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Report for TELL Aurora 2016ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J 68.73% respondedAPS Elementary Schools 71.90% respondedFULTON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 63.16% responded

Time

Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about the use of time in your school.

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes.

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1854 / dk=12 13% 29% 39% 19%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=1066 / dk=7 8% 25% 44% 23%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 / dk=1 13% 35% 39% 13%

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




c. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=24 / dk=0 4 25% 58% 12%

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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 / dk=1 4 39% 57%

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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=20 / dk=4 5% 45% 50%

f. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educatingstudents.




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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=24 / dk=0 8% 29% 58% 4

Q2.2 In an average week, how much time do you devote to the followingactivities during the school day (i.e., time for which you are under contractto be at the school)?

None Less than or equal to 1hour

More than 1 hour but lessthan or equal to 3 hours

More than 3 hours butless than or equal to 5hours


More than 10 hours

a. Individual planning time

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1682 1 15% 33% 29% 19% 4

APS ElementarySchoolsn=979 1 14% 33% 31% 16% 5

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 13% 39% 30% 13% 4

b. Collaborative planning time

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1682 7% 35% 41% 14% 2 0

APS ElementarySchoolsn=980 6% 34% 43% 14% 20

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 4 35% 57% 4

c. Supervisory duties

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1674 24% 56% 15% 3 10

APS ElementarySchoolsn=973 23% 59% 14% 2 10

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=21 10% 62% 24% 5

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1661 1 28% 55% 13% 20

APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 1 26% 59% 13% 20

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 26% 70% 4

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1667 5 46% 33% 10% 4 2

APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 5 47% 32% 11% 4 1

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=22 5 55% 23% 5 14%

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


APS ElementarySchoolsn=973 1 62% 32% 4 1

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 9% 65% 22% 4

g. Addressing student discipline issues

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1682 3 48% 31% 11% 4 2

APS ElementarySchoolsn=980 4 52% 31% 9% 3 2

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 13% 65% 13% 9%

h. Professional development


APS ElementarySchoolsn=972 2 30% 57% 9% 10


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


APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 11% 41% 32% 11% 3 2


j. Delivery of assessments



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 4 35% 43% 17%

k. Utilizing results of assessments




Q2.4 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside of the regular school day (before or after school, and/or onweekends)?





More than 10 hours

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1690 1 5% 15% 21% 32% 26%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=984 1 6% 16% 22% 31% 23%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 4 4 22% 13% 43% 13%

Q2.5 Of the hours spent on school-related activities outside of the regularschool day, how many are spent on each of the following activities?





More than 10 hours

a. Direct student interactions

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1683 21% 39% 23% 8% 6% 3



b. Other school-related activities such as preparation, grading, parent conferences orattending meetings?

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1687 1 8% 28% 25% 25% 12%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=983 1 10% 28% 24% 25% 12%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 22% 26% 30% 17% 4

c. Preparing for/participating in the teacher evaluation process?




Q2.6 In an average week, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities?

Less than 40 hours 40 - 45 hours 46 - 50 hours 51 - 55 hours56 - 60 hours 61 - 65 hours 66 - 70 hours More than 70 hours

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J

N/A

n=13

APS ElementarySchoolsn=8 12% 25% 25% 12% 12% 12%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCE

N/A

n=1

Facilities and Resources

Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about your school facilities and resources.


a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.




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




c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize available instructionaltechnology.




d. Teachers have sufficient access to reliable communication technology, includingphones, faxes, and email.

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1857 / dk=15 2 5 60% 33%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=1064 / dk=10 2 4 59% 34%


e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copymachines, paper, and pens.




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

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1827 / dk=39 4 17% 58% 21%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=1051 / dk=20 4 16% 58% 22%


g. The physical environment of classrooms (e.g., lighting, temperature, air circulation)supports teaching and learning.




h. Teachers receive appropriate training and guidance from school library staff to helpstudents to become proficient in 21st century skills.




i. Teachers and students have access to current, diverse and ability-appropriatematerials through the library.




j. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.




k. The school environment is clean and well maintained.



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=24 / dk=0 58% 42%

Community Support and Involvement

Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about community support and involvement in your school.


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




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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 / dk=1 35% 61% 4

c. The school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate instudents' homes.




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




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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=24 / dk=0 4 4 83% 8%

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




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




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



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 / dk=0 4 9% 83% 4

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




Managing Student Conduct

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


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




b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.




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




d. Administration consistently enforces rules for student conduct.




e. Administration supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.




f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.




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




Teacher Leadership

Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about teacher leadership in your school.


a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.




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




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




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




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




f. Teachers in this school trust each other.




g. Teachers are provided opportunities to take on formal leadership roles in the school(e.g., mentor, instructional coach).




h. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.




Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have at your school in each of thefollowing areas.

No role at all Small role Moderate role Large role

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources




b. Devising teaching techniques




c. Setting grading and student assessment practices




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




e. Establishing student discipline procedures




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




g. School improvement planning




h. The selection of teachers new to this school




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





School Leadership

Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about school leadership in your school.


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




b. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.




c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.




d. The school leadership communicates with the faculty adequately.




e. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.




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




g. The teacher evaluation process improves teachers’ instructional strategies.




h. The components of the teacher evaluation process accurately identify effectiveness.




i. Teacher evaluations are fair in my school.




j. Teachers in this school receive informal feedback about their teaching on an ongoingbasis.




k. The school leadership works to minimize disruptions for teachers, allowing teachers tofocus on educating students.




l. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.



FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 / dk=1 9% 4 74% 13%

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


APS ElementarySchoolsn=1044 / dk=22 3 4 55% 38%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=24 / dk=0 8% 4 62% 25%

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




o. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.




p. The school leadership focuses on the professional growth of staff.




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


a. Leadership issues




b. Facilities and resources




c. The use of time in my school




d. Professional development




e. Empowering teachers




f. Community engagement




g. Student learning




h. New teacher support




i. Managing student conduct




Q7.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.





Professional Development

Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements aboutprofessional development in your school.


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




b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills mostneeded to teach effectively.




c. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work withcolleagues to refine teaching practices.




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




e. Professional development offerings are data driven.




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




g. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructionalstrategies that meet diverse student learning needs.




h. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school’s improvement plan(e.g., Unified Improvement Plan).




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




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




k. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.




l. Follow-up is provided from professional development in this school.




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




Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professionaldevelopment to teach your students more effectively?

Yes No

a. Your content area

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1658 52% 48%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=962 52% 48%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=22 36% 64%

b. Colorado Academic Standards




c. Student assessment




d. Data gathering, management, and use




e. Differentiating instruction




f. English Language Learners (ELL)




g. Special education (students with disabilities)




h. Students identified as gifted and talented




i. Closing the Achievement Gap




j. Methods of teaching




k. Reading strategies




l. Using technology in classroom instruction




m. Classroom management techniques




Q8.3 In the past 2 years have you had 10 clock hours or more ofprofessional development in any of the following areas?

Yes No

a. Your content area




b. Colorado Academic Standards




c. Student assessment




d. Data gathering, management, and use




e. Differentiating instruction




f. English Language Learners (ELL)




g. Special education (students with disabilities)




h. Students identified as gifted and talented




i. Closing the Achievement Gap




j. Methods of teaching




k. Reading strategies




l. Integrating technology into instruction




m. Classroom management techniques




Q8.6 School leadership participates in professional development opportunities withteachers.





Instructional Practices and Support

Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about instructional practices and support in your school.


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

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1648 / dk=205 49% 28% 21% 2

APS ElementarySchoolsn=939 / dk=125 51% 27% 20% 2


b. State and local assessment data are used to improve student learning.




c. State and local assessment data are useful to me in my efforts to improve studentlearning.




d. Teachers in this school use formative assessments in their classroom to makeappropriate adjustments to instruction.




e. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.




f. The curriculum taught meets the needs of the students.




g. This school has an effective approach (e.g., referral/identification process, scheduling,collaborative teaming, supplemental resources, accommodation practices) in place tomeet the needs of students in special education.




h. This school has an effective approach (e.g., identification process, scheduling,collaborative teaming, instruction for language development) in place to meet the needsof English language learners.




i. This school has an effective approach (e.g., identification process, instruction matchedto the child’s identified strength and pacing needs) in place to meet the needs of Giftedand Talented students.




j. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructionalpractices.




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




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




m. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success withstudents.




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




o. Teachers in this school have the support needed to provide culturally- anddevelopmentally-responsive instruction to support the academic and behavioral needs ofevery student.




Overall

Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans? (Selectone.)

Continue teaching at mycurrent school

Continue teaching in thisdistrict but leave thisschool

Continue teaching in thisstate but leave this district

Continue working ineducation but pursue anadministrative position

Continue working ineducation but pursue anon-administrativeposition

Leave education entirely

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1679 77% 9% 7% 2 2 3

APS ElementarySchoolsn=979 80% 9% 5 1 2 3

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=22 73% 5 5 9% 9%

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

Time during the work day Facilities and resources Community support andinvolvement

Managing student conduct

Teacher leadership School leadership Professional development Instructional practices andsupport

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1649 13% 7% 5 11% 13% 34% 3 14%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=971 12% 7% 5 9% 13% 37% 3 14%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=23 17% 9% 9% 13% 17% 4 30%

Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promotingstudent learning? (Select one.)

Time during the work day Facilities and resources Community support andinvolvement

Managing student conduct

Teacher leadership School leadership Professional development Instructional practices andsupport

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1808 18% 6% 5 18% 6% 9% 5% 34%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=1039 21% 6% 4 13% 6% 8% 6% 37%

FULTON ACADEMY OFEXCELLENCEn=21 24% 5 5 10% 5 5 48%

Q10.6 In this school, we use the results of the TELL survey for school improvement.





Q10.7 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.





New Teacher Support

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds ofsupports during this school year.

Yes No

a. Formally assigned mentor




N/A

n=3

b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers




N/A

n=3

c. Reduced workload




N/A

n=3

d. Common planning time with other teachers




N/A

n=3

e. Release time to observe other teachers




N/A

n=3

f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours




N/A

n=3

g. Orientation for new teachers




N/A

n=3

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




N/A

n=3

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




N/A

n=3

j. Other




N/A

n=3

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




N/A

n=3

Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the followingactivities with your mentor during this school year?

Never Less than once per month Once per month Several times per month

Once per week Almost daily

a. Developing lesson plans

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=220 24% 15% 13% 19% 16% 12%



N/A

n=2

b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=218 35% 19% 20% 14% 7% 4

APS ElementarySchoolsn=114 44% 17% 19% 10% 6% 4


N/A

n=2

c. Observing my mentor's teaching

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=219 48% 24% 14% 9% 0 5%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=114 56% 20% 12% 5%1 5%


N/A

n=2

d. Analyzing student work




N/A

n=2

e. Reviewing results of students' assessments




N/A

n=2

f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues




N/A

n=2

g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together




N/A

n=2

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




N/A

n=2

i. Other




N/A

n=2

Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influenceyour practice in the following areas during this school year?

Not at all Hardly at all Some Quite a bitA great deal

a. Instructional strategies

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 12% 9% 24% 32% 22%

APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 13% 10% 24% 32% 22%


N/A

n=1

b. Subject matter I teach




N/A

n=1

c. Classroom management strategies




N/A

n=1

d. Using data to identify student needs




N/A

n=1

e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics




N/A

n=1

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




N/A

n=1

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




N/A

n=1

h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school




N/A

n=1

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




N/A

n=1

j. Complying with policies and procedures




N/A

n=1

k. Completing administrative paperwork




N/A

n=1

l. Providing emotional support




N/A

n=1

m. Other

ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=147 30% 5 25% 18% 22%



N/A

n=0

Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you andyour mentor during this school year.

Yes No

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




N/A

n=1

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




N/A

n=1

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




N/A

n=1

Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this school yearimproved my instructional practice.





N/A

n=3 / dk=0

Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this school yearhas helped me to impact my students’ learning.





N/A

n=3 / dk=0

Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this school yearhas been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.





N/A

n=3 / dk=0

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