1. 2 0 1 4 C L A Y S V I L L E R E S U L T S
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
NEEDS ASSESSMENT

2. 21%
59%
20%
1. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred
professional learning experiences:
Large Groups
Small Groups
On My Own

3. 50%
25%
25%
2. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred
professional learning experiences:
Face-to-face Settings
Online Settings
Combine Face-to-face and Online

4. 45%
55%
3. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred
professional learning experiences:
From my peers
From people employed outside the school
district

5. 4
18
11
9
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
4. Curriculum Development Process

6. 2
14
0
7
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
5. Learn about research-based programs relevant to my subject
area

7. 4
14
18
6
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

8. 9
18
8
7
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

9. 5
16
13
8
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
8. How to evaluate online and digital content

10. 12
14
12
4
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

11. 5
19
12
6
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
10. Using curriculum compacting to provide instructional
enrichment

12. 0
8
14
20
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

13. 24
13
4
1
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

14. 0
3
16
23
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
13. Designing lessons that incorporate all learning styles (Visual,
Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile)

15. 0
3
18
21
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
14. Student motivation

16. 0
2
22
18
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
15. Effective differentiation of instruction

17. 0
9
11
22
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
16. Identifying the differences between modifications and
accommodations

18. 0
4
15
23
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
17. Improving classroom management

19. 4
10
16
12
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
18. Constructing and improving common assessments

20. 2
15
20
5
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situations)

21. 1
8
18
15
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

22. 10
12
13
7
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

23. 0
7
17
18
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process
through teacher-initiated communication

24. 0
6
13
23
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or
behavior contracts.

25. 9
14
15
4
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that
demonstrate student learning

26. 3
17 17
5
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
25. Developing strategies to incorporate student-focused
technology into lessons (not the frequency of use, but the quality
of application and level of appropriateness).

27. 3
4
11
3
2
7
21
3
15
11
14
7
23
10
14
8
11
5
10
26. The Act 48+ Committee identified the following professional
devleopment topics in addition to the ones previously listed.
Please select the ones that you feel would help you develop as a
professional learner:

28. 45%
52%
3%0%0%
27. My school's professional learning is structured for teachers to
engage in the continuous improvement cycle (i.e. data analysis,
planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation).
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

29. 52%
45%
0%0%3%
28. My school uses a variety of student achievement data to plan
professional learning that focuses on school improvement.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

30. 45%
43%
0%0%
12%
29. A variety of data are used to assess the effectiveness of my
school's professional learning.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

31. 47%
48%
5% 0%0%
30. The use of technology is evident in my school's professional
learning.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

32. 29%
40%
21%
0%
10%
31. In my school, participation in online professional learning
opportunities is considered as a way to connect with colleagues
and to learn from experts in education.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

33. 57%
38%
5% 0%0%
32. A primary goal for professional learning in my school is to
enhance teaching practices to improve student performance.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

34. 38%
50%
12%
0%0%
33. My professional learning this school year is connected to
previous professional learning.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

35. 31%
57%
7%
0% 5%
34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased
student achievement.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

36. 33%
55%
10%
2%0%
35. In my school, professional learning supports teachers to
develop new learning and then to expand and deepen that
learning over time.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know