KESA Staff Survey question ideas by Fallon Farokhi https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS Our task is to review the Wise Ways (2 pages) for Indicator 46 and come up with questions we would want to put on a survey to ask teachers in regards to their PLCs - planning process and their effectiveness. The Wise Ways will help you come up with the questions. We want to be able to evaluate where we are for this indicator and what specific areas we need to focus on for school-wide growth….to ultimately be the most effective for students en-us 2017-12-06 14:01:24 UTC 2018-01-18 21:41:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png Questions for Survey https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222242238 This is Kim.  Not sure how to do this so I am winging it. 
In what ways are PLCs at JCMS improving student growth/acheivement?]]> 2018-01-17 21:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222242238 1. I meet at least once every other week with my teacher team to work collaborativelyon improving student learning. 2. My team works together to clarify the essential outcomes for each unit of instructionusing state and local standards and resources as well as student achievement data.A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. Neither Agree nor DisagreeD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree 833. My team works together to establish common pacing for each unit of instruction. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree4. My team works collaboratively to clarify the criteria by which we will judge thequality of student work, and we practice applying those criteria until we can do soconsistently. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree5. My team monitors the learning of each student at least four times each year on essential outcomes through a series of team-developed (common) formative assessments that are aligned with district and state standards. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree6. Students who experience academic difficulty are guaranteed access to a system of interventions that provide more time and support for learning. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree 847. Students are required rather than invited to devote extra time and receive additional support until they are successful.A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree8. My team members use student achievement results from a variety of assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses in our individual and collective practice and to improve our effectiveness in helping all students learn. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree9. My team has adopted specific and explicit norms and protocols that guide us in working together. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree10. My team works interdependently to establish and achieve SMART goals (SMART Goals are Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, and Time-Bound). A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree 8511. Improved results, achievement of goals, and the work of teams are the basis for aculture of celebration within classrooms and the school. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree12. The shared vision and values among my school’s staff influence policies, procedures, daily practices, and day-to-day decisions of all staff members. A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neither Agree nor Disagree D. Disagree E. Strongly Disagree https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222492253
These are from a dissertation- I have saved a copy.  But I like some of theses as a start. 

]]> 2018-01-18 16:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222492253 1. Is your instructional planning most efficient and effective because of your content PLC? https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222619238
2. In your Content PLC, do you:
a) develop common formative assessments?
b) review formative assessments?
c)plan units of instruction?
d) plan differentiated lessons?
e) share lesson plan ideas?
f) monitor progress of students?
g) share classroom management tips?
h) collaborate on ways to improve instruction for all students

3. Through my content PLC, I have a good understanding of what other teachers are doing. Yes or No

4. I learn new knowledge by working together with my colleagues in my content PLC. Yes or No

5. I feel comfortable sharing and critiqueing the evidence that shows our impact on student learning with my content PLC. Yes or No

6. I believe the conversations in my content PLC lead to richer and higher quality learning experiences for our students than if created on my own. Yes or No

7. By working in content PLCs, our school culture is continuously reflecting on and improving its practice. Yes or No

8. I have relational trust with the members of my content PLC. Yes or No


]]> 2018-01-18 20:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222619238 fallonf1982 https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222626106 Is there someone in the building that you feel like you can go to for help?

Do you feel like you contribute enough?
If no, why?

Do you feel like your contributions are taken?

Do you feel like your PLC is dominated by a single strong personality or multiple strong personalities?]]> 2018-01-18 21:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222626106 fallonf1982 https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222626359 Describe your ideal PLC.

If you could change your PLC to better meet your needs, what would you do?
Do you value content time? on a scale (to what degree do you value it)
Why?

How confident do you feel on using the PLC time to lesson plan and unit plan? Explain]]> 2018-01-18 21:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222626359 What stands in the way of collaboration in your group? https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222628445 2018-01-18 21:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fallonf1982/KESA_STAFF_SURVEY_IDEAS/wish/222628445