STAT Membership Survey
2021

For more than 60 years, STAT has convened a vibrant community of science educators in Texas. As we look to the immediate and long-term future, your feedback and input is critical to advancing this work and moving the STAT mission forward.

We know you are incredibly busy inspiring discovery of the world through science, so this survey is designed to take just 10 minutes of your time. And, as a bonus, once you complete the survey you’ll be given the chance to enter to win one of five complimentary registration to CAST21 (in-person or virtual). In order to be entered, you must complete your survey by Friday, September 17.

We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and look forward to your feedback and ideas.

GENERAL DEMOGRAPHICS

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* 1. What is your current position in science education?

Classroom Teacher

Campus Leader / Coach

Campus Administrator

District Science Coordinator/Director

Informal Educator

University Level

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What Grade Levels do you work with in your current role (select all that apply)?

Pre K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

University

N/A

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* 3. What Subject Area(s) do you work with in your current role (select all that apply)?

Elementary

Environmental Science

Physical Science

Earth / Space Science

Life Science

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Instructional Strategies / Pedagogy

STEM

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following best describes the school district/organization in which you work (select all that apply)?

Rural

Urban

Suburban

Private

Charter

ESC

University/College

Science-focused organization

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How many years have you been involved with science education:

First year

2-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21 + years

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* 6. How do you self-identify (ethnicity and/or race)? (for multi/mixed, select all that apply)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latina/o/x,, or of Spanish origin

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your gender identity?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Prefer not to disclose

STAT MEMBERSHIP, ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMMING

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* 8. What is the current status of your STAT membership?

Active, current member

Plan to register for CAST at the non-member rate and receive the complimentary membership provided through June 2022

Have been a member in recent years and plan to renew individually, separate from CAST registration

No plans to renew/join currently

Unsure

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* 9. How many years have you been involved with or a member of STAT?

1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21 + years

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* 10. How frequently do you access/utilize the following STAT programs and resources:

	REGULARLY	SOMETIMES	RARELY	NEVER	N/A	NOT FAMILIAR
CAST Participation	CAST Participation REGULARLY	CAST Participation SOMETIMES	CAST Participation RARELY	CAST Participation NEVER	CAST Participation N/A	CAST Participation NOT FAMILIAR
Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates REGULARLY	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates SOMETIMES	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates RARELY	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates NEVER	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates N/A	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates NOT FAMILIAR
Online Community (STAT365)	Online Community (STAT365) REGULARLY	Online Community (STAT365) SOMETIMES	Online Community (STAT365) RARELY	Online Community (STAT365) NEVER	Online Community (STAT365) N/A	Online Community (STAT365) NOT FAMILIAR
Online Resources (Digital Discovery)	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) REGULARLY	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) SOMETIMES	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) RARELY	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) NEVER	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) N/A	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) NOT FAMILIAR
Formal Committee Service	Formal Committee Service REGULARLY	Formal Committee Service SOMETIMES	Formal Committee Service RARELY	Formal Committee Service NEVER	Formal Committee Service N/A	Formal Committee Service NOT FAMILIAR
Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Opportunities REGULARLY	Volunteer Opportunities SOMETIMES	Volunteer Opportunities RARELY	Volunteer Opportunities NEVER	Volunteer Opportunities N/A	Volunteer Opportunities NOT FAMILIAR
Access Affiliate Information	Access Affiliate Information REGULARLY	Access Affiliate Information SOMETIMES	Access Affiliate Information RARELY	Access Affiliate Information NEVER	Access Affiliate Information N/A	Access Affiliate Information NOT FAMILIAR

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Indicate the professional value these current STAT programs and resources provide to you:

	HIGH VALUE	MODERATE VALUE	LOW VALUE	N/A	NOT FAMILIAR
CAST Education Sessions	CAST Education Sessions HIGH VALUE	CAST Education Sessions MODERATE VALUE	CAST Education Sessions LOW VALUE	CAST Education Sessions N/A	CAST Education Sessions NOT FAMILIAR
CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors	CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors HIGH VALUE	CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors MODERATE VALUE	CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors LOW VALUE	CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors N/A	CAST Exhibit Hall/Access to vendors NOT FAMILIAR
CAST social/networking experiences	CAST social/networking experiences HIGH VALUE	CAST social/networking experiences MODERATE VALUE	CAST social/networking experiences LOW VALUE	CAST social/networking experiences N/A	CAST social/networking experiences NOT FAMILIAR
Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates HIGH VALUE	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates MODERATE VALUE	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates LOW VALUE	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates N/A	Advocacy/Policy Information and Updates NOT FAMILIAR
Online Community (STAT365)	Online Community (STAT365) HIGH VALUE	Online Community (STAT365) MODERATE VALUE	Online Community (STAT365) LOW VALUE	Online Community (STAT365) N/A	Online Community (STAT365) NOT FAMILIAR
Online Resources (Digital Discovery)	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) HIGH VALUE	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) MODERATE VALUE	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) LOW VALUE	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) N/A	Online Resources (Digital Discovery) NOT FAMILIAR
Formal Committee Service	Formal Committee Service HIGH VALUE	Formal Committee Service MODERATE VALUE	Formal Committee Service LOW VALUE	Formal Committee Service N/A	Formal Committee Service NOT FAMILIAR
Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Opportunities HIGH VALUE	Volunteer Opportunities MODERATE VALUE	Volunteer Opportunities LOW VALUE	Volunteer Opportunities N/A	Volunteer Opportunities NOT FAMILIAR
Affiliate Information	Affiliate Information HIGH VALUE	Affiliate Information MODERATE VALUE	Affiliate Information LOW VALUE	Affiliate Information N/A	Affiliate Information NOT FAMILIAR
Individual Awards Program	Individual Awards Program HIGH VALUE	Individual Awards Program MODERATE VALUE	Individual Awards Program LOW VALUE	Individual Awards Program N/A	Individual Awards Program NOT FAMILIAR
Innovation Awards Program	Innovation Awards Program HIGH VALUE	Innovation Awards Program MODERATE VALUE	Innovation Awards Program LOW VALUE	Innovation Awards Program N/A	Innovation Awards Program NOT FAMILIAR

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Of the following programs and resources STAT could potentially provide, please indicate the value each would have to you:

	HIGH VALUE	MODERATE VALUE	LOW VALUE	N/A	NOT FAMILIAR
Online lesson plans/classroom resources	Online lesson plans/classroom resources HIGH VALUE	Online lesson plans/classroom resources MODERATE VALUE	Online lesson plans/classroom resources LOW VALUE	Online lesson plans/classroom resources N/A	Online lesson plans/classroom resources NOT FAMILIAR
New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources	New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources HIGH VALUE	New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources MODERATE VALUE	New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources LOW VALUE	New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources N/A	New TEKS Implementation Information and Resources NOT FAMILIAR
Job board (post/seek)	Job board (post/seek) HIGH VALUE	Job board (post/seek) MODERATE VALUE	Job board (post/seek) LOW VALUE	Job board (post/seek) N/A	Job board (post/seek) NOT FAMILIAR
Regional in-person professional development	Regional in-person professional development HIGH VALUE	Regional in-person professional development MODERATE VALUE	Regional in-person professional development LOW VALUE	Regional in-person professional development N/A	Regional in-person professional development NOT FAMILIAR
Webinars/online “live” programming	Webinars/online “live” programming HIGH VALUE	Webinars/online “live” programming MODERATE VALUE	Webinars/online “live” programming LOW VALUE	Webinars/online “live” programming N/A	Webinars/online “live” programming NOT FAMILIAR
On-Demand virtual programming	On-Demand virtual programming HIGH VALUE	On-Demand virtual programming MODERATE VALUE	On-Demand virtual programming LOW VALUE	On-Demand virtual programming N/A	On-Demand virtual programming NOT FAMILIAR
Year-long access to science vendors/materials	Year-long access to science vendors/materials HIGH VALUE	Year-long access to science vendors/materials MODERATE VALUE	Year-long access to science vendors/materials LOW VALUE	Year-long access to science vendors/materials N/A	Year-long access to science vendors/materials NOT FAMILIAR
Regional social/community building opportunities	Regional social/community building opportunities HIGH VALUE	Regional social/community building opportunities MODERATE VALUE	Regional social/community building opportunities LOW VALUE	Regional social/community building opportunities N/A	Regional social/community building opportunities NOT FAMILIAR

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Have you ever volunteered with STAT (select all that apply)?

Served on a STAT committee or Task force

Presented at a STAT event (CAST or other)

Served on STAT Executive Board or Advisory Board

Volunteered with CAST (planning or on-site)

Contributed to STAT online or printed resources (STAT365 topics or other)

I haven’t volunteered with STAT

Other (please specify)

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* 14. If you aren’t volunteering with STAT, what prevents you from doing so (select all that apply)?

Just ask me

I need more time in the day

I need more information about opportunities

The sign up process needs to be easier

Need more relevant/interesting opportunities

I’ve had a poor experience volunteering with STAT in the past

N/A

Other (please specify)

THOUGHTS ON CAST 2021

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* 15. Which of the following best reflects your plans to attend CAST21 in Fort Worth, November 11-13 (select all that apply)?

Yes, absolutely

Yes, if I am satisfied with safety measures being implemented by STAT

Yes, if I can secure school district/organization funding/support

No, due to lack of school district/organization funding/support

No, due to school district/organization travel restrictions due to Covid

No, due to personal concerns about Covid

No, due to date of the event

No, due to location of the event

Possibly, still deciding and will be based on many factors

Other (please specify)

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* 16. If considering attending the in-person CAST, please indicate the importance of the following considerations and safety measures for your own participation:

	CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	MODERATELY IMPORTANT	NOT IMPORTANT	N/A
Mask requirement for all attendees	Mask requirement for all attendees CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Mask requirement for all attendees MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Mask requirement for all attendees NOT IMPORTANT	Mask requirement for all attendees N/A
Mask optional for vaccinated attendees	Mask optional for vaccinated attendees CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Mask optional for vaccinated attendees MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Mask optional for vaccinated attendees NOT IMPORTANT	Mask optional for vaccinated attendees N/A
Sanitation measures in place	Sanitation measures in place CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Sanitation measures in place MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Sanitation measures in place NOT IMPORTANT	Sanitation measures in place N/A
Social distancing measures in place	Social distancing measures in place CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Social distancing measures in place MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Social distancing measures in place NOT IMPORTANT	Social distancing measures in place N/A
Limited/managed capacity and programming	Limited/managed capacity and programming CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Limited/managed capacity and programming MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Limited/managed capacity and programming NOT IMPORTANT	Limited/managed capacity and programming N/A
Proof of attendee vaccination	Proof of attendee vaccination CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Proof of attendee vaccination MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Proof of attendee vaccination NOT IMPORTANT	Proof of attendee vaccination N/A
Access to Covid testing	Access to Covid testing CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Access to Covid testing MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Access to Covid testing NOT IMPORTANT	Access to Covid testing N/A
Low Covid numbers in Fort Worth	Low Covid numbers in Fort Worth CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in Fort Worth MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in Fort Worth NOT IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in Fort Worth N/A
Low Covid numbers in my community	Low Covid numbers in my community CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in my community MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in my community NOT IMPORTANT	Low Covid numbers in my community N/A
Hotel safety measures	Hotel safety measures CRITICALLY IMPORTANT	Hotel safety measures MODERATELY IMPORTANT	Hotel safety measures NOT IMPORTANT	Hotel safety measures N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 17. If you are not able/willing to attend the in-person CAST, how likely are you to register for/attend a separate virtual CAST program:

LIKELY

DEPENDS

UNLIKELY

LIKELY

DEPENDS

UNLIKELY

Depends (please specify)

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* 18. Even if you attended CAST live, would you participate in virtual elements in addition to or separate from a live CAST event?

LIKELY

DEPENDS

UNLIKELY

LIKELY

DEPENDS

UNLIKELY

Depends (please specify)

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* 19. Any additional feedback or input on either an in-person CAST or virtual add-on:

STAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) EFFORTS

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* 20. How strong is your school district’s/organization’s commitment to DEI issues and making relevant resources available to you?

VERY STRONG

MODERATELY STRONG

NOT VERY STRONG

ABSENT

N/A

VERY STRONG

MODERATELY STRONG

NOT VERY STRONG

ABSENT

N/A

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* 21. Over the last year, have you been involved with or asked to lead meaningful discussions about difficult topics? (For example: racism, sexism, homophobia, poverty, bullying, mass shootings)

Yes

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* 22. Do you feel equipped to have meaningful conversations about difficult topics not related to science?

Yes

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* 23. How can STAT help improve diversity, equity and inclusion in science teaching and learning and within STAT?

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* 24. Generally, what types of DEI resources would you find most useful (select all that apply)?

Speakers/Presenters

Facilitated conversations

Lesson plans

Online activities

Books

Podcasts

Other (please specify)

IN CONCLUSION

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* 25. Considering your complete experience with the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) and the programs and resources provided, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how likely would you be to recommend STAT to a friend or a colleague?

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* 26. Are there items not addressed in the survey that you’d like to see STAT provide or develop to improve your role as a science educator or experience as a STAT member?

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* 27. To be entered in the drawing for a complimentary registration for CAST (you’ll get to select either in-person or virtual), please provide your contact information below:

Name

District/Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

STAT Membership Survey2021

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* 1. What is your current position in science education?

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* 2. What Grade Levels do you work with in your current role (select all that apply)?

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* 3. What Subject Area(s) do you work with in your current role (select all that apply)?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes the school district/organization in which you work (select all that apply)?

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* 5. How many years have you been involved with science education:

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* 6. How do you self-identify (ethnicity and/or race)? (for multi/mixed, select all that apply)

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* 7. What is your gender identity?

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* 8. What is the current status of your STAT membership?

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* 9. How many years have you been involved with or a member of STAT?

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* 10. How frequently do you access/utilize the following STAT programs and resources:

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* 11. Indicate the professional value these current STAT programs and resources provide to you:

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* 12. Of the following programs and resources STAT could potentially provide, please indicate the value each would have to you:

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* 13. Have you ever volunteered with STAT (select all that apply)?

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* 14. If you aren’t volunteering with STAT, what prevents you from doing so (select all that apply)?

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* 15. Which of the following best reflects your plans to attend CAST21 in Fort Worth, November 11-13 (select all that apply)?

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* 16. If considering attending the in-person CAST, please indicate the importance of the following considerations and safety measures for your own participation:

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* 17. If you are not able/willing to attend the in-person CAST, how likely are you to register for/attend a separate virtual CAST program:

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* 18. Even if you attended CAST live, would you participate in virtual elements in addition to or separate from a live CAST event?

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* 19. Any additional feedback or input on either an in-person CAST or virtual add-on:

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* 20. How strong is your school district’s/organization’s commitment to DEI issues and making relevant resources available to you?

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* 21. Over the last year, have you been involved with or asked to lead meaningful discussions about difficult topics? (For example: racism, sexism, homophobia, poverty, bullying, mass shootings)

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* 22. Do you feel equipped to have meaningful conversations about difficult topics not related to science?

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* 23. How can STAT help improve diversity, equity and inclusion in science teaching and learning and within STAT?

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* 24. Generally, what types of DEI resources would you find most useful (select all that apply)?

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* 25. Considering your complete experience with the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) and the programs and resources provided, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how likely would you be to recommend STAT to a friend or a colleague?

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* 26. Are there items not addressed in the survey that you’d like to see STAT provide or develop to improve your role as a science educator or experience as a STAT member?

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* 27. To be entered in the drawing for a complimentary registration for CAST (you’ll get to select either in-person or virtual), please provide your contact information below:

STAT Membership Survey
2021