Results of Survey on Level Organization June 2012
45 responses 3.56 3.48 3.39 3.25 3.36 3.36 3.20 3.23
Principal Comments (27) Like being able to focus on level issues and strategies Need for more curriculum support Would like more time to network Provide PD for assistant principals Better define roles of all district administration More PD on data analysis for teachers Principals need help with PD at their schools All schools need coaches or other help Focus Academic Officers on instruction
713 responses 3.56 3.21 3.39 3.38 3.36 3.36 3.23
Teacher Comments (71) Pilot new programs before fully implementing Appreciate focus on instruction More focus on math Need positive feedback from class observations Too much emphasis on tests Lower class size Be consistent with requirements between schools, but allow flexibility Pilot new programs before fully implementing Communicate changes timely and completely Want more time to explore internet resources Need more information on district programs and resources Superintendent should visit all schools twice a year
177 responses 3.03 2.98 2.84 2.80 3.00 3.09 3.50 2.85 3.01
Parent Comments (47) Specific examples of inspiring teachers/schools Want more communication from schools Academic Officers should attend school events and be introduced Student grades and school information needs to be current on Power School and school websites Support extra curricular activities Add contacts and roles for district staff on website
Results General support for level structure Student achievement district focus Administrators visible and observes instruction Strong use of parent portal and websites More communication and information always needed
Response Monitor and expand communication tools Additional curriculum support for schools Assistant Principal & Coaches training to support professional development More district website information on roles and programs Regularly evaluate effectiveness of professional development and adjust