Exit this survey Equity Needs Survey for Paraprofessionals 2014 Question Title * 1. I am a paraprofessional and work primarily with: a. Primary/elementary regular classroom students b. Middle school regular classroom students c. High school regular classroom students d. Primary/ elementary students with special needs e. Middle school students with special needs f. High school students with special needs Question Title * 2. If any, which group(s) of students in your classroom is (are) not performing to your expectations? a. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ELL) b. Gifted and talented c. Regular classroom d. Special education e. Other f. None of the above - All students are performing to expectations Question Title * 3. Which three areas of professional learning would most enhance your skills as a paraprofessional? (Please select three areas linked to your school or the system improvement plan). a. Reading to and with children b. Assisting students with writing c. Working cooperatively with teacher d. Working cooperatively with parents and volunteers e. Effective communication at school f. Effective use of technology in the classroom g. Managing student behavior h. Working with students with special needs i. Collecting data on students k. Pedagogical enhancement not needed Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. With which group of students would professional learning in differentiated instructional strategies most enhance your skills or have the biggest impact on student achievement? (Select all that apply) a. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ELL) b. Special Education c. Gifted and Talented d. Enhancement in differentiated instructional strategies not need. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the unimportant and 5 being very important, please rate the importance of each of the following factors for retaining highly qualified, effective paraprofessionals in your school. 1 Not important 2 3 4 5 Most important Professional learning related to job assignment Professional learning related to job assignment 1 Not important Professional learning related to job assignment 2 Professional learning related to job assignment 3 Professional learning related to job assignment 4 Professional learning related to job assignment 5 Most important Increased support from teachers Increased support from teachers 1 Not important Increased support from teachers 2 Increased support from teachers 3 Increased support from teachers 4 Increased support from teachers 5 Most important Increased support from school administrators Increased support from school administrators 1 Not important Increased support from school administrators 2 Increased support from school administrators 3 Increased support from school administrators 4 Increased support from school administrators 5 Most important More instructional supplies and equipment More instructional supplies and equipment 1 Not important More instructional supplies and equipment 2 More instructional supplies and equipment 3 More instructional supplies and equipment 4 More instructional supplies and equipment 5 Most important Increased salary and benefits Increased salary and benefits 1 Not important Increased salary and benefits 2 Increased salary and benefits 3 Increased salary and benefits 4 Increased salary and benefits 5 Most important Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Three most needed student achievement needs include: Closing the achievement gap Reading/Language Arts/English Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Development Technology Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Select three most needed professional development staff needs Closing the achievement gap Teaching of Language Arts Teaching of Math Teaching of Science Teaching of Social Sciences Teaching of Health and Physical Education Implementing Standards Standards Based Assessment Pedagogical Skills Curriculum Alignment to the Common Core GPS Classroom Management Using data and assessment to improve learning Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Select the two most important system needs Hiring teachers in shortage areas Maintaining qualified paraprofessionals Retaining highly qualified teachers, instructional leaders, and principals Recruiting highly qualified teachers and administrators Hiring teachers to reduce class sizes Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What technology courses would be helpful to increase your level of knowledge and your skill level for technology intergration in your instruction? Question Title * 10. Please check your school. Lillie Cooper Primary Carver Elementary Terrell Middle School Terrell High School Done