as (choose one)Answer Options Response CountSuburban/urbanfringe 15Rural 63Urban 8Other(pleasespecify) 0


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Skipped question 0Classroom Environment6. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to effectively implement the discipline-management procedures approved by the campus?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 34

Sufficientlyprepared 40

Notsufficientlyprepared 9

Notatallprepared 3

n.a. 0

Skipped question 0

7. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to communicate clear expectations forachievement and behavior that promote and encourage self-discipline and self-directed learning?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 38



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 0

Skipped question 0

8. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to apply strategies that promote self-advocacy for all students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 33

Sufficientlyprepared45


Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 0

Skipped question 09. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to provide support to achieve a positive,equitable, and engaging learning environment?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 44



Notatallprepared 1n.a. 0

Skipped question 0

10. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to build and maintain positive rapport withstudents?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 46


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Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 0

Skipped question 0

11. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to build and maintain positive rapport andtwo-way communication with students families?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 32



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 0

Skipped question 0

Frequency of Open Ended Responses12. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation to address theclassroom environment, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)Answer OptionsThis teacher recieved her degree 10 years ago and never ended up using it until now. I'm notsure how much of her ability is due to her preparation program or time away.

positive, respectful classroom environment

Great classroom management - natural teacher

Skipped question 83

Students with Disabilities13. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use appropriate research-basedinstructional strategies and methods to meet the needs of students with disabilities?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 21




Skipped question 0

14. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to provide appropriate ways for studentswith disabilities to demonstrate their learning?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 24



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Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 3

Skipped question 0

15. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to differentiate instruction to meet theacademic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 23



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 2

Skipped question 016. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to understand and adhere to the federaland state laws that govern special education services?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 24



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 4

Skipped question 017. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to make appropriate decisions (e.g.,when and how to make accommodations and/or modifications to instruction, assessment,materials, delivery, and classroom procedures) to meet the learning needs of students who havean Individualized Education Program (IEP)?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 20



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 5

Skipped question 018. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to develop and/or implement formal andinformal assessments that track students progress toward IEP goals and objectives?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared

17



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 6

Skipped question 019. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to collaborate with others, such as para-educators and other teachers, in meeting the academic, developmental, and behavioral needs ofstudents with disabilities?


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Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 25



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 4

Skipped question 0

20. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation to address the needs ofstudents with disabilities, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)Answer OptionsTeacher has been able to work in co-teacher partnership as an Inclusion teacher

Great rapport and high expectations

Skipped question 84

Limited English Proficiency Students21. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use appropriate research-basedinstructional strategies and methods to meet the specific English proficiency level and languagedomain needs of limited English proficient (LEP-ELL) students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 14



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 13

Skipped question 022. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to provide appropriate ways for limitedEnglish proficient (LEP-ELL) students to demonstrate their learning?Answer Options Response CountWell prepared 14Sufficiently prepared 49Not sufficiently prepared 8Not at all prepared 0n.a. 15

Skipped question 023. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to understand and adhere to federal andstate laws that govern education services for limited English proficient (LEP-ELL) students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 16



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 14

Skipped question 0


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24. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to comply with district and campuspolicies and procedures regarding limited English proficient (LEP-ELL) students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 15




Skipped question 0

25. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to support limited English proficient (LEP-ELL) students in mastering the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), including theEnglish Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)?

Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 14

Sufficientlyprepared 46Notsufficientlyprepared 10

Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 16

Skipped question 0

26. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to model and teach the forms andfunctions of academic English in content areas?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 17



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 12

Skipped question 0

27. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation to address the needs oflimited English proficient (LEP-ELL) students, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)

Answer Optionsthey taught music

Skipped question 85Technology Integration28. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to integrate curriculumTEKS and Technology Applications (TA) TEKS consistent with effective teaching practices?Answer Options Response Count


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Wellprepared 39



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 0

29. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use appropriate multimedia and othertechnology to support and extend student learning?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 41



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 030. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to provide technology-based classroomlearning opportunities that allow students to interact with real-time and/or online content?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 33



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 031. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to teach students developmentallyappropriate technology skills?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 36



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 0

32. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to make learning moreactive and engaging for students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 38



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 0

Skipped question 0


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33. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation to integrate technologyeffectively into curricula and instruction, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)

Answer OptionsOne response redacted

Skipped question 85Using Technology with Data34. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to collect, manage, andanalyze student data using software programs (such as Excel or an electronic grade book)?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 28



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 2

Skipped question 135. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to collect, manage, andanalyze multiple data sources in order to interpret learning results for individual students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 27



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 1

36. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to collect, manage, andanalyze multiple data sources in order to interpret learning results for groups of students?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 28



Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 2

Skipped question 1 37. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to document studentlearning to determine when an intervention is necessary and appropriate?Answer Options Response CountWellprepared 26Sufficientlyprepared 45


Notatallprepared 0

n.a. 1

Skipped question 1Using Technology with Data Continued38. To what extent was the beginning teacher prepared to use technology to collect and manageformative assessment data to guide instruction?


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Answer Options Response Count

Wellprepared 25



Notatallprepared 1

n.a. 1

Skipped question 1 39. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation to use technology withdata, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)Answer OptionsI feel that this teacher's lack of sufficiently preparedness in areas was not because she had not

been exposed, but mainly because it was not one of her most comfortable areas.

Skipped question 85Overall Evaluation40. What is your overall evaluation of how well the educator preparation program prepared thisteacher? Select the one statement that most closely matches your current overall perspective onthe program.Answer Options

Theteacherwaswellpreparedbytheprogramforthefirstyearofteaching.

35

Theteacherwassufficientlypreparedbytheprogramforthefirstyearof

teaching.

31

Theteacherwaspreparedinmostareasforthefirstyearofteaching;however,therewereafewareasinwhichtheprogramdidnotsufficientlypreparetheteacher.

12

Theteacherwaspreparedinafewareasforthefirstyearofteaching;however,inmostareastheprogramdidnotsufficientlypreparetheteacher.

6

Theteacherwasnotpreparedbytheprogramforthefirstyearofteaching. 0

Skipped question 2 41. If you would like to add anything else about the teachers preparation for the first year ofteaching, please do so in the text box below. (Optional)Answer OptionsThis teacher had worked hard in her new position in order to make a good transition from college

to teaching.

This student had been out of school setting for one year after doing student teaching.

This teacher recieved her degree 10 years ago and never ended up using it until now. I'm notsure how much of her ability is due to her preparation program or time away.

This teacher taught elem music. They had an all level music certificate. He was not prepared for


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elem level.

How to work with a team, sharing ideas and getting input from others.

Skipped question 81

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