Q2.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the use of time in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Class sizes are reasonable, such that teachers have time to meet the educational needs of all students.

FCPS
(n=12280, dk=106)


12%	23%	38%	26%

b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues.

FCPS
(n=12204, dk=89)


6%	15%	36%	43%

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

FCPS
(n=12133, dk=109)


8%	22%	40%	29%

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

FCPS
(n=12077, dk=232)


16%	26%	35%	24%

e. Efforts are made to reduce the amount of routine administrative paperwork that teachers are required to do.

FCPS
(n=11833, dk=456)


15%	24%	37%	23%

f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

FCPS
(n=12095, dk=139)


11%	25%	41%	23%

g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with teachers' essential role of educating students.

FCPS
(n=12091, dk=260)


8%	20%	35%	37%

Q2.5 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 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours
	More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	More than 10 hours
[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

a. Individual, unencumbered planning time

FCPS
(n=10401)


2	22%	45%	23%	8%	1

b. Collaborative planning time

FCPS
(n=10391)


5%	39%	46%	9%	1

c. Supervisory duties

FCPS
(n=10394)


28%	42%	23%	5%	2

d. Required committee and/or staff meetings

FCPS
(n=10348)


2	48%	42%	7%	1

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

FCPS
(n=10369)


4%	49%	33%	10%	3	1

f. Data management (attendance, report cards, etc.)

FCPS
(n=10389)


4%	39%	41%	12%	4%	1

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

FCPS
(n=10444)


2	48%	40%	9%	2

h. Addressing student discipline issues

FCPS
(n=10420)


6%	59%	27%	6%	2	1

i. Professional development

FCPS
(n=10292)


9%	52%	30%	7%	2	1

j. Preparation for required state and local assessments

FCPS
(n=10393)


9%	34%	33%	14%	6%	4%

k. Delivery of assessments

FCPS
(n=10430)


5%	33%	45%	13%	3	1

l. Utilizing results of assessments

FCPS
(n=10399)


5%	39%	42%	10%	3	1

m. Student intervention

FCPS
(n=10448)


3	26%	42%	18%	6%	4%

n. Construction of Common Assessments

FCPS
(n=10465)


11%	46%	34%	7%	2

Q2.6 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	Less than or equal to 1 hour	More than 1 hour but less than or equal to 3 hours
	More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours	More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours	More than 10 hours
[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

FCPS
(n=10505)


1	5%	15%	20%	28%	32%

Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school facilities and resources.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources.

FCPS
(n=12222, dk=165)


3	8%	32%	57%

b. Teachers have sufficient access to functional instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.

FCPS
(n=12245, dk=105)


3	8%	31%	58%

c. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.

FCPS
(n=12287, dk=63)


1	2	17%	79%

d. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.

FCPS
(n=12279, dk=69)


3	9%	27%	61%

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

FCPS
(n=12189, dk=170)


2	8%	32%	57%

f. Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is clean and well-maintained.

FCPS
(n=12309, dk=59)


3	7%	24%	66%

g. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.

FCPS
(n=12274, dk=84)


5%	12%	31%	52%

h. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.

FCPS
(n=12299, dk=60)


4%	10%	32%	54%

i. The reliability and speed of network connections in this school are sufficient to support instructional practices.

FCPS
(n=12284, dk=84)


2	6%	28%	63%

j. Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.

FCPS
(n=12166, dk=193)


3	10%	38%	49%

k. The physical environment of the school makes teachers/staff feel safe.

FCPS
(n=12279, dk=103)


2	4%	22%	72%

l. Students' learning is affected by students' perceptions of safety at this school.

FCPS
(n=12103, dk=260)


1	4%	23%	72%

Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about community support and involvement in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

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

FCPS
(n=11490, dk=875)


4%	12%	43%	41%

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

FCPS
(n=11961, dk=380)


1	5%	35%	58%

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

FCPS
(n=12069, dk=290)


1	5%	32%	62%

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

FCPS
(n=12038, dk=324)


1	3	32%	65%

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

FCPS
(n=11885, dk=473)


1	7%	38%	53%

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

FCPS
(n=12067, dk=271)


3	14%	50%	33%

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

FCPS
(n=11250, dk=1114)


3	12%	49%	36%

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

FCPS
(n=11625, dk=732)


1	7%	41%	50%

Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about managing student conduct in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

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

FCPS
(n=12321, dk=40)


3	9%	36%	52%

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

FCPS
(n=12300, dk=27)


4%	15%	52%	29%

c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.

FCPS
(n=12296, dk=47)


3	11%	35%	51%

d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

FCPS
(n=12107, dk=236)


8%	17%	34%	41%

e. School administrators support teachers' efforts to maintain discipline in the classroom.

FCPS
(n=12136, dk=215)


5%	13%	34%	48%

f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

FCPS
(n=12182, dk=159)


3	15%	43%	39%

g. The faculty work in a school environment that is safe.

FCPS
(n=12313, dk=40)


1	3	25%	71%

h. Students are caring toward one another.

FCPS
(n=12242, dk=112)


2	10%	57%	31%

i. Students make efforts to stop bullying in this school.

FCPS
(n=11263, dk=1087)


2	15%	55%	27%

j. The faculty make efforts to stop bullying in this school.

FCPS
(n=11977, dk=361)


1	3	32%	64%

k. The atmosphere of the school climate makes students feel safe.

FCPS
(n=12095, dk=255)


1	4%	34%	62%

l. The rules for student conduct are clearly laid out for faculty.

FCPS
(n=12263, dk=73)


3	9%	30%	59%

Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about teacher leadership in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Teachers are respected as educational experts.

FCPS
(n=12292, dk=59)


5%	11%	36%	47%

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

FCPS
(n=12262, dk=78)


5%	11%	33%	51%

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

FCPS
(n=12162, dk=178)


5%	11%	35%	48%

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

FCPS
(n=12123, dk=212)


3	6%	30%	62%

e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.

FCPS
(n=11787, dk=553)


7%	17%	38%	38%

f. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

FCPS
(n=12171, dk=160)


3	9%	38%	50%

g. The school provides professional staff formal opportunities to take on leadership roles.

FCPS
(n=11810, dk=529)


3	9%	36%	52%

h. Teachers pursue opportunities to participate in school leadership roles.

FCPS
(n=11699, dk=631)


2	9%	44%	45%

Q6.3 Please indicate how large a role teachers in your school have in each of the following areas.

	No role at all		Minimal role		Moderate role
	Large role	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

FCPS
(n=11028, dk=1245)


2	12%	34%	51%

b. Devising teaching techniques

FCPS
(n=11550, dk=664)


1	6%	26%	67%

c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

FCPS
(n=11454, dk=784)


2	12%	36%	50%

d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs

FCPS
(n=11063, dk=1185)


10%	30%	40%	20%

e. Establishing student discipline procedures

FCPS
(n=11384, dk=867)


9%	26%	39%	27%

f. Providing input on how the school budget will be spent

FCPS
(n=10207, dk=2047)


33%	40%	21%	6%

g. The selection of teachers new to this school

FCPS
(n=10620, dk=1646)


21%	32%	31%	16%

h. School improvement planning

FCPS
(n=11284, dk=975)


4%	16%	36%	44%

Q6.4 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

FCPS
(n=11868, dk=514)


13%	20%	47%	20%

Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about leadership in your school. School leadership may include an individual, group of individuals, or team within your school that focuses on management and decision making.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. The faculty and leadership have a shared vision.

FCPS
(n=12006, dk=361)


5%	14%	46%	35%

b. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in this school.

FCPS
(n=12268, dk=87)


8%	16%	38%	37%

c. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.

FCPS
(n=12134, dk=229)


10%	18%	36%	36%

d. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

FCPS
(n=12097, dk=257)


7%	15%	38%	41%

e. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.

FCPS
(n=12259, dk=97)


2	5%	27%	67%

f. The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning.

FCPS
(n=12028, dk=341)


2	4%	29%	65%

g. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

FCPS
(n=11106, dk=1254)


4%	9%	36%	51%

h. Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching.

FCPS
(n=11499, dk=866)


5%	12%	39%	44%

i. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.

FCPS
(n=10766, dk=1594)


6%	11%	32%	51%

j. The school improvement team provides effective leadership at this school.

FCPS
(n=10903, dk=1433)


4%	13%	42%	41%

k. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

FCPS
(n=12142, dk=224)


5%	10%	36%	49%

l. The school leadership effectively communicates policies.

FCPS
(n=12138, dk=221)


5%	12%	39%	44%

m. School leadership is available to the faculty.

FCPS
(n=11988, dk=370)


4%	9%	35%	52%

Q7.3 The school leadership makes a sustained effort to address teacher concerns about:

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Leadership issues

FCPS
(n=10690, dk=1658)


8%	15%	46%	31%

b. Facilities and resources

FCPS
(n=11511, dk=816)


4%	10%	45%	40%

c. The use of time in my school

FCPS
(n=11649, dk=690)


9%	18%	42%	32%

d. Professional development

FCPS
(n=11682, dk=670)


4%	11%	44%	42%

e. Teacher leadership

FCPS
(n=11182, dk=1169)


4%	11%	46%	39%

f. Community support and involvement

FCPS
(n=11042, dk=1287)


4%	10%	47%	40%

g. Managing student conduct

FCPS
(n=11853, dk=495)


6%	14%	41%	39%

h. Instructional practices and support

FCPS
(n=11759, dk=574)


4%	9%	44%	44%

i. New teacher support

FCPS
(n=10874, dk=1476)


4%	10%	41%	45%

j. Assessment practices and support

FCPS
(n=11603, dk=724)


4%	9%	45%	42%

Q7.4 Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

FCPS
(n=12215, dk=163)


10%	12%	39%	40%

Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about professional development in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Sufficient resources are available for professional development in my school.

FCPS
(n=11859, dk=488)


2	9%	43%	46%

b. An appropriate amount of time is provided for professional development.

FCPS
(n=11972, dk=333)


4%	15%	43%	38%

c. Professional development offerings are data-driven.

FCPS
(n=10277, dk=2059)


3	10%	44%	43%

d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school's improvement plan.

FCPS
(n=10363, dk=1946)


2	7%	43%	49%

e. Professional development is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers.

FCPS
(n=11218, dk=1077)


10%	21%	40%	29%

f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

FCPS
(n=11645, dk=664)


8%	17%	42%	33%

g. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice

FCPS
(n=11822, dk=490)


3	9%	42%	46%

h. In this school, follow up is provided from professional development.

FCPS
(n=11138, dk=1173)


7%	23%	44%	27%

i. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with colleagues to refine teaching practices.

FCPS
(n=11710, dk=599)


5%	15%	44%	36%

j. Professional development is evaluated and results are communicated to teachers.

FCPS
(n=10876, dk=1424)


10%	26%	39%	25%

k. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.

FCPS
(n=11759, dk=549)


4%	12%	46%	38%

l. Professional development enhances teachers' abilities to improve student learning.

FCPS
(n=11841, dk=467)


3	9%	46%	42%

m. Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.

FCPS
(n=11820, dk=501)


4%	12%	45%	38%

n. Enhancing teacher knowledge and skills receives priority as a strategy to improve student achievement.

FCPS
(n=11642, dk=662)


5%	12%	43%	40%

Q8.2 Do YOU need additional support in the following areas to teach your students more effectively?

Yes

No

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. Special Education (students with disabilities)

FCPS
(n=10405)


46%	54%

b. Academically gifted students

FCPS
(n=10384)


33%	67%

c. Differentiating instruction

FCPS
(n=10380)


44%	56%

d. English Language Learners

FCPS
(n=10378)


47%	53%

e. Closing the achievement gap

FCPS
(n=10387)


44%	56%

f. Your content area(s)

FCPS
(n=10367)


18%	82%

g. Methods of teaching

FCPS
(n=10362)


23%	77%

h. Student assessment

FCPS
(n=10362)


25%	75%

i. Classroom management techniques

FCPS
(n=10369)


21%	79%

j. Reading strategies

FCPS
(n=10360)


31%	69%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

FCPS
(n=10375)


42%	58%

l. Leadership skills

FCPS
(n=10358)


20%	80%

m. Using data for decision making

FCPS
(n=10372)


23%	77%

n. Continuous improvement

FCPS
(n=10364)


30%	70%

o. Collaborating with colleagues

FCPS
(n=10366)


25%	75%

p. School improvement planning

FCPS
(n=10328)


17%	83%

Q8.3 In the past 2 years have YOU had 10 clock hours or more of professional development in the following areas?

Yes

No

[n=]

Total # respondents for the bar

a. Special Education (students with disabilities)

FCPS
(n=10146)


32%	68%

b. Academically gifted students

FCPS
(n=10126)


21%	79%

c. Differentiating instruction

FCPS
(n=10148)


59%	41%

d. English Language Learners

FCPS
(n=10120)


24%	76%

e. Closing the achievement gap

FCPS
(n=10105)


34%	66%

f. Your content area(s)

FCPS
(n=10143)


69%	31%

g. Methods of teaching

FCPS
(n=10131)


57%	43%

h. Student assessment

FCPS
(n=10124)


55%	45%

i. Classroom management techniques

FCPS
(n=10121)


33%	67%

j. Reading strategies

FCPS
(n=10144)


44%	56%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

FCPS
(n=10126)


50%	50%

l. Leadership skills

FCPS
(n=10110)


27%	73%

m. Using data for decision making

FCPS
(n=10128)


46%	54%

n. Continuous improvement

FCPS
(n=10100)


36%	64%

o. Collaborating with colleagues

FCPS
(n=10150)


54%	46%

p. School improvement planning

FCPS
(n=10117)


30%	70%

Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about instructional practices and support in your school.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. State assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

FCPS
(n=10092, dk=2250)


8%	14%	42%	36%

b. Local assessment data are available in time to impact instructional practices.

FCPS
(n=10389, dk=1917)


3	8%	41%	48%

c. Teachers use assessment data to inform their instruction.

FCPS
(n=11468, dk=823)


1	6%	39%	54%

d. Teachers work in collaborative teams to develop and align instructional practices.

FCPS
(n=11973, dk=304)


1	4%	32%	62%

e. Provided supports (i.e. instructional coaching, professional learning communities, etc.) translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers.

FCPS
(n=11462, dk=859)


3	10%	42%	45%

f. Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction.

FCPS
(n=11871, dk=430)


2	6%	35%	57%

g. Teachers are assigned classes that maximize their likelihood of success with students.

FCPS
(n=10741, dk=1575)


8%	19%	41%	31%

h. Teachers have autonomy to make decisions about instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy).

FCPS
(n=11680, dk=643)


8%	16%	38%	37%

Q10.1 Which aspect of your work environment MOST affects YOUR willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Select one.)

Time during the work day (amount, quality and use)	School facilities and resources		Community support and involvement
Managing student conduct	Teacher leadership		School leadership
Professional development	Instructional practices and support	[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

FCPS
(n=10391)


25%	12%	7%	5%	8%	24%	2	17%

Q10.2 Which aspect of working conditions is MOST important to you in promoting student learning? (Select one.)

Time during the work day (amount, quality and use)	School facilities and resources		Community support and involvement
Managing student conduct	Teacher leadership		School leadership
Professional development	Instructional practices and support	[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

FCPS
(n=10028)


36%	6%	3	9%	4%	4%	3	35%

Q10.3 Which BEST describes your immediate professional plans?

	Continue teaching at my current school	Continue teaching in this district but leave this school	Continue teaching in this state but leave this district
	Continue working in education but pursue an administrative position	Continue working in education but pursue a non-administrative position	Leave education entirely
[n=]	Total # respondents for the bar

FCPS
(n=10437)


81%	8%	2	4%	4%	3

Q10.4 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

FCPS
(n=12335, dk=40)


7%	7%	30%	55%

Q10.5 At this school, we utilize the results from the 2010 FCPS Working Conditions Survey as a tool for school improvement.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

FCPS
(n=7104, dk=5251)


14%	13%	39%	33%

Q10.6 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following factors influence your decision making about your professional plans.

	Strongly disagree		Somewhat disagree		Somewhat agree
	Strongly agree	[n=] [dk=]	Total # respondents for the bar Total # 'Don't know' for the bar

a. Adequate facilities and/or resources

FCPS
(n=10370, dk=77)


3	6%	42%	49%

b. Adequate support from school leadership

FCPS
(n=10353, dk=79)


2	4%	25%	68%

c. Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff

FCPS
(n=10377, dk=58)


1	3	24%	71%

d. Teaching assignment (subject, students)

FCPS
(n=10357, dk=78)


2	3	27%	68%

e. Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom

FCPS
(n=10349, dk=86)


2	4%	30%	64%

f. Student conduct and safety

FCPS
(n=10354, dk=73)


2	5%	36%	57%

g. Time during the work day (amount, quality, use)

FCPS
(n=10372, dk=56)


2	6%	30%	62%

h. Workload

FCPS
(n=10369, dk=65)


3	7%	33%	57%

i. Class sizes

FCPS
(n=10353, dk=94)


4%	9%	38%	49%

j. Effectiveness with the students I teach

FCPS
(n=10357, dk=74)


2	3	30%	65%

k. Support from parents/guardians

FCPS
(n=10333, dk=95)


3	13%	48%	36%

l. Salary

FCPS
(n=10348, dk=90)


8%	15%	40%	36%

m. The community environment where I live

FCPS
(n=10152, dk=263)


7%	15%	42%	36%

n. Travel time to work

FCPS
(n=10358, dk=77)


6%	11%	38%	45%

o. Degree of "burnout"

FCPS
(n=10098, dk=325)


6%	12%	37%	45%

p. Retirement options

FCPS
(n=9888, dk=527)


10%	17%	39%	34%

q. Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)

FCPS
(n=9995, dk=396)


7%	10%	37%	46%

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2012 Fairfax Teacher Working Conditions Survey Detailed Results