Elementary Assistant Principal Survey
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your gender? *
    Male
    Female


  1. What is your age?*
    24-34
    35-44
    45-49
    50-54
    55-59
    60 or older


  1. With which ethnic group would you identify yourself? *
    White
    Black (not Hispanic)
    Hispanic
    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    Asian Pacific Islander
    Other


  1. How many students were enrolled in your school as of September 1, 2011? *
    0 - 300
    301 - 450
    451 - 600
    601 - 800
    801 - 1000
    1001 - 1300
    1301 - 1500
    1501 -1700
    1701 - 2000
    2001 - 2400
    2401 or more


  1. would you characterize the community served by your school division?*
    Urban
    Suburban
    Rural


  1. What is the highest degree you have earned? *
    Bachelor's Degree
    Master's Degree in Education
    Master's Degree not in Education
    Master's Degree with additional graduate work
    Educational Specialist, six year program, or equivalent
    Master's Degree and all course work for a doctorate
    Doctor of Education
    Doctor of Philosophy
    Other


  1. Where did you earn your administrative certificate? *
    Virginia
    Out of state


  1. Indicate the total number of years you have worked in public or private school education as of the end of the 2010 - 2011 school year?*
    None
    1 year
    2-3 years
    4-6 years
    7-9 years
    10-14 years
    15-19 years
    20-24 years
    25 or more years


  1. How many years have you been an administrator?*
    None
    1 year
    2-3 years
    4-6 years
    7-9 years
    10-14 years
    15-19 years
    20-24 years
    25 or more years


  1. Do you have a written job description with your school division? (If no, go to 12.)*
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to question 10, is your evaluation based on this job description?
    Yes
    No


  1. On the average, how many hours a week do you work at your job as an administrator?
    40 - 44
    45 - 49
    50 - 54
    55 - 59
    60 or more


  1. How often are you formally evaluated as an administrator?
    More than once a year
    Once a year
    Once every two or three years
    Rarely or not at all


  1. In which of the following state-level professional organizations do you currently hold a membership? (Indicate all that apply.)
    Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals
    Virginia Association of Secondary Principals
    Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development


  1. In which of the following national professional organizations do you currently hold a membership? (Indicate all that apply.)*
    National Association of Elementary School Principals
    National Association of Secondary School Principals
    Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development


  1. Where do you believe that you can get the most assistance in meeting your professional development needs? (In rank order, indicate your top five.)*
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    State professional organization-sponsored activity, institute or conference  
    National professional organization-sponsored activity, institute or conference  
    Activity conducted by private consultants at an out-of-division location  
    School division-sponsored in-service activity required  
    Graduate courses and college or university programs  
    State Department of Education institute or conference  
    Assistance through a mentor or coach  
    Professional development tapes/training videos  
    Educational or closed circuit television  
    Visiting exemplary programs in other schools  
    Internet based programs  
    None  


  1. What has been the value of the following types of preparation or exercises in your role as an administrator? *

            1 2 3       N/A
      Graduate Education Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Experience as a teacher  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Experience in central office administration Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      In-service training  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Experience in current administrative job Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Local meetings of assistant principals Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Regional meetings of assistant principals  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      State meetings of assistant principals  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      National meetings of assistant principals  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Administrative Internship  Of Much Value Of Little Value  
      Administrators institute or conferences Of Much Value Of Little Value  


  1. What needs or skills do you thinking you need additional training to be effective at your job? (In rank order, indicate your top five.)*
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Uses of technology for administration  
    Uses of technology for instruction  
    Curriculum alignment  
    Standardized test analysis  
    Data driven decision making  
    Special Education Laws and Implementation  
    Skills in evaluating building employees  
    Effective communication  
    Student Discipline  
    Time Management  
    Stress Management  
    Finance – Budget Development  
    Resource identification and utilization  
    School law and documentation  


  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Organizational Management as iit relates to

    Job Responsibility

    1- None 2- Low Significant 3- Moderate Significant 4- High Significant *

          1 2 3 4    
      1. Non-academic student behavior ( student discipline, drugs, etc.)   
      2. Staff evaluation ( for promotion/ dismissal)   
      3. Legal issues in education   
      4. Managing the politics of education   
      5. Understanding and managing group dynamics   
      6. Group decision-making and implementation   
      7. Building an effective administrative team    
      8. Managing or resolving conflict   
      9. Using computers and other technologies as administrative tools   
      10. Management and supervision of support staff   
      11. Budgeting and resource allocation   
      12. Paper work (record keeping, reports, accounts)   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Organizational Management as iit relates to

    Professional Development

    1- None 2- Low Need 3- Moderate Need 4- High Need *

          1 2 3 4    
      1. Non-academic student behavior ( student discipline, drugs, etc.)   
      2. Staff evaluation ( for promotion/ dismissal)   
      3. Legal issues in education   
      4. Managing the politics of education   
      5. Understanding and managing group dynamics   
      6. Group decision-making and implementation   
      7. Building an effective administrative team    
      8. Managing or resolving conflict   
      9. Using computers and other technologies as administrative tools   
      10. Management and supervision of support staff   
      11. Budgeting and resource allocation   
      12. Paper work (record keeping, reports, accounts)   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Instructional Leadership as iit relates to

    Job Responsibility

    1- None 2- Low Significant 3- Moderate Significant 4- High Significant *

          1 2 3 4    
      13. Curriculum improvement    
      14. Student Achievement on standardized tests/SOL   
      15. Faculty staff development   
      16. Teacher evaluation (to improve instruction)   
      17. Implementing technology in instruction   
      18. Strategic planning/goal setting   
      19. Effective use of instructional time   
      20. Working with curriculum and technical specialists   
      21. Providing alternative programs (ESL)   
      22. Using research for educational improvement   
      23. Developing employee improvement plans    
      24. Improving staff morale   
      25. Organizational climate   


  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Instructional Leadership as iit relates to

    Professional Development

    1- None 2- Low Need 3- Moderate Need 4- High Need *

          1 2 3 4    
      13. Curriculum improvement    
      14. Student Achievement on standardized tests/SOL   
      15. Faculty staff development   
      16. Teacher evaluation (to improve instruction)   
      17. Implementing technology in instruction   
      18. Strategic planning/goal setting   
      19. Effective use of instructional time   
      20. Working with curriculum and technical specialists   
      21. Providing alternative programs (ESL)   
      22. Using research for educational improvement   
      23. Developing employee improvement plans    
      24. Improving staff morale   
      25. Organizational climate   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Communicationas it relates to

    Job Responsibility

    1- None 2- Low Significant 3- Moderate Significant 4- High Significant *

          1 2 3 4    
      26. Working with families   
      27. Working with community leaders or government agencies   
      28. Working with external and advocacy groups and organizations   
      29. Getting better information from my superiors   
      30. Communicating better with my subordinates   
      31. Networking and collaborating with peers   
      32. Communicating better with my supervisors   
      33. Public relations and work with the media   
      34. Interviewing skills   
      35. Pre-retirement counseling   
      36. Child abuse and neglect   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Communication as iit relates to

    Professional Development

    1- None 2- Low Need 3- Moderate Need 4- High Need *

          1 2 3 4    
      26. Working with families   
      27. Working with community leaders or government agencies   
      28. Working with external and advocacy groups and organizations   
      29. Getting better information from my superiors   
      30. Communicating better with my subordinates   
      31. Networking and collaborating with peers   
      32. Communicating better with my supervisors   
      33. Public relations and work with the media   
      34. Interviewing skills   
      35. Pre-retirement counseling   
      36. Child abuse and neglect   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Professionalism as it relates to

    Job Responsibility

    1- None 2- Low Significant 3- Moderate Significant 4- High Significant *

          1 2 3 4    
      37. Planning my professional growth and career development   
      38. Enhancing my leadership skills    
      39. Personal time management   
      40. Managing stress   



  1. This section of the survey lists issues or problem areas in the field of education as it relates to Job Responsibility and Professional Development

    Please indicate your reaction to the significance of the issue or problem in the area of Professionalism as iit relates to

    Professional Development

    1- None 2- Low Need 3- Moderate Need 4- High Need

          1 2 3 4    
      37. Planning my professional growth and career development   
      38. Enhancing my leadership skills    
      39. Personal time management   
      40. Managing stress   



  1. What is the average percentage of time you spend each week in the following communication activities compared to five years ago?

    Please refer to the rating table below to indicate the percentage of time you spend on each area listed. (Please do not exceed 100%.)

    Rating scale:

    10%
    2 5%
    3 10%
    4 15%
    5 20%
    6 25%
    7 30%
    8 35%
    9 40%
    10 45%
    11 50%
    11 >50%
    *

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12      
      Student Discipline 0 >50  
      Paper work 0 >50  
      Meetings with parents 0 >50  
      Instructional leadership 0 >50  
      Personnel and evaluation 0 >50  
      Central office meetings 0 >50  
      Special education meetings  0 >50  
      E-mail 0 >50  
      Policy influence 0 >50  



  1. Based on your experience as an assistant principal, are you prepared to become a principal?*
    Yes
    No





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