Below
are preliminary scales and measures developed by SII researchers. |
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Over time,
items used in scales, and even names of constructs changed. |
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The
reported reliabilities were produced using Rasch scaling methods, where
measures were anchored on Year 1 participants' responses. |
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PLANNING
PROCESS |
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The
SLQ "Plan Targets" represent standardized single items originally
measured on |
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a
three-point scale: 1 = not in plan, 2 = in plan, not top priority, 3 = a top
priority |
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SLQ-
Plan targets: |
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attendance |
climate |
facilities |
Media/Library |
Parent participation |
Students' health &
welfare |
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SLQ - Adopting new
curriculum - math (mnewcur) |
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0.73 |
0.73 |
0.74 |
0.75 |
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SL1_30B |
SL2_33B |
SL3_33B |
SL4_33B |
A new mathematics
curriculum was developed or was in the early stages of implementation |
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SL1_30C |
SL2_33C |
SL3_33C |
SL4_33C |
New standards for student
learning in math were developed |
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SL1_30D |
SL2_33D |
SL3_33D |
SL4_33D |
Teachers learned to use
new math curricular materials |
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SL1_30E |
SL2_33E |
SL3_33E |
SL4_33E |
New curriculum-referenced
examinations or tests were introduced |
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SLQ - Adopting new
curriculum - reading (rnewcur) |
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0.70 |
0.75 |
0.76 |
0.76 |
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SL1_23B |
SL2_26B |
SL3_26B |
SL4_26B |
A new
reading/language arts curriculum developed |
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SL1_23C |
SL2_26C |
SL3_26C |
SL4_26C |
New standards for student
learning in reading/language arts developed |
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SL1_23D |
SL2_26D |
SL3_26D |
SL4_26D |
Teachers learned to use
new reading/language arts curricular materials |
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SL1_23E |
SL2_26E |
SL3_26E |
SL4_26E |
New curriculum-referenced
examinations or tests were introduced |
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SLQ - Specificity
of Plan (specpln) |
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0.80 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
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SL1_16C |
SL2_19C |
SL3_19C |
SL4_19C |
School has a detailed
plan |
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SL1_16F |
SL2_19F |
SL3_19F |
SL4_19F |
School improvement
efforts at this school have been carefully staged and sequenced |
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SL1_16K |
SL2_19I |
SL3_19I |
SL4_19I |
School passes up
improvement opportunities that do not fit improvement goals |
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SL1_16L |
SL2_19J |
SL3_19J |
SL4_19J |
The steps teachers are
expected to take to promote classroom improvement are clear |
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SL1_16Q |
SL2_19O |
SL3_19O |
SL4_19O |
Identify clear steps for
improving home-school relations and parent participation |
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SL1_16N |
SL2_19L |
SL3_19L |
SL4_19L |
Our school improvement
efforts define specific instructional goals for students |
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SLQ - School
improvement implementation process (imp_proc) |
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0.86 |
0.87 |
0.87 |
0.87 |
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SL1_16A |
SL2_19A |
SL3_19A |
SL4_19A |
This school has a set of
shared values that guide school improvement efforts |
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SL1_16E |
SL2_19E |
SL3_19E |
SL4_19E |
A careful review process
guarantees programs brought compatible with goals |
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SL1_16I |
SL2_19H |
SL3_19H |
SL4_19H |
The next steps for
organizing and staffing our instructional program are clear |
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SL1_16B |
SL2_19B |
SL3_19B |
SL4_19B |
Decisions: alternatives
are always carefully researched |
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SL1_16M |
SL2_19K |
SL3_19K |
SL4_19K |
Use process: identifying
issues for school improvement |
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SL1_16P |
SL2_19N |
SL3_19N |
SL4_19N |
Group investigation and
problem-solving |
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TQ - Specificity of
Plan (pimpln) |
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0.87 |
0.86 |
0.87 |
0.87 |
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tq1_47a |
tq2_48a |
tq3_45a |
tq4_48a |
Detailed plan for
improving instruction in our school |
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tq1_47b |
tq2_48b |
tq3_45b |
tq4_48b |
Steps for improving
instruction are carefully staged and sequenced |
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tq1_47c |
tq2_48c |
tq3_45c |
tq4_48c |
Steps to promote
classroom improvement are clearly outlined |
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tq1_47d |
tq2_48d |
tq3_45d |
tq4_48d |
Instructional goals for
students are clearly defined |
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tq1_47e |
tq2_48e |
tq3_45e |
tq4_48e |
Exposed me to program
examples - student work |
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tq1_47f |
tq2_48f |
tq3_45f |
tq4_48f |
Exposed me to program
examples of classroom teaching |
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ADAPTABILITY |
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SLQ - Clear school
district curriculum guidelines (dstspec) |
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0.85 |
0.85 |
0.85 |
0.86 |
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SL1_19A |
SL2_22A |
SL3_22A |
SL4_22A |
School district's
curriculum frameworks are specific and clear |
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SL1_19B |
SL2_22B |
SL3_22B |
SL4_22B |
School district's
assessment program provides specific and clear information |
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SL1_19C |
SL2_22C |
SL3_22C |
SL4_22C |
District's instructional
policies give teachers clear information about what and how to teach |
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SL1_19D |
SL2_22D |
SL3_22D |
SL4_22D |
District standards for
student learning drive much of our improvement agenda in this school |
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SLQ - District
level resources and support for improvement program (dstspt) |
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0.71 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.76 |
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SL1_19E |
SL2_22E |
SL3_22E |
SL4_22E |
District important source
of funding for improvement agenda |
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SL1_19F |
SL2_22F |
SL3_22F |
SL4_22F |
District provides
flexibility in how resources are allocated |
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SL1_19G |
SL2_22G |
SL3_22G |
SL4_22G |
District's staff provide
important information and expertise |
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SL1_19I |
SL2_22I |
SL3_22I |
SL4_22I |
Strong consensus among
district leaders about priorities for school improvement |
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SLQ - State
guidelines, resources, and policies support improvement agenda (stspec) |
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0.77 |
0.80 |
0.77 |
0.79 |
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SL1_21A |
SL2_24A |
SL3_24A |
SL4_24A |
State curriculum guides
or frameworks are specific and clear |
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SL1_21B |
SL2_24B |
SL3_24B |
SL4_24B |
State's assessment
program provides specific and clear information |
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SL1_21C |
SL2_24C |
SL3_24C |
SL4_24C |
Special funds from the
state are an important source of supports |
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SL1_21D |
SL2_24D |
SL3_24D |
SL4_24D |
Personnel from the state
education agency regularly provide us with information and expertise |
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SL1_21F |
SL2_24F |
SL3_24F |
SL4_24F |
Strong consensus among
state leaders about priorities for school improvement |
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SL1_21H |
SL2_24H |
SL3_24H |
SL4_24H |
School improvement agenda
is consistent with state education policies and priorities |
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SLQ -
State/district curriculum in alignment (standrd) |
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0.84 |
0.84 |
0.83 |
0.84 |
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SL1_19A |
SL2_22A |
SL3_22A |
SL4_22A |
School district's
curriculum frameworks are specific and clear |
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SL1_19B |
SL2_22B |
SL3_22B |
SL4_22B |
School district's
assessment program provides specific and clear information |
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SL1_19C |
SL2_22C |
SL3_22C |
SL4_22C |
District's instructional
policies give teachers clear information about what and how to teach |
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SL1_19D |
SL2_22D |
SL3_22D |
SL4_22D |
District standards for
student learning drive much of our improvement agenda in this school |
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SL1_21A |
SL2_24A |
SL3_24A |
SL4_24A |
State curriculum guides
or frameworks are specific and clear |
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SL1_21B |
SL2_24B |
SL3_24B |
SL4_24B |
State's assessment
program provides specific and clear information |
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SLQ - State and
District Policy Coherence (cohere) all items reversed |
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0.69 |
0.68 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
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SL1_19J |
SL2_22J |
SL3_22J |
SL4_22J |
Central office policies
and procedures change frequently in this district |
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SL1_19K |
SL2_22K |
SL3_22K |
SL4_22K |
District's improvement
agenda not tailored to the specific needs of this school |
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SL1_19L |
SL2_22L |
SL3_22L |
SL4_22L |
Personnel policies make
it difficult to hire staff |
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SL1_21E |
SL2_24E |
SL3_24E |
SL4_24E |
Constant change in state
education policies, procedures, and/or personnel |
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SL1_21G |
SL2_24G |
SL3_24G |
SL4_24G |
State education agency's
agenda makes it difficult |
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TQ - Lack of
Program Clarity (pincohe) |
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0.80 |
0.78 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
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tq1_3a |
tq2_3a |
tq3_3a |
tq4_3a |
Policies about how I
should teach are often contradictory |
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tq1_3b |
tq2_3b |
tq3_3b |
tq4_3b |
Have difficulty choosing
what to do (classroom) out of all options |
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tq1_3c |
tq2_3c |
tq3_3c |
tq4_3c |
Out of all the
information about teaching, unsure about priorities |
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tq1_3d |
tq2_3d |
tq3_3d |
tq4_3d |
Instructional policies I
am supposed to follow seem inconsistent |
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INSTRUCTIONAL
COORDINATION |
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SLQ - Coordination
of remedial services - Reading (rmdcrdr) |
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0.87 |
0.86 |
0.85 |
0.84 |
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SL1_26A |
SL2_25A |
SL3_25A |
SL4_25A |
Coordinate instructional
strategies |
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SL1_26B |
SL2_25B |
SL3_25B |
SL4_25B |
Materials of texts they
use complement those used in the regular class |
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SL1_26C |
SL2_25C |
SL3_25C |
SL4_25C |
Regular classroom
teachers meet frequently with aides, tutors, or specialists |
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SLQ
- Coordination of remedial services - Math (rmdcrdm) |
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0.84 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
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SL1_33A |
SL2_36A |
SL3_36A |
SL4_36A |
Coordinate instructional
strategies |
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SL1_33B |
SL2_36B |
SL3_36B |
SL4_36B |
Materials of texts they
use complement those used in the regular class |
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SL1_33C |
SL2_36C |
SL3_36C |
SL4_36C |
Regular classroom
teachers meet frequently with aides, tutors, or specialists |
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SLQ - Teacher
Autonomy - private practice (tchindv) |
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0.75 |
0.77 |
0.77 |
0.79 |
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SL1_27A |
SL2_30A |
SL3_30A |
SL4_30A |
Teachers develop their
own 'teaching style' - Reading |
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SL1_27B |
SL2_30B |
SL3_30B |
SL4_30B |
Teachers pick and choose
the curricular content - Reading |
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SL1_34A |
SL2_37A |
SL3_37A |
SL4_37A |
Teachers develop their
own 'teaching style' - Math |
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SL1_34B |
SL2_37B |
SL3_37B |
SL4_37B |
Teachers pick and choose
the curricular content - Math |
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SLQ - Consensus on
learning expectations (xptcnsu) - "C" series reversed |
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0.84 |
0.84 |
0.85 |
0.84 |
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SL1_27Cr |
SL2_30Cr |
SL3_30Cr |
SL4_30Cr |
Teachers have different
expectations about what sdnts can learn - Reading |
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SL1_27F |
SL2_30F |
SL3_30F |
SL4_30F |
Teachers have common
expectations about what sdnts should learn - - Reading |
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SL1_34Cr |
SL2_37Cr |
SL3_37Cr |
SL4_37Cr |
Teachers have different
expectations about what sdnts can learn - Math |
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SL1_34F |
SL2_37F |
SL3_37F |
SL4_37F |
Teachers have common
expectations about what sdnts should learn -
- Math |
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SLQ -
Standardization of instructional practice
(corinst) |
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0.72 |
0.71 |
0.71 |
0.71 |
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SL1_27D |
SL2_30D |
SL3_30D |
SL4_30D |
Use the same or similar
instructional practices - Reading |
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SL1_27E |
SL2_30E |
SL3_30E |
SL4_30E |
Teachers expected to
follow the same curriculum - Reading |
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SL1_34D |
SL2_37D |
SL3_37D |
SL4_37D |
Use the same or similar
instructional practices - Math |
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SL1_34E |
SL2_37E |
SL3_37E |
SL4_37E |
Teachers expected to
follow the same curriculum - Math |
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SLQ - Student
learning outcomes used in improvement planning (acprog) |
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0.82 |
0.76 |
0.77 |
0.75 |
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SL1_18D |
SL2_21D |
SL3_21D |
SL4_21D |
Student grades and report
cards |
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SL1_18F |
SL2_21F |
SL3_21F |
SL4_21F |
Informal assessments
conducted by teachers |
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SL1_18G |
SL2_21G |
SL3_21G |
SL4_21G |
Learning or curriculum
standards |
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SL1_18H |
SL2_21H |
SL3_21H |
SL4_21H |
Samples of students'
academic work |
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SL1_18I |
SL2_21I |
SL3_21I |
SL4_21I |
Your own and others'
observations in classrooms |
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variables
used as individual items |
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SL1_9F |
SL2_8F |
SL3_8F |
SL4_8F |
Standardized, norm- or
curriculum-referenced test results to plan instructional changes |
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SL1_9G |
SL2_8G |
SL3_8G |
SL4_8G |
Promoting alignment
between the assessments used and what is taught in classrooms |
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SLQ - Instructional
coordination - school & grade
(instcrd) |
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0.74 |
0.72 |
0.75 |
0.74 |
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SL1_9H |
SL2_8H |
SL3_8H |
SL4_8H |
Promoting instructional
coordination across grade levels in the school |
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SL1_9I |
SL2_8I |
SL3_8I |
SL4_8I |
Promoting instructional
coordination across regular and compensatory programs |
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SL1_9J |
SL2_8J |
SL3_8J |
SL4_8J |
Promoting integration of
the school's curriculum |
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TQ -
Instructional Coordination and Sequencing (pintcrd) |
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0.76 |
0.76 |
0.74 |
0.75 |
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tq1_4a |
tq2_4a |
tq3_4a |
tq4_4a |
Detailed knowledge -
content/methods used by other teachers |
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tq1_4b |
tq2_4b |
tq3_4b |
tq4_4b |
New students - detailed
knowledge of that learned previously |
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tq1_4c |
tq2_4c |
tq3_4c |
tq4_4c |
Other teachers know what
students learned in my class |
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tq1_4d |
tq2_4d |
tq3_4d |
tq4_4d |
Frequently plan and
coordinate instruction w/ other teachers |
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tq1_4e |
tq2_4e |
tq3_4e |
tq4_4e |
Teachers use similar
methods / cover the same content |
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tq1_4f |
tq2_4f |
tq3_4f |
tq4_4f |
Students master content
before moving on |
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TQ
- Teacher Collaboration on Instructional Program (ptchcll) |
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0.81 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
0.81 |
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tq1_53a |
tq2_54a |
tq3_51a |
tq4_54a |
Clarifying standards for
student learning |
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tq1_53b |
tq2_54b |
tq3_51b |
tq4_54b |
Developing thematic units. integrating
instruction across curricular areas |
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tq1_53c |
tq2_54c |
tq3_51c |
tq4_54c |
Examining/changing the
scope/sequence of specific curric. topics |
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tq1_53d |
tq2_54d |
tq3_51d |
tq4_54d |
Examining the alignment
of curricular materials and student assessments... |
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tq1_53e |
tq2_54e |
tq3_51e |
tq4_54e |
Learning how to set up
and use instructional grouping strategies... |
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LEADERSHIP |
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SLQ
- Setting and communicating school improvement goals |
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0.82 |
0.76 |
0.77 |
0.80 |
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SL1_9A |
SL2_8A |
SL3_8A |
SL4_8A |
Framing and communicating
broad goals for school improvement |
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SL1_9B |
SL2_8B |
SL3_8B |
SL4_8B |
Examining the school's
overall progress toward its school improvement goals |
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SL1_9C |
SL2_8C |
SL3_8C |
SL4_8C |
Setting explicit
timelines for instructional improvement |
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SL1_9D |
SL2_8D |
SL3_8D |
SL4_8D |
Clarifying expectations
or standards for students' academic performance |
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SLQ - Monitor
instruction (monitor) |
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0.84 |
0.85 |
0.85 |
0.85 |
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SL1_8B |
SL2_7B |
SL3_7B |
SL4_7B |
Observe teacher trying
new instructional practices or using new curricular materials |
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SL1_9M |
SL2_8M |
SL3_8M |
SL4_8M |
Troubleshooting or
supporting the implementation of school improvement efforts |
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SL1_9N |
SL2_8N |
SL3_8N |
SL4_8N |
Monitoring or supervising
the implementation of school improvement efforts |
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SL1_15A |
SL2_18A |
SL3_18A |
SL4_18A |
Monitor curriculum--see
that it reflects the schools' improvement efforts |
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SL1_15B |
SL2_18B |
SL3_18B |
SL4_18B |
Monitor classroom
instructional practices to see that they reflect the school's improvement
efforts |
SL1_15C |
SL2_18C |
SL3_18C |
SL4_18C |
Observe in classrooms in
order to examine what students are learning |
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SL1_15D |
SL2_18D |
SL3_18D |
SL4_18D |
Evaluate teachers using
criteria directly related to the school's improvement efforts |
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SLQ
- Instructional leadership |
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0.84 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
0.81 |
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SL1_8A |
SL2_7A |
SL3_7A |
SL4_7A |
Demonstrate instructional
practices and/or the use of curricular materials in a classroom |
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SL1_8B |
SL2_7B |
SL3_7B |
SL4_7B |
Observe a teacher who was
trying new instructional practices or using new curricular materials |
SL1_8C |
SL2_7C |
SL3_7C |
SL4_7C |
Share information or
advice about classroom practices with a teacher |
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SL1_8D |
SL2_7D |
SL3_7D |
SL4_7D |
Examine/discuss what
students were working on during a teacher's lesson |
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SLQ - Staff
development (stfdev) |
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0.70 |
0.66 |
0.68 |
0.67 |
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SL1_9E |
SL2_8E |
SL3_8E |
SL4_8E |
Examining and discussing exemplars of
students' academic work |
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SL1_9K |
SL2_8K |
SL3_8K |
SL4_8K |
Developing the staff development program in
the school |
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SL1_9L |
SL2_8L |
SL3_8L |
SL4_8L |
Personally providing staff development |
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SL1_9O |
SL2_8O |
SL3_8O |
SL4_8O |
Working on plans to improve the teaching of
specific curricular units or objectives |
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SLQ - Publicly
recognize and praise (praise) |
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0.71 |
0.71 |
0.70 |
0.71 |
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SL1_15E |
SL2_18E |
SL3_18E |
SL4_18E |
I praise, publicly
recognize, and/or provide tangible rewards to teachers |
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SL1_15F |
SL2_18F |
SL3_18F |
SL4_18F |
I praise, publicly
recognize, and/or provide tangible rewards to students who succeed
academically |
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT |
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SLQ - OTL Perceived
value of professional development |
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0.85 |
0.87 |
0.85 |
0.87 |
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SL1_46A |
SL2_49A |
SL3_49A |
SL4_49A |
Gave me many
opportunities to improve aspects of my work |
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SL1_46B |
SL2_49B |
SL3_49B |
SL4_49B |
Provided useful knowledge
or information |
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SL1_46C |
SL2_49C |
SL3_49C |
SL4_49C |
Were coherently related
to each other |
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SL1_46D |
SL2_49D |
SL3_49D |
SL4_49D |
Allowed me to focus on a
problem over an extended period of time |
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SLQ
- OTL Professional development led to change in leader practice |
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0.82 |
0.78 |
0.76 |
0.83 |
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SL1_46F |
SL2_49F |
SL3_49F |
SL4_49F |
Provided me with useful
feedback about my practice or work |
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SL1_46G |
SL2_49G |
SL3_49G |
SL4_49G |
Made me pay closer
attention to particular things I was doing in my work |
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SL1_46H |
SL2_49H |
SL3_49H |
SL4_49H |
Led me to seek out
additional information from other school professionals |
|
SL1_46I |
SL2_49I |
SL3_49I |
SL4_49I |
Led me to think about an
aspect of my work in a new way |
|
SL1_46J |
SL2_49J |
SL3_49J |
SL4_49J |
Led me to try new things
in my practice or work |
|
|
TQ
- Professional development focused on instructional improvement (pinstpd) |
|
0.82 |
0.81 |
0.80 |
0.82 |
|
tq1_50a |
tq2_51a |
tq3_48a |
tq4_51a |
Pd on student assessment |
|
tq1_50b |
tq2_51b |
tq3_48b |
tq4_51b |
Pd on curriculum
materials |
|
tq1_50c |
tq2_51c |
tq3_48c |
tq4_51c |
Pd on perform standards |
|
tq1_50d |
tq2_51d |
tq3_48d |
tq4_51d |
Pd on teaching methods |
|
|
TQ
- Observed another teacher as part of development activities (pobstch) |
|
0.64 |
0.62 |
0.62 |
0.61 |
|
tq1_54a |
tq2_55a |
tq3_52a |
tq4_55a |
Time watched another tchr |
|
tq1_54b |
tq2_55b |
tq3_52b |
tq4_55b |
Time another tchr watched |
|
tq1_54c |
tq2_55c |
tq3_52c |
tq4_55c |
Time watch another with
fdbck |
|
|
TQ
- Observe instructional leader as part of development activities (pobsldr) |
|
0.71 |
0.71 |
0.72 |
0.96 |
|
tq1_55a |
tq2_56a |
tq3_53a |
tq4_56a |
Time watch instr. leader |
|
tq1_55b |
tq2_56b |
tq3_53b |
tq4_56b |
Instr lead watch teach
technq |
|
tq1_55c |
tq2_56c |
tq3_53c |
tq4_56c |
Instr lead watch use of
cur mater |
|
tq1_55d |
tq2_56d |
tq3_53d |
tq4_56d |
Instr lead study std work |
|
|
TQ -
Perceived value of professional development (pprvide) |
|
0.84 |
0.82 |
0.83 |
0.83 |
|
tq1_56a |
tq2_57a |
tq3_54a |
tq4_57a |
OTL Gave
me opportunities to work on aspects of my teaching |
|
tq1_56b |
tq2_57b |
tq3_54b |
tq4_57b |
OTL Provided me
with useful knowledge/information |
|
tq1_56c |
tq2_57c |
tq3_54c |
tq4_57c |
OTL Were coherently related to each other |
|
tq1_56d |
tq2_57d |
tq3_54d |
tq4_57d |
OTL Allowed me to focus
on a problem - extended period |
|
tq1_56f |
tq2_57f |
tq3_54f |
tq4_57f |
OTL Provided me with
useful feedback about my teaching |
|
|
TQ
- Professional development led to change in instructional practice
(pchange) |
|
0.69 |
0.68 |
0.69 |
0.66 |
|
tq1_56g |
tq2_57g |
tq3_54g |
tq4_57g |
OTL Made me pay closer
attention to particular things |
|
tq1_56h |
tq2_57h |
tq3_54h |
tq4_57h |
OTL Led me to seek out
add'l info |
|
tq1_56i |
tq2_57i |
tq3_54i |
tq4_57i |
OTL Led me to think about
an aspect of my teaching |
|
tq1_56j |
tq2_57j |
tq3_54j |
tq4_57j |
OTL Led me to try new
things in the classroom |
|
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PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNITY |
|
|
TQ
- Trust and respect among faculty |
|
0.83 |
0.81 |
0.78 |
0.78 |
|
tq1_1a |
tq2_1a |
tq3_1a |
tq4_1a |
Teachers respect
colleagues who are expert in their craft |
|
tq1_1b |
tq2_1b |
tq3_1b |
tq4_1b |
Teachers in this school
trust each other |
|
tq1_1c |
tq2_1c |
tq3_1c |
tq4_1c |
Teachers in this school
really care about each other |
|
tq1_1d |
tq2_1d |
tq3_1d |
tq4_1d |
Teachers respect other
teachers who take lead school improvement |
|
|
TQ - Critical
discourse among faculty (pcritds) |
|
0.78 |
0.77 |
0.76 |
0.76 |
|
tq1_1e |
tq2_1e |
tq3_1e |
tq4_1e |
Many teachers openly
express professional views at meetings |
|
tq1_1f |
tq2_1f |
tq3_1f |
tq4_1f |
Teachers are
willing to question one another's views |
|
tq1_1g |
tq2_1g |
tq3_1g |
tq4_1g |
Good job of talking
through views, opinions, and values |
|
|
TQ
- Innovative Climate (pinnclm) |
|
|
0.77 |
0.78 |
0.79 |
0.80 |
|
tq1_1h |
tq2_1h |
tq3_1h |
tq4_1h |
Teachers expected to
continually learn and seek out new ideas |
|
tq1_1i |
tq2_1i |
tq3_1i |
tq4_1i |
Teachers are encouraged
to experiment in their classrooms |
|
tq1_1j |
tq2_1j |
tq3_1j |
tq4_1j |
Teachers encouraged to
take risks to improve their teaching |
|
|
TQ
- Academic Press (pacadpr) |
|
|
0.78 |
0.79 |
0.77 |
0.78 |
|
tq1_1k |
tq2_1k |
tq3_1k |
tq4_1k |
Teachers expect students
to complete every assignment |
|
tq1_1l |
tq2_1l |
tq3_1l |
tq4_1l |
Teachers encourage
students to keep trying |
|
tq1_1m |
tq2_1m |
tq3_1m |
tq4_1m |
Teachers set high
expectations for academic work |
|
tq1_1n |
tq2_1n |
tq3_1n |
tq4_1n |
Teachers think it's
important that all students do well |
|
|
TQ
- Efficacy and Motivation (effcy) |
|
0.69 |
0.69 |
0.67 |
0.69 |
|
tq1_48a |
tq2_49a |
tq3_46a |
tq4_49a |
Capable of making changes
called for by program |
|
tq1_48b |
tq2_49b |
tq3_46b |
tq4_49b |
Changes called for by
program helps students' achievement |
|
tq1_48d |
tq2_49d |
tq3_46d |
tq4_49d |
Value the changes called
for by program |
|
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ADDITIONAL
ITEMS |
|
|
SLQ
- Class management/arrangement - independent work |
|
0.76 |
0.72 |
0.72 |
0.72 |
|
|
SL1_32B |
SL2_35A |
SL3_35A |
SL4_35A |
Arranging classroom
materials to ensure independent use by students - Math |
|
SL1_32D |
SL2_35B |
SL3_35B |
SL4_35B |
Establishing classroom
routines that teach students how to work independently - Math |
|
SL1_25B |
SL2_28A |
SL3_28A |
SL4_28A |
Arranging classroom
materials to ensure independent use by students - ELA |
|
SL1_25D |
SL2_28B |
SL3_28B |
SL4_28B |
Establishing classroom
routines that teach students how to work independently - ELA |
|
|
SLQ - Class
management/arrangement - cooperative grouping |
|
0.72 |
0.62 |
0.62 |
0.62 |
|
|
SL1_25E |
SL2_28C |
SL3_28C |
SL4_28C |
Establishing classroom
routines that teach students how to work in cooperative groups - ELA |
|
SL1_32E |
SL2_35C |
SL3_35C |
SL4_35C |
Establishing classroom
routines that teach students how to work in cooperative groups - Math |
|
|
|
SLQ - Behavioral
information used in evaluating improvement (bhvinfo) |
|
0.82 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
0.81 |
|
SL1_18J |
SL2_21J |
SL3_21J |
SL4_21J |
Statistical reports of
discipline problems and behavioral referrals |
|
SL1_18K |
SL2_21K |
SL3_21K |
SL4_21K |
Attendance reports |
|
|
|
SLQ - Outreach to
parents (outrch) |
|
0.88 |
0.88 |
0.87 |
0.87 |
|
SL1_20A |
SL2_23A |
SL3_23A |
SL4_23A |
Parents are kept informed
about school improvement activities at this school |
|
SL1_20B |
SL2_23B |
SL3_23B |
SL4_23B |
Teachers at this school
use well-developed routines to communicate with parents |
|
SL1_20C |
SL2_23C |
SL3_23C |
SL4_23C |
Provide detailed
information to parents how they can support students' work |
|
SL1_20D |
SL2_23D |
SL3_23D |
SL4_23D |
Parents and guardians
understand the academic standards and expectations |
|
|
|
|
|
SLQ - Community
outreach (commrch) |
|
0.74 |
0.69 |
0.69 |
0.72 |
|
SL1_20E |
SL2_23E |
SL3_23E |
SL4_23E |
Community members work as
tutors or classroom aides |
|
SL1_20F |
SL2_23F |
SL3_23F |
SL4_23F |
Workshops that help
parents work with their children are held regularly at this school |
|
SL1_20G |
SL2_23G |
SL3_23G |
SL4_23G |
Home visits by teachers
are an important element of out school improvement program |
|
SL1_20I |
SL2_23I |
SL3_23I |
SL4_23I |
Staff regularly take
advantage of the resources and support offered by community |
|
|
|
SLQ - Meets with
external groups (xtrngrp) |
|
0.78 |
0.76 |
0.79 |
0.78 |
|
SL1_7F |
SL2_6F |
SL3_6F |
SL4_6F |
Attend district- and
board-organized meetings |
|
SL1_7G |
SL2_6G |
SL3_6G |
SL4_6G |
Seek resources outside
the school |
|
SL1_7H |
SL2_6H |
SL3_6H |
SL4_6H |
Work with local community
members or community organizations |
|
|
|
SLQ - Promotion
requirements (promote) |
|
0.77 |
0.77 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
|
SL1_24C |
SL2_27C |
SL3_27C |
SL4_27C |
End-of-year or
standardized tests are used as a basis for promotion - Reading |
|
SL1_28E |
SL2_31C |
SL3_31C |
SL4_31C |
Fail to meet grade-level
expecs not promoted - Reading |
|
SL1_31C |
SL2_34C |
SL3_34C |
SL4_34C |
End-of-year or
standardized tests are used as a basis for promotion - Math |
|
SL1_35D |
SL2_38B |
SL3_38B |
SL4_38B |
End Fail to meet
grade-level expecs not promoted - Math |
|
|
|
|
|
SLQ - Demonstrate
mastery (mastery) |
|
0.80 |
0.79 |
0.77 |
0.79 |
|
SL1_28A |
SL2_31A |
SL3_31A |
SL4_31A |
Students must demonstrate
mastery (reading) before receiving instruction at the next level |
|
SL1_28B |
SL2_31B |
SL3_31B |
SL4_31B |
Students must demonstrate
mastery (writing) before receiving instruction at the next level |
|
SL1_35A |
SL2_38A |
SL3_38A |
SL4_38A |
Students must demonstrate
mastery (math) before receiving instruction at the next level |
|
|
|
SLQ - Personnel
Selection (prssnnel) |
|
0.70 |
0.73 |
0.73 |
0.73 |
|
SL1_17A |
SL2_20A |
SL3_20A |
SL4_20A |
Hiring new administrative
or support staff that support this school's improvement activities |
|
SL1_17B |
SL2_20B |
SL3_20B |
SL4_20B |
Hiring new teachers whose
expertise and interests support the school's improvement activities |
|
SL1_17C |
SL2_20C |
SL3_20C |
SL4_20C |
Changing instructional
assignments to match teachers' expertise with student needs |
|
SL1_17E |
SL2_20E |
SL3_20E |
SL4_20E |
Administrators and other
school leaders deliberately aligned with the school's improvement program |
|
|
SLQ - Manage
day-to-day administrative tasks (manage) |
|
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
|
SL1_7A |
SL2_6A |
SL3_6A |
SL4_6A |
Supervise clerical,
cafeteria, and maintenance staff |
|
SL1_7B |
SL2_6B |
SL3_6B |
SL4_6B |
Monitor public spaces,
such as the cafeteria, hallways, playgrounds, etc. |
|
SL1_7C |
SL2_6C |
SL3_6C |
SL4_6C |
Deal with emergencies and
other unplanned circumstances |
|
SL1_7D |
SL2_6D |
SL3_6D |
SL4_6D |
Work with students and
their parents on discipline/attendance issues |
|
|
|
TQ - Collective
responsibility among faculty (pcollrs) |
|
0.85 |
0.85 |
0.84 |
0.83 |
|
tq1_2a |
tq2_2a |
tq3_2a |
tq4_2a |
Teachers take
responsibility for helping one another do well |
|
tq1_2b |
tq2_2b |
tq3_2b |
tq4_2b |
Teachers help maintain
positive student behavior in the entire school |
|
tq1_2c |
tq2_2c |
tq3_2c |
tq4_2c |
Teachers take
responsibility for improving the overall quality of teaching |
|
|
TQ
- Professional development focused on math improvement (pimpmth) |
|
0.90 |
0.91 |
0.91 |
0.90 |
|
tq1_51b |
tq2_52b |
tq3_49b |
tq4_52b |
PD designing mathematics
tasks for my students |
|
tq1_51c |
tq2_52c |
tq3_49c |
tq4_52c |
PD Improving my knowledge of number concepts |
|
tq1_51d |
tq2_52d |
tq3_49d |
tq4_52d |
PD Improving knowledge of
how computational procedures work |
|
tq1_51e |
tq2_52e |
tq3_49e |
NA |
PD Improving my knowledge
of patterns, functions, or algebra |
|
tq1_51f |
tq2_52f |
tq3_49f |
tq4_52f |
PD Extending knowledge of
representations for number concepts |
|
tq1_51g |
tq2_52g |
tq3_49g |
tq4_52g |
PD Extending knowledge of
representations for operations/computation |
|
tq1_51h |
tq2_52h |
tq3_49h |
NA |
PD Extending knowledge
representations for patterns/func./algebra |
|
|
TQ
- Professional development focused on reading improvement (pimpeng) |
|
0.86 |
0.86 |
0.85 |
0.86 |
|
tq1_52a |
tq2_53a |
tq3_50a |
tq4_53a |
Pd on LA curriculum |
|
tq1_52b |
tq2_53b |
tq3_50b |
tq4_53b |
Pd on miscue analysis |
|
tq1_52c |
tq2_53c |
tq3_50c |
tq4_53c |
Pd on design std LA tasks |
|
tq1_52d |
tq2_53d |
tq3_50d |
tq4_53d |
Pd on knldg of phonetics |
|
tq1_52e |
tq2_53e |
tq3_50e |
tq4_53e |
Pd on knldg of guide read |
|
tq1_52f |
tq2_53f |
tq3_50f |
tq4_53f |
Pd on knldg of writing |
|
tq1_52g |
tq2_53g |
tq3_50g |
tq4_53g |
Pd on knldg of blend
sounds |
|
tq1_52h |
tq2_53h |
tq3_50h |
tq4_53h |
Pd on knldg of
comprehension |
|
|
TQ
- Professional development focused on social climate (pothd) |
|
0.76 |
0.76 |
0.73 |
0.73 |
|
tq1_50f |
tq2_51f |
tq3_48f |
tq4_51f |
Pd on diversity issues |
|
tq1_50g |
tq2_51g |
tq3_48g |
tq4_51g |
Pd on class management |
|
tq1_50h |
tq2_51h |
tq3_48h |
tq4_51h |
Pd on governance |
|
tq1_50i |
tq2_51i |
tq3_48i |
tq4_51i |
Pd on goal setting |
|
tq1_50j |
tq2_51j |
tq3_48j |
tq4_51j |
Pd on social services for
std |
|
tq1_50k |
tq2_51k |
tq3_48k |
tq4_51k |
Pd on school climate |
|
tq1_50l |
tq2_51l |
tq3_48l |
tq4_51l |
Pd on prnt involvement |
|
|
SLQ
- Curriculum Modified (currmod) |
|
0.72 |
0.73 |
0.71 |
0.74 |
|
SL1_23A |
SL2_26A |
SL3_26A |
SL4_26A |
Existing curriculum
materials organized into a sequence |
|
SL1_23F |
SL2_26F |
SL3_26F |
SL4_26F |
Teacher-made assessments
reflect learning standards and curriculum goals |
|
SL1_23G |
SL2_26G |
SL3_26G |
SL4_26G |
Textbook
assessments/assignments reflect learning standards/goals |
|
SL1_30A |
SL2_33A |
SL3_33A |
SL4_33A |
Existing curriculum
materials organized into a sequence |
|
SL1_30F |
SL2_33F |
SL3_33F |
SL4_33F |
Teacher-made assessments
reflect learning standards and curriculum goals |
|
SL1_30G |
SL2_33G |
SL3_33G |
SL4_33G |
Textbook
assessments/assignments reflect learning standards/goals |
|
|
|
|
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