2 0 1 4 D I S T R I C T R E S U L T S

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

22%

53%

25%

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

professional learning experiences:

Large Groups

Small Groups

On My Own

46%

29%

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

11

48

42

32

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

4. Curriculum Development Process

11

47

0

22

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

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

area

11

53

49

20

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

33

47

37

16

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

23

45

43

22

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

8. How to evaluate online and digital content

36

48

37

12

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

23

49

43

18

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

10. Using curriculum compacting to provide instructional

enrichment

4

25

51

53

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

78

39

11

5

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

4

15

57 57

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

13. Designing lessons that incorporate all learning styles

(Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile)

2

13

64

54

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

14. Student motivation

3

20

60

50

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

15. Effective differentiation of instruction

1

23

53

56

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

16. Identifying the differences between modifications and

accommodations

1

11

43

78

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

17. Improving classroom management

9

29

51

44

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

18. Constructing and improving common assessments

8

43

56

26

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situations)

12

27

58

36

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

38

33

40

22

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

4

22

57

50

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process

through teacher-initiated communication

7

31

46

49

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or

behavior contracts.

25

49

46

13

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that

demonstrate student learning

13

51

56

13

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).

8

25

31

16

26

17

57

8

31

36

54

20

57

25

48 48

35

26

45

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:

32%

56%

8%

0% 4%

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

35%

52%

4%0%

9%

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

30%

51%

6%

0%

13%

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

school's professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

33%

57%

8%0%2%

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

learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

16%

44%

26%

1%

13%

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

52%42%

5% 0%1%

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

23%

62%

11%

2%2%

33. My professional learning this school year is connected to

previous professional learning.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

26%

58%

9%

1%6%

34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased

student achievement.

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

22%

62%

11%

1% 4%

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