Report for NC TWC 2016

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 85.46% responded

Durham Public Schools 93.27% responded
North Carolina Middle Schools 84.25% responded
George L Carrington Middle 100.00% responded

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

a. Class sizes are reasonable such that teachers have the time available to meet the
needs of all students.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100348 / dk=890 10% 28% 43% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=2620 / dk=35 11% 29% 41% 19%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22930 / dk=194 11% 28% 43% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 17% 21% 46% 15%

b. Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100139 / dk=783 5% 18% 51% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2618 / dk=26 6% 18% 50% 26%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22901 / dk=158 5 16% 52% 27%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 2 9% 58% 31%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99841 / dk=853 7% 22% 50% 21%
Durham Public Schools

n=2604 / dk=31 9% 25% 45% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22801 / dk=187 7% 22% 50% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 6% 18% 59% 17%
d. The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99182 / dk=1650 9% 25% 48% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=2569 / dk=71 11% 27% 45% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22673 / dk=336 8% 23% 48% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 8% 30% 46% 16%

e. Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine paperwork teachers are required
to do.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97931 / dk=2919 10% 25% 48% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=2518 / dk=126 12% 25% 47% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22430 / dk=601 9% 23% 49% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 7% 31% 45% 17%

f. Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99514 / dk=1306 5% 23% 53% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=2585 / dk=63 7% 24% 50% 18%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22738 / dk=288 5% 22% 53% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=3 4 19% 60% 17%

g. Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating
students.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99213 / dk=1727 7% 19% 52% 22%
Durham Public Schools

n=2576 / dk=67 9% 22% 48% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22649 / dk=408 7% 20% 52% 20%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 5 23% 58% 14%
Q2.2 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 More than 1 hour but less More than 3 hours but
hour than or equal to 3 hours less than or equal to 5
hours
More than 5 hours but More than 10 hours
less than or equal to 10
hours

a. Individual planning time

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88553 2 17% 34% 26% 18% 3

Durham Public Schools

n=2251 3 18% 34% 24% 17% 5%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20321 2 15% 35% 28% 18% 2

George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 1 16% 48% 25% 7% 3

b. Collaborative planning time

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88385 8% 38% 39% 11% 30

Durham Public Schools

n=2245 8% 32% 43% 13% 4 0

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20287 7% 36% 41% 12% 3 0

George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 3 29% 49% 18% 1

c. Supervisory duties
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=87921 8% 36% 33% 14% 7% 1

Durham Public Schools

n=2236 10% 33% 33% 16% 7% 1

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20182 5% 36% 36% 15% 7% 1

George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 6% 41% 27% 17% 10%
d. Required committee and/or staff meetings
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=87312 2 42% 46% 8% 20

Durham Public Schools

n=2214 2 34% 50% 11% 30

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20000 1 39% 48% 9% 20

George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 30% 55% 14% 1

e. Completing required administrative paperwork

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=87725 4 47% 34% 10% 4 1

Durham Public Schools

n=2226 4 46% 31% 12% 5 2

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20136 4 49% 32% 10% 4 1

George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 4 40% 40% 10% 5% 1

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88185 2 47% 40% 8% 20

Durham Public Schools

n=2237 2 43% 41% 11% 3 1

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20220 1 44% 43% 9% 21

George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 46% 45% 4 3 1

g. Addressing student discipline issues

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88576 4 52% 30% 9% 3 2

Durham Public Schools

n=2246 4 39% 35% 13% 6% 3

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20316 3 48% 34% 10% 4 2

George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 1 29% 37% 25% 5% 3
h. Professional development
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=87658 8% 54% 30% 5% 11
Durham Public Schools

n=2214 8% 48% 32% 9% 21

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20104 8% 53% 31% 6% 21
George L Carrington
Middle
n=70 1 30% 53% 13% 3

i. Preparation for required federal, state, and local assessments

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88275 8% 33% 33% 14% 7% 5

Durham Public Schools

n=2240 10% 32% 33% 16% 6% 3

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20261 7% 34% 33% 14% 7% 5

George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 10% 24% 47% 14% 6%

j. Delivery of assessments
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88499 5 32% 44% 14% 4 1

Durham Public Schools

n=2248 6% 32% 43% 14% 5 1

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20308 4 37% 42% 12% 4 1

George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 4 37% 46% 11% 1

k. Utilizing results of assessments

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88445 4 34% 42% 14% 4 2

Durham Public Schools

n=2244 5% 31% 42% 14% 5 2

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=20289 4 35% 42% 13% 4 2

George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 3 31% 51% 14% 1
Q2.4 In an AVERAGE WEEK of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school-
related activities outside of the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on
weekends)?
None Less than or equal to 1 More than 1 hour but less More than 3 hours but
hour than or equal to 3 hours less than or equal to 5
hours
More than 5 hours but More than 10 hours
less than or equal to 10
hours

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=89105 1 6% 19% 23% 27% 24%
Durham Public Schools

n=2266 1 5 16% 24% 26% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20466 1 6% 21% 24% 27% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 5% 7% 23% 22% 21% 22%
Facilities and Resources
Q3.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements about your school facilities and resources.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

a. Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99975 / dk=1177 6% 19% 51% 24%
Durham Public Schools

n=2599 / dk=53 6% 19% 50% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22855 / dk=241 6% 19% 52% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 2 9% 58% 31%

b. Teachers have sufficient access to digital content and resources.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99665 / dk=1098 3 12% 54% 31%
Durham Public Schools

n=2585 / dk=52 4 12% 55% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22793 / dk=233 3 12% 53% 32%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=0 2 6% 60% 31%

c. Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers,

devices, printers, software and internet access.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100267 / dk=591 5 15% 48% 32%
Durham Public Schools

n=2621 / dk=26 6% 18% 48% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22886 / dk=144 5 15% 47% 34%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 1 11% 58% 31%
d. Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes
and email.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100325 / dk=581 2 6% 54% 38%
Durham Public Schools

n=2626 / dk=20 3 9% 56% 33%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22885 / dk=137 2 6% 52% 40%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 11 58% 40%

e. Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy
machines, paper, pens, etc.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100278 / dk=588 4 14% 51% 31%
Durham Public Schools

n=2616 / dk=23 6% 18% 50% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22901 / dk=139 4 13% 50% 33%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 7% 59% 34%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99741 / dk=1158 3 13% 56% 27%
Durham Public Schools

n=2605 / dk=43 4 15% 55% 26%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22787 / dk=269 3 13% 56% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 7% 61% 32%

g. The school environment is clean and well maintained.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100221 / dk=934 4 12% 47% 37%
Durham Public Schools

n=2626 / dk=25 4 12% 48% 37%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22881 / dk=225 4 12% 46% 38%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 2 10% 59% 29%
h. Teachers have adequate space to work productively.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99552 / dk=871 2 9% 54% 35%
Durham Public Schools

n=2596 / dk=36 3 9% 55% 33%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22736 / dk=208 2 8% 53% 37%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 7% 58% 35%

i. The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99727 / dk=852 3 9% 54% 34%
Durham Public Schools

n=2605 / dk=29 3 10% 54% 34%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22776 / dk=179 3 10% 53% 34%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 7% 58% 35%

j. The reliability and speed of Internet connections in this school are sufficient to support
instructional practices.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100127 / dk=735 6% 15% 52% 27%
Durham Public Schools

n=2618 / dk=21 4 12% 56% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22862 / dk=170 5% 16% 52% 27%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 7% 11% 55% 27%
Community Support and Involvement
Q4.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements about community support and involvement in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=94700 / dk=6120 5% 22% 55% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=2434 / dk=205 8% 25% 50% 18%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21539 / dk=1480 5% 22% 55% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=78 / dk=6 1 28% 58% 13%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98159 / dk=2324 2 8% 60% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=2527 / dk=107 3 11% 56% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22410 / dk=548 2 8% 62% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=4 2 64% 34%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99009 / dk=1676 2 8% 53% 37%
Durham Public Schools

n=2563 / dk=74 2 11% 51% 36%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22591 / dk=393 2 9% 56% 33%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=77 / dk=6 4 62% 34%
d. Teachers provide parents/guardians with useful information about student learning.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98741 / dk=2002 1 4 58% 37%
Durham Public Schools

n=2540 / dk=94 1 5 62% 33%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22581 / dk=421 1 4 61% 34%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=3 2 59% 38%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97491 / dk=3253 2 11% 56% 31%
Durham Public Schools

n=2480 / dk=155 3 14% 55% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22254 / dk=735 2 12% 57% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=77 / dk=7 14% 58% 27%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98083 / dk=2357 5% 21% 56% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=2526 / dk=99 6% 23% 54% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22430 / dk=525 6% 23% 57% 14%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=5 4 24% 59% 13%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95806 / dk=4909 3 13% 62% 22%
Durham Public Schools

n=2434 / dk=204 4 16% 59% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21678 / dk=1321 4 16% 62% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 / dk=12 3 15% 67% 15%
h. The community we serve is supportive of this school.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96607 / dk=4203 3 12% 58% 28%
Durham Public Schools

n=2447 / dk=192 4 15% 55% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21825 / dk=1184 4 15% 59% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=70 / dk=12 14% 71% 14%
Managing Student Conduct
Q5.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements about managing student conduct in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100362 / dk=462 4 12% 55% 29%
Durham Public Schools

n=2619 / dk=24 7% 16% 52% 26%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22929 / dk=103 5% 13% 55% 27%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 2 20% 55% 22%

b. Students at this school follow rules of conduct.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100296 / dk=368 7% 23% 56% 14%
Durham Public Schools

n=2627 / dk=16 14% 29% 46% 11%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22911 / dk=80 10% 26% 53% 11%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 13% 39% 44% 5

c. Policies and procedures about student conduct are clearly understood by the faculty.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99665 / dk=635 3 14% 55% 28%
Durham Public Schools

n=2595 / dk=33 5% 18% 53% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22743 / dk=150 4 15% 54% 26%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=0 4 11% 65% 21%
d. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99227 / dk=1414 8% 20% 46% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2583 / dk=54 11% 23% 44% 22%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22700 / dk=288 10% 22% 45% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 2 30% 49% 19%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99439 / dk=1183 5% 13% 51% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=2578 / dk=58 7% 16% 49% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22747 / dk=238 7% 15% 50% 29%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 1 16% 57% 27%

f. Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99271 / dk=1419 3 17% 55% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2581 / dk=60 4 20% 54% 22%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22676 / dk=313 3 19% 55% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 1 19% 66% 14%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99973 / dk=765 2 6% 55% 38%
Durham Public Schools

n=2610 / dk=34 3 10% 55% 32%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22811 / dk=207 2 7% 55% 36%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 7% 71% 22%
Teacher Leadership
Q6.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements about teacher leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

a. Teachers are recognized as educational experts.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99672 / dk=1175 4 12% 56% 28%
Durham Public Schools

n=2596 / dk=47 5 14% 54% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22708 / dk=312 4 13% 56% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 11% 19% 55% 15%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99449 / dk=1003 4 12% 53% 31%
Durham Public Schools

n=2583 / dk=51 5 14% 52% 30%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22681 / dk=238 3 11% 54% 31%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 10% 18% 55% 17%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98738 / dk=1717 3 13% 55% 29%
Durham Public Schools

n=2558 / dk=74 5% 15% 53% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22538 / dk=383 3 13% 55% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 7% 20% 58% 14%
d. Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99226 / dk=1347 2 6% 54% 38%
Durham Public Schools

n=2580 / dk=56 2 7% 52% 39%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22617 / dk=326 2 6% 55% 37%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 6% 6% 56% 32%

e. The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions to solve problems.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96966 / dk=3652 4 17% 53% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2506 / dk=125 7% 20% 50% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22080 / dk=885 5% 18% 53% 24%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=5 5% 20% 56% 19%

f. In this school we take steps to solve problems.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98647 / dk=2125 3 13% 56% 28%
Durham Public Schools

n=2569 / dk=72 5% 16% 53% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22497 / dk=510 4 14% 57% 26%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=4 4 14% 65% 17%

g. Teachers are effective leaders in this school.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99195 / dk=1502 2 10% 57% 32%
Durham Public Schools

n=2569 / dk=68 3 12% 55% 30%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22567 / dk=415 2 11% 57% 30%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=4 5 14% 62% 20%
Q6.2 Please indicate the role teachers have in each of the following areas
in your school.
No role at all Small role Moderate role Large role

a. Selecting instructional materials and resources

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=94739 / dk=6389 5% 19% 35% 41%
Durham Public Schools

n=2412 / dk=238 6% 18% 34% 42%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21661 / dk=1425 5 18% 34% 44%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=6 9% 22% 39% 30%

b. Devising teaching techniques

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96534 / dk=4154 3 11% 33% 53%
Durham Public Schools

n=2489 / dk=156 3 11% 32% 54%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22146 / dk=860 3 10% 31% 56%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 6% 24% 36% 34%

c. Setting grading and student assessment practices

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95565 / dk=4900 7% 19% 37% 38%
Durham Public Schools

n=2444 / dk=184 6% 18% 35% 40%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21993 / dk=941 6% 17% 36% 41%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=4 4 16% 48% 32%
d. Determining the content of in-service professional development programs
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=93989 / dk=6675 14% 30% 38% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=2398 / dk=227 13% 27% 39% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21457 / dk=1535 15% 31% 38% 16%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=77 / dk=8 19% 23% 43% 14%

e. Establishing student discipline procedures

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96872 / dk=4180 10% 27% 40% 23%
Durham Public Schools

n=2492 / dk=157 10% 27% 40% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22232 / dk=848 11% 28% 40% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=5 10% 35% 39% 16%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=91057 / dk=9790 27% 34% 28% 11%
Durham Public Schools

n=2240 / dk=396 30% 34% 27% 9%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20721 / dk=2298 29% 35% 27% 9%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 / dk=14 17% 39% 32% 11%

g. The selection of teachers new to this school

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=91107 / dk=9881 25% 33% 29% 13%
Durham Public Schools

n=2289 / dk=353 20% 31% 32% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20668 / dk=2376 27% 33% 28% 12%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=70 / dk=14 34% 33% 23% 10%
h. School improvement planning
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97065 / dk=3990 4 17% 39% 39%
Durham Public Schools

n=2506 / dk=144 4 15% 40% 41%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22136 / dk=929 5 18% 40% 37%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=3 12% 50% 38%

Q6.5 Teachers have an appropriate level of influence on decision making in this school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96570 / dk=4646 8% 20% 56% 15%
Durham Public Schools

n=2486 / dk=169 11% 22% 52% 15%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21996 / dk=1124 9% 21% 56% 15%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=4 10% 23% 57% 10%

Q6.6 Members of the school improvement team are elected.

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=82309 / dk=18264 8% 14% 49% 29%
Durham Public Schools

n=2072 / dk=568 6% 13% 52% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=18685 / dk=4272 8% 14% 48% 29%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 / dk=12 4 8% 59% 29%
School Leadership
Q7.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about
leadership in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=100114 / dk=1011 7% 18% 49% 26%
Durham Public Schools

n=2597 / dk=52 10% 21% 47% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22827 / dk=267 7% 19% 50% 24%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 5 31% 42% 22%

b. Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98866 / dk=2023 7% 19% 47% 26%
Durham Public Schools

n=2559 / dk=85 10% 21% 44% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22548 / dk=486 8% 20% 48% 25%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 7% 30% 43% 19%

c. The school leadership consistently supports teachers.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98529 / dk=2482 5 15% 50% 31%
Durham Public Schools

n=2548 / dk=90 7% 18% 47% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22462 / dk=604 5% 16% 50% 29%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 1 20% 56% 22%
d. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99751 / dk=871 1 5 49% 45%
Durham Public Schools

n=2599 / dk=45 2 6% 49% 42%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22793 / dk=190 2 5 50% 43%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=3 1 5 61% 33%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98459 / dk=2478 1 4 50% 45%
Durham Public Schools

n=2553 / dk=88 2 6% 49% 43%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22453 / dk=588 1 4 52% 43%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 1 4 56% 39%

f. Teacher performance is assessed objectively.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96060 / dk=5016 3 9% 55% 33%
Durham Public Schools

n=2399 / dk=253 5% 12% 54% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21904 / dk=1178 3 9% 56% 32%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=76 / dk=9 3 9% 59% 29%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97361 / dk=3459 3 10% 55% 32%
Durham Public Schools

n=2459 / dk=176 5% 14% 52% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22212 / dk=793 3 10% 55% 31%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=5 3 9% 58% 30%
h. The procedures for teacher evaluation are consistent.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95224 / dk=5612 4 10% 54% 33%
Durham Public Schools

n=2355 / dk=283 7% 16% 50% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21766 / dk=1261 4 10% 55% 31%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=75 / dk=10 1 8% 64% 27%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=93221 / dk=7554 3 12% 57% 28%
Durham Public Schools

n=2325 / dk=315 5 15% 54% 26%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21122 / dk=1878 4 13% 57% 26%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=78 / dk=7 4 15% 63% 18%

j. The faculty are recognized for accomplishments.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99111 / dk=1718 4 11% 50% 35%
Durham Public Schools

n=2587 / dk=53 4 9% 48% 39%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22612 / dk=417 4 11% 51% 35%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 1 12% 48% 39%

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

concerns about:
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a. Leadership issues
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=92161 / dk=8864 5 14% 60% 21%
Durham Public Schools

n=2349 / dk=297 7% 18% 54% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20969 / dk=2106 5% 15% 59% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=74 / dk=11 8% 18% 54% 20%

b. Facilities and resources

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95527 / dk=5340 3 10% 63% 24%
Durham Public Schools

n=2457 / dk=181 4 12% 60% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21730 / dk=1296 3 10% 63% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=5 3 6% 65% 27%

c. The use of time in my school

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95323 / dk=5550 4 15% 58% 22%
Durham Public Schools

n=2448 / dk=198 6% 19% 54% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21732 / dk=1297 5 15% 58% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=6 9% 14% 57% 20%

d. Professional development
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95059 / dk=5815 3 13% 61% 23%
Durham Public Schools

n=2445 / dk=195 4 13% 59% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21642 / dk=1392 4 13% 61% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=5 6% 12% 61% 20%
e. Teacher leadership
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=93838 / dk=6906 3 10% 64% 23%
Durham Public Schools

n=2383 / dk=258 4 13% 59% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21356 / dk=1643 3 11% 64% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=76 / dk=9 5% 11% 62% 22%

f. Community support and involvement

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=93335 / dk=7340 2 9% 65% 24%
Durham Public Schools

n=2362 / dk=282 4 12% 60% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21137 / dk=1857 3 10% 65% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=74 / dk=11 11% 64% 26%

g. Managing student conduct

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96672 / dk=4190 6% 15% 56% 23%
Durham Public Schools

n=2504 / dk=138 8% 19% 50% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22099 / dk=935 7% 16% 54% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=3 1 26% 52% 21%

h. Instructional practices and support

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96033 / dk=4751 3 9% 63% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2443 / dk=193 4 11% 59% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21862 / dk=1134 3 9% 64% 25%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=78 / dk=6 4 8% 65% 23%
i. New teacher support
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=90103 / dk=10652 4 12% 59% 25%
Durham Public Schools

n=2308 / dk=332 6% 15% 53% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20447 / dk=2547 5 13% 58% 25%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=74 / dk=10 3 9% 62% 26%
Professional Development
Q8.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with statements about
professional development in your school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97373 / dk=3654 3 15% 61% 20%
Durham Public Schools

n=2512 / dk=138 4 16% 59% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22165 / dk=922 4 16% 61% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=3 1 5 61% 33%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98793 / dk=2070 3 16% 61% 20%
Durham Public Schools

n=2575 / dk=69 4 17% 59% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22509 / dk=518 3 17% 61% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=85 / dk=0 2 13% 54% 31%

c. Professional development offerings are data driven.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=89129 / dk=11859 3 13% 63% 22%
Durham Public Schools

n=2281 / dk=367 4 14% 59% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20098 / dk=2958 3 13% 63% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=76 / dk=9 1 8% 61% 30%
d. Professional learning opportunities are aligned with the school’s improvement plan.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=89200 / dk=11055 2 7% 66% 26%
Durham Public Schools

n=2229 / dk=404 3 9% 62% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20099 / dk=2792 2 7% 66% 24%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 / dk=11 6% 55% 39%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=95083 / dk=5822 7% 25% 51% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=2446 / dk=206 9% 23% 50% 18%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21619 / dk=1426 8% 25% 50% 16%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=78 / dk=7 13% 28% 37% 22%

f. Professional development deepens teachers' content knowledge.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97123 / dk=3688 5% 18% 58% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=2476 / dk=163 7% 18% 55% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22156 / dk=875 6% 20% 56% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=5 7% 24% 49% 20%

g. Teachers have sufficient training to fully utilize instructional technology.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97855 / dk=2989 4 20% 57% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=2508 / dk=138 6% 22% 55% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22377 / dk=645 4 20% 58% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=6 6% 22% 52% 20%
h. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98608 / dk=2264 1 5 64% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=2521 / dk=122 2 6% 62% 30%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22517 / dk=521 1 5 64% 30%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=4 2 4 65% 29%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=94842 / dk=5815 4 20% 58% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=2416 / dk=230 6% 24% 53% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21622 / dk=1363 4 22% 57% 17%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=4 6% 10% 59% 25%

j. Professional development provides ongoing opportunities for teachers to work with

colleagues to refine teaching practices.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97110 / dk=3472 3 15% 61% 20%
Durham Public Schools

n=2489 / dk=144 5 16% 60% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22161 / dk=834 3 16% 62% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=2 1 7% 66% 26%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=92106 / dk=8510 6% 27% 51% 16%
Durham Public Schools

n=2331 / dk=306 7% 28% 49% 15%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20968 / dk=2017 6% 28% 51% 15%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=77 / dk=8 5% 23% 51% 21%
l. Professional development enhances teachers' ability to implement instructional
strategies that meet diverse student learning needs.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97127 / dk=3404 3 12% 64% 21%
Durham Public Schools

n=2475 / dk=157 4 13% 62% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22200 / dk=759 3 13% 64% 20%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=3 5% 14% 59% 22%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97399 / dk=2950 3 9% 65% 23%
Durham Public Schools

n=2496 / dk=128 4 11% 63% 22%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22236 / dk=684 3 10% 66% 22%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=2 2 12% 59% 26%

Q8.2 In which of the following areas (if any) do you need professional
development to teach your students more effectively?
Yes No

a. Your content area

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86899 38% 62%
Durham Public Schools

n=2192 33% 67%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19936 41% 59%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 22% 78%
b. Common core and essential standards
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86541 31% 69%
Durham Public Schools

n=2192 29% 71%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19844 34% 66%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 26% 74%

c. Student assessment
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86311 32% 68%
Durham Public Schools

n=2184 33% 67%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19799 35% 65%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 30% 70%

d. Differentiating instruction
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86832 54% 46%
Durham Public Schools

n=2215 58% 42%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19925 57% 43%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 47% 53%

e. Special education (students with disabilities)

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86745 52% 48%
Durham Public Schools

n=2207 56% 44%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19898 54% 46%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 49% 51%
f. Special education (gifted and talented)
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86170 46% 54%
Durham Public Schools

n=2196 48% 52%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19755 48% 52%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 49% 51%

g. English Language Learners

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86411 46% 54%
Durham Public Schools

n=2202 62% 38%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19797 48% 52%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 57% 43%

h. Closing the Achievement Gap

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86545 51% 49%
Durham Public Schools

n=2198 56% 44%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19817 54% 46%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 51% 49%

i. Methods of teaching
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=85985 33% 67%
Durham Public Schools

n=2175 34% 66%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19682 35% 65%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 25% 75%
j. Reading strategies
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86156 40% 60%
Durham Public Schools

n=2191 44% 56%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19679 39% 61%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 37% 63%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=86998 52% 48%
Durham Public Schools

n=2202 49% 51%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19913 52% 48%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 44% 56%

l. Classroom management techniques

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=85998 30% 70%
Durham Public Schools

n=2186 32% 68%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19703 32% 68%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 31% 69%

Q8.3 In the past 2 years, have you had 10 clock hours or more of
professional development in any of the following areas?
Yes No
a. Your content area
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=85707 64% 36%
Durham Public Schools

n=2173 65% 35%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19668 64% 36%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 68% 32%

b. Common core and essential standards

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=85057 48% 52%
Durham Public Schools

n=2163 48% 52%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19472 46% 54%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 51% 49%

c. Student assessment
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84846 46% 54%
Durham Public Schools

n=2141 44% 56%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19416 43% 57%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 58% 42%

d. Differentiating instruction
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84743 44% 56%
Durham Public Schools

n=2140 43% 57%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19432 44% 56%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 52% 48%
e. Special education (students with disabilities)
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84193 19% 81%
Durham Public Schools

n=2138 22% 78%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19283 20% 80%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 25% 75%

f. Special education (gifted and talented)

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=83935 13% 87%
Durham Public Schools

n=2119 18% 82%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19222 14% 86%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 24% 76%

g. English Language Learners

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84077 17% 83%
Durham Public Schools

n=2126 22% 78%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19243 16% 84%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 19% 81%

h. Closing the Achievement Gap

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84078 26% 74%
Durham Public Schools

n=2130 24% 76%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19243 26% 74%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 42% 58%
i. Methods of teaching
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84457 45% 55%
Durham Public Schools

n=2139 47% 53%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19314 45% 55%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 62% 37%

j. Reading strategies
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84836 51% 49%
Durham Public Schools

n=2155 47% 53%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19385 49% 51%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 71% 29%

k. Integrating technology into instruction

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=85045 52% 48%
Durham Public Schools

n=2147 43% 57%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19513 56% 44%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=69 28% 72%

l. Classroom management techniques

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=84072 24% 76%
Durham Public Schools

n=2135 31% 69%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=19252 24% 76%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=72 31% 69%
Instructional Practices and Support
Q9.1 Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements 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.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=90053 / dk=10804 11% 24% 53% 13%
Durham Public Schools

n=2255 / dk=387 12% 25% 50% 13%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20897 / dk=2131 12% 24% 51% 13%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=75 / dk=10 4 24% 61% 11%

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

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=90030 / dk=10219 4 11% 66% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=2248 / dk=380 5% 14% 61% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20874 / dk=2023 3 10% 66% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=76 / dk=9 1 12% 67% 20%

c. State assessments accurately gauge students’ understanding of standards.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=92818 / dk=7671 19% 38% 37% 6%
Durham Public Schools

n=2348 / dk=283 18% 36% 39% 7%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21303 / dk=1639 19% 37% 37% 6%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=79 / dk=6 6% 39% 47% 8%
d. Teachers believe almost every student has the potential to do well on assignments.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98538 / dk=2180 2 10% 58% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=2548 / dk=95 2 11% 58% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22535 / dk=465 2 10% 58% 30%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 2 14% 61% 23%

e. Teachers believe what is taught will make a difference in students’ lives.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98119 / dk=2603 1 6% 60% 33%
Durham Public Schools

n=2534 / dk=106 2 7% 60% 31%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22406 / dk=597 1 6% 60% 32%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 2 12% 63% 23%

f. Teachers require students to work hard.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99219 / dk=1544 1 4 54% 41%
Durham Public Schools

n=2575 / dk=66 1 6% 56% 36%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22665 / dk=356 1 5 56% 38%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=84 / dk=1 10% 67% 24%

g. Teachers collaborate to achieve consistency on how student work is assessed.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96430 / dk=3936 2 11% 57% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=2460 / dk=171 2 11% 58% 28%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21992 / dk=911 2 12% 58% 28%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=1 8% 65% 27%
h. Teachers know what students learn in each of their classes.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96145 / dk=4550 2 14% 57% 26%
Durham Public Schools

n=2468 / dk=170 3 16% 58% 23%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21936 / dk=1064 3 17% 57% 23%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 / dk=5 2 16% 69% 12%

i. Teachers have knowledge of the content covered and instructional methods used by
other teachers at this school.
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=96121 / dk=4394 2 15% 56% 27%
Durham Public Schools

n=2456 / dk=179 3 15% 59% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=21944 / dk=1006 2 16% 57% 25%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=82 / dk=3 1 16% 63% 20%

j. Teachers use digital content and resources in their instruction.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=97210 / dk=3199 1 4 64% 32%
Durham Public Schools

n=2505 / dk=124 1 4 66% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22281 / dk=662 1 3 64% 33%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=81 / dk=3 4 70% 26%
Overall
Q10.1 Which of the following best describes your immediate professional plans?
Continue teaching at my Continue teaching in this Continue teaching in this Continue working in
current school district but leave this state but leave this district education but pursue an
school administrative position
Continue working in Leave education entirely
education but pursue a
non-administrative
position

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=88888 81% 5% 3 3 3 5

Durham Public Schools

n=2256 75% 5% 7% 4 4 5%
North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20416 79% 6% 3 4 3 5

George L Carrington
Middle
n=73 79% 3 3 7% 7% 1

Q10.3 Which aspect of your teaching conditions most affects your willingness to keep
teaching at your school?
Time during the work day Facilities and resources Community support and Managing student conduct
involvement
Teacher leadership School leadership Professional development Instructional practices and
support

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=87400 15% 10% 8% 10% 11% 30% 2 15%
Durham Public Schools

n=2217 12% 8% 7% 14% 12% 32% 2 12%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=20087 16% 9% 7% 13% 11% 30% 1 13%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=71 15% 7% 3 17% 11% 30% 3 14%
Q10.5 Which aspect of your teaching conditions is most important to you in promoting
student learning?
Time during the work day Facilities and resources Community support and Managing student conduct
involvement
Teacher leadership School leadership Professional development Instructional practices and
support

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=98010 16% 9% 4 17% 7% 7% 3 37%
Durham Public Schools

n=2549 16% 7% 5 21% 6% 8% 4 33%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22389 14% 9% 4 21% 7% 7% 3 34%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=80 17% 5% 4 29% 2 7% 4 31%

Q10.6 Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=99799 / dk=1382 6% 8% 44% 42%
Durham Public Schools

n=2593 / dk=61 7% 13% 45% 35%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=22709 / dk=396 6% 9% 45% 40%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=83 / dk=2 5 13% 53% 29%

Q10.7 At this school, we utilize the results from the 2014 North Carolina Teacher
Working Conditions Survey as a tool for school improvement.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=71638 / dk=28843 7% 10% 57% 27%
Durham Public Schools

n=1979 / dk=654 7% 9% 53% 31%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=16026 / dk=6941 7% 10% 56% 26%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=66 / dk=18 6% 14% 55% 26%
New Teacher Support
Q11.1 As a beginning teacher, I have received the following kinds of
support.
Yes No

a. Formally assigned mentor

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15401 95% 5%
Durham Public Schools

n=543 95% 5%
North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3658 95% 5

George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 95% 5%

b. Seminars specifically designed for new teachers

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15366 83% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=541 83% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3646 83% 17%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 68% 32%

c. Reduced workload
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15328 28% 72%
Durham Public Schools

n=540 34% 66%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3634 30% 70%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 32% 68%
d. Common planning time with other teachers
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15356 76% 24%
Durham Public Schools

n=541 76% 24%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3646 81% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 89% 11%

e. Release time to observe other teachers

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15322 46% 54%
Durham Public Schools

n=540 41% 59%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3633 47% 53%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 26% 74%

f. Formal time to meet with mentor during school hours

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15341 55% 45%
Durham Public Schools

n=541 54% 46%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3644 60% 40%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 68% 32%

g. Orientation for new teachers

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15322 90% 10%
Durham Public Schools

n=540 90% 10%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3641 90% 10%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 89% 11%
h. Access to professional learning communities where I could discuss concerns with
other teacher(s)
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15265 79% 21%
Durham Public Schools

n=539 83% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3623 80% 20%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 89% 11%

i. Regular communication with principals, other administrator or department chair

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=15346 84% 16%
Durham Public Schools

n=540 79% 21%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3647 84% 16%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 94% 6%

j. Other
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=12664 46% 54%
Durham Public Schools

n=465 47% 53%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3004 47% 53%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 44% 56%

k. I received no additional support as a new teacher.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=12382 14% 86%
Durham Public Schools

n=451 14% 86%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=2963 15% 85%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 11% 89%
Q11.2 On average, how often did you engage in each of the following
activities with your mentor?
Never Less than once per month Once per month Several times per month
Once per week Almost daily

a. Developing lesson plans

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14501 29% 17% 14% 14% 15% 11%
Durham Public Schools

n=515 30% 15% 14% 13% 19% 10%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3445 30% 18% 14% 14% 14% 11%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 11% 11% 6% 6% 50% 17%

b. Being observed teaching by my mentor

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14466 24% 39% 19% 11% 5 3

Durham Public Schools

n=511 34% 30% 17% 12% 4 3

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=3437 24% 36% 20% 12% 5% 2
George L Carrington
Middle
n=16 56% 19% 19% 6%

c. Observing my mentor’s teaching

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14492 49% 27% 11% 7% 3 3

Durham Public Schools

n=512 52% 23% 12% 7% 3 3

North Carolina Middle

Schools
n=3443 50% 26% 11% 7% 3 3

George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 67% 28% 6%
d. Analyzing student work
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14463 29% 18% 16% 15% 9% 11%
Durham Public Schools

n=511 29% 18% 17% 16% 10% 11%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3446 32% 17% 16% 14% 9% 12%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=17 41% 12% 18% 6% 12% 12%

e. Reviewing results of students' assessments

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14448 27% 18% 18% 17% 12% 8%
Durham Public Schools

n=512 25% 19% 18% 18% 12% 7%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3437 30% 18% 17% 16% 11% 8%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=17 24% 18% 18% 12% 18% 12%

f. Addressing student or classroom behavioral issues

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14461 12% 17% 18% 23% 14% 16%
Durham Public Schools

n=511 13% 14% 16% 27% 14% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3434 13% 17% 17% 23% 14% 17%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=16 44% 6% 19% 19% 12%

g. Reflecting on the effectiveness of my teaching together

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14418 13% 16% 20% 23% 16% 13%
Durham Public Schools

n=513 15% 13% 20% 24% 16% 12%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3425 14% 15% 20% 23% 16% 12%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 39% 11% 11% 17% 17% 6%
h. Aligning my lesson planning with the state curriculum and local curriculum
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14469 28% 16% 15% 15% 13% 12%
Durham Public Schools

n=513 30% 14% 15% 16% 15% 10%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3441 29% 16% 15% 14% 13% 13%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 17% 11% 6% 17% 44% 6%

i. Other
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=9882 38% 9% 13% 13% 12% 15%
Durham Public Schools

n=339 37% 5 14% 17% 13% 14%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=2365 39% 8% 14% 13% 11% 15%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=13 46% 15% 8% 15% 15%

Q11.3 How much did the support you received from your mentor influence
your practice in the following areas?
Not at all Hardly at all Some Quite a bit
A great deal

a. Instructional strategies
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14438 13% 8% 34% 28% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=511 13% 7% 33% 27% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3433 13% 8% 34% 27% 17%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 17% 6% 22% 56%
b. Subject matter I teach
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14398 23% 12% 29% 22% 15%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 23% 12% 29% 21% 16%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3423 25% 12% 27% 22% 14%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 22% 17% 17% 39% 6%

c. Classroom management strategies

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14384 11% 9% 34% 28% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 12% 8% 32% 28% 19%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3422 11% 9% 33% 29% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=17 18% 6% 29% 41% 6%

d. Using data to identify student needs

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14328 18% 12% 32% 24% 14%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 19% 12% 34% 18% 17%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3409 19% 13% 33% 23% 13%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 22% 6% 39% 33%

e. Differentiating instruction based upon individual student needs and characteristics

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14355 15% 11% 34% 25% 15%
Durham Public Schools

n=508 16% 9% 33% 25% 16%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3414 16% 12% 35% 24% 14%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 17% 11% 39% 33%
f. Creating a supportive, equitable classroom where differences are valued
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14372 15% 9% 33% 26% 16%
Durham Public Schools

n=507 17% 9% 31% 26% 18%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3407 16% 10% 33% 25% 16%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 17% 11% 39% 33%

g. Enlisting the help of family members, parents and/or guardians

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14398 20% 15% 34% 20% 12%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 19% 18% 31% 18% 14%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3421 21% 16% 32% 20% 11%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 28% 28% 17% 28%

h. Working collaboratively with other teachers at my school

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14376 14% 9% 33% 27% 17%
Durham Public Schools

n=509 15% 9% 32% 25% 18%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3420 15% 10% 32% 27% 17%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 33% 11% 50% 6%

i. Connecting with key resource professionals (e.g., coaches, counselors, etc.)

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14346 17% 12% 33% 24% 14%
Durham Public Schools

n=508 19% 14% 31% 22% 15%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3408 17% 13% 31% 24% 15%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=17 29% 18% 12% 41%
j. Complying with policies and procedures
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14392 12% 8% 32% 29% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 16% 9% 30% 25% 20%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3423 12% 9% 31% 29% 19%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 28% 6% 22% 44%

k. Completing administrative paperwork

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14385 14% 9% 31% 27% 19%
Durham Public Schools

n=511 16% 11% 30% 24% 19%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3421 14% 10% 30% 28% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 33% 6% 17% 44%

l. Providing emotional support

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14403 10% 6% 27% 27% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=511 11% 6% 23% 28% 32%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3419 11% 7% 26% 26% 30%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 28% 11% 11% 44% 6%

m. Other
North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=10015 29% 4 28% 18% 21%
Durham Public Schools

n=354 26% 3 27% 19% 25%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=2400 29% 5 27% 19% 21%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=16 31% 25% 31% 12%
Q11.4 Please indicate whether each of the following were true for you and
your mentor.
Yes No

a. My mentor and I were in the same building.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14508 82% 18%
Durham Public Schools

n=514 92% 8%
North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3450 82% 18%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 78% 22%

b. My mentor and I taught in the same content area.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14439 55% 45%
Durham Public Schools

n=513 63% 37%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3434 50% 50%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 83% 17%

c. My mentor and I taught the same grade level.

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14435 56% 44%
Durham Public Schools

n=513 62% 38%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3432 56% 44%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 78% 22%
Q11.5 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher improved my
instructional practice.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14946 / dk=439 6% 13% 51% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=524 / dk=19 6% 16% 51% 27%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3539 / dk=113 6% 13% 49% 31%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=17 / dk=2 6% 18% 53% 24%

Q11.6 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has helped me to
impact my students’ learning.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14634 / dk=434 5% 12% 54% 29%
Durham Public Schools

n=510 / dk=21 5% 16% 52% 26%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3453 / dk=110 5% 13% 52% 30%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=18 / dk=1 11% 67% 22%

Q11.7 Overall, the additional support I received as a new teacher has been important in
my decision to continue teaching at this school.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction
n=14559 / dk=651 7% 18% 45% 30%
Durham Public Schools

n=512 / dk=23 6% 21% 44% 29%

North Carolina Middle
Schools
n=3439 / dk=159 7% 19% 43% 31%
George L Carrington
Middle
n=19 / dk=0 5% 5% 63% 26%