Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024) Kindergarten and First-Grade National Data Collection and Transfer School Recruitment

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study,
Kindergarten Class of 2023-24
(ECLS-K:2024)
Kindergarten and First-Grade National Data
Collection and Transfer School Recruitment

OMB# 1850-0750 v.29

Attachment C-4
Spring Kindergarten Teacher-Level
Teacher Paper Survey
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education

October 2022
revised October 2023

Spring 2024

Primary Teacher Background Survey

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study,
Kindergarten Class of 2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024)

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T_ID
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Completing this survey will help us learn more about teachers and
their classrooms.
Thank you for your time!
Please return the survey to your school coordinator or an ECLS-K:2024 staff member.
The survey should be sealed in the envelope we provided you. Do not mail this survey
unless you are provided with an additional mailing envelope.
Photo is for illustrative purposes only. Any person depicted in the photo is a model.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is authorized to conduct the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) by the Education Sciences Reform
Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). The data are being collected for NCES by Westat, a U.S.-based research organization. All of the information you
provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20
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TQASK

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study
General Education Teacher Survey (Teacher Level)
Spring 2024 – Form TQASK
Dear Teacher,
Your school has agreed to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of
2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024), a nationwide study of elementary-aged children, their schools, teachers, and parents. As
part of the study, we are asking teachers at your school to complete surveys. The teacher survey contains
questions about you and your classroom practices.
The ECLS-K:2024 collects information from teachers to investigate the relationship between children’s academic
progress and various school, classroom, teacher, and home characteristics. Taking part in the study is voluntary.
You may stop at any time or choose not to answer a question you do not want to answer. However, only you can
provide this information. Although we realize you are very busy, we urge you to complete this survey as
completely and accurately as possible.
Please record your answers directly on the survey by writing your responses in the space provided. Your best
estimates are acceptable answers.
Many of the questions ask that you respond separately for each kindergarten class that you teach – half-day
morning and/or afternoon or full-day.
-Report on half-day morning and half-day afternoon classes separately, in the appropriate columns.
-If you teach a full-day class (the same children are with you for the full day), please record your answers in only
the full-day class column; do not report on the morning and afternoon sessions of the class separately.
-If you teach a class with a day care component, please report only the instructional portion of the class, in the
appropriate class column. For example, if the instructional portion of the class is held in the morning, and the day
care portion in the afternoon, record your answers in the morning class section.
DEFINITIONS RELATED TO LANGUAGE
Reference is made to English language learner (ELL) students, as well as to English as a Second Language (ESL),
and bilingual programs in this survey. For this study, the following definitions apply:
English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English and whose skills in
listening to, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty understanding school
instruction in English.
English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction: A program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum
designed to teach ELL students English language skills, which may include listening, speaking, reading, writing,
study skills, content vocabulary, and cultural orientation. ESL instruction is usually in English with little use of
native language.
Bilingual education program: A program in which native language is used to varying degrees in instructing
students with limited proficiency in English.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.

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MARKING DIRECTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND USE A BLACK OR BLUE BALL POINT PEN TO COMPLETE THIS
SURVEY. DO NOT USE PENCIL OR FELT-TIP PEN.

MARKING BOXES
It is important that you mark an “X” in the box next to your answers and print clearly.
Shown below is the correct way to mark your answers, along with examples of incorrect ways.
Correct Mark:

Incorrect Marks:
Light and thin, outside the box, thick or scrawled.

How to Change an Answer:
Completely black out the box of the incorrect answer and mark an “X” in the box next to the correct answer.

PRINTING ANSWERS IN BOXES:
Answers should be printed clearly and should not touch or cross any of the box lines. Do not cross

zeroes or sevens. That is, do not write a zero with a line through it like this – 0, and do not write a
seven with a line through it like this – 7.
Write one number per box like this:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Write words like this:

John Smith

8

9

0

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SECTION A. CLASSROOM AND STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
A1.

The first several questions pertain to your roles and responsibilities as a teacher. Which of the
following describes the kindergarten class or classes you currently teach?
MARK YES OR NO ON EACH ROW.
Yes

No

a. Full-day
b. Morning half-day class
c. Afternoon half-day class
d. One class, some children stay for a full-day, some for a half-day

FOR THE QUESTIONS BELOW, PLEASE ANSWER FOR EACH OF THE CLASSES YOU TEACH.
SEE COVER PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

A2.

We would like to start by asking about the characteristics of the students in your class(es). As of
today’s date, how many children:
WRITE NUMBER IN BOX FOR EACH CLASS YOU TEACH. IF NONE, WRITE "0."
Morning
Class
a. Are currently enrolled?
b. Have joined your class since the beginning of the school
year?
c. Have left your class since the beginning of the school
year?

Afternoon
Class

Full-day
class

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A3.

How many children in your class(es) have the following characteristics?
WRITE NUMBER IN BOX FOR EACH CLASS YOU TEACH. IF NONE, WRITE "0."
Morning
Class

Afternoon
Class

Full-day
class

a. Are classified as Gifted and Talented?
b. Are participating in a Gifted and Talented program?
c. Are below grade level in their English reading skills?
d. Are about on grade level in their English reading skills?
e. Are above grade level in their English reading skills?
f.

Are below grade level in their mathematics skills?

g. Are about on grade level in their mathematics skills?
h. Are above grade level in their mathematics skills?

A4.

How many children in your class(ses)…
WRITE NUMBER IN BOX FOR EACH CLASS YOU TEACH. IF NONE, WRITE "0."
Morning
Class
a. Are tardy, on an average day?
b. Are absent, on an average day?

Afternoon
Class

Full-day
class

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A5.

How many children in your class(es)…
WRITE NUMBER IN BOX FOR EACH CLASS YOU TEACH. IF NONE, WRITE "0."
Morning
Class
a. Have a diagnosed disability and need special health or
educational accommodations or services?
b. How many of those children with a diagnosed disability
are currently receiving special health or educational
accommodations for their disabilities, for example,
speech therapy, assistance by an aide in the classroom,
or testing accommodations?
c. How many of those children with a diagnosed disability
need more help than they are currently receiving?

Afternoon
Class

Full-day
class

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SECTION B. CLASS ORGANIZATION AND RESOURCES

B1.

The next group of questions ask about classroom practices. In a typical day, how much time
does a child in your class or classes spend in the following activities?
MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW. DO NOT INCLUDE LUNCH OR RECESS BREAKS.

No
time
a. Working independently
b. Working on individual tasks under
teacher direction
c. Working with peers under teacher
direction
d. Working in small groups with teacher
e. Teacher lecture with large group
and/or large group discussion led by
teacher

Half
hour
or less

About
one
hour

About
two
hours

About
three
hours

Four
hours
or
more

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B2.

How often does the typical child in your class or classes usually work on lessons or projects
in the following general subject areas, whether as a whole class, in small groups, or in
individualized arrangements? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

Never
a. Reading and language arts
b. Mathematics
c. Social studies
d. Science
e. Music
f.

Art

g. Physical education
h. Dance/creative movement
i.

Theater/creative dramatics

Less
than
once
a
week

1 day
a
week

2
days
a
week

3
days
a
week

4
days
a
week

5
days
a
week

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B3.

On the days children work in these areas, how much time does the typical child in your class
or classes usually work on lessons or projects in the following general subject areas? MARK
ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
Not
applicable
/never

a. Reading and language
arts
b. Mathematics
c. Social studies
d. Science
e. Music
f.

Art

g. Physical education
h. Dance/creative
movement
i.

Theater/creative
dramatics

Less than
½ hour a
day

½ hour to
less than
1 hour

1 to less
than 1 ½
hours

1 ½ to less
than 2
hours

2 to less
than 2 ½
hours

3 hours or
more

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B4a. In an average week, how often do you divide your class or classes into achievement groups
for reading activities or lessons? MARK ONE RESPONSE.
IF NEVER SKIP B4b AND GO TO B5a

Never
Less than once a week
1 day a week
2 days a week
3 days a week
4 days a week
5 days a week

B4b. On days when you divide your class or classes into achievement groups for reading, how
many minutes do the groups usually stay together? WRITE IN THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF
MINUTES.

Number of minutes

B5a. In an average week, how often do you divide your class or classes into achievement groups
for math activities or lessons? MARK ONE RESPONSE.
IF NEVER SKIP B5b AND GO TO B6

Never
Less than once a week
1 day a week
2 days a week
3 days a week
4 days a week
5 days a week

B5b. On days when you divide your class or classes into achievement groups for math, how many
minutes do the groups usually stay together? WRITE IN THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF
MINUTES.

Number of minutes

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B6.

Which of the following services, if any, do children in your class or classes who need more
help with reading receive? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.
Extra individual assistance from you, the teacher
Individual tutoring from an aide or volunteer
Individual tutoring from a credentialed specialist
Pull-out instruction in small groups
Other
No extra services are available.

B7.

Does your classroom have the following interest areas or centers for activities? MARK ALL
THAT APPLY.
Area for playing with puzzles and blocks (Legos, etc.)
Water or sand table
Dramatic play area or corner
Art area

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B8.

How often do the children in your class or classes do the following activities?
Go to the school library or media center? MARK ONE RESPONSE
No library or media center in this school
Once a month or less
Two or three times a month
Once or twice a week
Three or four times a week
Daily

B9.

How many days a week do children have recess? WRITE IN THE NUMBER OF DAYS.

Number of days
B10. In a typical day, how much time do children in your class or classes spend in the following
activities? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

No time
a. Lunch
b. Free play indoors
c. Free play outdoors (including recess)

1-15
minutes

16-30
minutes

31-45
minutes

Longer
than 45
minutes

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B11a. Which of the following types of aides do you receive help from in your classroom? MARK ALL
THAT APPLY.
Regular aides who work directly with children
Special education aides who work directly with children
English as a Second Language (ESL) or bilingual education
aides who work directly with children
Volunteers (for example, parents, high school students,
community members) who work directly with children
Any type of aide or volunteer doing non-instructional work
(for example, photocopying, preparing materials, etc.)
No aides are available.

IF NO AIDES ARE
AVAILABLE SKIP B11b
AND GO TO B12

B11b. Approximately how many hours per week do you have an aide working in your classroom?
If multiple aides are in your classroom during the same one hour, please count that as one
hour.
Write your answer to the half hours. For example, 1 ½ hours would be written as 1.5. As
another example, 30 minutes would be written as 0.5. WRITE IN THE NUMBER OF HOURS.

Number of hours

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B12. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides you
with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class or classes
in the following subject areas. MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
I get all the
resources I
need.
a. Reading and language arts
b. Mathematics
c. Science

I get most of
the
resources I
need.

I get some of
the
resources I
need.

I don't get
any of the
resources I
need.

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SECTION C. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULAR FOCUS
The next series of questions are focused on your instructional activities and curricular focus in your class
or classes.
C1.

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your class or
classes? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

a. Pictures, posters, artwork,
and other décor reflect the
cultures and ethnic
backgrounds of each
student in your class or
classes.
b. All notices and
communications to
families/caregivers of
students in your class or
classes are written in their
language of origin.
c. Alternative formats and
varied approaches to
communicate and share
information are used with
families and caregivers of
students in your class or
classes.

Neither
agree
nor
Strongly
Strongly
Not
disagree Disagree disagree Agree
agree
applicable

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C2.

The next series of questions is about your instruction in reading and language arts. How
often do you use the following resources to teach reading in your class or classes?
MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
Never or
hardly
ever
a. Core or primary reading text for
all students (e.g., basal reading
series)
b. Leveled or guided reading books
(multiple books, each at a specific
reading level)
c. Reading kits (usually a boxed
product, which may contain
student and teacher materials,
assessment materials, and
manipulatives)
d. Children's newspapers and/or
magazines
e. Computer software and
applications for reading
instruction (including those for
laptops, desktops, cell phones, or
digital tablets)
f.

Tradebooks (for example,
collections of non-fiction)

g. Reading materials from other
subjects (for example, science,
social studies)
h. Manipulatives (for example,
plastic letters, picture cards, letter
cards, tiles)
i.

Big books and decodeable or
sound/symbol books)

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every day

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C3.

The next series of questions is about your instruction in science and social studies. For this
school year as a whole, how often did you teach the following science and social studies
topics in your class or classes? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
Taught
Not Taught
Two or
Three or
Taught at Children
Once a
three
Once or
four
a higher
should
month or
times a
twice a
times a
grade
already
less
month
week
week
Daily
level
know

a. Plants and animals
b. Weather (for example,
rainy, sunny)
c. Understand and measure
temperature
d. Water
e. Sound
f. Light
g. Tools and their uses
h. Health, safety, nutrition,
and personal hygiene
i. Important figures and
events in American history
j. Community resources (for
example, grocery store,
library)
k. Map-reading skills
l.

Different cultures

m. Reasons for rules, laws,
and government
n. Geography
o. Social problem solving
p. Hands-on activities or
investigations in science
q. Communicating ideas in
science
r. Community service

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C4.

How often do children in your class or classes do each of the following reading and language
arts activities? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

a. Practice writing the letters of the
alphabet
b. Discuss new or difficult vocabulary
c. Dictate stories to a teacher, aide, or
volunteer
d. Work on phonics
e. Listen to you read stories where they
see the print (for example, Big Books)
f. Listen to you read stories but they
don't see the print
g. Retell stories
h. Read aloud
i. Read from basal reading texts
j. Read silently
k. Work in a reading workbook or on a
worksheet
l. Write words from dictation, to
improve spelling
m. Write with encouragement to use
invented spellings, if needed
n. Read books they have chosen for
themselves
o. Compose and write stories or reports
p. Do an activity or project related to a
book or story
q. Writing in a journal
r. Read text with controlled vocabulary
s. Read text with strong phonetic
patterns
t. Read text with patterned or
predictable text

Never

Once a
month or
less

Two or
three
times a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Three or
four
times a
week

Daily

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C5.

For this school year as a whole, how often did you teach each of the following reading and
language arts topics in your class or classes? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

a. Conventions of print (left to
right orientation, book holding)
b. Rhyming words and word
families
c. Blending separate sounds of a
word to say the word (for
example, “/c/ /a/ /t/ - cat”)
d. Verbally manipulating syllables
within a word (for example,
what is cowboy without cow?)
e. Reading multi-syllable words,
like “adventure”
f. Morphological awareness to
help students find meaningful
units in words (for example,
prefixes, suffixes, and base
words)
g. Use of common prepositions
such as over and under, up and
down
h. Identifying the main idea and
parts of a story
i. Orally retelling stories, including
key details
j. Remembering and following
directions that include a series
of actions
k. Using capitalization and
punctuation
l. Composing and writing complete
sentences
m. Conventional spelling
n. Reading age appropriate books
independently with
comprehension

Once a
month or
less

Two or
three
times a
month

Taught
Once or
twice a
week

Three or
four
times a
week

Daily

Not Taught
Taught at Children
a higher
should
grade
already
level
know

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C6.

How often do children in your class or classes do each of the following math activities?
MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

Never

a. Count out loud
b. Work with geometric
manipulatives
c. Play math-related games
d. Use music to understand math
concepts
e. Use creative movement or
creative drama to understand
math concepts
f. Work with rulers, measuring cups,
spoons, or other measuring
instruments
g. Explain how a math problem is
solved
h. Engage in calendar-related
activities
i.
j.

Do math worksheets

Do math problems from their
textbooks
k. Complete math problems
independently in front of whole
group
l. Solve math problems in small
groups or with a partner
m. Work on math problems that
reflect real-life situations
n. Use a number line to understand
number concepts

Once a
month or
less

Two or
three
times a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Three or
four
times a
week

Daily

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C7.

For this school year as a whole, how often did you teach each of the following math skills in
your class or classes? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

a. Correspondence between
number and quantity
b. Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
c. Counting on from a given
number instead of 1
d. Counting beyond 100
e. Recognizing and naming
geometric shapes
f. Identifying relative quantity
(for example, equal, most,
less, more)
g. Sorting objects into
subgroups according to a rule
h. Ordering objects by size or
other properties
i. Making, copying, or
extending patterns
j.

Adding single-digit numbers

k. Subtracting single-digit
numbers
l. Uses place value to compose
and decompose numbers
into tens and ones
m. Interpreting simple graphs
n. Performing simple data
collection and graphing
o. Decomposes numbers less
than or equal to 10 by using
objects or drawings

Once a
month or
less

Two or
three
times a
month

Taught
Once or
twice a
week

Three or
four
times a
week

Daily

Not Taught
Taught at Children
a higher
should
grade
already
level
know

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C8.

Do you have any students who are English language learners (ELLs) in your class or classes?

Yes
No
C9.

IF NO SKIP C9 AND GO TO C10

How often do English language learners (ELL children) in your class or classes do each of the
following activities (in your classroom or in a pull-out program)? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON
EACH ROW.

Once a
month or
less

a. Take assessments to monitor their
English language acquisition
b. Take assessments to assess their
progress in English reading and
literacy skills
c. Work in small groups of ELL
children or individually on
intensive English reading and
literacy skills
d. Work in a structured peer-assisted
setting (ELL child is paired with a
non-ELL child)

Two or
three
times a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Three or
four
times a
week

Daily

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The next series of questions is about homework.
C10.
In an average week, how many days a week is homework assigned? Please count homework
assigned over the weekend as one day. MARK ONE RESPONSE.
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 or more days

C11. On days when homework is assigned, how much time do you expect children to spend on
homework in the following areas? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
I never
assign
homework.
a. Reading and language arts
b. Math
c. Other

1 to 10
minutes

11 to 20
minutes

21 to 30
minutes

More than
30 minutes

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SECTION D. PARENT INVOLVEMENT

D1.

Now we would like to ask you about family involvement. How many regularly scheduled
conferences do you have with a parent or guardian of each child in your class or classes
during the school year? MARK ONE RESPONSE.
No conferences
One conference
Two conferences
Three or more conferences

D2.

What percentage of children in your class or classes have parents who participate in the
following activities? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

0%
a. Attend teacher-parent
conferences
b. Volunteer regularly to help in your
classroom or another part of the
school
c. Attend open houses or parties
d. Attend art/music events or
demonstrations

1-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76%
or more

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D3.

During this school year, how often have you made contacts with all parents (for example,
through newsletters, letters, emails, list-serve messages, group text messages, or other
notices sent home for group updates or information; or updates to a classroom website)?
MARK ONE RESPONSE.
Never
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
11-14 times
15 or more times

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SECTION E. EVALUATION AND GRADING PRACTICES
The next questions pertain to evaluation and grading practices.
E1.

Across all subjects, how often are students administered state or local standardized tests?
MARK ONE RESPONSE.
Never
1 or 2 times a year
1 or 2 times a month
1 or 2 times a week
3 or more times a week

E2.

Which of the following do you use to provide kindergartners’ parents with information
about their children's performance? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.
Standard report card (for example, a letter grade or other
standard grade assigned for each subject)
Progress report form
Competency based checklists
Portfolio of child’s work
Standardized test scores
Benchmark assessments
None of the above

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SECTION F. SCHOOL AND STAFF ACTIVITIES
The next set of questions pertains to school-related activities.
F1.

How often have you participated in the following activity since the beginning of the
academic year?
Meeting with other teachers to discuss instruction-related topics (e.g., lesson planning,
curriculum development). MARK ONE RESPONSE.
Never
Once a month or less
Two or three times a month
Once or twice a week
Three or four times a week
Daily

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F2.

In which of the following staff development and training activities have you participated
during the current academic year? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.
Worked with a master or mentor teacher assigned to you by your school or district
Workshops involving study groups or small-group problem solving
Direct instruction from an outside consultant on a specific topic
Peer observation and feedback
Visits to, or observations of, other schools
Release time for attending professional conferences
Enrollment in college or university courses related to your profession
Professional development via distance learning (web-based, etc.)
Workshops on using computers and technology in the classroom
Coaching (for example, working with an individual specifically trained in instruction
or a particular subject area)
None of the above

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F3.

In the past 12 months, did you participate in any professional development activities
pertaining to the direct engagement of students and families during the kindergarten
transition?

Yes
No

F2.

In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on professional development
activities? MARK ONE RESPONSE.
10 hours or less
11 - 20 hours
21 - 30 hours
31 - 40 hours
More than 40 hours

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SECTION G. VIEWS ON SCHOOL READINESS, SCHOOL CLIMATE, AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
The next few questions pertain to your feelings about your school.
G1.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements. MARK
ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.
Neither
agree
nor
Strongly
Strongly
disagree Disagree disagree Agree
agree
a. Many of the children I teach are not
capable of learning the material I am
supposed to teach them.
b. Parents are supportive of school
staff.
c. The academic standards at this
school are too low.

G2.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON
EACH ROW.
Neither
agree
nor
Strongly
Strongly
Not
disagree Disagree disagree Agree
agree
applicable
a. I am adequately trained to
teach the children with
disabilities in my class.
b. I am adequately trained to
teach English language
learners (ELLs) in my class.

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G3.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements as it applies to
your instruction? MARK ONE RESPONSE ON EACH ROW.

Strongly
disagree
a. I really enjoy my present teaching
job.
b. I am certain I am making a
difference in the lives of the
children I teach.
c. If I could start over, I would
choose teaching again as my
career.

Disagree

Neither
agree
nor
disagree

Agree

Strongly
agree

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SECTION H. TEACHER BACKGROUND
The next few questions ask about your background, education experience, and credentials.
H1.

The first questions are about your characteristics. What is your gender?
Male
Female
Another gender

H2.

In what year were you born? WRITE IN YEAR.
Year

H3.

Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina of any race?
A PERSON WHO IS HISPANIC OR LATINO/LATINA IS OF CUBAN, DOMINICAN, MEXICAN,
PUERTO RICAN, SOUTH OR CENTRAL AMERICAN, OR OTHER SPANISH CULTURE OR ORIGIN,
REGARDLESS OF RACE.
Yes
No

H4.

Which best describes your race? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White

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H5.

What is the highest level of education you have completed? MARK ONE RESPONSE.

Did not complete high school
High school diploma or equivalent/GED
Some college or technical or vocational school
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
An advanced professional degree beyond a master’s degree
(for example, PhD, MD, Ed.D)

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H6.

Which of the following describes the teaching certificate you currently hold in your state?
MARK ONE RESPONSE.
Regular or standard state certificate or advanced
professional certificate
Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements
except the completion of a probationary period
Certificate that requires some additional coursework,
student teaching, or passage of a test before regular
certification can be obtained
Certificate issued to persons who must complete a
certification program in order to continue teaching
I do not hold any of the above certifications in this
state.

H7.

SKIP H7 AND GO TO H8

In what areas are you certified? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.

Elementary education
Early childhood education
Special education
English as a Second Language (ESL) or instruction for English
language learners (ELLs)
Other, please specify

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H8.

Counting this school year, how many years have you been a K-12 teacher, including years in
which you taught part time?
WRITE THE NUMBER OF YEARS TO THE NEAREST HALF YEAR (FOR EXAMPLE, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5),
COUNTING EACH HALF YEAR COMPLETED OR ALMOST COMPLETED AS 0.5. IF YOU ARE A
NEW TEACHER AND THIS IS YOUR FIRST SEMESTER TEACHING, WRITE 0.5.

Number of
years
Been a K-12 teacher

H9.

.

Counting this school year, how many years have you taught kindergarten, including years in
which you taught part time?

WRITE THE NUMBER OF YEARS TO THE NEAREST HALF YEAR (FOR EXAMPLE, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5),
COUNTING EACH HALF YEAR COMPLETED OR ALMOST COMPLETED AS 0.5. PLEASE INCLUDE
PART-TIME TEACHING. IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST SEMESTER TEACHING THE GRADE WRITE 0.5.

Number of
years
Taught kindergarten

.

Date questionnaire completed:

2024
MONTH

DAY

YEAR

Thank you very much for answering these questions and taking the time
to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study.

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