Education M1 - Assignment

CultureSurveyAnalysisWorksheet.docx

School Culture Survey – Tally and Analysis Worksheet

Use this worksheet to collect your data and organize your analysis summary.

THE LEARNING COMMUNITY	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
1. Teachers and staff discuss instructional strategies and curriculum issues.
2. The planning/organizational time allotted to teachers and staff is used to plan as collective unit/teams rather than as separate individuals.
3. School members are interdependent and value each other.
4. People work here because they enjoy it and choose to be here.
5. Teachers and staff tell stories of celebrations that support the school’s values.
6. Our school reflects a true sense of community.
7. Our schedule includes frequent communication opportunities for teachers and staff.
8. Our school supports and appreciates sharing of new ideas by members of our school.
9. There is a rich and robust tradition of rituals and celebrations, including holidays, special events, and recognition of goal attainment.
10. School administrators give me useful feedback on my teaching.
11. School administrators involve teachers in decision making and problem solving.
12. School administrators and staff communicate with each other effectively.
13. Teachers have a close working relationship with each other.
14. Teachers at this school build strong relationships with students.
15. Teachers believe individually and collectively that they make a positive difference for every student.

PARENT OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
16. Parents respect their children’s teachers.
17. Parents are actively involved in our school.
18. The parents who are actively involved in our school reflect the diversity of our school community.
19. Parents know what is going on in our school.
20. Parents are aware of what is expected of their child at our school.
21. Parents have a voice in decisions that are made in our school.
22. Parents care about how their child performs in school.
23. Parents whose first language is not English feel comfortable and welcome in our school.

CULTURAL AWARENESS - TEACHERS	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
24. Teachers easily interact with students who are from a different cultural background than their own.
25. Teachers are comfortable having conversations about race with their students.
26. Teachers in our school are comfortable communicating with students whose home language is different than their own.
27. Teachers are able to effectively handle unexpected or sensitive issues related to diversity in their classroom.
28. Teachers are encouraged to teach about people from different races, ethnicities, or cultures.
29. Teachers and staff are comfortable having honest conversations with each other related to race.
30. Our school staff respect and embrace diversity.

CULTURAL AWARENESS - STUDENTS	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
31. Students have many opportunities to learn about people from different races, ethnicities, or cultures.
32. Students have opportunities and are encouraged to think about and discuss race related topics with their teachers.
33. Students in our school are encouraged to speak out against racism.
34. Students in our school have equal access to participate in advanced academic programs and other academic or non-academic opportunities regardless of race, culture, or ethnicity.
35. Students in our school have equal access to resources that promote their academic success regardless of race, culture, or ethnicity. (i.e., technology, educational resources)
36. The school community has high expectations for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

Survey Statements taken, in part, from the following:

Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement, Inc.

New Jersey School Climate Survey

Panorama Education

Free-response Questions:

What is the most important thing your school can do to support students of different races, ethnicities, and cultures?

How can school leaders help students and/or staff better learn about, discuss, and confront issues of race, ethnicity, and culture?

Other thoughts??

Summary Thoughts (Capture evidence that supports your answer to the key question. This will help you identify potential root causes.)

Category	Key Question	Evidence
The Learning Community	Is there an overall sense of professional community that is dedicated to the academic success of all students?
Parent Outreach and Engagement	Are parents active partners in school activities and their children’s education?
Cultural Awareness – Teachers	Is the culture in my school responsive to the issues of diversity?
Cultural Awareness - Students	Do students in my school feel that they are in a learning environment that embraces and values diversity?

Questions to consider for your analysis summary:

1. In what areas is your culture strong?

2. In what areas is there room for improvement?

3. Where do you see variability in your responses? What might that mean?

4. What surprises do you see in your data?

5. What have you learned about your school’s culture that you didn’t realize before?

6. What do the data tell you regarding the inclusivity of your school’s culture?