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Report for TELL Aurora 2016ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J 68.73% respondedAPS Elementary Schools 71.90% respondedAURORA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 75.76% 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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 28% 52% 16%
b. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1829 / dk=27 11% 35% 42% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1051 / dk=14 10% 39% 41% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 4 21% 50% 25%
c. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1850 / dk=16 9% 25% 52% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1064 / dk=8 7% 25% 54% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 20% 44% 28%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1824 / dk=34 14% 37% 40% 9%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1047 / dk=21 11% 36% 43% 10%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 13% 61% 26%
e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are requiredto do.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1792 / dk=77 20% 31% 37% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1031 / dk=43 17% 30% 39% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 25% 12% 46% 17%
f. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educatingstudents.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1817 / dk=45 10% 26% 46% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1047 / dk=22 7% 22% 49% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 28% 28% 44%
g. Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruptions.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1836 / dk=29 11% 29% 46% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1052 / dk=18 7% 27% 50% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 12% 48% 36%
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 5 hours butless than or equal to 10hours
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
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 17% 33% 29% 17% 4
b. Collaborative planning time
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1682 7% 35% 41% 14% 2 0
APS ElementarySchoolsn=980 6% 34% 43% 14% 20
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 12% 37% 33% 8% 8%
c. Supervisory duties
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1674 24% 56% 15% 3 10
APS ElementarySchoolsn=973 23% 59% 14% 2 10
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 8% 50% 33% 4 4
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1661 1 28% 55% 13% 20
APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 1 26% 59% 13% 20
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 62% 33% 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
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 4 58% 21% 8% 4 4
f. Communicating with parents/guardians and/or the community
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1670 2 56% 35% 6% 10
APS ElementarySchoolsn=973 1 62% 32% 4 1
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 37% 54% 8%
g. Addressing student discipline issues
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1682 3 48% 31% 11% 4 2
APS ElementarySchoolsn=980 4 52% 31% 9% 3 2
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 54% 42% 4
h. Professional development
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1665 3 27% 58% 10% 21
APS ElementarySchoolsn=972 2 30% 57% 9% 10
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 4 74% 22%
i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1670 12% 42% 31% 10% 3 2
APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 11% 41% 32% 11% 3 2
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 25% 50% 17% 4 4
j. Delivery of assessments
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1674 6% 34% 41% 14% 3 1
APS ElementarySchoolsn=974 6% 30% 44% 16% 4 1
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 12% 37% 42% 8%
k. Utilizing results of assessments
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1680 7% 40% 39% 11% 3 1
APS ElementarySchoolsn=977 5% 39% 41% 11% 3 1
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 42% 42% 8% 4 4
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)?
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 5 hours butless than or equal to 10hours
More than 10 hours
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1690 1 5% 15% 21% 32% 26%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=984 1 6% 16% 22% 31% 23%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 8% 17% 21% 37% 17%
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?
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 5 hours butless than or equal to 10hours
More than 10 hours
a. Direct student interactions
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1683 21% 39% 23% 8% 6% 3
APS ElementarySchoolsn=981 29% 41% 19% 6% 4 1
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 26% 26% 35% 9% 4
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 25% 25% 29% 8% 12%
c. Preparing for/participating in the teacher evaluation process?
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1681 7% 46% 30% 11% 5 1
APS ElementarySchoolsn=980 8% 47% 31% 9% 4 1
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 12% 37% 29% 17% 4
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=0
Facilities and Resources
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about your school facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1831 / dk=43 8% 24% 50% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1057 / dk=18 8% 24% 49% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 8% 58% 33%
b. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,printers, software, and internet access.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1850 / dk=17 10% 23% 44% 23%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1063 / dk=8 8% 20% 48% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 16% 56% 20%
c. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize available instructionaltechnology.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1827 / dk=42 10% 35% 44% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1051 / dk=22 9% 35% 45% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 20% 28% 32% 20%
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 52% 48%
e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copymachines, paper, and pens.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1852 / dk=17 7% 21% 49% 22%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1064 / dk=8 5% 19% 51% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 36% 64%
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 16% 44% 32%
g. The physical environment of classrooms (e.g., lighting, temperature, air circulation)supports teaching and learning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1853 / dk=16 6% 17% 56% 21%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1066 / dk=9 3 13% 60% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 12% 60% 24%
h. Teachers receive appropriate training and guidance from school library staff to helpstudents to become proficient in 21st century skills.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1678 / dk=192 23% 37% 31% 8%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=968 / dk=107 23% 39% 30% 8%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 26% 39% 17% 17%
i. Teachers and students have access to current, diverse and ability-appropriatematerials through the library.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1649 / dk=219 14% 27% 47% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=970 / dk=104 13% 28% 47% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 12% 12% 54% 21%
j. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1843 / dk=27 5% 14% 61% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1062 / dk=13 3 10% 65% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 4 60% 32%
k. The school environment is clean and well maintained.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1843 / dk=23 4 13% 53% 30%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1060 / dk=14 2 8% 55% 35%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 64% 28%
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.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1762 / dk=102 5% 24% 58% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1025 / dk=43 2 18% 63% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 4 54% 42%
b. Parents/guardians are influential decision makers in this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1675 / dk=190 13% 43% 37% 7%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=975 / dk=93 9% 39% 43% 10%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 4 29% 67%
c. The school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate instudents' homes.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1671 / dk=192 7% 26% 56% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=979 / dk=90 4 20% 62% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 21% 42% 37%
d. This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1738 / dk=125 6% 19% 59% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1024 / dk=46 3 13% 65% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 4 8% 46% 42%
e. This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1800 / dk=61 5 19% 54% 23%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1052 / dk=16 3 13% 55% 30%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 8% 17% 75%
f. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1797 / dk=64 2 14% 64% 21%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1031 / dk=36 1 9% 64% 26%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 54% 46%
g. Parents/guardians support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1786 / dk=70 8% 36% 49% 7%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1028 / dk=39 4 32% 55% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 4 62% 33%
h. Community members support teachers, contributing to their success with students.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1631 / dk=224 8% 35% 49% 7%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=945 / dk=117 5 31% 55% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 / dk=2 5 18% 50% 27%
i. Parents/guardians know what is going on in this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1718 / dk=144 8% 32% 51% 9%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1010 / dk=59 3 24% 60% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=0 4 61% 35%
Managing Student Conduct
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about managing student conduct in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Students at this school understand expectations for their conduct.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1860 / dk=9 11% 20% 51% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1064 / dk=7 5 13% 58% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 52% 36%
b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1867 / dk=5 16% 35% 43% 6%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1068 / dk=4 7% 29% 54% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 17% 75% 8%
c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1849 / dk=14 12% 30% 46% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1060 / dk=9 6% 24% 54% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 32% 40% 24%
d. Administration consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1836 / dk=33 21% 28% 39% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1048 / dk=21 12% 23% 47% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 20% 36% 32%
e. Administration supports teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1842 / dk=24 15% 22% 47% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1056 / dk=14 9% 17% 53% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 17% 46% 37%
f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1832 / dk=35 6% 28% 52% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1053 / dk=17 2 16% 63% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 24% 48% 20%
g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1851 / dk=17 6% 15% 59% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1064 / dk=7 2 8% 64% 26%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 76% 24%
Teacher Leadership
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about teacher leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1835 / dk=22 10% 21% 51% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1058 / dk=9 8% 19% 51% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 20% 52% 28%
b. Teachers are relied upon to make decisions about educational issues.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1811 / dk=42 10% 21% 50% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1039 / dk=24 6% 20% 51% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 16% 48% 32%
c. Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1818 / dk=34 10% 19% 50% 21%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1044 / dk=20 8% 19% 49% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 8% 48% 40%
d. In this school we take steps to solve problems.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1829 / dk=25 8% 20% 52% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1049 / dk=15 5 17% 54% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 60% 28%
e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1797 / dk=57 12% 31% 43% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1027 / dk=36 8% 29% 47% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 36% 48% 12%
f. Teachers in this school trust each other.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1800 / dk=56 7% 23% 54% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1031 / dk=33 4 18% 56% 21%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 16% 56% 28%
g. Teachers are provided opportunities to take on formal leadership roles in the school(e.g., mentor, instructional coach).
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1774 / dk=81 6% 18% 56% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1018 / dk=47 5 17% 55% 23%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 8% 52% 28%
h. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1806 / dk=48 5% 20% 55% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1040 / dk=24 3 16% 55% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 12% 52% 32%
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
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1715 / dk=156 11% 30% 34% 26%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=984 / dk=88 12% 34% 33% 20%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 / dk=4 10% 29% 48% 14%
b. Devising teaching techniques
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1756 / dk=108 6% 22% 35% 38%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1000 / dk=67 6% 25% 35% 34%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 12% 33% 54%
c. Setting grading and student assessment practices
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1743 / dk=116 12% 26% 32% 31%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1000 / dk=69 12% 26% 32% 29%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 13% 43% 43%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1774 / dk=87 25% 35% 29% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1014 / dk=52 23% 36% 30% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 30% 39% 26% 4
e. Establishing student discipline procedures
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1792 / dk=76 23% 36% 30% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1022 / dk=48 18% 32% 36% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 / dk=3 5 27% 45% 23%
f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1695 / dk=173 42% 32% 19% 7%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=969 / dk=101 38% 32% 22% 8%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=20 / dk=4 65% 25% 5% 5%
g. School improvement planning
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1727 / dk=139 22% 35% 30% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=982 / dk=86 20% 34% 32% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 / dk=3 19% 57% 19% 5
h. The selection of teachers new to this school
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1644 / dk=221 20% 36% 30% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=946 / dk=125 18% 35% 32% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 43% 26% 30%
Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1771 / dk=103 15% 32% 45% 8%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1022 / dk=54 12% 30% 48% 10%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 36% 48% 8%
School Leadership
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the followingstatements about school leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1846 / dk=19 14% 27% 43% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1059 / dk=10 9% 25% 45% 21%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 12% 48% 36%
b. The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1817 / dk=46 18% 30% 39% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1038 / dk=31 11% 24% 46% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 24% 40% 28%
c. The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1792 / dk=70 12% 24% 48% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1038 / dk=33 7% 18% 54% 21%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 8% 52% 36%
d. The school leadership communicates with the faculty adequately.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1843 / dk=20 13% 24% 48% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1057 / dk=13 8% 22% 50% 20%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 36% 28% 32%
e. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1789 / dk=75 12% 25% 48% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1031 / dk=38 7% 21% 53% 20%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 20% 40% 36%
f. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1813 / dk=45 22% 25% 39% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1043 / dk=25 16% 24% 41% 18%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=1 4 26% 35% 35%
g. The teacher evaluation process improves teachers’ instructional strategies.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1767 / dk=98 24% 30% 37% 9%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1005 / dk=65 18% 30% 41% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 12% 21% 46% 21%
h. The components of the teacher evaluation process accurately identify effectiveness.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1776 / dk=92 25% 34% 34% 7%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1012 / dk=60 20% 37% 34% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 / dk=3 18% 32% 36% 14%
i. Teacher evaluations are fair in my school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1715 / dk=146 15% 20% 50% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=994 / dk=76 12% 18% 51% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 8% 21% 46% 25%
j. Teachers in this school receive informal feedback about their teaching on an ongoingbasis.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1794 / dk=63 8% 20% 54% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1039 / dk=27 7% 18% 55% 21%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 16% 28% 52% 4
k. The school leadership works to minimize disruptions for teachers, allowing teachers tofocus on educating students.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1829 / dk=36 11% 22% 50% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1047 / dk=24 7% 20% 52% 21%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 48% 44%
l. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1820 / dk=45 12% 22% 47% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1045 / dk=25 8% 19% 48% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 52% 36%
m. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1817 / dk=41 4 6% 58% 32%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1044 / dk=22 3 4 55% 38%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 56% 40%
n. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1806 / dk=58 5 12% 56% 27%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1043 / dk=29 3 10% 53% 34%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 48% 52%
o. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1830 / dk=34 11% 20% 51% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1052 / dk=19 10% 19% 49% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 12% 44% 32%
p. The school leadership focuses on the professional growth of staff.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1821 / dk=41 8% 15% 55% 22%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1049 / dk=23 6% 15% 53% 26%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 12% 48% 36%
Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacherconcerns about:
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Leadership issues
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1696 / dk=170 15% 26% 48% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=978 / dk=95 11% 25% 51% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 / dk=3 9% 36% 36% 18%
b. Facilities and resources
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1763 / dk=101 8% 16% 62% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1013 / dk=58 5 14% 63% 18%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 4 8% 58% 29%
c. The use of time in my school
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1793 / dk=69 12% 27% 49% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1028 / dk=42 9% 26% 50% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 20% 56% 20%
d. Professional development
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1814 / dk=52 9% 21% 54% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1037 / dk=33 7% 21% 55% 18%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 24% 44% 28%
e. Empowering teachers
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1785 / dk=81 14% 25% 46% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1027 / dk=44 10% 24% 48% 18%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 8% 21% 46% 25%
f. Community engagement
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1725 / dk=139 8% 20% 56% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1006 / dk=63 5 15% 62% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 4 21% 50% 25%
g. Student learning
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1817 / dk=46 7% 11% 61% 22%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1050 / dk=19 4 7% 63% 27%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 52% 48%
h. New teacher support
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1654 / dk=210 15% 21% 48% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=940 / dk=130 14% 19% 50% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 17% 21% 42% 21%
i. Managing student conduct
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1816 / dk=47 18% 23% 48% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1044 / dk=25 11% 20% 54% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 20% 52% 24%
Q7.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1797 / dk=67 13% 23% 45% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1034 / dk=35 10% 20% 45% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 21% 54% 25%
Professional Development
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements aboutprofessional development in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1794 / dk=65 7% 23% 57% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1035 / dk=33 6% 23% 56% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 25% 62% 12%
b. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills mostneeded to teach effectively.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1803 / dk=55 11% 28% 50% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1036 / dk=32 7% 26% 53% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=0 21% 67% 12%
c. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work withcolleagues to refine teaching practices.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1815 / dk=43 7% 22% 57% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1040 / dk=25 5% 21% 58% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 4 29% 50% 17%
d. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1818 / dk=38 7% 19% 59% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1042 / dk=21 5 18% 61% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 20% 52% 24%
e. Professional development offerings are data driven.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1686 / dk=175 9% 22% 55% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=979 / dk=90 7% 21% 55% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 13% 13% 52% 22%
f. Professional development is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1792 / dk=66 21% 33% 36% 10%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1026 / dk=41 17% 35% 38% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 26% 35% 30% 9%
g. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructionalstrategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1793 / dk=65 11% 26% 51% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1030 / dk=37 9% 26% 52% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 20% 68% 8%
h. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school’s improvement plan(e.g., Unified Improvement Plan).
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1609 / dk=249 6% 10% 63% 21%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=934 / dk=133 4 10% 63% 22%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=20 / dk=5 20% 45% 35%
i. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1780 / dk=77 9% 20% 57% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1025 / dk=41 6% 18% 60% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 17% 54% 29%
j. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1823 / dk=37 3 7% 63% 27%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1049 / dk=19 2 6% 62% 30%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 8% 52% 36%
k. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1769 / dk=82 17% 27% 44% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1021 / dk=43 9% 24% 51% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 8% 33% 37% 21%
l. Follow-up is provided from professional development in this school.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1741 / dk=113 12% 29% 48% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=995 / dk=70 10% 27% 50% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 17% 37% 29% 17%
m. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1673 / dk=185 17% 37% 37% 9%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=968 / dk=101 14% 36% 39% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=2 30% 35% 17% 17%
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 37% 62%
b. Colorado Academic Standards
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1655 40% 60%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=960 41% 59%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 25% 75%
c. Student assessment
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1648 40% 60%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=957 40% 60%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 46% 54%
d. Data gathering, management, and use
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1649 45% 55%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=958 47% 53%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 50% 50%
e. Differentiating instruction
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1652 63% 37%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=963 66% 34%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 75% 25%
f. English Language Learners (ELL)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1641 53% 47%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=955 53% 47%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 79% 21%
g. Special education (students with disabilities)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1657 62% 38%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=966 63% 37%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 71% 29%
h. Students identified as gifted and talented
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1652 58% 42%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=965 61% 39%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 75% 25%
i. Closing the Achievement Gap
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1652 63% 37%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=962 65% 35%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 79% 21%
j. Methods of teaching
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1640 42% 58%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=953 42% 58%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 52% 48%
k. Reading strategies
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1644 45% 55%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=954 46% 54%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 33% 67%
l. Using technology in classroom instruction
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1647 60% 40%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=956 62% 38%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 54% 46%
m. Classroom management techniques
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1641 33% 67%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=954 30% 70%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 25% 75%
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
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1622 67% 33%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=947 72% 28%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 59% 41%
b. Colorado Academic Standards
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1613 36% 64%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=943 40% 60%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 23% 77%
c. Student assessment
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1615 55% 45%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=945 55% 45%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 18% 82%
d. Data gathering, management, and use
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1611 54% 46%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=942 53% 47%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 24% 76%
e. Differentiating instruction
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1610 42% 58%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=938 41% 59%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 18% 82%
f. English Language Learners (ELL)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1613 55% 45%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=942 58% 42%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 36% 64%
g. Special education (students with disabilities)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1603 18% 82%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=934 18% 82%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 5 95%
h. Students identified as gifted and talented
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1602 10% 90%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=933 11% 89%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 5 95%
i. Closing the Achievement Gap
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1606 34% 66%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=937 32% 68%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 24% 76%
j. Methods of teaching
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1606 54% 46%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=939 53% 47%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 45% 55%
k. Reading strategies
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1602 46% 54%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=936 54% 46%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 77% 23%
l. Integrating technology into instruction
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1606 25% 75%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=938 23% 77%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 14% 86%
m. Classroom management techniques
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1605 32% 68%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=937 31% 69%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 18% 82%
Q8.6 School leadership participates in professional development opportunities withteachers.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1631 / dk=54 9% 14% 56% 21%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=950 / dk=33 8% 12% 56% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 / dk=3 5 29% 43% 24%
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.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
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
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 / dk=2 48% 29% 14% 10%
b. State and local assessment data are used to improve student learning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1675 / dk=174 28% 29% 39% 4
APS ElementarySchoolsn=965 / dk=98 28% 28% 39% 5
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 24% 52% 12%
c. State and local assessment data are useful to me in my efforts to improve studentlearning.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1712 / dk=131 32% 34% 31% 4
APS ElementarySchoolsn=974 / dk=83 30% 34% 31% 4
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=1 13% 39% 39% 9%
d. Teachers in this school use formative assessments in their classroom to makeappropriate adjustments to instruction.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1749 / dk=107 2 6% 63% 29%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1012 / dk=53 2 5% 66% 27%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 60% 36%
e. The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1757 / dk=92 4 8% 61% 26%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1021 / dk=38 5 9% 60% 27%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 44% 56%
f. The curriculum taught meets the needs of the students.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1761 / dk=92 10% 30% 48% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1016 / dk=48 9% 31% 48% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 8% 8% 56% 28%
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.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1705 / dk=147 13% 24% 50% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1006 / dk=57 11% 24% 52% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=1 4 22% 48% 26%
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.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1731 / dk=120 8% 19% 58% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1020 / dk=43 6% 17% 61% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 / dk=1 33% 50% 17%
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.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1582 / dk=264 17% 33% 42% 8%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=944 / dk=117 13% 32% 47% 8%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=21 / dk=4 24% 48% 19% 10%
j. Teachers work in professional learning communities to develop and align instructionalpractices.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1782 / dk=64 6% 15% 59% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1019 / dk=41 7% 17% 58% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 4 48% 44%
k. Provided supports (i.e., instructional coaching, professional learning communities)translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1723 / dk=127 8% 19% 58% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=999 / dk=64 6% 17% 61% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 20% 52% 16%
l. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1768 / dk=76 5% 11% 59% 25%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1022 / dk=37 5 11% 58% 25%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 4 68% 28%
m. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success withstudents.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1623 / dk=221 15% 29% 45% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=925 / dk=134 12% 29% 48% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=22 / dk=3 14% 27% 55% 5
n. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e., pacing,materials, and pedagogy).
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1747 / dk=101 10% 20% 51% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1010 / dk=54 9% 20% 51% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 16% 56% 28%
o. Teachers in this school have the support needed to provide culturally- anddevelopmentally-responsive instruction to support the academic and behavioral needs ofevery student.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1777 / dk=72 10% 28% 50% 12%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1025 / dk=37 9% 27% 52% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 / dk=0 12% 16% 60% 12%
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
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 87% 8% 4
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=24 4 8% 12% 4 4 50% 17%
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=25 4 8% 20% 4 4 16% 44%
Q10.6 In this school, we use the results of the TELL survey for school improvement.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1217 / dk=648 15% 18% 55% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=693 / dk=378 11% 17% 61% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=17 / dk=8 12% 18% 59% 12%
Q10.7 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=1787 / dk=55 8% 18% 49% 25%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=1028 / dk=29 5% 16% 48% 31%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOLn=23 / dk=0 9% 57% 35%
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
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=356 63% 37%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=202 58% 42%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=355 61% 39%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=201 57% 43%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
c. Reduced workload
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=353 11% 89%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=199 12% 88%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
d. Common planning time with other teachers
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=353 75% 25%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=200 73% 26%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
e. Release time to observe other teachers
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=354 40% 60%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=200 44% 56%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=353 39% 61%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=199 37% 63%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
g. Orientation for new teachers
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=352 66% 34%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=199 58% 42%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns withother teacher(s)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=352 64% 36%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=201 57% 43%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator, or department chair
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=355 69% 31%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=202 68% 32%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
j. Other
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=288 33% 67%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=164 30% 70%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=2
k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=298 20% 80%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=164 22% 78%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=2
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%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=115 23% 17% 10% 19% 17% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
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
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
d. Analyzing student work
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=220 28% 16% 13% 22% 7% 13%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=115 29% 21% 8% 23% 8% 11%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
e. Reviewing results of students' assessments
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=218 28% 13% 17% 22% 11% 9%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=115 28% 16% 16% 22% 12% 7%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=219 17% 15% 18% 21% 12% 17%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=114 21% 15% 15% 20% 12% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 19% 15% 19% 19% 11% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=112 27% 13% 17% 20% 8% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=220 27% 15% 15% 16% 13% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=115 30% 12% 15% 17% 12% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
i. Other
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=148 37% 8% 11% 20% 9% 16%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=72 39% 11% 8% 21% 8% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
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%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
b. Subject matter I teach
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 21% 11% 22% 27% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 18% 8% 30% 25% 19%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
c. Classroom management strategies
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 14% 8% 29% 34% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 14% 9% 32% 32% 12%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
d. Using data to identify student needs
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=214 21% 7% 30% 27% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 21% 6% 28% 32% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=213 17% 12% 27% 28% 15%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=109 16% 13% 30% 26% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=215 17% 9% 27% 29% 17%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 19% 11% 22% 32% 16%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents, and/or guardians
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 28% 17% 26% 19% 11%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 27% 16% 31% 18% 8%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 16% 10% 31% 27% 17%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 16% 9% 31% 29% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=215 22% 12% 28% 24% 14%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 22% 12% 27% 27% 13%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
j. Complying with policies and procedures
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=214 17% 9% 30% 25% 18%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 18% 9% 32% 25% 15%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
k. Completing administrative paperwork
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=214 19% 11% 27% 24% 19%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 19% 14% 29% 22% 17%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
l. Providing emotional support
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 12% 10% 22% 26% 30%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=111 11% 11% 24% 23% 32%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
m. Other
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=147 30% 5 25% 18% 22%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=72 33% 6% 29% 18% 14%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=3
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.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=217 94% 6%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=113 91% 9%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=216 69% 31%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=112 69% 31%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=213 57% 43%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=112 57% 43%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher during this school yearimproved my instructional practice.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=328 / dk=21 11% 23% 46% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=185 / dk=13 11% 26% 45% 18%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4 / 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.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=318 / dk=20 10% 21% 49% 20%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=176 / dk=12 11% 23% 46% 20%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4 / 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.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28Jn=327 / dk=23 9% 27% 39% 25%
APS ElementarySchoolsn=184 / dk=13 8% 28% 39% 24%
AURORA ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL
N/A
n=4 / dk=0