Name: 


  1. Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Teachers are involved in making the important decisions in this school Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers have a lot of informal opportunities to influence what happens here Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers at this school regularly discuss assumptions about teaching and learning Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers talk about instruction in the teachers' lounge, faculty meetings, etc. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers in this school share and discuss student work with other teachers. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Experienced teachers invite new teachers into their rooms to observe, give feedback, etc. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      A conscious effort is made by the faculty to make new teachers feel welcome here. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. To what extent do you feel respected by:

            1 2      
      School Board Not at all To a great extent  
      President Not at all To a great extent  
      Principal Not at all To a great extent  


  1. Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I usually look forward to each working day at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I wouldn't want to work at any other school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I feel loyal to this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I would recommend this school to parents seeking a place for their child. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I trust the principal at his or her word Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The principal takes a personal interest in the professional development of teachers. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers in this school trust each other. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The principal places the needs of the children ahead of personal and political interests. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      In this school, teachers have a "can do" attitude. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      All teachers are encouraged to "stretch and grow". Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      In this school, teachers are continually learning and seeking new ideas. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers at this school respect those colleagues who are expert at their craft. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following:
    The principal at this school:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Makes clear to the staff his or her expectations for meeting instructional goals. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Sets high standards for teaching Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Sets high standards for student learning. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Carefully tracks student academic progress Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Knows whats going on in my classroom. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it's working. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      We have so many different programs in this school that I can't keep track of all of them. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Many special programs come and go at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      You can see real continuity from one program to another at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      There is consistency in curriculum, instruction, and learning materials among teachers in the same grade level at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. This school year, how often have you:

            1 2      
      Called parents when students had problems in coursework, attendance, or behavior? Never Once a week or more  
      Communicated with parents about what students are working on in class? Never Once a week or more  
      Met with parents of students in person? Never Once a week or more  


  1. How many of your students' parents:

            1 2 3      
      Support your teaching efforts? None Nearly all  
      Do their best to help their children learn? None Nearly all  


  1. This school year, how often have you:

            1 2      
      Participated in a network with other teachers outside your school? Never 10 or more times  
      Attended a profesional development activities sponsored by the teachers union or CPS? Never 10 or more times  
      Discussed curriculum and instruction matters with an outside professional group or organization? Never 10 or more times  
      Taken courses at a college or university related to improving your school? Never 10 or more times  
      attended professional development activities organized by your school (include meetings that focus on improving your teaching) ? Never 10 or more times  


  1. Overall, my professional development experiences have:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Been sustained and coherently focused, rather than short-term and unrelated. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Been closely connected to my school's improvement plan. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Included opportunities to work productively with colleagues at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Included opportunities to work productively with teachers from other schools. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. What is the total number of students you teach?
    Less than 30
    31-50
    51-75
    76-100
    101-150
    151-200





Dr. Young
Instructor and English Department Chair
Linfield Christian School