NC TWC 2016 School Detailed Results Williford Elementary

Report for NC TWC 2016
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 85.46% responded

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools 91.56% responded
North Carolina Elementary Schools 88.72% responded
Williford Elementary 55.88% responded
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
a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the
needs of all students.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100348 / dk=890
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1022 / dk=7
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46799 / dk=409
28%
13%
43%
35%
10%
19%
41%
28%
11%
44%
18%
Williford Elementary
n=19 / dk=0
26%
42%
26%
5%
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=100139 / dk=783
5%
18%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1019 / dk=5
6%
18%
55%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46700 / dk=373
6%
19%
52%
51%
25%
22%
24%
n=17 / dk=0
12%
76%
12%
c. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99841 / dk=853
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1017 / dk=7
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46551 / dk=422
6%
22%
23%
21%
50%
21%
51%
18%
51%
21%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
32%
53%
11%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99182 / dk=1650
9%
25%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1010 / dk=13
9%
26%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46190 / dk=862
10%
48%
18%
51%
29%
15%
46%
14%
n=19 / dk=0
11%
53%
32%
5%
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required
to do.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=97931 / dk=2919
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=991 / dk=35
10%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45572 / dk=1461
25%
48%
26%
12%
17%
49%
27%
15%
47%
14%
n=19 / dk=0
16%
37%
42%
5%
f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=99514 / dk=1306
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1010 / dk=14
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46401 / dk=626
6%
23%
53%
25%
27%
19%
55%
14%
52%
16%
n=19 / dk=0
11%
47%
32%
11%
g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating
students.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=99213 / dk=1727
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1003 / dk=24
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46297 / dk=768
6%
19%
52%
19%
16%
22%
55%
55%
17%
23%
n=19 / dk=0
11%
21%
53%
16%
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)?
None
Less than or equal to 1

hour
More than 5 hours but

less than or equal to 10
hours
More than 10 hours
More than 1 hour but less

than or equal to 3 hours

hours
a. Individual planning time

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88553
17%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=882
18%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41476
34%
37%
23%
26%
18%
25%
36%
16%
25%
10%
n=18
6%
22%
33%
17%
11%
11%
b. Collaborative planning time

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88385
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=880
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41423
8%
38%
6%
39%
40%
7%
11%
42%
35%
30
10%
42%
20
12%
30
n=17
47%
35%
12%
6%
c. Supervisory duties
North Carolina
Instruction
n=87921
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=874
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41124
8%
6%
36%
33%
28%
10%
14%
36%
34%
18%
31%
16%
7%
10%
8%
n=18
11%
17%
39%
11%
11%
11%
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

North Carolina
Instruction
n=87312
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=854
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40865
42%
46%
35%
54%
39%
49%
8%
20
9%
20
8%
20
n=16
37%
44%
12%
6%
e. Completing required administrative paperwork

North Carolina
Instruction
n=87725
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=873
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41035
47%
34%
42%
40%
44%
36%
10%
4 1
9%
11%
4 1
n=16
12%
44%
25%
19%
f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88185
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=873
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41281
47%
40%
43%
46%
48%
8%
20
8%
20
8%
20
40%
n=17
47%
35%
6%
12%
g. Addressing student discipline issues

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88576
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=877
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41482
52%
30%
43%
36%
51%
9%
13%
30%
9%
n=15
7%
27%
20%
13%
33%
3 2
h. Professional development
North Carolina
Instruction
n=87658
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=870
8%
54%
30%
52%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41034
8%
5% 11
35%
55%
7%
30%
21
5%11
n=16
6%
31%
37%
12%
12%
i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88275
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=877
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41330
7%
33%
33%
28%
14%
35%
33%
7%
17%
34%
9%
15%
5%
7%
n=18
6%
28%
28%
22%
17%
j. Delivery of assessments
North Carolina
Instruction
n=88499
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=880
32%
25%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41468
44%
47%
29%
14%
19%
45%
15%
n=18
17%
50%
17%
17%
k. Utilizing results of assessments

North Carolina
Instruction
n=88445
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=881
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41439
34%
42%
28%
14%
46%
30%
44%
16%
5% 2
15%
5%
n=18
33%
28%
22%
6%
11%
Q2.4 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on schoolrelated activities outside of the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on
weekends)?
None
Less than or equal to 1

hour
More than 1 hour but less

than or equal to 3 hours

hours
More than 10 hours

hours
North Carolina
Instruction
n=89105
6%
19%
23%
27%
24%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=884
6%
19%
22%
28%
23%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41705
5%
18%
23%
28%
24%
n=18
6%
17%
22%
28%
28%
Facilities and Resources

statements about your school facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99975 / dk=1177
6%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1013 / dk=13
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46663 / dk=515
5%
19%
51%
17%
24%
56%
18%
22%
51%
25%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
26%
58%
11%
b. Teachers have sufficient access to digital content and resources.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99665 / dk=1098
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1003 / dk=12
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46525 / dk=490
12%
54%
6%
31%
60%
11%
31%
56%
31%
n=19 / dk=0
84%
16%
c. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,

devices, printers, software and internet access.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=100267 / dk=591
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1014 / dk=7
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46796 / dk=260
15%
48%
14%
32%
54%
16%
28%
49%
31%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
26%
53%
16%
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes

and email.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=100325 / dk=581
6%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1012 / dk=6
1 4
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46815 / dk=251
54%
38%
59%
6%
36%
56%
37%
n=19 / dk=0
11%
68%
21%
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy
machines, paper, pens, etc.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=100278 / dk=588
14%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1017 / dk=7
7%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46818 / dk=227
51%
19%
52%
14%
31%
22%
51%
30%
n=19 / dk=0
21%
47%
11%
21%
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional support personnel.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99741 / dk=1158
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1008 / dk=14
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46666 / dk=414
13%
56%
10%
61%
12%
27%
28%
56%
28%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
26%
42%
26%
g. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=100221 / dk=934
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1015 / dk=9
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46764 / dk=414
12%
6%
47%
48%
12%
37%
44%
47%
38%
n=18 / dk=0
61%
39%
h. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99552 / dk=871
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1014 / dk=11
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46506 / dk=335
9%
54%
5%
58%
8%
55%
5% 5%
53%
35%
36%
35%
n=19 / dk=0
37%
i. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=99727 / dk=852
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1005 / dk=14
7%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46567 / dk=358
7%
9%
54%
34%
58%
34%
54%
37%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
11%
63%
21%
j. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support
instructional practices.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=100127 / dk=735
6%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1019 / dk=7
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46736 / dk=315
15%
52%
18%
14%
27%
54%
22%
54%
28%
n=19 / dk=0
5%
21%
68%
5%
Community Support and Involvement

statements about community support and involvement in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=94700 / dk=6120
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=941 / dk=82
22%
25%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44773 / dk=2264
55%
18%
58%
20%
56%
29%
47%
13%
19%
n=17 / dk=2
18%
6%
b. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98159 / dk=2324
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=983 / dk=32
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46095 / dk=801
8%
60%
5%
30%
64%
7%
30%
59%
32%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
25%
62%
6%
c. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99009 / dk=1676
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1002 / dk=20
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46553 / dk=431
6%
8%
53%
37%
55%
36%
50%
42%
n=17 / dk=2
24%
65%
12%
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98741 / dk=2002
1 4
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1005 / dk=18
0 4
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46275 / dk=743
02
58%
37%
60%
36%
54%
44%
n=17 / dk=2
18%
71%
12%
e. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97491 / dk=3253
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=975 / dk=46
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45949 / dk=1053
11%
56%
10%
31%
57%
8%
32%
54%
37%
n=16 / dk=3
44%
44%
12%
f. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98083 / dk=2357
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=980 / dk=39
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45964 / dk=897
21%
56%
26%
56%
20%
17%
56%
13%
20%
n=16 / dk=2
19%
62%
12%
g. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95806 / dk=4909
13%
62%
22%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=965 / dk=58
14%
61%
22%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45235 / dk=1771
11%
62%
25%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
17%
56%
17%
6%
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96607 / dk=4203
12%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=965 / dk=60
13%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45478 / dk=1568
58%
28%
59%
10%
26%
57%
31%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
19%
56%
19%
Managing Student Conduct

statements about managing student conduct in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=100362 / dk=462
12%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1017 / dk=4
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46876 / dk=164
55%
11%
29%
53%
9%
33%
55%
33%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
39%
44%
11%
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=100296 / dk=368
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1015 / dk=4
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46807 / dk=151
23%
56%
27%
5%
14%
52%
19%
13%
59%
17%
n=18 / dk=0
22%
50%
28%
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=99665 / dk=635
14%
55%
28%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1012 / dk=6
11%
56%
31%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46552 / dk=251
11%
56%
31%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
28%
44%
22%
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99227 / dk=1414
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1009 / dk=12
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46303 / dk=645
6%
20%
46%
16%
25%
49%
17%
29%
48%
28%
n=17 / dk=2
12%
29%
47%
12%
e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99439 / dk=1183
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1008 / dk=12
13%
12%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46411 / dk=527
51%
52%
13%
30%
33%
51%
32%
n=16 / dk=2
6%
25%
56%
12%
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99271 / dk=1419
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1002 / dk=13
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46462 / dk=514
17%
55%
15%
25%
58%
10%
25%
58%
31%
n=17 / dk=2
6%
12%
41%
41%
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99973 / dk=765
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1009 / dk=11
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46728 / dk=257
6%
55%
38%
59%
36%
53%
41%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
11%
67%
11%
Teacher Leadership
statements about teacher leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99672 / dk=1175
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1001 / dk=18
12%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46628 / dk=432
12%
12%
56%
28%
59%
26%
55%
30%
n=19 / dk=0
16%
26%
53%
5%
b. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99449 / dk=1003
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1004 / dk=13
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46452 / dk=463
12%
53%
9%
31%
58%
13%
30%
52%
32%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
28%
56%
6%
c. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98738 / dk=1717
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=996 / dk=20
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46169 / dk=739
13%
55%
10%
29%
60%
13%
28%
54%
29%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
22%
61%
6%
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99226 / dk=1347
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=999 / dk=14
55%
39%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46423 / dk=529
5%
53%
40%
6%
54%
38%
n=17 / dk=2
6%
24%
53%
18%
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=96966 / dk=3652
17%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=980 / dk=40
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45526 / dk=1444
53%
13%
25%
57%
15%
27%
54%
27%
n=15 / dk=4
13%
40%
40%
7%
f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98647 / dk=2125
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=989 / dk=31
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46188 / dk=840
13%
56%
9%
28%
60%
28%
56%
29%
11%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
37%
50%
6%
g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99195 / dk=1502
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=999 / dk=21
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46444 / dk=551
8%
10%
57%
32%
59%
31%
56%
34%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
19%
69%
6%
Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have in each of the following areas
in your school.
No role at all
Small role
Moderate role
Large role
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

North Carolina
Instruction
n=94739 / dk=6389
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=943 / dk=82
19%
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44222 / dk=2957
35%
22%
5%
41%
37%
21%
33%
37%
37%
n=18 / dk=1
22%
44%
17%
17%
b. Devising teaching techniques

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96534 / dk=4154
11%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=966 / dk=50
11%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44781 / dk=2171
33%
53%
36%
14%
50%
36%
46%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
39%
28%
22%
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95565 / dk=4900
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=967 / dk=51
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44095 / dk=2813
8%
19%
16%
37%
38%
40%
22%
39%
38%
31%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
11%
61%
17%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

North Carolina
Instruction
n=93989 / dk=6675
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=945 / dk=79
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=43921 / dk=3046
14%
30%
11%
38%
28%
13%
17%
38%
31%
23%
39%
18%
n=18 / dk=1
33%
44%
11%
11%
e. Establishing student discipline procedures

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96872 / dk=4180
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=970 / dk=54
9%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45221 / dk=1909
27%
27%
7%
23%
40%
23%
41%
22%
42%
28%
n=17 / dk=2
18%
29%
41%
12%
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

North Carolina
Instruction
n=91057 / dk=9790
27%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=905 / dk=117
28%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=42772 / dk=4273
34%
28%
30%
22%
11%
27%
34%
15%
31%
13%
n=18 / dk=1
33%
44%
11%
11%
g. The selection of teachers new to this school

North Carolina
Instruction
n=91107 / dk=9881
25%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=904 / dk=121
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=42714 / dk=4393
33%
30%
29%
32%
20%
32%
27%
32%
13%
12%
16%
n=18 / dk=1
44%
50%
6%
h. School improvement planning

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97065 / dk=3990
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=963 / dk=62
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45465 / dk=1672
17%
39%
16%
39%
38%
15%
41%
39%
42%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
44%
28%
17%
Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=96570 / dk=4646
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=982 / dk=46
8%
18%
59%
16%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45330 / dk=1871
8%
19%
57%
17%
20%
56%
15%
n=18 / dk=1
11%
44%
39%
6%
Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

Strongly disagree
Disagree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=82309 / dk=18264
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=786 / dk=232
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39319 / dk=7587
7%
14%
Agree
49%
19%
14%
Strongly agree
29%
51%
21%
49%
29%
50%
29%
n=14 / dk=4
21%
School Leadership
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about
leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=100114 / dk=1011
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1007 / dk=18
7%
18%
17%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46763 / dk=423
49%
6%
26%
54%
17%
24%
49%
28%
n=17 / dk=1
18%
47%
29%
6%
b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=98866 / dk=2023
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=992 / dk=32
19%
5%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46223 / dk=867
47%
18%
7%
26%
51%
20%
26%
46%
27%
n=18 / dk=1
22%
33%
39%
6%
c. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98529 / dk=2482
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=996 / dk=29
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46058 / dk=1069
15%
50%
10%
31%
56%
14%
31%
50%
32%
n=17 / dk=2
6%
29%
53%
12%
d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99751 / dk=871
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1004 / dk=18
1 4
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46638 / dk=323
1 4
49%
45%
53%
43%
47%
49%
n=17 / dk=1
12%
59%
29%
e. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98459 / dk=2478
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1003 / dk=25
1 3
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46370 / dk=737
1 3
50%
45%
52%
44%
46%
51%
n=17 / dk=2
6%
6%
65%
24%
f. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96060 / dk=5016
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=971 / dk=55
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45070 / dk=2093
9%
55%
7%
33%
57%
8%
33%
53%
36%
n=13 / dk=6
8%
15%
62%
15%
g. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97361 / dk=3459
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=996 / dk=27
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45678 / dk=1405
10%
55%
8%
32%
58%
9%
32%
53%
35%
n=17 / dk=2
6%
18%
59%
18%
h. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95224 / dk=5612
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=971 / dk=53
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44686 / dk=2367
54%
9%
33%
56%
9%
33%
52%
36%
n=16 / dk=3
31%
50%
19%
i. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=93221 / dk=7554
12%
57%
28%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=946 / dk=76
10%
56%
32%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44179 / dk=2844
10%
57%
31%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
37%
50%
6%
j. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99111 / dk=1718
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1000 / dk=19
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46305 / dk=733
11%
8%
50%
53%
10%
35%
37%
50%
36%
n=16 / dk=3
12%
62%
19%
Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher

concerns about:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
6%
a. Leadership issues
North Carolina
Instruction
n=92161 / dk=8864
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=938 / dk=89
14%
10%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=43194 / dk=3918
60%
64%
13%
21%
23%
61%
22%
n=15 / dk=4
7%
47%
47%
b. Facilities and resources

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95527 / dk=5340
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=950 / dk=76
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44836 / dk=2218
63%
9%
9%
24%
66%
24%
64%
25%
n=15 / dk=4
7%
27%
67%
c. The use of time in my school

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95323 / dk=5550
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=959 / dk=67
15%
13%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44639 / dk=2422
58%
62%
15%
22%
22%
58%
22%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
31%
62%
d. Professional development
North Carolina
Instruction
n=95059 / dk=5815
13%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=959 / dk=63
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44540 / dk=2511
61%
9%
23%
66%
11%
23%
62%
24%
n=14 / dk=4
7%
21%
57%
14%
e. Teacher leadership
North Carolina
Instruction
n=93838 / dk=6906
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=949 / dk=76
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44047 / dk=2958
64%
8%
9%
23%
67%
23%
64%
24%
n=15 / dk=4
7%
27%
60%
7%
f. Community support and involvement

North Carolina
Instruction
n=93335 / dk=7340
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=946 / dk=75
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44179 / dk=2770
7%
9%
65%
24%
67%
23%
65%
26%
n=14 / dk=5
7%
7%
71%
14%
g. Managing student conduct

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96672 / dk=4190
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=974 / dk=50
6%
15%
11%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45199 / dk=1833
56%
62%
14%
23%
23%
58%
24%
n=15 / dk=4
7%
20%
67%
7%
h. Instructional practices and support

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96033 / dk=4751
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=972 / dk=52
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45088 / dk=1936
9%
63%
7%
25%
66%
9%
25%
63%
26%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
12%
69%
12%
i. New teacher support

North Carolina
Instruction
n=90103 / dk=10652
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=928 / dk=97
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41992 / dk=4995
12%
59%
10%
25%
64%
11%
23%
60%
25%
n=15 / dk=4
13%
7%
80%
Professional Development
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about
professional development in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97373 / dk=3654
15%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=986 / dk=40
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45569 / dk=1562
61%
11%
20%
66%
14%
22%
63%
20%
n=19 / dk=0
16%
79%
5%
b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98793 / dk=2070
16%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=998 / dk=27
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46197 / dk=880
61%
12%
20%
64%
14%
22%
63%
20%
n=19 / dk=0
32%
58%
11%
c. Professional development offerings are data driven.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=89129 / dk=11859
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=908 / dk=117
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=42752 / dk=4382
13%
63%
8%
22%
65%
11%
26%
63%
24%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
22%
56%
17%
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the schools improvement plan.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=89200 / dk=11055
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=921 / dk=93
1 4
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=42615 / dk=4180
7%
66%
26%
67%
5%
28%
66%
28%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
11%
72%
11%
e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the individual needs of teachers.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=95083 / dk=5822
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=957 / dk=69
6%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44613 / dk=2476
6%
25%
51%
21%
17%
54%
24%
19%
52%
17%
n=16 / dk=3
6%
44%
50%
f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97123 / dk=3688
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=988 / dk=36
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45485 / dk=1536
18%
58%
13%
61%
13%
19%
21%
63%
22%
n=17 / dk=1
6%
18%
59%
18%
g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97855 / dk=2989
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=996 / dk=30
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45730 / dk=1334
20%
57%
17%
19%
61%
21%
20%
57%
18%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
33%
44%
17%
h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98608 / dk=2264
64%
30%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1002 / dk=23
1 3
65%
30%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46168 / dk=905
1 4
64%
31%
n=18 / dk=0
11%
6%
61%
22%
i. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=94842 / dk=5815
20%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=966 / dk=57
19%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=44412 / dk=2560
18%
58%
18%
59%
20%
60%
19%
n=18 / dk=0
6%
44%
44%
6%
j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with

colleagues to refine teaching practices.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=97110 / dk=3472
15%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=983 / dk=38
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45434 / dk=1475
61%
12%
20%
64%
14%
22%
62%
21%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
28%
56%
11%
k. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=92106 / dk=8510
6%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=934 / dk=88
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=43151 / dk=3792
27%
51%
21%
16%
57%
26%
18%
53%
16%
n=16 / dk=2
6%
37%
44%
12%
l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional

strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=97127 / dk=3404
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=992 / dk=26
10%
67%
21%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45500 / dk=1410
10%
66%
22%
12%
64%
21%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
17%
72%
6%
m. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97399 / dk=2950
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=992 / dk=26
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45658 / dk=1176
9%
65%
8%
23%
66%
7%
24%
67%
24%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
11%
72%
11%
Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional
development to teach your students more effectively?
Yes
No
a. Your content area

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86899
38%
62%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=863
37%
63%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40634
34%
66%
n=18
17%
83%
b. Common core and essential standards

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86541
31%
69%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=862
30%
70%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40537
30%
70%
n=18
33%
67%
North Carolina
Instruction
n=86311
32%
68%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=854
33%
67%
c. Student assessment
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40404
29%
71%
n=17
47%
53%
d. Differentiating instruction
North Carolina
Instruction
n=86832
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=863
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40649
54%
46%
57%
43%
52%
48%
n=18
56%
44%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86745
52%
48%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=860
52%
48%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40648
52%
48%
n=17
71%
29%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86170
46%
54%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=854
46%
54%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40382
46%
54%
n=17
65%
35%
g. English Language Learners

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86411
46%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=853
54%
42%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40523
58%
45%
55%
n=17
12%
88%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86545
51%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=856
49%
54%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40591
46%
51%
49%
n=18
72%
28%
i. Methods of teaching
North Carolina
Instruction
n=85985
33%
67%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=850
32%
68%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40248
28%
72%
n=17
12%
88%
j. Reading strategies
North Carolina
Instruction
n=86156
40%
60%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=845
41%
59%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40444
42%
58%
n=18
44%
56%
k. Integrating technology into instruction

North Carolina
Instruction
n=86998
52%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=855
48%
41%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40812
59%
52%
48%
n=18
39%
61%
l. Classroom management techniques

North Carolina
Instruction
n=85998
30%
70%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=853
31%
69%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40294
28%
72%
n=18
17%
83%
Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of
professional development in any of the following areas?
Yes
No
a. Your content area

North Carolina
Instruction
n=85707
64%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=866
36%
70%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40097
30%
67%
33%
n=18
83%
17%
b. Common core and essential standards

North Carolina
Instruction
n=85057
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=858
48%
52%
50%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39877
50%
53%
47%
n=18
61%
39%
c. Student assessment
North Carolina
Instruction
n=84846
46%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=858
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39764
54%
53%
47%
48%
52%
n=18
72%
28%
d. Differentiating instruction
North Carolina
Instruction
n=84743
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=862
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39638
44%
56%
50%
50%
43%
57%
n=18
72%
28%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)

North Carolina
Instruction
n=84193
19%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=858
81%
22%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39344
78%
16%
84%
n=18
28%
72%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)

North Carolina
Instruction
n=83935
13%
87%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=851
12%
88%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39280
12%
88%
n=17
100%
g. English Language Learners

North Carolina
Instruction
n=84077
17%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=852
83%
13%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39359
87%
17%
83%
n=18
6%
94%
h. Closing the Achievement Gap

North Carolina
Instruction
n=84078
26%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=852
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39351
74%
28%
26%
72%
74%
n=18
17%
83%
i. Methods of teaching
North Carolina
Instruction
n=84457
45%
55%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=856
46%
54%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39522
44%
56%
44%
56%
n=18
j. Reading strategies
North Carolina
Instruction
n=84836
51%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=865
49%
56%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39908
44%
61%
39%
n=18
56%
44%
k. Integrating technology into instruction

North Carolina
Instruction
n=85045
52%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=861
48%
64%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39761
36%
48%
52%
n=18
56%
44%
l. Classroom management techniques

North Carolina
Instruction
n=84072
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=854
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=39303
24%
28%
76%
72%
22%
78%
22%
78%
n=18
Instructional Practices and Support

statements about instructional practices and support in your school.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=90053 / dk=10804
11%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=936 / dk=88
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41931 / dk=5154
24%
53%
13%
9%
19%
58%
14%
8%
21%
57%
14%
n=14 / dk=5
7%
7%
79%
7%
b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=90030 / dk=10219
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=941 / dk=80
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=42917 / dk=3857
11%
66%
7%
19%
70%
8%
20%
69%
22%
n=15 / dk=4
7%
87%
7%
c. State assessments accurately gauge students understanding of standards.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=92818 / dk=7671
19%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=952 / dk=69
16%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=43581 / dk=3339
16%
38%
34%
39%
37%
43%
39%
6%
7%
6%
n=18 / dk=1
17%
39%
39%
6%
d. Teachers believe almost every student has the potential to do well on assignments.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=98538 / dk=2180
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1005 / dk=22
9%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46090 / dk=917
9%
10%
58%
30%
64%
25%
58%
32%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
67%
28%
e. Teachers believe what is taught will make a difference in students lives.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=98119 / dk=2603
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=994 / dk=32
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45995 / dk=1023
5%
6%
60%
33%
65%
29%
59%
35%
n=17 / dk=1
6%
12%
53%
29%
f. Teachers require students to work hard.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=99219 / dk=1544
1 4
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1005 / dk=19
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46464 / dk=578
02
54%
41%
58%
36%
51%
47%
n=18 / dk=1
61%
39%
g. Teachers collaborate to achieve consistency on how student work is assessed.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96430 / dk=3936
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=989 / dk=33
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45353 / dk=1565
11%
9%
8%
57%
30%
61%
29%
56%
35%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
33%
50%
11%
h. Teachers know what students learn in each of their classes.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=96145 / dk=4550
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=984 / dk=41
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45175 / dk=1825
14%
57%
12%
61%
8%
26%
24%
59%
32%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
17%
61%
17%
i. Teachers have knowledge of the content covered and instructional methods used by
other teachers at this school.
North Carolina
Instruction
n=96121 / dk=4394
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=974 / dk=50
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45112 / dk=1806
15%
56%
10%
27%
61%
11%
27%
58%
30%
n=17 / dk=2
24%
53%
24%
j. Teachers use digital content and resources in their instruction.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=97210 / dk=3199
1 4
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=991 / dk=30
01
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45528 / dk=1332
1 4
64%
64%
32%
35%
63%
33%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
67%
28%
Overall
Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans?
Continue teaching at my
current school
Continue teaching in this

district but leave this
school
Leave education entirely
Continue working in
education but pursue a
non-administrative
position
Continue teaching in this

state but leave this district
North Carolina
Instruction
n=88888
81%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=881
80%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=41622
Continue working in
education but pursue an
administrative position
5%
81%
6%
5%
3 2
n=18
44%
22%
17%
17%
Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep
teaching at your school?
Time during the work day
Facilities and resources
Teacher leadership
School leadership
North Carolina
Instruction
n=87400
15%
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=877
15%
9%
7%
10%
8%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=40937
13%
8%
Community support and

involvement
Professional development
10%
11%
14%
8%
8%
12%
Managing student conduct

Instructional practices and
support
30%
34%
31%
15%
12%
16%
n=18
11%
22%
11%
11%
33%
11%
Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting
student learning?
Time during the work day
Facilities and resources
Teacher leadership
School leadership
North Carolina
Instruction
n=98010
16%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=989
9%
13%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=45813
8%
17%
5%
8%
Community support and

involvement
Professional development
17%
7%
25%
14%
7%
6%
7%
Instructional practices and

support
37%
9%
Managing student conduct
32%
42%
n=19
11%
11%
11%
5% 5%
26%
32%
Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=99799 / dk=1382
6%
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=1016 / dk=12
5%
7%
45%
43%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=46629 / dk=576
6%
8%
43%
44%
44%
42%
n=18 / dk=1
6%
44%
39%
11%
Q10.7 At this school, we utilize the results from the 2014 North Carolina Teacher
Working Conditions Survey as a tool for school improvement.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=71638 / dk=28843
7%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=705 / dk=319
6%
9%
56%
29%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=34900 / dk=11973
6%
9%
57%
29%
10%
57%
27%
n=11 / dk=8
18%
18%
55%
9%
New Teacher Support

Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of
support.
Yes
No
a. Formally assigned mentor

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15401
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=173
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6659
95%
5%
94%
6%
95%
Williford Elementary N/A

n=3
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15366
83%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=172
17%
96%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6652
83%
17%

n=3
c. Reduced workload
North Carolina
Instruction
n=15328
28%
72%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=172
27%
73%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6631
27%
73%

n=3
d. Common planning time with other teachers

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15356
76%
24%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=172
81%
19%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6644
81%
19%

n=3
e. Release time to observe other teachers

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15322
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=171
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6632
46%
54%
40%
60%
48%
52%

n=3
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15341
55%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=172
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6637
45%
60%
40%
50%
50%

n=3
g. Orientation for new teachers

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15322
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=171
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6619

n=2
90%
95%
90%
10%
5%
10%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with

other teacher(s)
North Carolina
Instruction
n=15265
79%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=170
21%
86%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6600
14%
78%
22%

n=3
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

North Carolina
Instruction
n=15346
84%
16%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=172
84%
16%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6635
83%
17%

n=3
j. Other
North Carolina
Instruction
n=12664
46%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=143
54%
50%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=5398
50%
44%
56%

n=1
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=12382
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=143
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=5254

n=1
14%
21%
13%
86%
79%
87%
Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following
activities with your mentor?
Never
Once per week
Less than once per month
Several times per month
Once per month
Almost daily
a. Developing lesson plans

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14501
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6289
29%
17%
23%
15%
28%
14%
12%
15%
14%
15%
13%
15%
11%
23%
14%
12%
18%
12%

n=3
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14466
24%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6271
39%
37%
19%
35%
26%
11%
10%
40%
9%
17%
6%
10%

n=3
c. Observing my mentors teaching

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14492
49%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
53%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6280
52%

n=3
27%
23%
28%
11%
9%
9%
7%
6%
6%
3 2
d. Analyzing student work

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14463
29%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
28%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6257
18%
16%
14%
27%
18%
15%
22%
12%
16%
17%
9%
11%
12%
12%
11%
11%

n=3
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14448
27%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=160
24%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6264
25%
18%
13%
18%
17%
21%
17%
12%
19%
18%
8%
12%
19%
10%
13%
8%

n=3
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14461
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6275
12%
17%
12%
17%
10%
16%
18%
15%
23%
20%
17%
14%
17%
23%
16%
20%
15%
17%

n=3
g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14418
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6247

n=3
13%
15%
13%
16%
14%
16%
20%
14%
19%
23%
25%
23%
16%
19%
16%
13%
14%
12%
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
North Carolina
Instruction
n=14469
28%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
16%
26%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6268
15%
13%
27%
12%
15%
15%
13%
14%
15%
12%
23%
15%
12%
15%
13%

n=3
i. Other
North Carolina
Instruction
n=9882
38%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=114
33%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=4146
9%
9%
37%
13%
11%
9%
12%
13%
11%
12%
15%
13%
15%
21%
13%
16%

n=1
Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence
your practice in the following areas?
Not at all
A great deal
Hardly at all
Some
Quite a bit
a. Instructional strategies
North Carolina
Instruction
n=14438
13%
8%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
12%
9%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6262
11%

n=3
8%
34%
28%
34%
28%
35%
29%
18%
17%
18%
b. Subject matter I teach

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14398
23%
12%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=160
19%
10%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6236
19%
11%
29%
21%
22%
32%
30%
15%
17%
24%
17%

n=3
c. Classroom management strategies

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14384
11%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6245
9%
15%
11%
34%
9%
28%
24%
9%
18%
35%
34%
17%
28%
18%

n=3
d. Using data to identify student needs

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14328
18%
12%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
19%
11%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6221
15%
10%
32%
24%
24%
33%
32%
27%
14%
14%
16%

n=3
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14355
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6222

n=3
15%
11%
17%
8%
13%
10%
34%
31%
34%
25%
31%
28%
15%
13%
16%
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14372
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6242
15%
9%
18%
14%
33%
10%
9%
26%
22%
16%
35%
33%
15%
27%
17%

n=3
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14398
20%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
19%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6242
19%
15%
34%
7%
20%
35%
15%
26%
34%
21%
12%
13%
12%

n=3
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14376
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6238
14%
16%
13%
9%
33%
6%
27%
30%
9%
33%
33%
17%
16%
28%
18%

n=3
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14346
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6223

n=3
17%
21%
16%
12%
33%
24%
14%
7%
34%
24%
14%
33%
25%
14%
12%
j. Complying with policies and procedures

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14392
12%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
8%
15%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6246
32%
7%
12%
29%
25%
8%
18%
32%
22%
32%
29%
18%
27%
19%

n=3
k. Completing administrative paperwork

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14385
14%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
9%
17%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6238
31%
6%
13%
27%
9%
31%
31%
19%
28%
19%

n=3
l. Providing emotional support

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14403
10%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6251
13%
9%
6%
6%
27%
27%
22%
33%
26%
28%
30%
29%
31%

n=3
m. Other
North Carolina
Instruction
n=10015
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=119
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=4190

n=1
29%
33%
28%
28%
14%
18%
29%
27%
21%
23%
19%
21%
Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and
your mentor.
Yes
No
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14508
82%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=162
18%
88%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6287
12%
85%
15%

n=3
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14439
55%
45%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
70%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6247
30%
60%
40%

n=3
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

North Carolina
Instruction
n=14435
56%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6251

n=3
44%
67%
50%
33%
50%
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my

instructional practice.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=14946 / dk=439
6%
13%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=167 / dk=5
7%
12%
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6495 / dk=165
6%
13%
Agree
Strongly agree
51%
30%
56%
25%
52%
29%

n=2 / dk=1
Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to
impact my students learning.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
North Carolina
Instruction
n=14634 / dk=434
5%
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=163 / dk=7
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6368 / dk=156
12%
Agree
Strongly agree
54%
29%
11%
55%
29%
12%
54%
29%

n=3 / dk=0
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
North Carolina
Instruction
n=14559 / dk=651
Nash-Rocky Mount
Schools
n=161 / dk=10
North Carolina
Elementary Schools
n=6337 / dk=259
Disagree
7%
9%
6%

n=3 / dk=0
18%
14%
18%
Agree
Strongly agree
45%
45%
46%
30%
31%
30%

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b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

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

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

Q2.2 In an AVERAGE WEEK, how much time do you devote to the

Less than or equal to 1

More than 5 hours but

More than 10 hours

More than 1 hour but less

More than 3 hours but

a. Individual planning time

b. Collaborative planning time

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

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

g. Addressing student discipline issues

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

k. Utilizing results of assessments

Less than or equal to 1

More than 1 hour but less

More than 5 hours but

More than 10 hours

More than 3 hours but

Facilities and Resources

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

b. Teachers have sufficient access to digital content and resources.

c. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,

d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes

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

g. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

h. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

Community Support and Involvement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Managing Student Conduct

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

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

e. School administrators support 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.

a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

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

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

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

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

g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

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. The selection of teachers new to this school

h. School improvement planning

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