Leadership

The Leadership Domain asks educators for their perceptions of the effectiveness, supportiveness, and professionalism of their school leaders. This domain contains 16 questions on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). A rating of "3" indicates that the respondent neither agreed nor disagreed with the statement. Average ratings greater than 3 indicate agreement while ratings less than 3 indicate disagreement.

2005

Please rate how strongly you believe that the following statements are true about your school. When a question refers to "teachers," base your answer on your experiences and your observations for the majority of teachers in your school. If you do not feel that a question applies to you, you may skip that question.

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1. The school council operates effectively at my school. 3.2
2. School improvement plans are effectively developed and implemented. 2.6
3. The mission of this school is the driving force behind all school decisions. 2.4
4. My school is making steady progress in implementing rigorous academic standards. 2.8
5. Student learning considerations are the most important criteria used to make decisions. 2.4
6. School administrators take prompt action when problems occur. 2.6
7. School administrators are accessible to discuss instructional matters. 3.0
8. Teachers and staff are comfortable talking with administrators at my school about concerns. 2.7
9. Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. 3.2
10. The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are consistent. 3.1
11. Teachers receive individual feedback that can help them improve teaching and learning. 2.7
12. The school leadership recognizes teachers and staff for professional accomplishments. 2.5
13. School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct. 2.7
14. School policies, practices, and procedures reflect high expectations for all students. 2.8
15. Parents and community members are involved in school decisions. 2.4
16. Overall, my principal is an effective leader. 2.8
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