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MASTER TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM (MTRP) CANDIDATE SURVEY
PRETEST VERSION
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SURVEY OF
MASTER TEACHER RESIDENCY
PROGRAM (MTRP) Candidates
This questionnaire asks about your background, teaching experiences, and experience as a MTRP
candidate. For each item, please mark or circle only one answer, unless instructions say to “ Mark one or
more” or “ Mark all that apply.” Thank you very much for your help with this survey.
We want you to know that:
1.
The purpose of this survey is to gather information from teachers who were invited to apply for the
MTRP. The survey asks about your educational background, certifications, teaching experience,
experiences in your former school, experiences with the application process, and decisions to accept
or to decline any positions offered by the MTRP schools.
2.
This survey is voluntary but your response is critical for producing valid and reliable data. You may
skip any questions you do not wish to answer; however, we hope that you answer as many questions
as you can. Your answers to questions will not affect your eligibility for the MTRP or any hiring
decisions made on behalf of the program now or in the future.
3.
The U.S. Department of Education wants to protect the privacy of individuals who participate in
surveys. Responses to this data collection will be used only for statistical purposes. The reports
prepared for this study will summarize findings across the sample and will not associate responses
with a specific district or individual. We will not provide information that identified you or your district
to anyone outside the study team, except as required by law.
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For questions, call or email Kristina Rall toll free at 866-XXX-XXXX or krall@mathematica-mpr.com
This survey is authorized by law: (1) Sections 171(b) and 173 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of
2002, Pub. L. 107-279 (2002); and (2) Section 9601 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (Pub. L. 107-110).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid
OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is xxxx-xxxx. The time required to complete this
information collection is estimated to average [30] minutes per respondent, including the time to review instructions, gather the data needed,
and complete and review the information collected. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or
suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202. If you have comments or
concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of
Education Sciences, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208.
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A. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A1.
What is the total number of years of teaching experience you have? (Include all
years teaching in public and private schools. Do not include years as a substitute
teacher, teacher’s aide, or student teacher.)
Total years of teaching experience (across all schools) .............. |
A2.
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Indicate the school in which you were employed as a teacher during the 2007-2008
school year and the total number of years you taught at that school.
School: _________________________________________........ |
A4.
| TOTAL YEARS TEACHING
What is the total number of years you have taught in this school district?
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Before teaching at that school in 2007-2008, had you taught at any other schools in
this school district?
YES.................................................................................... F
NO ..................................................................................... F ¨ GO TO A6
A5.
Beginning with the most recent, list any other schools in this district in which you
have been employed as a teacher and the total number of years you taught at each
school. List up to 5 schools.
1. School name: _______________________________
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2. School name: _______________________________
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3. School name: _______________________________
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4. School name: _______________________________
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5. School name: _______________________________
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Check here if you taught in more schools in this district: ¨ F
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A6.
Thinking about the school in which you taught last year (2007-2008), how satisfied
were you with each of the following aspects of that school? (Mark one for each row)
Very
Dissatisfied
Somewhat
Dissatisfied
Somewhat
Satisfied
Very
Satisfied
a. The principal’s leadership and vision ............
F
F
F
F
b. Recognition for positive accomplishments ....
F
F
F
F
c. Student testing policies..................................
F
F
F
F
d. Other school policies .....................................
F
F
F
F
e. Professional caliber of colleagues................
F
F
F
F
f. Salary...........................................................
F
F
F
F
g. Benefits........................................................
F
F
F
F
h. Opportunities for professional development
F
F
F
F
i. Opportunities to provide input into school
policies and practices ..................................
F
F
F
F
j. Autonomy or control over classroom...........
F
F
F
F
k. Your grade assignment. ..............................
F
F
F
F
l. Workload......................................................
F
F
F
F
m. Teacher support from administration
F
F
F
F
n. Support from faculty/ collaboration with
colleagues....................................................
F
F
F
F
o. Support for teachers working with students
with special needs .......................................
F
F
F
F
p. Availability of resources and materials/
equipment for your classroom .....................
F
F
F
F
q. School facilities such as the building or
grounds........................................................
F
F
F
F
r. Safety in school building and on school
grounds (including parking lot) ....................
F
F
F
F
s. Student motivation to learn..........................
F
F
F
F
t. Student discipline and behavior ..................
F
F
F
F
u. Student academic performance...................
F
F
F
F
v. Parental involvement in the school..............
F
F
F
F
School aspects:
Leadership
Professional Environment
School Environment and Facilities
Students and Families
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A7. Thinking about your approach to teaching, to what extent do you agree or disagree
with the following statements? (Mark one for each row)
Strongly
agree
Somewhat
agree
Somewhat
disagree
Strongly
disagree
a. I set high expectations for my students’
performance
01
02
03
04
b. I engage my students in planning, monitoring,
and assessing their learning .......
01
02
03
04
c. I encourage my students to express their
thoughts.
01
02
03
04
d. I engage students in trying different ways to
solve a problem
01
02
03
04
e. I encourage students to help one another
understand the learning activity
01
02
03
04
f. When I encounter challenges in my classroom, I
look to my peers to help me problem solve and
think about alternate strategies
01
02
03
04
g. I work with students in my classroom who have
learning or behavioral difficulties
01
02
03
04
h. I seek consultation from fellow teachers,
coaches, and/or administrators when I encounter
challenges working with students in my
classroom who have learning or behavioral
difficulties
01
02
03
04
i. I pursue opportunities to learn new instructional
strategies or to learn about current research in
education
01
02
03
04
Teaching approaches:
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B. EXPERIENCE WITH THE MTRP AND FUTURE PLANS
B1.
Thinking about the past 6 months, other than applying for the MTRP, have you
looked or interviewed for any other positions?
Column A: Indicate whether you have looked for each type of position.
Column B: For each type of position you looked for (and marked “yes” in
Column A), indicate whether you interviewed for the position.
Positions other than the MTRP:
A.
B.
Looked
for
position?
If yes, did you
interview for
position?
YES
NO
YES
NO
1. Looked for teaching positions within the school
district? .......................................................................
F
F
F
F
2. Looked for teaching positions in another school
district? .......................................................................
F
F
F
F
3. Looked for teaching positions in charter schools? .....
F
F
F
F
4. Looked for teaching positions in a private school? ....
F
F
F
F
5. Looked for non-teaching positions in education,
including administrative, full-time mentor/coach,
curriculum specialist?.................................................
F
F
F
F
6. Looked for jobs outside the education field?..............
F
F
F
F
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B2.
Column A: Indicate which of the following sources you used to obtain
information about the MTRP.
Column B: For each source used, rate how useful the source was in providing
information you needed to make a decision about the program.
A.
Source used?
B.
If yes, how useful was the source?
Yes
No
Not
Useful
Somewhat
Useful
Very
Useful
a. Information session ....................
F
F
F
F
F
b. Website ......................................
F
F
F
F
F
c. Printed materials ........................
F
F
F
F
F
d. Telephone information line.........
F
F
F
F
F
e. E-mail contact with program staff
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Source of information:
f.
Other (Specify):
______________________
B3.
When you were deciding whether to apply for the MTRP, who influenced your
decision?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
a. Family members .........................................................
F
b. Friends (other than teachers) ......................................
F
c.
Other MTRP candidates ..............................................
F
d. Other teachers (Non-MTRP candidates) .....................
F
e. Union representative....................................................
F
f.
Principal of your 2007-2008 school .............................
F
g. Principal of MTRP hiring school ..................................
F
h. Other district administrator ..........................................
F
i.
MTRP staff member.....................................................
F
j.
Parents or students......................................................
F
k.
A mentor (not listed above) .........................................
F
l.
Other (Specify)______________________________
F
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B4.
Did you complete an application for the MTRP (e.g., by completing the on-line
application)?
YES ................................................... F
NO..................................................... F ¨ GO TO B14
B5.
Please indicate the level of importance that each of the following factors played in
your decision to apply for the MTRP. (Mark one for each row)
Not at all
important
Somewhat
important
Important
Very
important
a. The stipend.............................................................
F
F
F
F
b. Opportunities for professional development ..........
F
F
F
F
c. Opportunities for professional advancement .........
F
F
F
F
d. Opportunity to make a difference for at-risk
students..................................................................
F
F
F
F
e. Appeal of a new challenge .....................................
F
F
F
F
f. Dissatisfaction with teacher support from the
principal at last year's school .................................
F
F
F
F
g. Dissatisfaction with teacher support from other
administrators at last year's school ........................
F
F
F
F
h. Dissatisfaction with workplace conditions (e.g.,
facilities, classroom resources, school safety) at
last year’s school....................................................
F
F
F
F
i. Insufficient autonomy or control over classroom at
last year's school....................................................
F
F
F
F
j. Dissatisfaction with the principal's leadership and
vision at last year's school......................................
F
F
F
F
k. Opportunity to reduce my commute time to and
from work................................................................
F
F
F
F
l. Just needed a change............................................
F
F
F
F
m. Other reason (Specify): ____________________
F
F
F
F
Potential factors in your decision to apply:
B6.
Were you invited to interview for teaching positions in one or more schools
participating in the MTRP?
YES ...........................................................................F
NO .............................................................................F ¨ GO TO B15
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B7.
For how many MTRP schools did you interview?
None, did not accept any interviews .................................. F ¨ GO TO B14
Interviewed at 1 school ...................................................... F
Interviewed at 2 schools .................................................... F
Interviewed at 3 schools .................................................... F
Interviewed at 4 or more schools ....................................... F
B8.
For each of the school in which you interviewed, indicate whether each of the
following occurred. Please report separately for each school, beginning with the
first school in which you interviewed.
Interview process:
B9.
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
Interviewed at school? If yes, mark box
and respond for all items below
F
F
F
F
a.
The interview was informative..........
F
F
F
F
b.
I had opportunities to communicate
my strengths during the interview ....
F
F
F
F
c.
The principal/interviewer was
genuinely interested .........................
F
F
F
F
d.
The principal/interviewer responded
to my questions about the position...
F
F
F
F
e.
The principal seemed like someone
I could work with...............................
F
F
F
F
f.
The interview increased my desire
to teach at the school .......................
F
F
F
F
Indicate which of the following were part of the interview process in each of the
schools in which you interviewed? Please report separately for each school,
beginning with the first school in which you interviewed.
Interview process:
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
Interviewed at school? If yes, mark box
and respond for all items below
F
F
F
F
a.
Had a one-on-on interview with the
principal or assistant principal ..........
F
F
F
F
b.
Interviewed with other school staff ...
F
F
F
F
c.
Was asked to give a teaching
demonstration...................................
F
F
F
F
d.
Was given a tour of the school.........
F
F
F
F
e.
Met students at the school ...............
F
F
F
F
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B10. Were you offered a teaching position at any of the participating MTRP schools for
the 2008-2009 school year?
YES ...................................................................................F
NO ...................................................................................F ¨ GO TO B15
B11. Which MTRP schools offered you a position for the 2008-2009 school year?
School 1 ______________________________________
2 schools............................................................................ F
3 schools............................................................................ F
4 or more schools .............................................................. F
B12. Did you accept a teaching position for the 2008-2009 school year from a MTRP
school?
YES....................................................................................F
NO ............................................................................. F ¨ GO TO B14
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B13. Column A: Indicate which of the following reasons influenced your decision to
accept a teaching position in an MTRP school.
Column B: Select the one most important reason.
Reasons influencing your decision:
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
MARK ONLY ONE
A.
B.
Reasons for decision
Most important reason
a.
The principal's leadership and vision ..............
F
F
b.
Professional caliber of colleagues ..................
F
F
c.
Knew other teachers at the school..................
F
F
d.
The school’s organization/environment ..........
F
F
e.
A program of support and information
provided for new hires to the school ...............
F
F
f.
Opportunities to help/mentor other teachers...
F
F
g.
Opportunities such as coaching a sports
team, academic coach, team leader ...............
F
F
h.
Opportunities for professional advancement ..
F
F
i.
The grade level/subject in which there was an
opening............................................................
F
F
j.
The school’s location.......................................
F
F
k.
Appeal of a new challenge ..............................
F
F
l.
Opportunity to make a difference for at-risk
students...........................................................
F
F
m. Challenge of working with students with
disabilities........................................................
F
F
Challenge of working with students who are
not English proficient.......................................
F
F
Challenge of working with students with other
special needs ..................................................
F
F
Other reason (Specify): ______________
F
F
n.
o.
p.
If you accepted a position to teach in an MTRP school for the 2008-2009 school year,
check here F and GO TO QUESTION B16.
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B14. We are interested in learning why teachers did not pursue the application process
or did not accept a teaching position in the MTRP.
Column A: Mark all the reasons influencing your decision.
Column B: Select the one most important reason you did not pursue the
application process or did not accept an MTRP teaching position.
Reasons influencing your decision:
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
MARK ONLY ONE
A.
B.
Reasons for decision
Most important reason
a.
I was happy at my old school........................
F
F
b.
Did not like the principals at the MTRP
schools ..........................................................
F
F
Did not like the other administrators at the
MTRP schools...............................................
F
F
I felt teachers at a new school might resent
or not welcome me .......................................
F
F
Grade level/subject area of vacancies not
ideal...............................................................
F
F
f.
Stipend not big enough ..................................
F
F
g.
Students too challenging...............................
F
F
h.
Commuting distance/other commuting
issues ............................................................
F
F
i.
Concerns about school/neighborhood safety
F
F
j.
Changing schools would cause childcare or
family problems .............................................
F
F
I committed to a certain school and did not
want to go back on my word .........................
F
F
Not interested in starting at a new school .....
F
F
m. The timing of application process would not
allow me to know my next year’s assignment
as soon as I would like ..................................
F
F
n.
Application process was too difficult .............
F
F
o.
Application process was too time consuming
F
F
p.
I do not support the philosophy of the
program .........................................................
F
F
F
F
c.
d.
e.
k.
l.
q. Other (Specify)_____________________
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B15.
Where do you expect to work this coming school year (2008-2009)?
MARK ONLY ONE
Teaching in the same school in which I taught last year.................. F
Teaching in another school in the same district as last year ........... F
Teaching in a different district from last year ................................... F
Teaching in a private school ............................................................ F
A non-teaching job........................................................................... F
Not working ...................................................................................... F
........ F
Other (Specify)
B16.
How long to you plan to continue working as a classroom teacher?
MARK ONLY ONE
As long as I am able ....................................................................... F
Until I am eligible for retirement benefits from this job ..................... F
Until I am eligible for retirement from another job ............................ F
Until I am eligible for Social Security benefits .................................. F
Until a specific life event occurs (e.g., parenthood, marriage) ......... F
Until a more desirable opportunity comes along.............................. F
Definitely plan to leave as soon as I can ......................................... F
Undecided at this time ..................................................................... F
Other (Specify)_______________________________________... F
B17. How many years beyond this year do you plan to continue working as a classroom
teacher?
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B18. How many years beyond this year do you plan to continue teaching in this district?
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SECTION C. EDUCATION AND TEACHING CERTIFICATION
C1.
Please tell us about your educational degrees.
Column A:
Indicate whether you hold each of the following degrees or certificates.
Column B:
For each degree or certificate, indicate the name of the college or
institution from which you received that degree or certificate.
Column C:
Indicate the major field(s) of study using the codes from the Major Field of
Study table on page 12.
Column D:
Indicate the year in which this degree was awarded.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Degree
College/University
Major fields
of study
Year degree
awarded
(MARK ONE
FOR EACH
DEGREE)
Degree
Yes
No
(USE LIST OF
CODES ON
PAGE 12)
Name of
college/university
Bachelor’s degree .................
Code
Year
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Master’s degree ....................
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Doctorate degree ..................
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Other degree
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TABLE 1. MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY CODES
GENERAL EDUCATION
Elementary Education
101
Early childhood/Pre-K, general
102
Elementary grades, general
Natural Sciences
211
Biology/Life sciences
212
Chemistry
213
Earth sciences
214
Engineering
217
Physics
218
Other
Secondary Education
103
Middle grades, general
104
Secondary grades, general
Social Sciences
221
Anthropology
222
Area/Ethnic studies (Excluding Native American)
223
Criminal justice
224
Cultural studies
225
Economics
226
GEOGRAPHY
227
Government/Civics
228
HISTORY
229
International studies
230
Law
231
Native American studies
232
Political science
233
Psychology
234
Sociology
235
Other social science
SPECIAL EDUCATION
110
Special education, any
OTHER EDUCATION
131
Administration
132
Counseling and guidance
133
Educational psychology
134
Policy studies
135
School psychology
136
Other non-subject matter specific education
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIFIC
Arts & Music
141
Art/Arts or crafts
142
Art history
143
Dance
144
Drama/Theater
145
Music
Vocational/Technical Education
241
Agriculture and natural resources
242
Business/Office
243
Keyboarding
244
Marketing and distribution
245
Health occupations
246
Construction trades
247
Mechanics and repair
248
Drafting/Graphics/Printing
249
Metals/Woods/Plastics and other precision production
(electronics, leatherwork, meat cutting, etc.)
250
Communications and other technologies (not including
computer science)
251
Culinary arts/Hospitality
252
Child care and education
253
Personal and other services (including cosmetology,
custodial services, clothing and textiles, and interior
design)
254
Family and consumer sciences education
255
Industrial arts/Technology education
English and Language Arts
151
Communications
152
Composition
153
English
154
Journalism
155
Language arts
156
Linguistics
157
Literature/Literary Criticism
158
Reading
159
Speech
English as a Second Language
160
ESL/Bilingual education: General
161
ESL/Bilingual education: Spanish
162
ESL/Bilingual education: Other languages
Foreign Languages
171
French
172
German
173
Latin
174
Spanish
175
Other foreign language
Miscellaneous
261
Architecture
263
Humanities/Liberal studies
264
Library/Information science
265
Military science/ROTC
266
Philosophy
267
Religious studies/Theology/Divinity
Health Education & Physical Education
181
Health education
182
Physical education
Other
268
Mathematics and Computer Science
190
Mathematics
197
Computer Science
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Other
C2.
In what levels are you certified?
[NOTE TO REVIEWERS; THIS ITEM WILL USE DISTRICT-SPECIFIC OPTIONS FOR
CERTIFICATION CATEGORIES BELOW]
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
a. Preschool (birth-K)........................................................ F
b. Elementary (K-6) .......................................................... F
c. Middle grades (6-8)....................................................... F
d. Secondary grades (9-12).............................................. F
e. Special subject areas (K-12) ....................................... F
SPECIFY SPECIAL AREAS:
________________________________
________________________________
f. Exceptional Children (K-12) .......................................... F
(Specify)________________________________
g. Other............................................................................. F
(Specify)________________________________
C3.
Please indicate whether you hold a National Board Certification from the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
MARK ONLY ONE
Yes, I currently hold one or more certificates from the National Board .........................F
I am currently a candidate for National Board certification............................................F
I have applied but am no longer being considered for National Board certification ......F
I have never applied for National Board certification.....................................................F
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SECTION D. TEACHER’S COMPENSATION IN 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR
This section asks teachers for their best estimates of compensation from sources other
than your regular teaching position during the 2007-2008 school year.
D1.
For the 2007-2008 school year, did you receive compensation, in addition to your
annual base salaryfrom the school/district? (Include bonuses, compensation for
teaching summer school, coaching, etc.)
YES....................................................................................F
NO .....................................................................................F ¨ GO TO D3
D2.
What was the total amount of additional compensation you received?
(Please round to the nearest $100.)
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(Please round to the nearest $100.)
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NO ...........................................F
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SECTION E. TEACHER’S FAMILY AND HOUSING COMMITMENTS
This section asks teachers to provide information about family commitments, housing,
and their work commute, all of which may be related to teachers decision to change jobs
or schools.
E1.
Do you live in the same school district in which you teach?
YES ...........................................................................F
NO .............................................................................F
E2.
How far do you live from the school(s) where you taught/teach in 2007-2008 and
2008-2009?
Please indicate the miles and minutes you commute one-way. Your best estimate is fine.
E3.
Miles each way
Minutes each way
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What was/is your primary mode of transportation that you use(d) to commute to
the school where you taught/teach in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009?
MARK ONE FOR EACH YEAR
E4.
2007-2008
2008-2009
Usually drove my own car ...............................................
F
F
Usually took public transportation (bus, rail)....................
F
F
Usually carpooled with others..........................................
F
F
Usually walked.................................................................
F
F
Other (Specify) _____________________________ .....
F
F
Do you currently own your home, rent your home, or have some other
arrangement?
MARK ONLY ONE
Own home (either paying mortgage or own outright)............
F
Rent home ............................................................................
F
Have some other arrangement .............................................
F
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E5.
Are you:
MARK ONLY ONE
Married or living with a partner.............................................. F
Separated, divorced, widowed, or never married................ F
E6.
Do you have any children currently living with you?
Include birth, adopted, foster, stepchildren, or grandchildren.
YES....................................................................................F
NO .....................................................................................F ¨ GO TO F1
E7.
Are any of the children currently living at home with you under 5 years old?
YES....................................................................................F
NO .....................................................................................F
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SECTION F. TEACHER’S DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
F1.
Are you male or female?
MALE .................................................................................F
FEMALE ............................................................................ F
F2.
Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
YES....................................................................................F
NO .....................................................................................F
F3.
What is your race?
MARK ONE OR MORE
a. American Indian or Alaskan Native................................ F
b. Asian.............................................................................. F
c. Black or African-American.............................................. F
d. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ...................... F
e. White.............................................................................. F
F4.
In what year were you born?
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F5.
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | MEMORANDUM |
| Author | Tiffany Waits |
| File Modified | 2008-08-22 |
| File Created | 2008-08-22 |