Significant Factors

The following results summary provides a quick snapshot for data review and inquiry. Questions included are derived from statistical analyses of the responses designed to present the most salient themes across the survey. These themes can help quickly identify broad areas of strengths and directions for improvement before individual questions are explored. All averages are on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the lowest.

Factor Average**  
Leadership

This is the average of the 8 questions from the leadership and empowerment sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of leadership conditions that contribute to trusting, supportive environments, problem solving and clear communication (Q5.1a, Q5.1b, Q5.1d, Q5.1g, Q5.1h, Q5.1l, Q5.3a, Q5.3e).

 
3.70
Resources

This is the average of the 8 questions from the time and facilities and resources sections of the survey that were most important in explaining the presence of critical resources such as time, technology, instructional etc. (Q2.1b, Q2.1c, Q3.1a, Q3.1b, Q3.1c, Q3.1d, Q3.1i, Q3.1f).

 
3.47
Professional Development

This is the average of the 8 questions from the professional development section of the survey that were most important in explaining the availability and quality of professional learning opportunities (Q6.1, Q6.2, Q6.3, Q6.4, Q6.7a, Q6.8a, Q6.9, Q6.10).

 
3.47
Decision Making

This is the average of the 8 questions from the empowerment section of the survey that were most important in explaining the role teachers play in making decisions about their classroom and school (Q4.3a, Q4.3b, Q4.3c, Q4.3d, Q4.3e, Q4.3f, Q4.3g, Q4.3i).

 
3.04
  West Virginia

Detailed Report

Demographics Part 1
Q1.1 Please indicate your position:
Teacher (including intervention specialist, vocational, literacy specialist, etc.)
89%
Principal
4%
Assistant Principal
1%
Other Education Professional (school counselor, school psychologist, social worker, etc.)
6%
  West Virginia
Q1.2 How many total years have you been employed as an educator?
First Year
4%
2 - 3 Years
8%
4 - 6 Years
10%
7 - 10 Years
12%
11 - 20 Years
21%
20+ Years
46%
  West Virginia
Q1.3 How many total years have you been employed in the school in which you are currently working?
First Year
13%
2 - 3 Years
19%
4 - 6 Years
17%
7 - 10 Years
14%
11 - 20 Years
18%
20+ Years
19%
  West Virginia
Q1.5 Have you been formally assigned as a mentor to new teachers in West Virginia schools in the past five years?
Yes
22%
No
78%
  West Virginia
Time
Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement about the use of time in your school.
a. Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
4%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
17%
  West Virginia
b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.
Strongly disagree
24%
Somewhat disagree
26%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
15%
  West Virginia
c. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
Strongly disagree
21%
Somewhat disagree
28%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
27%
Strongly agree
14%
  West Virginia
d. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
Strongly disagree
12%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
23%
  West Virginia
Q2.3 In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you have available (not including time spent outside of the normal school day)?
None
2%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
31%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
37%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
28%
More than 10 hours
2%
  West Virginia
Q2.3a Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?
None
28%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
57%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
10%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
3%
More than 10 hours
0%
  West Virginia
Q2.3b Of these hours, how many are available for individual planning?
None
4%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
47%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
38%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
11%
More than 10 hours
0%
  West Virginia
Q2.3c Of these hours, how many are available for collaborative planning?
None
38%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
48%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
11%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
2%
More than 10 hours
0%
  West Virginia
Q2.4 In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-related activities outside the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on the weekend)?
None
3%
Less than or equal to 3 hours
19%
More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours
23%
More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours
28%
More than 10 hours
27%
  West Virginia
Facilities and Resources
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
34%
  West Virginia
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
33%
  West Virginia
c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
23%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
19%
  West Virginia
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
36%
  West Virginia
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
43%
  West Virginia
f. Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
23%
  West Virginia
g. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well maintained.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
33%
  West Virginia
h. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
43%
  West Virginia
i. Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
31%
  West Virginia
Empowerment
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about empowerment in your school.
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
23%
  West Virginia
b. Opportunities for advancement within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
Strongly disagree
16%
Somewhat disagree
21%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
27%
Strongly agree
14%
  West Virginia
c. Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
Strongly disagree
15%
Somewhat disagree
25%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
13%
  West Virginia
d. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
25%
  West Virginia
e. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
f. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
24%
  West Virginia
g. Teachers are supported by the community in which they teach.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
17%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
43%
Strongly agree
16%
  West Virginia
h. Parents and community members contribute to student success.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
19%
  West Virginia
Q4.3 Please indicate how large a role teachers have at your school in each of the following areas.
a. Selecting instructional materials and resources
No role at all
4%
Small role
19%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
33%
The primary role
14%
  West Virginia
b. Devising teaching techniques
No role at all
4%
Small role
13%
Moderate role
25%
Large role
37%
The primary role
22%
  West Virginia
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
No role at all
9%
Small role
17%
Moderate role
27%
Large role
32%
The primary role
15%
  West Virginia
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
No role at all
18%
Small role
32%
Moderate role
31%
Large role
17%
The primary role
2%
  West Virginia
e. Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline
No role at all
13%
Small role
27%
Moderate role
30%
Large role
26%
The primary role
5%
  West Virginia
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
No role at all
31%
Small role
32%
Moderate role
23%
Large role
13%
The primary role
2%
  West Virginia
g. School improvement planning
No role at all
9%
Small role
26%
Moderate role
33%
Large role
27%
The primary role
5%
  West Virginia
h. The selection of teachers new to this school
No role at all
70%
Small role
17%
Moderate role
9%
Large role
3%
The primary role
0%
  West Virginia
i. Faculty senate planning and decision making
No role at all
4%
Small role
16%
Moderate role
25%
Large role
34%
The primary role
21%
  West Virginia
Leadership
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about leadership in your school.
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
30%
  West Virginia
b. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
35%
  West Virginia
c. The faculty are committed to helping every student learn.
Strongly disagree
1%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
54%
  West Virginia
d. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
e. Opportunities are available for members of the community to contribute actively to this school's success.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
f. The faculty senate provides effective leadership at this school.
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
30%
  West Virginia
g. The school leadership consistently supports teachers when needed.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
37%
  West Virginia
h. The leadership effectively communicates policies.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
36%
  West Virginia
i. Teacher performance evaluations are fair in my school.
Strongly disagree
3%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
47%
  West Virginia
j. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
35%
  West Virginia
k. The school leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
16%
Neither disagree nor agree
11%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
30%
  West Virginia
l. The school leadership supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
39%
  West Virginia
m. The faculty and staff have a shared vision.
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
34%
  West Virginia
Q5.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:
a. Leadership issues.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
12%
Neither disagree nor agree
24%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
23%
  West Virginia
b. Facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
29%
  West Virginia
c. The use of time in my school.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
37%
Strongly agree
28%
  West Virginia
d. Professional development.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
28%
  West Virginia
e. Empowering teachers.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
26%
  West Virginia
f. New teacher support.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
27%
  West Virginia
Q5.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree
15%
Somewhat disagree
14%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
Q5.5 Which position best describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school? (Select one.)
a. Principal or school head
56%
b. Assistant or vice principal
9%
c. Department chair or grade level chair
5%
d. School-based instructional specialist
3%
e. Director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
6%
f. Other teachers
17%
g. Professional learning community facilitator
1%
h. None of the above
3%
  West Virginia
Professional Development
Q6.1 Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
17%
  West Virginia
Q6.2 Teachers are provided opportunities to learn from one another.
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
22%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
15%
  West Virginia
Q6.3 Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
18%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
40%
Strongly agree
18%
  West Virginia
Q6.4 Professional development offerings are data-driven.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
19%
  West Virginia
Q6.5a In which of the following areas (if any) do YOU need professional development to effectively teach your students? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education
37%
b. Gifted and talented
14%
c. English Language Learners
7%
d. Closing the achievement gap
42%
e. Your content area(s)
23%
f. Methods of teaching
23%
g. Student assessment
22%
h. Classroom management techniques
29%
i. Reading strategies
32%
  West Virginia
Q6.5b In the past 2 years have YOU had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply.)
a. Special Education
23%
b. Gifted and talented
2%
c. English Language Learners
4%
d. Closing the achievement gap
26%
e. Your content area(s)
45%
f. Methods of teaching
51%
g. Student assessment
43%
h. Classroom management techniques
25%
i. Reading strategies
47%
  West Virginia
Q6.7a Professional development has provided YOU with strategies that you have incorporated into your instructional delivery methods.
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
49%
Strongly agree
19%
  West Virginia
Q6.8a Professional development has proven useful to YOU in your efforts to improve student achievement.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
13%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
45%
Strongly agree
18%
  West Virginia
Q6.9 I participate in ongoing follow up from professional development opportunities that help me improve my teaching.
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
11%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
24%
  West Virginia
Q6.10 School-based professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
15%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
41%
Strongly agree
17%
  West Virginia
Core Questions
Q7.1a Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career?
Continue teaching at my current school as long as I am able
66%
Continue teaching at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
17%
Continue teaching but leave this school as soon as I can
3%
Continue teaching but leave this district as soon as I can
2%
Continue in education but leave classroom teaching
6%
Leave education entirely
7%
  West Virginia
Q7.2 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans.
a. Adequate facilities and/or resources
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
42%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
b. Adequate support from school leadership
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
31%
Strongly agree
52%
  West Virginia
c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
43%
  West Virginia
d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
9%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
50%
  West Virginia
e. Time during the work day
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
18%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
32%
  West Virginia
f. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
14%
Somewhat agree
39%
Strongly agree
38%
  West Virginia
g. Effectiveness with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
8%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
51%
  West Virginia
h. Comfort with the students I teach
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
48%
  West Virginia
i. Student behavior
Strongly disagree
4%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
36%
Strongly agree
42%
  West Virginia
j. Other teachers with whom I work
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
5%
Neither disagree nor agree
15%
Somewhat agree
38%
Strongly agree
37%
  West Virginia
k. Salary
Strongly disagree
11%
Somewhat disagree
9%
Neither disagree nor agree
17%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
35%
  West Virginia
l. Cost of living
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
20%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
33%
  West Virginia
m. Student disciplinary problems
Strongly disagree
5%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
34%
Strongly agree
37%
  West Virginia
n. Degree of testing and accountability
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
25%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
25%
  West Virginia
o. Quality of life in this community
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
23%
Somewhat agree
35%
Strongly agree
30%
  West Virginia
p. Eligible for retirement
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
26%
Somewhat agree
26%
Strongly agree
34%
  West Virginia
q. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
21%
Somewhat agree
30%
Strongly agree
40%
  West Virginia
Q7.3a Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)
Time during the work day
15%
School facilities and resources
23%
School leadership
37%
Teacher empowerment
22%
Professional development
3%
  West Virginia
Q7.4 Which aspect of these five conditions for teaching and learning is MOST important to you in promoting student learning?
Time during the work day
21%
School facilities and resources
22%
School leadership
15%
Teacher empowerment
33%
Professional development
8%
  West Virginia
Q7.7 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree
8%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
6%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
49%
  West Virginia
Demographics Part 2
Q8.1 Please indicate your race/ethnicity. (Select one.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
0%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
0%
White
97%
Mixed or multiple ethnicity
1%
Some other race or ethnicity
0%
  West Virginia
Q8.2 Please indicate your gender. (Select one.)
Female
80%
Male
20%
  West Virginia
Q8.3 How did you prepare to become a teacher?
Bachelor's degree
66%
Master's degree
30%
Alternative certification
4%
  West Virginia
Q8.4 What is the highest degree you have attained?
Bachelor's degree
33%
Master's degree
63%
Doctorate
1%
Other
3%
  West Virginia
Mentor/Mentee
Q9.1 Have you been formally assigned a mentor in the past three years?
Yes
71%
No
29%
  West Virginia
Q9.2 My mentor provided effective support in the following areas.
a. Instructional strategies
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
8%
Neither disagree nor agree
10%
Somewhat agree
33%
Strongly agree
39%
  West Virginia
b. Curriculum and subject content I teach
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
29%
Strongly agree
35%
  West Virginia
c. Classroom management/discipline strategies
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
12%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
40%
  West Virginia
d. School and/or district policies and procedures
Strongly disagree
9%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
13%
Somewhat agree
32%
Strongly agree
40%
  West Virginia
e. Completing products or documentation required of new teachers
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
6%
Neither disagree nor agree
16%
Somewhat agree
28%
Strongly agree
40%
  West Virginia
f. Completing other school or district paperwork
Strongly disagree
10%
Somewhat disagree
7%
Neither disagree nor agree
19%
Somewhat agree
27%
Strongly agree
37%
  West Virginia
g. General social support and encouragement
Strongly disagree
6%
Somewhat disagree
4%
Neither disagree nor agree
7%
Somewhat agree
26%
Strongly agree
58%
  West Virginia
h. Other
Strongly disagree
7%
Somewhat disagree
3%
Neither disagree nor agree
30%
Somewhat agree
18%
Strongly agree
43%
  West Virginia
Q9.3 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and your mentor.
a. My mentor and I were in the same building.
Yes
85%
No
15%
  West Virginia
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
Yes
57%
No
43%
  West Virginia
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
Yes
52%
No
48%
  West Virginia
Q9.4 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentor?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentor
Never
33%
Less than once per month
16%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
15%
Almost daily
10%
  West Virginia
b. Being observed teaching by my mentor
Never
24%
Less than once per month
19%
Once per month
18%
Several times per month
17%
Once per week
15%
Almost daily
7%
  West Virginia
c. Observing my mentor's teaching
Never
49%
Less than once per month
17%
Once per month
11%
Several times per month
11%
Once per week
6%
Almost daily
7%
  West Virginia
d. Planning instruction with my mentor
Never
39%
Less than once per month
15%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
14%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
8%
  West Virginia
e. Having discussions with my mentor about my teaching
Never
6%
Less than once per month
13%
Once per month
12%
Several times per month
23%
Once per week
18%
Almost daily
29%
  West Virginia
Q9.5a Overall, my mentoring expereince has been important in my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree
20%
Somewhat disagree
10%
Neither disagree nor agree
29%
Somewhat agree
21%
Strongly agree
20%
  West Virginia
Q9.6a How many teachers did/do you mentor?
1
44%
2
24%
3
14%
4 - 6
12%
7 - 10
2%
10+
3%
  West Virginia
Q9.7a On average, how often did/do you meet with your mentee(s)?
Never
2%
Less than once per month
5%
Once per month
10%
Several times per month
21%
Once per week
27%
Almost daily
35%
  West Virginia
Q9.8 Please indicate which best describes you and your mentee(s).
a. My mentee(s) and I were in the same building.
None of them
10%
Some of them
15%
All of them
75%
  West Virginia
b. My mentee(s) and I taught in the same content area.
None of them
18%
Some of them
28%
All of them
54%
  West Virginia
c. My mentee(s) and I taught the same grade level.
None of them
23%
Some of them
36%
All of them
42%
  West Virginia
Q9.9 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following activities with your mentee(s)?
a. Planning during the school day with my mentee(s)
Never
20%
Less than once per month
10%
Once per month
13%
Several times per month
16%
Once per week
28%
Almost daily
13%
  West Virginia
b. Observing my mentee(s)' teaching
Never
11%
Less than once per month
14%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
22%
Once per week
23%
Almost daily
10%
  West Virginia
c. Being observed by my mentee(s)
Never
29%
Less than once per month
22%
Once per month
16%
Several times per month
13%
Once per week
11%
Almost daily
9%
  West Virginia
d. Planning instruction with my mentee(s)
Never
14%
Less than once per month
13%
Once per month
19%
Several times per month
20%
Once per week
23%
Almost daily
10%
  West Virginia
e. Having discussions with my mentee(s) about their teaching
Never
2%
Less than once per month
5%
Once per month
10%
Several times per month
24%
Once per week
28%
Almost daily
31%
  West Virginia
Q9.10a Please indicate which of the following kinds of support, if any, you received as a formally assigned mentor. (Check all that apply.)
Release time to observe your mentee(s)
31%
Release time to observe other mentors
5%
Reduced teaching schedule
2%
Reduced number of preparations
2%
Common planning time with teachers you are mentoring
26%
Specific training to serve as a mentor (e.g., seminars or classes)
77%
Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair
31%
Other
11%
  West Virginia