2 0 1 4 M I D D L E S C H O O L R E S U LT S

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

27%

46%

27%

1. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred professional learning experiences:

Large GroupsSmall GroupsOn My Own

43%

32%

25%

2. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred professional learning experiences:

Face-to-face SettingsOnline SettingsCombine Face-to-face and Online

41%

59%

3. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred professional learning experiences:

From my peersFrom people employed outside the school district

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

1

7

13 13

4. Curriculum Development Process

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

3

11

0

7

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

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

1

14

11

8

6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

7

10

13

4

7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

6

13

8

7

8. How to evaluate online and digital content

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

7

6

16

5

9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

3

11 11

9

10. Using curriculum compacting to provide in-structional enrichment

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

6

9

19

11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

24

7

2

1

12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

4

13

17

13. Designing lessons that incorporate all learning styles (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile)

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

3

16

15

14. Student motivation

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

6

13

15

15. Effective differentiation of instruction

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

4

9

21

16. Identifying the differences between modifications and accommodations

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

0

3

4

27

17. Improving classroom management

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

2

6

9

17

18. Constructing and improving common assessments

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

2

10

12

10

19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situ-ations)

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

3

6

14

11

20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

9 9

10

6

21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

2

6

14

12

22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process through teacher-initiated communication

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

5

8

10

11

23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or behavior contracts.

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

6

14

10

4

24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that demonstrate student learning

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension Phase

7

13

11

3

25. Developing strategies to incorporate student-fo-cused technology into lessons (not the frequency of use, but the quality of application and level of appropriate-

ness).

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2

11

7

9

76

12

4

67

19

7

13

5

1514

11

8

16

26. The Act 48+ Committee identified the following pro-fessional devleopment topics in addition to the ones

previously listed. Please select the ones that you feel would help you develop as a professional learner:

29%

65%

3% 3%

27. My school's professional learning is structured for teachers to engage in the continuous improvement cy-cle (i.e. data analysis, planning, implementation, re-

flection, and evaluation).

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

38%

53%

3%6%

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

29%

53%

9%

9%

29. A variety of data are used to assess the effec-tiveness of my school's professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

29%

65%

3% 3%

30. The use of technology is evident in my school's pro-fessional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

15%

44%

24%

6%

12%

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

56%

44%

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

12%

82%

6%

33. My professional learning this school year is connected to previous professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

29%

65%

6%

34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased student achievement.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

18%

76%

3% 3%

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