Louisiana Educator's Survey

NCLB

This survey seeks to understand the effects of standardized testing, mandated school curricula, and the No Child Left Behind Act on Louisiana teachers.  In order to gain a full understanding of the impact of these issues, it is extremely important to receive feedback from those who are most affected by them.  Any information you provide will add to our understanding and is greatly appreciated.  To protect privacy, please do not provide any specific names of people or schools (other than school's parish).

 
* Describe your role in school (i.e., teacher, administrator).
* In what parish is your school located?
* My school is:
Describe the condition of your school's buildings and/or surrounding environment:
* How many years have you been in the field of education?
When do you plan to leave and/or retire from the educational field?




What has most impacted your decision to leave/retire from the field of education? (Choose items from most [1] to least [10] impact)
Money
Age
Retirement Opportunities
Lack of administration support
Lack of district support
Lack of parental support
Current state and federal mandates
Student Apathy
Student Discipline
Other

What is your highest degree level?
Are you certified by the Louisiana Department of Education?

If yes, what is your certification type? (i.e., Level 1, Type A, emergency, out of area)
Are you a National Board Certified Teacher?

* At what level do you currently teach?
Morale at my school is:
What do you feel has impacted morale at your school? (Check all that apply)
What is your view of your district's central office?
Does your district require standardized lesson plans? (Ex: must be on a certain form)

Does your administration require lesson plans to be turned in?

If yes, how often?
How much time are you given to prepare lesson plans?
What are the requirements with regard to lesson plans? How do you feel about these requirements?
How many professional development opportunities have you attended this school year (2006-2007)? 
What do you feel hinder educators from seeking professional development opportunities? (Check all that apply)



What would you like to see as a professional development opportunity?
How often do you research current educational policies?
Does your district use the state's comprehensive curricula?


Describe how you are required to follow the state's Comprehensive Curriculum:
How do you feel about the state's Comprehensive Curriculum requirements?
How has the state's Comprehensive Curriculum affected how and what you teach?
For what purpose do you feel the state's Comprehensive Curriculum was developed?
Were you contacted to participate in the development of the state's Comprehensive Curriculum?

What is your perception of standardized testing in Louisiana?
How do you feel standardized testing has affected how and what you teach?
How do you feel standardized testing has affected your students and/or student achievement?
Have you found any test items (those you have analyzed from either released state test items or state testing practice materials) that demonstrate bias? If yes, please explain and provide an example.
What is your perception of the state's department of education?
What is your perception of the United States Department of Education?
Please feel free to comment about issues that may not have been covered by this survey.
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