2016-2017 GT Elementary Teacher Survey

The purpose of the survey is to gain feedback on how to better serve our gifted and talented students and the results are used as part of the yearly gifted and talented program evaluation. The survey takes only 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Thank you for taking the time in helping improve the academic programs offered at Canutillo Independent School District.

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* 1. Please select your campus(es):

Bill Childress ES

Canutillo ES

Deanna Davenport ES

Garcia ES

Jose Damian ES

Reyes ES

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* 2. How familiar are you with the policies and procedures for nomination, furloughs, reassessment, exiting from services, transfer of students and appeals?

I am not familiar with any of the policies and procedures regarding GT students.

I am familiar with some, but not all of the policies and procedures regarding GT students.

I am familiar with all the policies and procedures regarding GT students.

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* 3. Are nominations open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, other exceptionalities, etc.?

Yes

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* 4. Are nominations for gifted services taken at all grade levels?

Yes

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* 5. Are kindergarten students nominated, assessed and, if identified, provided services by March 1?

Yes

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* 6. How often are parents of gifted children informed of their child's progress?

Weekly

Once every three-weeks

Once every six-weeks

Once a semester

Not at all

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* 7. Please answer the following based on how often they occur throughout the week:

	Daily	2-3 times a week	Once a week	Never
How often do GT students have the opportunity each year to receive gifted services in the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies.	How often do GT students have the opportunity each year to receive gifted services in the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Daily	How often do GT students have the opportunity each year to receive gifted services in the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. 2-3 times a week	How often do GT students have the opportunity each year to receive gifted services in the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Once a week	How often do GT students have the opportunity each year to receive gifted services in the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Never
How often do GT students get the opportunity to work with other gifted students in the regular classroom?	How often do GT students get the opportunity to work with other gifted students in the regular classroom? Daily	How often do GT students get the opportunity to work with other gifted students in the regular classroom? 2-3 times a week	How often do GT students get the opportunity to work with other gifted students in the regular classroom? Once a week	How often do GT students get the opportunity to work with other gifted students in the regular classroom? Never
How often are GT students provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research and communication in the regular classroom?	How often are GT students provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research and communication in the regular classroom? Daily	How often are GT students provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research and communication in the regular classroom? 2-3 times a week	How often are GT students provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research and communication in the regular classroom? Once a week	How often are GT students provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research and communication in the regular classroom? Never
How often is there a variety of challenging learning experiences provided which emphasize content from the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies in the regular classroom?	How often is there a variety of challenging learning experiences provided which emphasize content from the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies in the regular classroom? Daily	How often is there a variety of challenging learning experiences provided which emphasize content from the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies in the regular classroom? 2-3 times a week	How often is there a variety of challenging learning experiences provided which emphasize content from the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies in the regular classroom? Once a week	How often is there a variety of challenging learning experiences provided which emphasize content from the four core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies in the regular classroom? Never
How often are parents informed of the learning opportunities provided for GT students?	How often are parents informed of the learning opportunities provided for GT students? Daily	How often are parents informed of the learning opportunities provided for GT students? 2-3 times a week	How often are parents informed of the learning opportunities provided for GT students? Once a week	How often are parents informed of the learning opportunities provided for GT students? Never

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* 8. Please answer the following based on how often they occur throughout the year

	Two or more times a semester	One time a semester	Once a year	Never
Products and achievements of gifted students are shared with the community.	Products and achievements of gifted students are shared with the community. Two or more times a semester	Products and achievements of gifted students are shared with the community. One time a semester	Products and achievements of gifted students are shared with the community. Once a year	Products and achievements of gifted students are shared with the community. Never
Please provide an example of how this takes place in your class or campus.
The community and families are encouraged to participate in services designed for Advanced Academics students.	The community and families are encouraged to participate in services designed for Advanced Academics students. Two or more times a semester	The community and families are encouraged to participate in services designed for Advanced Academics students. One time a semester	The community and families are encouraged to participate in services designed for Advanced Academics students. Once a year	The community and families are encouraged to participate in services designed for Advanced Academics students. Never
Please provide an example of how this takes place in your class or campus.
Learning opportunities are provided which lead to the development of advanced-level products and performances.	Learning opportunities are provided which lead to the development of advanced-level products and performances. Two or more times a semester	Learning opportunities are provided which lead to the development of advanced-level products and performances. One time a semester	Learning opportunities are provided which lead to the development of advanced-level products and performances. Once a year	Learning opportunities are provided which lead to the development of advanced-level products and performances. Never
Please provide an example of how this takes place in your class or campus.
The opportunity to nominate students who are not currently identified as GT.	The opportunity to nominate students who are not currently identified as GT. Two or more times a semester	The opportunity to nominate students who are not currently identified as GT. One time a semester	The opportunity to nominate students who are not currently identified as GT. Once a year	The opportunity to nominate students who are not currently identified as GT. Never
Please provide an example of how this takes place in your class or campus.

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* 9. Please rate the following areas based on the Advanced Academics Program at CISD:

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied
Parent meetings concerning GT course work.	Parent meetings concerning GT course work. Very Satisfied	Parent meetings concerning GT course work. Somewhat Satisfied	Parent meetings concerning GT course work. Neutral	Parent meetings concerning GT course work. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Preparing children for College and/or a Career.	Preparing children for College and/or a Career. Very Satisfied	Preparing children for College and/or a Career. Somewhat Satisfied	Preparing children for College and/or a Career. Neutral	Preparing children for College and/or a Career. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Preparing students for middle school Pre-Ap courses.	Preparing students for middle school Pre-Ap courses. Very Satisfied	Preparing students for middle school Pre-Ap courses. Somewhat Satisfied	Preparing students for middle school Pre-Ap courses. Neutral	Preparing students for middle school Pre-Ap courses. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Motivating children to learn.	Motivating children to learn. Very Satisfied	Motivating children to learn. Somewhat Satisfied	Motivating children to learn. Neutral	Motivating children to learn. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
The number of days the GT program meets.	The number of days the GT program meets. Very Satisfied	The number of days the GT program meets. Somewhat Satisfied	The number of days the GT program meets. Neutral	The number of days the GT program meets. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Meeting the educational needs of GT children.	Meeting the educational needs of GT children. Very Satisfied	Meeting the educational needs of GT children. Somewhat Satisfied	Meeting the educational needs of GT children. Neutral	Meeting the educational needs of GT children. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Providing staff development on gifted and talented topics.	Providing staff development on gifted and talented topics. Very Satisfied	Providing staff development on gifted and talented topics. Somewhat Satisfied	Providing staff development on gifted and talented topics. Neutral	Providing staff development on gifted and talented topics. Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.
Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Academics Program?	Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Academics Program? Very Satisfied	Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Academics Program? Somewhat Satisfied	Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Academics Program? Neutral	Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Academics Program? Dissatisfied
If dissatisfied, please explain how Advanced Academics can provide you more support.

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* 10. How many hours have you completed toward your 30 hours of gifted training?

0 hours

3-6 hours

9-12 hours

15-21 hours

21-27 hours

30 hours

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* 11. Which of the following topics in gifted and talented would you like more staff development on?

Social and Emotional

Identification and Assessment

Project-Based Learning

Creativity

Texas State Plan for Gifted and Talented

Twice Exceptional

College Readiness

Depth and Complexity

Differentiation

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please select your campus(es):

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* 2. How familiar are you with the policies and procedures for nomination, furloughs, reassessment, exiting from services, transfer of students and appeals?

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* 3. Are nominations open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, other exceptionalities, etc.?

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* 4. Are nominations for gifted services taken at all grade levels?

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* 5. Are kindergarten students nominated, assessed and, if identified, provided services by March 1?

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* 6. How often are parents of gifted children informed of their child's progress?

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* 7. Please answer the following based on how often they occur throughout the week:

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* 8. Please answer the following based on how often they occur throughout the year

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* 9. Please rate the following areas based on the Advanced Academics Program at CISD:

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* 10. How many hours have you completed toward your 30 hours of gifted training?

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* 11. Which of the following topics in gifted and talented would you like more staff development on?

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* 12. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions that will help improve the Advanced Academics Program.