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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
CONTENTS
Section
SI.
Page
SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 2
SC. BACKGROUND SURVEY SCREENER QUESTIONS ..................................................... 4
A.
YOUR CAREGIVING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION................................................. 6
B.
YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS ABOUT HOW CHILDREN DEVELOP .................. 8
C.
YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT CHANGE.......................................................................... 11
D.
YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS ABOUT CAREGIVING AND LEARNING ............ 13
E.
CURRICULUM AND APPROACHES TO CAREGIVING ............................................... 17
F.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM OTHERS ...................................................................... 18
G.
USE OF ONLINE RESOURCES ................................................................................... 20
H.
YOUR BELIEFS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ....................................... 21
I.
EXPERIENCES AND TIME SPENT WITH PD OUTSIDE OF WE GROW
TOGETHER .................................................................................................................. 22
J.
CAREGIVER - PD PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP ........................................................... 25
K.
USE OF TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................... 27
L.
STRESS AND WELLBEING .......................................................................................... 28
M.
MORE ABOUT YOU ..................................................................................................... 30
N.
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 31
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ALL
Intro. This survey is an important part of a larger study supported under a contract
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families to Mathematica Policy Research. The overall purpose of
this study is to understand the use of the We Grow Together: The Q-CCIIT
Professional Development System. We Grow Together aims to help caregivers
in center-based and family child care interact with infants and toddlers in ways
that promote positive outcomes for children. Participation in this project is
voluntary.
This survey requests information about your background, experience, and
opinions and information about your child-care setting. This survey will take
approximately 45 minutes to complete.
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SI. SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS
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How to complete the survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
•
There are no right or wrong answers.
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To answer a question, click the box to choose your response.
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note that this command is only available in certain sections.
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page allows you to exit the survey. The data you provide prior to clicking "Suspend" will
be securely stored and available when you return to complete the survey.
•
Please answer questions in the order they appear regardless of the question number.
Questions will not always be numbered sequentially, and some may be skipped
because they do not apply to you.
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For security purposes, you will be timed out if you are idle for longer than 30 minutes.
•
When you decide to continue the survey, you will need to log in again using your login ID
and password.
•
Your answers are important to us, but completion of this survey is voluntary. Choosing
not to respond to these questions will have not affect your access to the We Grow
Together resources. You do not have to answer questions that you do not wish to
answer.
•
All information you share will remain private to the extent permitted by law. No one from
your program will see or hear any of your responses, and your name will never be
associated with or identified in study reports. The information we get will be used for
research and educational purposes to make We Grow Together better.
Please click one of the buttons below to begin or exit the survey.
Begin your survey (Button)
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Glossary
In this survey, we use the following terms:
(Infant and toddler) “caregiver” - teachers of infants and toddlers in centerbased care or in family child care (FCC) homes.
Classroom - both center-based classrooms and FCCs.
Coaching - a relationship-based process usually led by an expert with
specialized early childhood development and education, and adult learning
knowledge and skills. In We Grow Together the coach serves in a different
professional role than the caregivers. Coaching is designed to build specific
knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will improve quality in
caregiving.
Mentoring - a relationship-based process between colleagues in similar
professional roles. A mentor is a more-experienced individual with adult
learning knowledge and skills. The mentor provides guidance and examples to
the less-experienced mentee. Mentoring is intended to increase a person’s
professional effectiveness.
PD provider - the local person who provides professional development and is
also participating with a caregiver in this study.
Professional Development includes any activity to support an individual in
gaining the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors of a high quality early
childhood education and care professional. The We Grow Together system
refers to all of the information and activities provided by We Grow Together and
the interactions between the caregiver and PD provider who are using We Grow
Together.
Setting - center-based early care and education settings and
FCCs. When we mention “programs” these could be FCCs or center-based
settings.
Supervising - activities conducted by an individual who has an administrative
role, for example, scheduling, approving leave, assuring that ratio and other
licensing rules are followed. Supervisors may contribute to high stakes
decisions, such as recommending promotions and compensation. Supervisors
also may provide technical assistance or other PD support to caregivers as
they oversee the quality of care.
Training - activities offered to support caregiver in learning what is needed to
provide infant-toddler care and education or to support the PD provider in
learning to be an effective coach. Training can be offered online or in-person,
and may be group or self-directed.
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SC. BACKGROUND SURVEY SCREENER QUESTIONS
PROGRAMMER NOTES:
Preload from SMS:
Whether the respondent works at a center or FCC
Whether the respondent is a caregiver or PDP
The name of the respondent’s workplace
ALL
FILL CG CENTER or FCC NAME
SC1.
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
Our records show that you currently work at [WORKPLACE]. Is this correct?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
SOFT CHECK:
IF SC2=0, “Is your workplace connected to [FILL CG CENTER OR FCC NAME]? If so, please
select “Yes.”
ALL
Hover text for “caregiver”: In this survey, we use the term infant and toddler “caregiver” to refer to
teachers of infants and toddlers in center-based care or in family child care homes.
Created by SC2.
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
Our records show that you currently work as a caregiver. Is this correct?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
HARD CHECK:
IF SC2=NOT ANSWERED, “Please provide an answer to this question. Do you currently work
as a [caregiver/professional development provider]?”
IF SC2=0, then Exit Screen: “Thank you for your time and interest in We Grow Together.
Please contact XXX-XXX-XXXX if you have any questions.”
Then, STATUS XXXX (Alert, Wrong respondent)
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Fill [NAME] with PD provider name from sample file.
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
SC3.
Is the PD provider who will be working with you on We Grow Together [FIRSTNAME PD
PROVIDER]?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
Programming Note:
IF SC3=0, then “Please contact the study team toll-free at 844-WEGROW2 (844-9347692) to provide us with information about any new PD provider(s) you are currently
working with.”
STATUS XXXX.
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A. YOUR CAREGIVING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
In this section, we will ask you some questions about your experience and education.
ALL
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
A1.
Including this year, how many years have you worked in early childhood care and
education?
|
|
| YEARS
RANGE (0-99)
ALL
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
A2.
Are you currently working at your child care setting 35 hours or more a week?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 2
ALL
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
A5.
Is the PD provider working with you as part of the We Grow Together study also your
supervisor?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
ALL
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
A6.
Did you ever earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?
Select one only
Yes, and it is current ............................................................................................. 1
Yes, but no longer current. ................................................................................... 2
No ......................................................................................................................... 3
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Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
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A7.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Select one only
High school diploma or GED ................................................................................ 1
College course(s) without a degree. ..................................................................... 2
Associate’s degree ............................................................................................... 3
Bachelor’s degree ................................................................................................. 4
Master’s degree .................................................................................................... 5
Education specialist or professional diploma based on at least one year of
course work past a Master’s degree level ............................................................ 6
Doctorate .............................................................................................................. 7
Other (Specify)...................................................................................................... 99
Specify
(STRING 250)
ALL
A8.
In what field(s) did you obtain your highest degree?
Select all that apply
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
Child development or developmental psychology ................................................ 1
Early childhood education .................................................................................... 2
Elementary education ........................................................................................... 3
Special education ................................................................................................. 4
Other (Specify)...................................................................................................... 99
Specify
(STRING 250)
ALL
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
A9.
How many college courses have you completed in the following areas?
PROGRAMMER: CODE ONE PER ROW
Select one per row
0
None
1
2
3
4
5
6 or
more
a. Infant/Toddler
development and care
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
b. Early childhood education
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
c.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Child development
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B. YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS ABOUT HOW CHILDREN DEVELOP
In this section, we want to know your thoughts about the development of infant and toddlers.
ALL
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
B1.
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
a. Infants should feed
themselves as soon as they
can hold a bottle.
6
5
4
3
2
1
b. Infants recognize their
mother’s voice when they are
born.
6
5
4
3
2
1
c. Infants under 3 months do not
feel pain.
6
5
4
3
2
1
d. An 8-month-old infant will look
for something when it is
hidden under a blanket.
6
5
4
3
2
1
e. If a toddler is very shy, he or
she has an emotional problem.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
g. Older infants who are very
active – always on the go –
need to see a doctor.
6
5
4
3
2
1
h. A 1-year-old who isn’t walking
will be bad at sports.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Older infants and toddlers who
drink while lying flat on their
backs are more likely to have
ear infections.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Toddlers who drink milk or
formula to go to sleep are
likely to have dental problems.
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5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
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5
4
3
2
1
f.
i.
j.
If a 10-month-old does not
share attention with you (for
example, look when you point
your finger and say look),
there may be a problem.
k. It is very common for infants
to spit out new foods when
they start eating.
l.
All children must be toilet
trained by the time they are 30
months old.
m. An 8-month-old can solve
some problems on his/her
own.
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STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
n. Newborns try to imitate adult
movements.
6
5
4
3
2
1
o. Singing songs with infants is
fun, but doesn’t really do
anything to help them to learn.
6
5
4
3
2
1
p. A young infant (0 to 3 months)
cannot have a back and forth
conversation.
6
5
4
3
2
1
q. If you do not talk to infants
often, their language
development will be behind
when they become toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Children can imitate fingerplays and some movements
when they are less than 1 year
old.
6
5
4
3
2
1
s. Infants use their bodies
(movement, looking, and
expressions) to communicate.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
u. Carrying young infants helps
them gain control of their
bodies.
6
5
4
3
2
1
v. It is best to keep infants safely
in a seat when in your care.
6
5
4
3
2
1
w. Even children younger than 8
months can play with the other
infants and toddlers in the
room.
6
5
4
3
2
1
x. It is good to use lots of new
words like “opportunity,”
“jog,” “insect” with infants
and toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
y. Most toddlers cannot stop
right away when told to stop.
6
5
4
3
2
1
z. Toddlers cannot understand
feelings of others.
6
5
4
3
2
1
aa. Infants are too young to
benefit from looking at and
hearing you talk about books.
6
5
4
3
2
1
ab. Infants mostly develop at the
same pace.
6
5
4
3
2
1
ac. Infants need to explore their
environment.
6
5
4
3
2
1
r.
t.
Infants cannot learn very
much until they start walking.
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Adapted
from
Modified
KIDI
B2.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
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C. YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT CHANGE
[Display for C1-C7, gray out for C2-C7] For the next items, please select the answer that best
completes the statement.
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Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
C1.
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us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C2.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C3.
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us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
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Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
Adapted
from
Stages of
Change
Self-Report
Form
C4.
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us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C5.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C6.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C7.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
C8.
Adapted
from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ,
2012
How likely are you to continue working in infant/toddler care in any child care setting next
year?
Select one only
Very Likely ............................................................................................................ 4
Somewhat likely. ................................................................................................... 3
Somewhat unlikely ................................................................................................ 2
Very unlikely ......................................................................................................... 1
ALL
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
C9.
Indicate your career goal by completing this statement. Within the next five years…
Select one only
I want to keep my current job ............................................................................... 1
I want a new position in my current workplace ..................................................... 2
I want to work in a different early childhood education setting ............................. 3
I want a job outside of the early childhood education field ................................... 4
None of these statements are true of me ............................................................. 5
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D. YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS ABOUT CAREGIVING AND LEARNING
The next set of items are about what you think is important for infants’ and toddlers’ development.
ALL
Adapted
from Baby
FACES
and
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
D1.
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Practices Involving Social-Emotional Development
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
a. You should position infants and
toys so that infants play with
other children.
6
5
4
3
2
1
b. You should draw children’s
attention to what others are
doing.
6
5
4
3
2
1
c. You should be aware of and
monitor your emotional
expressions and body language.
6
5
4
3
2
1
d. You need to show toddlers how to
follow rules/limits.
6
5
4
3
2
1
e. You need to word limits/rules
positively (tell infants and
toddlers what to do instead of
what not to do).
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
g. Infants and toddlers are too
young to learn about the feelings
that others have.
6
5
4
3
2
1
h. Infants should be kept away from
each other so they do not hurt
one another.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Infants and toddlers should have
the same teacher or caregiver
every day.
6
5
4
3
2
1
You should smile frequently at
infants and toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
k. You should greet each child by
name when they arrive.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
f.
i.
j.
l.
When children are crying, you
should respond to them right
away.
You should let children cry it out
so you do not spoil them.
m. Toddlers who cry when mom and
dad leave should be ignored until
they calm down.
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STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
n. If toddlers are fighting, you need
to take away what they are
fighting over.
6
5
4
3
2
1
o. You should pay attention to
infants’ and toddlers’ body
language.
6
5
4
3
2
1
p. You need to change activities
every few minutes to keep
toddlers happy.
6
5
4
3
2
1
q. You should limit toys so infants
and toddlers learn to share.
6
5
4
3
2
1
You should provide lots of
positive touch (hugs, rubbing
backs, holding) for infants and
toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
s. As long as needs for food and
diapering are taken care of, any
teacher can take care of an infant.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
r.
t.
You spoil children if you play with
them all the time.
u. You should help infants and
toddlers persist and stay
engaged in play even when the
child begins losing interest.
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Adapted
from Baby
FACES
and
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
D2.
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Practices Involving Language
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
a. You need to start all the
conversations with infants.
6
5
4
3
2
1
b. You should only use short
sentences.
6
5
4
3
2
1
c. You should talk about what
children are doing while they
play.
6
5
4
3
2
1
d. You should balance questions
and comments when talking with
infants or toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
e. You should talk in sentences so
babies can learn and understand
words and sentences.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
f.
You should always use as few
words as possible with children
younger than 18 months.
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STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
g. You should repeat sounds that
children make.
6
5
4
3
2
1
h. Infants and toddlers need to hear
only familiar words throughout
the day.
6
5
4
3
2
1
You should play games with
infants and toddlers that involve a
back and forth with you.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Reading to children younger than
one month probably doesn’t help
them.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
i.
j.
k. You should wait and watch at
least 5 seconds for infants and
toddlers to respond to a question.
l.
You should wait until children are
old enough to sit and pay
attention before reading a book to
them.
m. You should respond when a child
makes a sound.
ALL
Adapted
from Baby
FACES
and
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
D3.
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Practices Involving Thinking and Learning
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
a. Most children will turn out okay
no matter what the teacher does.
6
5
4
3
2
1
b. Infants should be put in swings or
car seats when awake so that
they are safe and can see
everything.
6
5
4
3
2
1
c. Infants and toddlers are concrete
learners so you should talk only
about things that are in the room.
6
5
4
3
2
1
d. You should quietly fix things and
solve problems for toddlers.
6
5
4
3
2
1
e. What teachers do with infants and
toddlers makes a big difference in
their development.
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
f.
You should plan some new
experiences for young children to
challenge them.
g. You should use cause and effect
statements when talking to
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infants and toddlers (for example,
the baby is crying because __).
h. Sometimes you should change
the pretend play materials to help
infants and toddlers understand
more about the world.
i.
Infants only learn by watching so
you don’t need to talk to them
often.
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STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
D4.
In this section, we ask about your beliefs about infant/toddler caregiving. Please indicate
how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
AGREE
SLIGHTLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
a. Infants and toddlers will develop
what they need for school if they
are safe and healthy.
6
5
4
3
2
1
b. I can make a big difference in how
infants and toddlers develop.
6
5
4
3
2
1
c. Parents rely on me to help infants
and toddlers develop skills in
taking care of themselves.
6
5
4
3
2
1
d. My goals in caregiving are to keep
infants and toddlers safe and
healthy.
6
5
4
3
2
1
e. My goals in caregiving are to help
infants and toddlers develop in all
areas.
6
5
4
3
2
1
f. My goal in caregiving is to keep
children in my care happy.
6
5
4
3
2
1
g. My actions can change how an
infant’s or toddler’s brain
develops.
6
5
4
3
2
1
h. Improving my practice will improve
how well the children will later do
in school.
6
5
4
3
2
1
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E. CURRICULUM AND APPROACHES TO CAREGIVING
The following questions are about your curriculum or approach.
ALL
IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT FCC, FILL “FCC”; IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT CENTER, FILL
“center”
Adapted from E1.
LA Advance
Administrator
Survey
Please select all the curricula and approaches used in your classroom. You may select
more than one.
PROGRAMMER: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
CURRICULA
USED
SELECT ALL
THAT YOU USE
a. We do not use a specific curriculum or approach
1
b. Active Learning for Infants
1
c. Bank Street developmental-interaction approach
1
d. Continuity of care
1
e. Creative Curriculum
1
f.
1
g. Frog Street
1
h. High/Scope
1
i.
Montessori method
1
j.
Mother Goose
1
k. Reggio Emilia
1
l.
1
m. Scholastic Curriculum
1
n. Other
Please identify the primary curriculum or approach used in
your [FCC/center]
1
Educare
Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE; Magda Gerber).
Specify:
(STRING 100)
ALL
IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT CENTER, FILL “CENTER”; IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT FCC, FILL
“FCC”
Created by E2.
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
In your [center/FCC] is each infant and toddler assigned a primary caregiver? If you
are the only caregiver in your setting, please select “Yes.”
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
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F. SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM OTHERS
The next questions are about supports available to you.
Adapted from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
ALL
F1.
Is there someone who mentors you in your classroom, that is, someone who observes
your caregiving on a regular basis and provides feedback, guidance, and training?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
Adapted from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
ALL
F2.
Are you a member of a professional organization or network such as the National
Association for Family Child Care or the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC)?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
GO TO F3
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
GO TO F5
F2=1
F3.
Do you meet with other caregivers as part of a support network?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
GO TO F4
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
GO TO F5
F3=1
F4.
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
How often do you meet with other caregivers as part of a support network?
More than once a month....................................................................................... 4
Once a month ....................................................................................................... 3
Several times a year ............................................................................................. 2
About once a year ................................................................................................ 1
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Items I7b,
I7d, I7e are
adapted from
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
ALL
IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT FCC, FILL “FCC”; IF CAREGIVER WORKS AT CENTER, FILL
“CENTER”
F8.
Which of the following PD activities does your [FCC/center] provide for caregivers?
Would you say…
All else
adapted from
LA Advance
Administrator
Survey
SELECT ONE PER
ROW
YES
NO
a. Paid preparation/planning time
1
0
b. Tuition reimbursement for relevant college courses
1
0
c. Participation in a mentor program
1
0
d. Reimbursement for workshop fees or other costs for outside
training
1
0
e. Paid time during work hours for staff development activities such
as attending courses or workshops
1
0
f.
1
0
g. Visits to other child care classrooms or centers
1
0
h. Professional organizational meetings (e.g., attendance at
conferences)
1
0
i.
1
0
Ongoing consultation from a specialist, coach, or mentor
Other
What PD activity does your [FCC/center] provide?
Specify
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
G. USE OF ONLINE RESOURCES
Early childhood professionals may consult different resources for information on best practice. In
this section, we ask you about resources.
ALL
Created by
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
G1.
Please select all the websites you have accessed.
PROGRAMMER: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
WEBSITES ACCESSED
SELECT ALL THAT
APPLY
a. Center for Early Literacy Learning
1
b. Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University
1
c. Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
(CSEFEL) – Vanderbilt University
1
d. Early Childhood Knowledge and Learning Center (ECKLC)
1
e. NAEYC
1
f.
1
g. Resources for Early Learning
1
h. Scholastic
1
i.
Talk With Me Baby
1
j.
Vroom
1
k. Zero to Three
1
l.
1
Reading Rockets
Other
Please Specify
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(STRING 250)
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
H. YOUR BELIEFS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The next questions are about your opinions on professional development (PD).
ALL
Adapted from
Teachers’
Attitudes
about
Professional
Development
(TAP)
H1.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not
allow us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
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I. EXPERIENCES AND TIME SPENT WITH PD OUTSIDE OF WE GROW TOGETHER
The next questions are about the professional development you receive outside of PD you
receive as part of the We Grow Together study.
ALL
Baby
FACES
2009
I1.
Do you have an individual career or professional development plan?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
GO TO I2
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
GO TO I3
ALL
Baby
FACES
2018
I2.
Do you feel your program director or supervisor uses the plan to provide you with
professional development and training?
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
Adapted
from Baby
FACES
2018
ALL
I3.
How does your PD provider assess your needs? Is it by…?
Select one per row
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
a. Observing your classroom
1
0
d
b. Directly asking you what your needs are
1
0
d
c.
1
0
d
d. Reviewing child assessment data
1
0
d
e. Asking you to complete surveys or questionnaires
1
0
d
Reviewing classroom observation data
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
ALL
Adapted from
Baby FACES
and LA
Advance
Administrator
survey
I4.
Please review the list of in-service training topics and technical assistance activities
below.
Please check all PD available to you, whether on-site or off-site, in the past 12 months. This can
include one-on-one training from a coach or someone else, training received through
workshops, or training you may have completed online. Have you received training from your
program in…
Select all that apply
TRAINING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITY
TRAINING OFFERED
a.
Child development and early childhood education
1
b.
Culture and diversity
1
c.
Special needs and inclusion of children with disabilities
1
d.
Development of dual language learners
1
e.
Strategies and activities that support positive parent-child relationships
1
f.
Managing and guiding children’s behavior
1
g.
Strategies and activities that support positive teacher-child interactions
1
h.
Strategies for engaging parents and families in program activities and in
children’s learning
1
i.
Practices that support children who are dual language learners
1
j.
Conducting and using information from screenings and assessments
1
k.
Strategies and activities to support a positive classroom environment that is
safe and encourages learning
1
l.
Infant-toddler curriculum
1
m. Strategies and activities to support early learning in math and science
1
n.
Strategies and activities to support language and literacy development
1
o.
Strategies and activities to support social-emotional development
1
p.
Health, safety, and nutrition
1
q.
Professionalism (for example, ethics; reflective practice; leadership)
1
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ALL
Adapted from
LA Advance
Administrator
Survey
I5.
How many hours in a month do you participate in professional development, training, or
technical assistance activities?
|
|
|
|
HOURS
RANGE (0-99)
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
J. CAREGIVER - PD PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP
[FOR CAREGIVERS ONLY:] The next questions are about the professional development (PD)
provider who will work with you on We Grow Together.
ALL
Created by J0.
Q-CCIIT
PD Team
Have you worked with this PD provider in prior years?
Select only one
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
SKIP TO SECTION K
ALL
J1.
Adapted from
LAA
Administrator
Survey
How long have you been working with this PD provider?
|
|
| YEARS
RANGE (0-30)
|
|
| MONTHS
RANGE (0-12)
ALL
J2.
Adapted from
Baby FACES
How often do you meet with this PD provider?
Select one only
Daily ...................................................................................................................... 1
Weekly .................................................................................................................. 2
A few times a month ............................................................................................. 3
Once a month ....................................................................................................... 4
More than once a year .......................................................................................... 5
Once a year .......................................................................................................... 6
Never .................................................................................................................... 7
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
ALL
J3a-f
adpted
from
UPCOS
Teacher
Interview
J3g and
J3h were
created
from QCCIIT PD
Team
J3.
For each of the following statements about the relationship a caregiver may have with a
PD Provider, please indicate how true it is for you and your We Grow Together PD
Provider.
Usually
true
Sometimes
true
Rarely
true
Never
true
a. I feel free to discuss with my PD provider
the challenges I face in my classroom.
4
3
2
1
b. My PD provider is someone I trust.
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
d. My PD provider shows me respect in our
interactions.
4
3
2
1
e. My relationship with my PD provider
motivates me to continue to improve my
classroom.
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
g. I am comfortable talking with my PD
provider about mistakes that I make.
4
3
2
1
h. I feel comfortable asking my PD provider
questions about things I am unsure of.
4
3
2
1
c.
f.
I know my PD provider truly wants to help
me.
My relationship with my PD provider is very
professional without personal discussions.
ALL
Adapted
from Baby
FACES
J4.
Focusing on teacher-child interactions, how much support (such as information, feedback,
and help in doing your job) do you feel you receive from your PD Provider?
Select one only
A lot of support ..................................................................................................... 1
Some support ....................................................................................................... 2
A little support ....................................................................................................... 3
No support ............................................................................................................ 4
ALL
Adapted
from Baby
FACES
J5.
Overall, how much do you feel the resources and feedback provided by your PD provider
have contributed to your professional effectiveness?
Select one only
A great deal .......................................................................................................... 1
Somewhat ............................................................................................................. 2
A little .................................................................................................................... 3
Not at all................................................................................................................ 4
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
K. USE OF TECHNOLOGY
The next questions are about your use of technology.
ALL
K1.
Adapted from
Administrator
Technology
Survey, 2014
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not
allow us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
L. STRESS AND WELLBEING
ALL
CES-D 10
L1.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
Kessler 6
Self-Report
Measure
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ALL
L2.
ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
ALL
Adapted
from
Teacher
Opinion
Survey
L3.
Mathematica’s agreement with the publisher/developer of this set of items does not allow
us to share the items publicly without prior written approval.
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
M. MORE ABOUT YOU
Please tell us about yourself. This information will help us describe, in a general way, the
caregivers and PD providers who are participating in We Grow Together. This information will
be kept private.
ALL
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
M1.
Are you of Spanish, Hispanic or Latino origin?
Select one only
Yes ........................................................................................................................ 1
No ......................................................................................................................... 0
ALL
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
M2.
What is your race?
Select one or more
White..................................................................................................................... 1
Black or African-American .................................................................................... 2
Asian ..................................................................................................................... 3
American Indian or Alaskan Native ...................................................................... 4
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ............................................................. 5
ALL
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
M3.
What is your sex?
Select one only
Male ...................................................................................................................... 1
Female .................................................................................................................. 2
ALL
Q-CCIIT
Caregiver
SAQ
M4.
In what year were you born?
| | | | | YEAR
RANGE (1940-2002)
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
N. CONCLUSION
We would like to collect some additional contact information so that we can reach you.
ALL
N1.
What is your home address?
(STRING 200)
Street Address 1
(STRING 200)
Street Address 2
(STRING 200)
City
(STRING 200)
State
(STRING 10)
Zip
ALL
N2a.
What is your home phone number?
|
|
|
(201-989)
|-|
|
|
(200-999)
|-|
|
|
|
| HOME PHONE
|
| CELL PHONE
(00000-9999)
ALL
N2b.
What is your cell phone number?
|
|
|
(201-989)
|-|
|
|
(200-999)
|-|
|
|
(00000-9999)
ALL
N3.
What is your non-work email address?
(STRING 50)
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ATTACHMENT 3A. BACKGROUND SURVEY - CAREGIVER
ALL
EndSurvey. Thank you for your participation in this survey. We look forward to your participation
in the We Grow Together professional development activities.
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