ESI :: School Assessment Toolkit

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Index

Introduction

School Profile • School data • School statistics

Mission, Vision, and Expectations

Collective Survey • Leaders survey • Innovative teaching practices survey • Teacher survey #1 • Teacher survey #2 • Administration survey • Student survey • Parent survey • Community survey

Observation Checklist • School observation checklist • Classroom observation

Interview/ Meeting • Teacher / Administration interview form • Professional-Teacher interview form • Meeting report

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Introduction

This support document is designed to assist educational institutions in assessing, planning, conducting and completing evaluations on institutional capabilities and educational effectiveness. In addition to its core purpose of providing a valid and reliable foundation for school planning, it is used to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes. Observance of the following protocols is fundamental to an effective school evaluation process.

The Assessment Toolkit is designed to help schools find resources and tools, and get feed back about the current standard of the institution. Moreover assessment tools used to help schools: • Generate data and evidence for school improvement and evaluation purposes. • Gain support for improvement initiatives. • Create baseline measures for school improvement (pre- and post- measures).


School Profile

• School data • School statistics

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School Data

School Data

School Name:

School Mailing Address:

School E-mail:

School Website:

School Telephone Number:

Stages Offered: □ Primary □ Middle □ High

School Programs: □ Language School □ American School □ British School

□ French School □ German School

School Type: □ Mixed □ Girls □ Boys


School Leadership

Post No #

Director / Manager

Principal

Deputy principal

Administration/ Activities Coordinator

Post No # Percentage/ students

Social councilor

Psychiatric

Quality coordinator

Profesional Development coordinator

Librarian

Technology coordinator

P.E. teacher

Art teacher

Music teacher

Home Economics teacher

Lab technician

Administrators

Others

Subject Teachers

Subject Total Workload/week Percentage/Student

Prim Mid High Prim Mid High Prim Mid High

English teacher

Math teacher

Science teacher

Arabic teacher

Second language

Social Studies

School Statistics


Students Enrolled

Grade No of

Students No of Classes

Average Classroom Capacity

[no of students/no of classrooms]

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Total

Student Achievement Record

Grade

Current Academic Year

/

Previous Academic Year

/

Former Academic Year

/1st Term 2nd Term 1st Term 2nd Term 1st Term 2nd Term

Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12


Student Drop Out

Grade


/


/




Students` Absence

Grade


/


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Students` Transfer

Grade


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Vision, Mission and Expectations


School Vision

School Mission

School Expectations

Vision, Mission & Expectations


Collective Surveys

• Leaders survey • Innovative teaching practices survey • Teacher survey #1 • Teacher survey #2 • Administration survey • Student survey • Parent survey • Community survey

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Collective Surveys - Leaders Survey Form

Leaders Survey Form

Your Leadership roles and activities

1. What is your primary role at this school

□ Principal □ Assistant principal □ Other professional staff

2. How many years have you been working in this role at this school?

......................................................... years

3. Does your role in this school include a teaching assignment? □ Yes □ No

How often do you do any of the following? neverA few

times / year

A few times / month

1-2 days / week

> 2 days / week

Supervise clerical, cafeteria, and maintenance staff □ □ □ □ □Monitor public spaces such as hallways, playgrounds, etc. □ □ □ □ □Deal with emergencies and unplanned circumstances □ □ □ □ □Work with students and their parents on discipline/attendance issues □ □ □ □ □Complete routine paper work such as reports and record keeping □ □ □ □ □Work with local community members or community organizations □ □ □ □ □

How often do you do any of the following , when working directly with teachers?

neverA few

times / year

A few times / month

1-2 days / week

> 2 days / week

Demonstrate instructional practices and/or the use of curricular, materials in classroom □ □ □ □ □Observe a teacher who was trying new instructional practice or using new curricular material □ □ □ □ □Share information or advise about classroom practices with the teachers □ □ □ □ □Examine and discuss what students were working on during a teacher's lesson □ □ □ □ □Examine and discuss the standardized norm referenced or curriculum referenced test results of students in a teacher's class □ □ □ □ □ Page 1 of 5


How much priority did you give to each of the following issues?Not a

part of my work

Did not give it a high

priority

Gave this issue

a high priority

was one of my top 3

priorities

Framing and communication broad goals for school improvement □ □ □ □Examining the school's overall progress toward its school improvement goals □ □ □ □Setting explicit time lines for instructional improvement □ □ □ □Clarifying expectations or standards for students' academic performance □ □ □ □Examining and discussing exemplars of students' academic work □ □ □ □Using the school's standardized, norm- or curriculum-referenced test results to plan instructional changes □ □ □ □Promoting alignment between the assessments used to evaluate the school's instructional program and what is taught in classroom □ □ □ □Promoting instructional coordination across grade levels in the school □ □ □ □Promoting instructional coordination across regular and special education programs in the school □ □ □ □Promoting integration of the school's curriculum (e.g. Math and Science, Reading / Language, Arts and Social Studies) □ □ □ □Developing the staff development in the school □ □ □ □Personally providing staff development □ □ □ □Monitoring and supervising the implementation of school improvement efforts □ □ □ □Working on plans to improve the teaching of specific curricular units or objectives □ □ □ □Promoting alignment between the assessments used to evaluate the school's instructional program and what is taught in classroom □ □ □ □

The school improvement process

Does your school have a written school improvement plan?

□ Yes □ No □ No, we are in the process of developing one.

For how many years has the school had a school improvement plan?

......................................................... years

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Which of the following was an important priority in your schools improvement plan?

Not in our plan

Not priority

Top priority

Improve the school's facilities □ □ □Improving school climate (e.g. making school safer, fostering respect for others) □ □ □Improving parent participation □ □ □Improving student attendance □ □ □Improving the health and welfare of students □ □ □Improving the reading/language arts program □ □ □Improving the school's library, technology or media □ □ □Improving another academic program or programs □ □ □

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following about the school improvement process?

Strongly agree

Agree DisagreeStrongly disagree

This school has a set of shared values that guide school improvement efforts □ □ □ □Before making school improvement decisions, alternatives are always carefully researched □ □ □ □The school has a detailed plan that clearly spells out what demonstrators, teachers, and students are supposed to do. □ □ □ □I worry we are adopting too many different programs and practices at this school □ □ □ □The next steps for organizing and staffing our instructional program are clear □ □ □ □It will be difficult to achieve our school improvement goals unless we think more creatively and work more collaboratively □ □ □ □The steps teachers are expected to take to promote classroom improvement are clear □ □ □ □This school uses a well developed process for identifying issues to be addressed by our school improvement efforts □ □ □ □Our school improvement efforts define specific instructional goals for students. □ □ □ □

To what extent have school improvement activities placed special emphasis on?

Not at allTo a

small extent

To a moderate

extent

To a great

extent

Hiring new demonstrators or support staff with instructional expertise and interests that support the school's improvement activities

□ □ □ □

Hiring new teachers whose expertise and interests support the school 's improvement activities □ □ □ □Change instructional assignment to match teachers expertise with student needs □ □ □ □



Providing teachers with professional development opportunities that are deliberately aligned with the schools improvement program

□ □ □ □

Providing administrators and other school leaders with professional development that are deliberately aligned with the school improvement program

□ □ □ □

To what extent do you use the following kinds of information in planning for and evaluating the school improvement activities.

Not at allTo a

small extent

To a moderate

extent

To a great

extent

Student grades and report cards □ □ □ □Results from standardized, curriculum-referenced testing □ □ □ □Informal assessments conducted by teachers □ □ □ □Samples of students academic work □ □ □ □Your own and others observations in classrooms □ □ □ □Statistical reports of discipline problems and behavioral referrals □ □ □ □Attendance reports □ □ □ □

Professional Development

Please indicate how much you spent in organized professional development activities

[e.g. workshops, seminars, courses] in your school?

□ Less than 8 hours

□ 6-9 days

□ 1-2 days

□ 10 or more days

□ 3-5 days

Mark whether any of the following topics were a focus on your professional development activities?

□ Developing a school mission or shared vision

□ Planning strategies □ Working productively with groups or teams

□ Promoting shared decision making

□ Improving parents involvement

□ Improving school-community relations

□ Organizing the school instructional program

□ How to adopt or individualize instruction

□ How to observe or monitor classroom instruction

□ How to promote standards/based learning

□ New procedures to assess student learning



To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your professional development experience?My professional development experience this year……..

Strongly agree

Agree DisagreeStrongly disagree

Gave me many opportunities to improve aspects of my work □ □ □ □Provide me with knowledge or information that is very useful to me in my work □ □ □ □Were coherently related to each other □ □ □ □Focused on too many topics □ □ □ □Provided me with useful feedback about my practice or work □ □ □ □Made me pay close attention to particular things I was doing in my work □ □ □ □Led me to think about an aspect of my work in a new way □ □ □ □Let me try new things in my practice or work □ □ □ □

Background

Are you?

□ Male □ Female

Are you?

□ Egyptian □ Foreigner

What is your employment status in the school?

□ Full time administrative appointment

□ Part-time administrative appointment

□ Regular full time teaching appointment

□ Regular part-time teaching appointment

□ Permanent substitute teaching appointment

□ Other …

How many years have you worked as an administrator?

......................................................... years

How many years have you worked as a teacher?

......................................................... years



Collective Surveys - Innovative teaching practices survey

Innovative Teaching Practices Survey

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0. Teacher Profile

0.1. I am

□ Male □ Female

0.2. Which subject(s) do you teach in your target class? (Choose all that apply.)

□ Reading, Writing, and Literature (in the primary language of instruction)

□ Foreign Language

□ Mathematics

□ Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science)

□ Social Studies, History, Government or Geography

□ Art, Music, Drama

□ Computer Science or Technology

□ Physical Education

□ Special Education

□ Religion

□ Vocational, Business

□ Other (Please specify)

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0.3. What is the average age of students in your class?

......................................................... years

0.4. What is the average number of students in your class?

......................................................... years

1. Teaching practices

1.1 How often do students do the following types of activities in small groups?

never3-6

times / year

1-3 times / month

1-3 times / week

4-5 times / week

a. Complete a specific task with other students □ □ □ □ □b. Create joint products that include contributions from each student □ □ □ □ □c. Discuss their work with one another □ □ □ □ □d. Present their group work to the class □ □ □ □ □



1.2 How often do students participate in the following types of self-assessment or peer assessment?

neverA few

times / year

A few times / month

1-2 days / week

> 2 days / week

a. Demonstrate instructional practices and/or the use of curricular, materials in classroom □ □ □ □ □b. Observe a teacher who was trying new instructional practice or using new curricular material □ □ □ □ □c. Share information or advise about classroom practices with the teachers □ □ □ □ □d. Examine and discuss what students were working on during a teacher's lesson □ □ □ □ □e. Examine and discuss the standardized norm referenced or curriculum referenced test results of students in a teacher's class □ □ □ □ □

2. ICT usage

2.1 To what extent do you find the following to be barriers to using ICT in your class?

never3-6

times / year

1-3 times / month

1-3 times / week

4-5 times / week

a. Not enough computers for teachers use □ □ □ □ □b. Not enough computers for students use □ □ □ □ □c. Outdated computers and software □ □ □ □ □d. Internet connection not available or reliable □ □ □ □ □e. Computers are vandalized or stolen □ □ □ □ □f. Weak infrastructure to support ICT (for example school wiring) □ □ □ □ □g. Not enough technical support for ICT □ □ □ □ □h. Blocked access to relevant internet sites □ □ □ □ □i. Difficult to access computers in labs or the library □ □ □ □ □j. Insufficient time to prepare lessons using ICT □ □ □ □ □k. Not enough professional development / training around using ICT for teaching and learning □ □ □ □ □l. ICT is not supported by school leadership or policy □ □ □ □ □m. Required curriculum content not supported by ICT □ □ □ □ □

2.2 Have you or your students used any ICT in the current school year for teaching, learning, or other school-related activities, either in class or outside of school? Please include your professional use of ICT outside of the classroom (for example, planning a lesson, communicating with parents or guardians). (Choose one.)

□ Yes □ No

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2.3 Now think about your use of ICT both in and outside of the classroom during the past year. How often do you use ICT to do the following? I use ICT to

never3-6

times / year

1-3 times / month

1-3 times / week

4-5 times / week

a. Present information or give class instruction to students □ □ □ □ □b. Conduct classroom demonstrations. (for example, do research or make handouts for students) □ □ □ □ □c. Prepare a lesson (for example, do research or make handouts for students) □ □ □ □ □d. Organize classroom data (for example, grades, attendance) □ □ □ □ □e. Monitor student learning against pre-determined learning goals or standards □ □ □ □ □f. Communicate with students (for example, e-mail) □ □ □ □ □g. Communicate with parents (for example, e-mail) □ □ □ □ □h. Collaborate with experts, teachers in other locations, or other community members to enrich student learning □ □ □ □ □i. Post teaching or learning resources on the internet (for example, on a blog or wiki) for other teachers or students) □ □ □ □ □

3. Professional Development

3.1 In the last two years, did you participate in professional development that covered any of the following topics? Include activities required by your school system as well as those you tought yourself. (Choose one box in each row.) Topics of professional development

Participated in the last 2 years

a. Improving student performance on standardized assessments □ Yes □ No

b. Creating opportunities that help students be active in their learning

(working on extended projects, collaborating with peers, assessing their own work, etc)□ Yes □ No

c. Introduction to computer applications on the internet

(word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, websites or databases, etc.)□ Yes □ No

d. How to use ICT in teaching and learning □ Yes □ No

e. Classroom management □ Yes □ No

f. Improving knowledge of national or regional standards □ Yes □ No

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3.2 In the last two years, did you participate in any of the following types of professional development activities? Include activities required by your school system as well as those you tought yourself. (Choose one box in each row.) Topics of professional development


a. Formal class instruction or workshop □ Yes □ No

b. Education conferences or seminars

(where teachers or researchers present their research results and discuss educational

problems)

□ Yes □ No

c. Qualification Program

(for example, a degree or credentialing program)□ Yes □ No

d. Observation visits to other schools □ Yes □ No

e. Participation in a network of teachers formed specifically for the professional

development□ Yes □ No

f. Individual or collaborative research on a topic of interest to you professionally □ Yes □ No

h. Informal dialogue with your colleagues on how to improve your teaching □ Yes □ No

4. School Leadership and School Culture

4.1 How often do students participate in the following types of self-assessment or peer assessment?

never3-6

times / year

1-3 times / month

1-3 times / week

4-5 times / week

a. Share new ideas on effective teaching methods □ □ □ □ □b. Share and discuss the quality of student work □ □ □ □ □c. Think critically about instructional practices at this school □ □ □ □ □d. Formally observe another teacher’s classroom □ □ □ □ □e. Plan lessons and units together □ □ □ □ □f. Discuss achievement student score data with other teachers to make instructional decisions □ □ □ □ □

4.2 What supports are in place at your school to help teachers improve the way they teach?


a. There are incentives for teachers to explore or implement new teaching practices □ Yes □ No

b. Teachers are rewarded or recognized for improving our teaching practices □ Yes □ No

c. Teacher appraisals emphasize new teaching practices □ Yes □ No

d. The school supports discussions among teachers about new teaching practices □ Yes □ No

e. Teachers use peer review to improve instruction

(including review of lesson plans and observation of classroom instruction)□ Yes □ No

f. Teacher lessons are observed by the school leader or senior staff □ Yes □ No

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Collective Surveys - Teacher Survey Form No. 1

Teacher Survey Form # 1

Year: 20 / 20School Name: ..............................................................................................................................Date: ..............................................................................................................................

Table LegendSA Strongly Agree A Agree D Disagree SD Strongly Disagree

# SA A D SDSchool organization and administration

1 Teachers help in developing school policies □ □ □ □2 The size of classes is relevant in instructional effectiveness □ □ □ □3 Teachers are provided sufficient time to prepare for lesson-instruction □ □ □ □4 When I need to talk with an administrator, I can do so □ □ □ □

Total

Support for student learning

1 Teachers hold high expectations for student learning □ □ □ □2 Personal encouragement is always given to students by teachers □ □ □ □3 Students are motivated to do their best work □ □ □ □4 Students are treated well by teachers □ □ □ □5 Teachers are available to assist students with assignments □ □ □ □

Total

School climate / environment for learning

1 Teachers have a sense of common mission □ □ □ □2 School provides a clean and pleasant environment for learning □ □ □ □3 Students are safe traveling to and from school □ □ □ □4 Students can join in all school activities □ □ □ □

Total

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Strengths

What do you think the school should continue to do?.........................................................................................................................................................................

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Weaknesses

What do you think the school should stop doing?.........................................................................................................................................................................

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Recommendations

What do you think the school should start doing?.........................................................................................................................................................................

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I teach

□ Elementary □ Middle school □ High school

I am

□ Male □ Female

I have been working

□ 1-3 years □ 4-6 years □ 7-10 years

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Collective Surveys - Teacher Survey Form No. 2

Teacher Survey Form #2



# SA A D SD

1 I feel like I belong to this school □ □ □ □2 I feel that the staff cares about me □ □ □ □3 I feel that learning can be fun □ □ □ □4 I feel that learning is fun at this school □ □ □ □5 I feel intrinsically rewarded for doing my job well □ □ □ □6 I feel recognized for good work □ □ □ □7 I work with people who treat me with respect □ □ □ □8 I work with people who listen if I have ideas about doing things better □ □ □ □9 My superior treats me with respect □ □ □ □

10 My superior is an instructional leader □ □ □ □11 My superior facilitates communication effectively □ □ □ □12 My superior supports shared decision-making □ □ □ □13 My superior is effective in helping us reach our vision □ □ □ □14 I have the opportunity to develop my skills □ □ □ □15 I have the opportunity to think for myself, not just carry out instructions □ □ □ □16 I love working at this school □ □ □ □17 I love seeing the results of my work □ □ □ □18 I work effectively with special education students □ □ □ □19 I work effectively with English Language Learners □ □ □ □20 I work effectively with students □ □ □ □21 I work effectively in mixed-ability classrooms □ □ □ □22 I work effectively with low-achieving students □ □ □ □23 I work effectively with administrators □ □ □ □24 I work effectively with staff members □ □ □ □25 I believe student achievement can increase through hands-on learning □ □ □ □26

I believe student achievement can increase through effective professional development related to our vision □ □ □ □

27 I believe student achievement can increase through integrated insruction □ □ □ □28 I believe student achievement can increase through thematic instruction □ □ □ □29 I believe student achievement can increase through cooperative learning □ □ □ □30 I believe student achievement can increase through multi-age classrooms □ □ □ □31 I believe student achievement can increase through self assessment □ □ □ □

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32I believe student achievement can increase through authentic assessment □ □ □ □

33 I believe student achievement can increase through the use of computers □ □ □ □34

I believe student achievement can increase through the use of varied technology □ □ □ □

35I believe student achievement can increase through providing a threat – free environment □ □ □ □

36I believe student achievement can increase through a close relationship between students and teachers □ □ □ □

37I believe student achievement can increase through addressing students’ learning styles □ □ □ □

38 I believe student achievement can increase through parental involvement □ □ □ □39

I believe student achievement can increase through teacher use of students achievement data □ □ □ □

40 The instructional program at this school is challenging □ □ □ □41 This school provides an atmosphere where every student can succeed □ □ □ □42 I believe that every student can learn □ □ □ □43 Quality work is expected of all students at this school □ □ □ □44 Quality work is expected of me □ □ □ □45 Quality work is expected of all the adults working at this school □ □ □ □46 The vision for this school is clear □ □ □ □47 The vision for this school is shared □ □ □ □48

We have an action plan in place that is geared towards reaching our vision □ □ □ □

49 This school has a good public image □ □ □ □50 I communicate with parents often about their child’s progress □ □ □ □51 I communicate with parents often about classroom activities □ □ □ □52 I am clear about what my job is at this school □ □ □ □53 I feel that others are clear about what my job is at this school □ □ □ □54 Teacher morale is high □ □ □ □55 Student morale is high □ □ □ □56 Support staff morale is high □ □ □ □57 Administrator morale is high □ □ □ □58 The expectations for students are clearly outlined □ □ □ □59

Staff in this school communicate with each other to achieve the best results □ □ □ □

60 Student-outcomes for the class(es) are clear to my students □ □ □ □61

Teachers in this school communicate with each other to make student learning consistent across grades □ □ □ □

62 Learning is fun in my classroom □ □ □ □63 I love to teach □ □ □ □


Strengths


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Weaknesses


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Recommendations


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I teach


I am

□ Male □ Female

I have been working at this school for




Collective Surveys - Administration Survey Form

Administration Survey Form



# SA A D SD

1 I feel like I belong to this school □ □ □ □2 I feel that the staff cares about me □ □ □ □3 I feel intrinsically rewarded for doing my job well □ □ □ □4 I feel recognized for good work □ □ □ □5 I work with people who treat me with respect □ □ □ □6 I work with people who listens if I have ideas about doing things better □ □ □ □7 My building administrator treats me with respect □ □ □ □8 My building administrator facilitates communication effectively □ □ □ □9 My building administrator supports shared decision-making □ □ □ □

10 My building administrator is effective in helping us reach our vision □ □ □ □11 I have the opportunity to develop my skills □ □ □ □12 I love working at this school □ □ □ □13 I love seeing the results of my work □ □ □ □14 I work effectively with administrators □ □ □ □15 I work effectively with staff members □ □ □ □16 This school provides an atmosphere where every student can succeed □ □ □ □17 Quality work is expected of me □ □ □ □18 Quality work is expected of all the adults working at this school □ □ □ □19 The vision for this school is clear □ □ □ □20 The vision for this school is shared □ □ □ □21 We have an action plan in place which can get us to our vision □ □ □ □22 This school has a good public image □ □ □ □23 I am clear about what my job is at this school □ □ □ □24 I feel that others are clear about what my job is at this school □ □ □ □25 Morale is high on the part of teachers □ □ □ □26 Morale is high on the part of students □ □ □ □27 Morale is high on the part of support staff □ □ □ □28 Morale is high on the part of administrators □ □ □ □26 The expectations for students are clearly outlined □ □ □ □30

Staff in this school communicate with each other to achieve the best results □ □ □ □

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Strengths


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Weaknesses


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Recommendations


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I am

□ Male □ Female

I have been working


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Collective Surveys - Student Survey Form

Student Survey Form



# SA A D SDStudent activities/involvement in school

1 There are no obstacles preventing me joining activities □ □ □ □2 I feel welcome in all school activities □ □ □ □3 I am satisfied with the quality of student activities □ □ □ □4 I feel comfortable expressing my own idea □ □ □ □5 School encourages multicultural activities □ □ □ □

Total

Quality of the instructional program

1 School is challenging □ □ □ □2 I use other resources than my textbooks for school work □ □ □ □3 Grading and evaluation in school is fair □ □ □ □4 Educational program of the school is of high quality □ □ □ □5 School’s labs, library and athletic facilities are sufficient □ □ □ □

Total


1 Teachers are concerned that students learn subject they teach □ □ □ □2 Individual encouragement is used by teachers to their students □ □ □ □3 The administrative staff care about the students needs □ □ □ □4 Teachers are open to assisting students in class work & assignments □ □ □ □5 Director is open to suggestion when available □ □ □ □

Total

School climate, environment for learning

1 School appreciates remarkable achievements □ □ □ □2 Students are comfortable in the school’s atmosphere □ □ □ □3 Discipline policies are fair at the school □ □ □ □4 School’s environment is healthy for teaching and learning □ □ □ □5 Cheating occurs seldom in school □ □ □ □

Total

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Strengths


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Weaknesses


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Recommendations


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I am in


I am

□ Male □ Female

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Collective Surveys - Parent Survey Form

Parent Survey Form



# SA A D SDSchool / Parent / Community relations

1 Parents are offered opportunities to be involved in the school □ □ □ □2 Parents have a good understanding of the school’s program □ □ □ □3 Parents are informed of the school’s policies □ □ □ □4 Parents feel welcomed at the school □ □ □ □5 The school actively promotes parent-teacher communication □ □ □ □

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1 Teachers show concern about students □ □ □ □2 I am satisfied with the way students are treated by teachers □ □ □ □3 I am satisfied with the way students are treated by the administration □ □ □ □4 Transportation services meet the needs of students □ □ □ □5 I am satisfied with counseling and advisements in the school □ □ □ □

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1 Teachers are concerned that students learn subject they teach □ □ □ □2 Individual encouragement is used by teachers to their students □ □ □ □3 The administrative staff care about the students’ needs □ □ □ □4 Teachers are open to assisting students in class work & assignments □ □ □ □5 The director is open to suggestions when available □ □ □ □

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School climate / environment for learning

1 School rules and regulations affecting students are reasonable □ □ □ □2 Teachers and administrators consistently enforce the school’s rules □ □ □ □3 Students are safe in the school □ □ □ □4 School activities are open for all students □ □ □ □

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Recommendations


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Collective Surveys - Community Survey Form

Community Survey Form



# SA A D SD1 I feel welcomed at the school □ □ □ □2 Children are safe in the school □ □ □ □3 Children are safe going to and coming from school □ □ □ □4 There is adequate supervision on the elementary school playgrounds □ □ □ □5 There is adequate supervision on school grounds before and after school □ □ □ □6 Teachers are an important part of our community □ □ □ □7 Teachers in the school are highly qualified □ □ □ □8 School activities meet the social needs of the students □ □ □ □9 School staff expect quality work from students □ □ □ □

10 Extra-curricular activities are important to offer in the schools □ □ □ □11 Students should have access to an after school program □ □ □ □12 Music and Art are important to offer as part of the curriculum □ □ □ □13 Physical Education is important to offer as part of the curriculum □ □ □ □14 I respect the school’s administrators □ □ □ □15 Principals are highly qualified □ □ □ □16 Overall, the schools perform well academically □ □ □ □17 The schools succeed at preparing children for future work □ □ □ □18 The school has a good public image □ □ □ □19 Assessment practices in the school are fair □ □ □ □20 Providing a high quality education is important for our community □ □ □ □21 I am proud of the school □ □ □ □22 The school contributes in a positive way to the local economy □ □ □ □23 The school prepares student to be well informed, good citizens □ □ □ □

Strengths What do you think the school should continue to do?

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Weaknesses What do you think the school should stop doing?

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Recommendations What do you think the school should start doing?

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Observation Checklist

• School observation checklist • Classroom observation

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Observation Checklist - School Observation checklist

School Observation Checklist

School Location

Surrounding Community □ Urban □ Suburban □ Rural

The school is located…. □ Adjacent to an interstate highway□ On a busy residential street□ Near an industrial area/ factories or plants□ Near a transportation hub□ Near a park or other green space □ Adjacent to a business area (e.g., grocery, convenience, fast food shops□ In or near a flood plain□ Near an earthquake fault line□ Other

Building Use – In addition to

students and teachers during the

school day, who else uses the

school building?

□ After school programs□ Community functions□ ESL classes/parent education □ Polling place during election season□ Other school meetings□ Use by other community organizations


# Domain Yes No CommentExterior Building Conditions1 School grounds are free of significant cracks, trip hazards or holes.

Entrance to the school is well maintained and welcoming; sidewalks are

in good repair2 Exterior of the building is neatly painted, free of graffiti. The grounds

are free of accumulated litter, dirt, and grim3 There does not appear to be structural damage that has created or

could create hazardous or uninhabitable conditions4 Playground equipment is in good repair. Protruding and sharp edges

are either not found or properly covered. There are no drainage

problems5 Lighting around the school (including parking lot) is adequate.6 There is adequate parking for teachers and visitors, there is adequate

parking for students. (Bus area)7 Windows, doors, gates and fences are functioning, in good repair and

do not pose a safety and/or security risk8 External electrical systems and equipment appear to be working

properly. There are no exposed wires and outlets and junction boxes

are properly covered and secure from pupil accessInterior Condition9 The main lobby contains artifacts, student work, and artwork that

signify the school’s motto, culture languages, and accomplishments. It

is arranged in an appealing way10 The main lobby contains school mission, vision and beliefs to be

displayed for school community11 Administrative personnel have adequate workspace and privacy for

talking with parents12 Stairways and hallways are in good repair and free of graffiti. Hallways

and stairwells are adequately lit13 Hallways have adequate space to display student work. Bulletin boards

are well maintained14 Fire equipment and emergency systems appear to be functioning

properly15 Emergency exit signs are visible and exits are unobstructed.

Fire extinguishers are properly placed16 Classrooms are free of clutter. There is adequate seating. Furniture is in

good repair

Windows and doors are operational. No evidence of water damage.

Electrical systems are in working order17 Restrooms are clean, functional and accessible. Restrooms are stocked

with soap, toilet paper, and paper towels



18 Drinking fountains are accessible and functional. Water pressure is

adequate. Water is clear without odor or tasteAdult Space19 Teachers have a private work space with office supplies and other

resource materials20 Teachers have a clean, secure place to store their workCafeteria / Food Services Areas21 Food service areas are clean before and after meal times22 Food service area has adequate storage space for suppliesLibrary23 Library/Media Center provides appropriate space to accommodate a

class of students comfortably24 Library has adequate lightening25 Library has adequate ventilation26 Furniture is appropriate to age level27 Record documents are available in safe place28 Library/Resource/Media Center has current materials (i.e. books,

newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, recordings, tapes)29 Book loan record are available for personnel use30 Technology is available in the library31 Library has specialized personnel32 Library schedule are effectively available for all grade levelsScience Lab33 Lab resources are appropriate to age level34 Lab has adequate lightening35 Lab has adequate ventilation36 Record documents are available in safe place37 Lab has adequate space for students workstations38 Required tools and chemicals are available to support lab activities39 Fire extinguishers are available40 Safe storage area is available for chemicals and tools41 Lab schedule are effectively available for all grade levels42 Lab has specialized technicianComputer Lab43 Lab resources are appropriate to age level44 Lab has adequate lightening45 Lab has adequate ventilation46 Record documents are available in safe place47 Lab has adequate space for students workstations48 Required tools and chemicals are available to support lab activities49 Fire extinguishers are available50 Lab schedule are effectively available for all grade levels51 Lab has specialized technician



52 Regular maintenance records are available53 Record documents are available in safe placeMusic Room54 Room has adequate space for students55 Sufficient musical instruments are available for students to work

independently 56 Schedules are effectively available for all grade levels57 Specialized music teacher58 Variety of musical instruments are available for students useGymnasium59 Athletics machines and equipments are appropriate to age level60 Gym has adequate lightening61 Gym has adequate ventilation62 Gym has adequate space for students63 Sufficient athletic equipments are available for students to work

independently 64 Schedules are effectively available for all grade levels65 Specialized trainer65 Maintainace records are availableClinic66 Full time doctor is available67 Full time nurse is available68 Health insurance records are available for students69 Health history records for each student70 Medications are safely stored71 Medications are available for different symptomsClassrooms72 Classrooms provides appropriate space to accommodate a class of

students comfortably.73 Classrooms have adequate lightening74 Classrooms have adequate ventilation75 Furniture is appropriate to age level76 Classrooms setting allow for differentiated instructional methods

(Group work, discussion, peer coaching, workstations, learning centers)77 Classrooms are equipped with needed technological resources

(Interactive boards. Projectors, Computers, etc..)78 Classrooms have adequate space to display student work



Observation Checklist - Classroom Observation checklist

Classroom Observation Checklist

Year: 20 / 20Name of teacher: ..............................................................................................................................

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Table LegendE Excellent VG Very Good G Good F Fair P Poor

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A The Teacher

1 Punctuality □ □ □ □ □2 Voice adapted to the situation □ □ □ □ □3 Enthusiasm and vitality □ □ □ □ □4 Healthy sense of humor □ □ □ □ □5 Wholesome attitude toward students □ □ □ □ □B Objectives, were they

1 Clear and specific? □ □ □ □ □2 Sound and based on actual needs? □ □ □ □ □3 Comprehensive; ie. covering all important phases of content? □ □ □ □ □4 Known and understood by students? □ □ □ □ □5 Attained? □ □ □ □ □C Content, was it

1 Suited to the needs of the students? □ □ □ □ □2 Suited to their level of understanding? □ □ □ □ □3 Suited to their level of appreciation? □ □ □ □ □4 Suited to their level of action? □ □ □ □ □5 Adequate to achieve objectives? □ □ □ □ □D Teaching procedure

1 Teacher’s mastery of subject matter □ □ □ □ □2 Evidence of careful planning □ □ □ □ □3 Organization of the lesson □ □ □ □ □4

Correlation of the subject matter to the broader aspect of the lesson/topic □ □ □ □ □

5 Integration of values □ □ □ □ □6 Method suited to the students’ abilities and to the subject matter □ □ □ □ □7 Approach is student centered □ □ □ □ □8 A caring and non-threatening manner of presentation □ □ □ □ □9 Technique of questioning and handling student responses □ □ □ □ □


Observation Checklist - Classroom Observation checklist

10 Provision for individual differences □ □ □ □ □11 Clear and purposeful assignment □ □ □ □ □

E Medium of instruction

1 Mastery of the language □ □ □ □ □2 Ability to make information comprehensible to the students □ □ □ □ □3 Use of concrete, imaginative and interesting language □ □ □ □ □F Instructional tools

1 Variety: AV, anecdotes, illustrations, etc. □ □ □ □ □2 Adequacy in reinforcing learning □ □ □ □ □3 Adequacy in arousing interest □ □ □ □ □4 Preparation, economical use of time and effort □ □ □ □ □5 Effective utilization □ □ □ □ □G Students

1 Activity, presentation, and cooperation □ □ □ □ □2 Evidence of critical thinking □ □ □ □ □3 Reinforcement of values and attitudes □ □ □ □ □ 4 Manifest communication skills □ □ □ □ □5 Learning is evident □ □ □ □ □H Classroom management

1 Order and Cleanliness □ □ □ □ □2 Aesthetic appearance □ □ □ □ □3 Freedom of disturbance □ □ □ □ □4 Atmosphere congenial and conducive to learning □ □ □ □ □

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Interview/Meeting

• Teacher/Administration interview form • Professional-Teacher interview form • Meeting report

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Interview / Meeting - Teacher/admin interview form

Teacher/Administration interview form

Year: 20 / 20School Name: ....................................................................................................................

Teacher/Administrator name: ....................................................................................................................

Date: ....................................................................................................................

# Domain Rate1 2 3 4

Character and Language1 Overall impression on character and personality2 Out-look and presentation 3 Display of self-confidence4 Language perfection 5 Independency and working with minimal supervision

Professional and Management1 Understanding hierarchy of the system2 Involvement in self-evaluation process 3 Previous experience in American School4 Responsibilities and duties5 Familiarity with curriculum development6 Involvement in professional development7 Classroom management8 Involvement in committees9 Knowledge of the subject

Dealing with students1 Strategies in dealing with students2 Impression on classroom management3 Familiarity with grading system4 Planning and organization


Interview / Meeting - Professional-Teacher interview form

Professional-Teacher interview form

Year: 20 / 20School Name: ..........................................................................................................................................

Teacher Name: ..........................................................................................................................................

Date: ..........................................................................................................................................

# Statment Rate Comment1 2 3 4

Certified Teacher1 Involved in professional development program2 Aware of variety of instructional methods

3Use multiple assessment strategies to address

wider range of students

4Possess required skills needed for behavioral

management Senior Teacher

5Contribute to the professional learning of others

including mentoring certified teachers

6Monitor and supervise professional staff for

continuous development

7Construct plan to measure students learning

outcomesHead of Department

8

Take a leading role in developing policies and

practices and promote collective responsibility for

their implementation

9Research and evaluate innovative curricular

practices to enhance learning process

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Analyze statistical information to evaluate the

effectiveness of teaching and learning across the

school.Supervisor

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Communicate effectively with stakeholders to

support the development of school and promote

student learning

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Possess the analytical, interpersonal and

organizational skills necessary to work effectively

with staff and leadership teams beyond their own

school

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Page 2 of 2Interview / Meeting - Professional-Teacher interview form

I have been teaching for

□ 1-3 Years □ 4-6 Years □ 7-10 Years

□ 11 or more

What is your employment status in the school?

□ Primary grade (k-3)

□ Upper elementary (4-6)

□ Middle school

□ High school


Interview / Meeting - Meeting Report

Meeting Report

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ESI :: School Assessment Toolkit