This document appears to be the results of a needs assessment survey given to middle school professionals. It includes data on the professionals' preferred types of professional development experiences as well as their top topics of interest. The largest sections list the percentage of professionals who preferred different phases (introductory, developmental, etc.) for various professional development topics. Overall, the document provides data on the professional learning needs and preferences of middle school educators.

1. 2 0 1 4 M I D D L E S C H O O L R E S U L T S
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
NEEDS ASSESSMENT

2. 27%
46%
27%
1. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred
professional learning experiences:
Large Groups
Small Groups
On My Own

3. 43%
32%
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. 41%
59%
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. 1
7
13 13
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
4. Curriculum Development Process

6. 3
11
0
7
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
5. Learn about research-based programs relevant to my subject
area

7. 1
14
11
8
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

8. 7
10
13
4
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

9. 6
13
8
7
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
8. How to evaluate online and digital content

10. 7
6
16
5
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

11. 3
11 11
9
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
10. Using curriculum compacting to provide instructional
enrichment

12. 0
6
9
19
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

13. 24
7
2
1
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

14. 0
4
13
17
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
16
15
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
14. Student motivation

16. 0
6
13
15
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
15. Effective differentiation of instruction

17. 0
4
9
21
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
16. Identifying the differences between modifications and
accommodations

18. 0
3
4
27
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
17. Improving classroom management

19. 2
6
9
17
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
18. Constructing and improving common assessments

20. 2
10
12
10
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situations)

21. 3
6
14
11
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

22. 9 9
10
6
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

23. 2
6
14
12
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process
through teacher-initiated communication

24. 5
8
10
11
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or
behavior contracts.

25. 6
14
10
4
Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension
Phase
24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that
demonstrate student learning

26. 7
13
11
3
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. 2
11
7
9
7
6
12
4
6
7
19
7
13
5
15
14
11
8
16
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. 29%
65%
3%0%3%
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. 38%
53%
3%
0%
6%
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. 29%
53%
9%
0%
9%
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. 29%
65%
3%0%3%
30. The use of technology is evident in my school's professional
learning.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

32. 15%
44%
23%
6%
12%
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. 56%
44%
0%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. 12%
82%
6% 0%0%
33. My professional learning this school year is connected to
previous professional learning.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

35. 29%
65%
6% 0%0%
34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased
student achievement.
Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

36. 18%
76%
3%0%3%
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