Detailed Results

 

2012 Fairfax Teacher Working Conditions Survey Detailed Results

School Leadership

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%