2 0 1 4 C L A Y S V I L L E R E S U L T S

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

21%

59%

20%

1. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred

professional learning experiences:

Large Groups

Small Groups

On My Own

50%

25%

25%

2. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred

professional learning experiences:

Face-to-face Settings

Online Settings

Combine Face-to-face and Online

45%

55%

3. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred

professional learning experiences:

From my peers

From people employed outside the school

district

4

18

11

9

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

4. Curriculum Development Process

2

14

0

7

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

5. Learn about research-based programs relevant to my subject

area

4

14

18

6

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

9

18

8

7

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

5

16

13

8

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

8. How to evaluate online and digital content

12

14

12

4

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

5

19

12

6

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

10. Using curriculum compacting to provide instructional

enrichment

0

8

14

20

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

24

13

4

1

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

0

3

16

23

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

13. Designing lessons that incorporate all learning styles (Visual,

Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile)

0

3

18

21

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

14. Student motivation

0

2

22

18

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

15. Effective differentiation of instruction

0

9

11

22

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

16. Identifying the differences between modifications and

accommodations

0

4

15

23

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

17. Improving classroom management

4

10

16

12

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

18. Constructing and improving common assessments

2

15

20

5

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situations)

1

8

18

15

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

10

12

13

7

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

0

7

17

18

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process

through teacher-initiated communication

0

6

13

23

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or

behavior contracts.

9

14

15

4

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that

demonstrate student learning

3

17 17

5

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

25. Developing strategies to incorporate student-focused

technology into lessons (not the frequency of use, but the quality

of application and level of appropriateness).

34

11

32

7

21

3

15

11

14

7

23

10

14

8

11

5

10

26. The Act 48+ Committee identified the following professional

devleopment topics in addition to the ones previously listed.

Please select the ones that you feel would help you develop as a

professional learner:

45%

52%

3%0%0%

27. My school's professional learning is structured for teachers to

engage in the continuous improvement cycle (i.e. data analysis,

planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation).

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

52%45%

0%0%3%

28. My school uses a variety of student achievement data to plan

professional learning that focuses on school improvement.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

45%

43%

0%0%

12%

29. A variety of data are used to assess the effectiveness of my

school's professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

47%

48%

5% 0%0%

30. The use of technology is evident in my school's professional

learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

29%

40%

21%

0%

10%

31. In my school, participation in online professional learning

opportunities is considered as a way to connect with colleagues

and to learn from experts in education.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

57%

38%

5% 0%0%

32. A primary goal for professional learning in my school is to

enhance teaching practices to improve student performance.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

38%

50%

12%0%0%

33. My professional learning this school year is connected to

previous professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

31%

57%

7%

0%5%

34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased

student achievement.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

33%

55%

10%

2%0%

35. In my school, professional learning supports teachers to

develop new learning and then to expand and deepen that

learning over time.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know