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Fall 2013 Community Survey - Staff

1. Please select the school(s) where you are currently working. (Select all that apply. If you

are District-wide, select ALL.)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

ALL 8.7% 20

CHMS 15.2% 35

HMS 18.3% 42

Elm 10.0% 23

Madison 7.4% 17

Monroe 10.4% 24

Oak 11.3% 26

Prospect 13.9% 32

The Lane 10.0% 23

Walker 9.1% 21

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2. Are you a resident of the District?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Yes 14.9% 34

No 85.1% 194


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3. Please select the answer that best describes your position in the District.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Administrator / No HESS or HCHTA

Affiliation8.3% 19

Classified Staff (HESS) 16.1% 37

Certified Staff (HCHTA) 75.7% 174


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4. Please select the response below that best applies.

Strongly Agree Agree DisagreeStrongly

Disagree

Rating

Count

My knowledge of curriculum,

assessment and instruction has

increased since last school year.

29.4% (50) 60.0% (102) 8.8% (15) 1.8% (3) 170

My knowledge of technology and

its role in curriculum has increased

since last school year.

18.2% (31) 47.6% (81) 32.4% (55) 1.8% (3) 170

My use of technology has

increased since last school year.16.5% (28) 42.4% (72) 36.5% (62) 4.7% (8) 170

I understand the teacher evaluation

process (or principal evaluation

process, if applicable).

26.5% (45) 68.8% (117) 4.1% (7) 0.6% (1) 170

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5. Please indicate the approximate number of hours of professional development provided

by the District that you participated in during the summer of 2013.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

None 27.1% 46

1-5 20.6% 35

6-10 24.1% 41

11-15 17.6% 30

16-20 4.1% 7

More than 20 6.5% 11


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6. Please indicate the approximate number of hours of professional development that you

participated in on your own during the summer of 2013.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

None 29.4% 50

1-5 18.2% 31

6-10 17.6% 30

11-15 7.1% 12

16-20 9.4% 16

More than 20 18.2% 31


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Disagree

Rating

Count

I received adequate training to

prepare for the 2013-14 school

year.

12.3% (25) 52.5% (107) 27.9% (57) 7.4% (15) 204

I received adequate resources to

prepare for the 2013-14 school

year.

16.2% (33) 49.0% (100) 30.4% (62) 4.4% (9) 204

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8. From the options below, please select the primary sources you use for information about

the District. (Select all that apply.) If there are additional communication channels you

would like the District to consider using (video, Facebook, print newsletters, etc.), please

indicate those suggestions in the comment box.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Board meetings 33.7% 63

Board Summary publication 62.0% 116

Colleague Connections (staff e-

newsletter)84.5% 158

Community Engagement sessions 5.3% 10

District e-newsletter 26.7% 50

District publications (i.e. Annual

Report, brochures)27.3% 51

District Twitter (@CCSD181) 2.7% 5

District website (www.d181.org) 51.9% 97

Letters / Email 61.5% 115

Media 17.6% 33

Phone (Automated Calling System) 26.7% 50

PTO (meetings, website) 11.8% 22

School / PTO newsletter 35.8% 67

School meetings 63.6% 119

School principal 72.2% 135

Superintendent Twitter 0.5% 1

Word of Mouth - colleagues 75.9% 142

Word of Mouth - non-staff 17.1% 32

None of the above 0.0% 0

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Other / Suggestions

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9. In regard to your weekly staff e-newsletter Colleague Connections, on which day of the

week would you prefer to receive it?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Monday 4.8% 9

Tuesday 1.6% 3

Wednesday 0.0% 0

Thursday 2.1% 4

Friday (same as now) 40.1% 75

Saturday / Sunday 1.1% 2

No preference 50.3% 94


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10. How often do you open and review (read or skim) your weekly staff e-newsletter

Colleague Connections?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Always 50.8% 95

Often 23.0% 43

Sometimes 18.2% 34

Rarely 5.3% 10

Never 2.7% 5


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11. If you chose "Rarely" or "Never" from the options above, please note the reason in the

space below.

Response

Count

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12. Please provide any feedback regarding the content of Colleague Connections, including

content you find valuable or enjoyable, content you do not find valuable or enjoyable, or

content you would suggest adding.

Response

Count

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Disagree

Rating

Count

District 181 meets my

communication needs.14.4% (27) 66.3% (124) 16.6% (31) 2.7% (5) 187

District 181 has improved its

communication efforts.19.8% (37) 64.2% (120) 15.0% (28) 1.1% (2) 187

District 181 provides a high quality

education to all students.48.7% (91) 46.0% (86) 4.8% (9) 0.5% (1) 187

District 181 provides a positive and

welcoming environment.38.5% (72) 50.8% (95) 9.1% (17) 1.6% (3) 187

District 181 is transparent.

Information I am looking for is

available and easy to access.

22.5% (42) 50.3% (94) 24.6% (46) 2.7% (5) 187

The District 181 Board of Education

works in partnership with the staff

and community.

10.2% (19) 39.6% (74) 40.1% (75) 10.2% (19) 187

The District 181 Board of Education

has improved communication with

the community.

9.6% (18) 56.7% (106) 27.3% (51) 6.4% (12) 187

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14. Overall, how satisfied are you as a staff member working in District 181?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Very Satisfied 29.4% 55

Satisfied 52.4% 98

Dissatisfied 15.5% 29

Very Dissatisfied 2.7% 5


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Disagree

Rating

Count

I am aware of the Learning for All

Plan.39.2% (73) 55.4% (103) 4.3% (8) 1.1% (2) 186

I understand the reason for the

development of the Learning for All

Plan.

28.5% (53) 49.5% (92) 17.2% (32) 4.8% (9) 186

I understand how the Learning for

All Plan impacts my role in the

District.

23.7% (44) 52.2% (97) 21.0% (39) 3.2% (6) 186

I understand the Common Core

State Standards.24.7% (46) 58.1% (108) 16.1% (30) 1.1% (2) 186

I understand the change in the

state assessment (from ISAT to

PARCC) in 2014-15.

21.0% (39) 52.7% (98) 23.7% (44) 2.7% (5) 186

I am interested in more information

about the Learning for All Plan.17.2% (32) 45.7% (85) 30.1% (56) 7.0% (13) 186


about the Common Core State

Standards.

29.6% (55) 42.5% (79) 22.0% (41) 5.9% (11) 186


the new state assessment

(PARCC).

35.5% (66) 38.2% (71) 22.0% (41) 4.3% (8) 186

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16. As the District looks to develop a five- to seven-year strategic plan, in the area of

Students and Learning, please indicate how important you believe each item is by selecting

the appropriate response below. You must select a response for each item. (Respondents

are encouraged to select no more than six to seven items as "mandatory" or "very

important.")

MandatoryVery

Important

Somewhat

Important

Not

Important

Unsure /

Unfamiliar

Rating

Count

Curriculum includes more focus on

world languages6.4% (11) 24.0% (41) 50.3% (86) 17.0% (29) 2.3% (4) 171

Curriculum includes fine arts 31.6% (54) 45.0% (77) 21.6% (37) 1.2% (2) 0.6% (1) 171

Curriculum is strengthened in

science education19.9% (34) 57.3% (98) 20.5% (35) 0.0% (0) 2.3% (4) 171

District implements full-day

kindergarten22.8% (39) 23.4% (40) 28.1% (48) 18.7% (32) 7.0% (12) 171

District implements longer school

day1.8% (3) 4.1% (7) 27.5% (47) 57.9% (99) 8.8% (15) 171

District implements longer school

year2.9% (5) 5.3% (9) 17.5% (30) 65.5% (112) 8.8% (15) 171

District implements multi-age

classrooms (class based on ability,

not age)

3.5% (6) 7.0% (12) 25.1% (43) 53.2% (91) 11.1% (19) 171

District offers vocational

(technical) career training4.1% (7) 18.7% (32) 34.5% (59) 32.7% (56) 9.9% (17) 171

District offers opportunities for

service learning / volunteering11.1% (19) 30.4% (52) 44.4% (76) 10.5% (18) 3.5% (6) 171

District provides ample staff

professional development

throughout school year48.0% (82) 39.8% (68) 9.9% (17) 1.8% (3) 0.6% (1) 171

District ranks #1 in the state 2.3% (4) 20.5% (35) 40.4% (69) 34.5% (59) 2.3% (4) 171

District ranks #1 in the nation 1.2% (2) 14.6% (25) 29.8% (51) 51.5% (88) 2.9% (5) 171

District recruits and retains best

possible staff54.4% (93) 43.3% (74) 1.8% (3) 0.6% (1) 0.0% (0) 171

Schools focus on positive behavior

(bully-free schools)46.2% (79) 36.8% (63) 15.8% (27) 1.2% (2) 0.0% (0) 171

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Schools use increased technology

integration48.0% (82) 36.3% (62) 14.6% (25) 1.2% (2) 0.0% (0) 171

Students are creative, critical

thinkers and problem solvers70.2% (120) 26.3% (45) 3.5% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 171

Students are financially literate

(business basics)9.9% (17) 36.3% (62) 40.4% (69) 10.5% (18) 2.9% (5) 171

Students are globally aware 29.8% (51) 46.8% (80) 20.5% (35) 1.8% (3) 1.2% (2) 171

Other (please specify)

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Finance and Facilities, please indicate how important you believe each item is by selecting

the appropriate response below. You must select a response for each item. (Respondents

are encouraged to select no more than six items as "mandatory" or "very important.")

MandatoryVery

Important

Somewhat

Important

Not

Important

Unsure /

Unfamiliar

Rating

Count

Class sizes are balanced between

schools21.6% (37) 43.3% (74) 25.7% (44) 9.4% (16) 0.0% (0) 171

Class sizes are small 35.1% (60) 42.7% (73) 20.5% (35) 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 171

Cost per pupil is in line with

neighboring (similar) districts2.3% (4) 29.8% (51) 49.7% (85) 12.9% (22) 5.3% (9) 171

Curriculum materials / resources

are current / up-to-date53.8% (92) 39.2% (67) 6.4% (11) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (1) 171

District budget is balanced 21.1% (36) 39.8% (68) 32.7% (56) 1.2% (2) 5.3% (9) 171

District fund balance equals 50% of

expenditures1.8% (3) 24.0% (41) 30.4% (52) 13.5% (23) 30.4% (52) 171

District has no financial debt 1.8% (3) 32.7% (56) 45.0% (77) 11.1% (19) 9.4% (16) 171

District implements merit-based

pay for teachers3.5% (6) 11.7% (20) 15.8% (27) 64.3% (110) 4.7% (8) 171

District invests in safety-related

improvements25.1% (43) 38.0% (65) 31.6% (54) 2.3% (4) 2.9% (5) 171

District lowers property taxes 1.2% (2) 6.4% (11) 33.3% (57) 43.9% (75) 15.2% (26) 171

Hinsdale Middle School modules

(portable classrooms) are

eliminated

12.9% (22) 21.1% (36) 32.2% (55) 22.2% (38) 11.7% (20) 171

Schools are equitable in

equipment / technology47.4% (81) 36.3% (62) 14.6% (25) 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 171

Schools are equitable in facilities 39.8% (68) 39.2% (67) 20.5% (35) 0.6% (1) 0.0% (0) 171

Schools increase use of outdoor

learning environments7.0% (12) 19.9% (34) 48.5% (83) 22.2% (38) 2.3% (4) 171

School learning spaces are flexible,

mobile7.0% (12) 25.1% (43) 44.4% (76) 18.7% (32) 4.7% (8) 171

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School learning spaces fully

integrate technology36.3% (62) 35.7% (61) 26.3% (45) 1.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 171


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Community Involvement, please indicate how important you believe each item is by

selecting the appropriate response below. You must select a response for each item.

(Respondents are encouraged to select no more than three items as "mandatory" or "very

important.")

MandatoryVery

Important

Somewhat

Important

Not

Important

Unsure /

Unfamiliar

Rating

Count

Business leaders are more involved

in schools2.3% (4) 21.1% (36) 52.6% (90) 21.1% (36) 2.9% (5) 171

Community has opportunities to

attend school events8.8% (15) 44.4% (76) 38.0% (65) 7.6% (13) 1.2% (2) 171


engage with the Board of Education

outside of meetings

8.2% (14) 35.1% (60) 39.8% (68) 12.9% (22) 4.1% (7) 171


volunteer in schools8.8% (15) 34.5% (59) 39.8% (68) 12.3% (21) 4.7% (8) 171

District allows advertising from

community businesses for

increased revenue

2.9% (5) 19.9% (34) 33.3% (57) 31.6% (54) 12.3% (21) 171

Schools support community events 7.0% (12) 42.1% (72) 40.9% (70) 8.2% (14) 1.8% (3) 171

Students have opportunities for job

shadowing with area businesses4.1% (7) 28.1% (48) 46.2% (79) 14.6% (25) 7.0% (12) 171


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19. Are you aware of the Illinois SEL (social emotional learning) standards?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Yes 88.9% 152

No 11.1% 19


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20. How do you help to inform families about SEL (social and emotional learning) in school

and/or in the District? (Select all that apply.)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

I help create bulletin boards / visual

content related to SEL in the school

halls.

20.5% 35

I encourage parents to attend

District parent education programs

related to SEL.

28.1% 48

I hold in-person conversations /

conferences related to SEL.38.6% 66

I participate in school activities

such as service projects and

SELAS Week.

70.2% 120

I post information about SEL on my

website.17.0% 29

I refer parents to the SELAS

webpages on the District website.

Click here.

12.9% 22

I refer parents to the principal if

they have questions about SEL.22.2% 38

I refer parents to the PTO website

for information about SEL.9.4% 16

I refer parents to the school / PTO

newsletter for information about

SEL.

9.4% 16

I share information about SEL

during Curriculum Night.48.0% 82

I write information in my teacher

newsletter about SEL.26.3% 45


Not Applicable 17.5% 30


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21. How do you help to inform students about SEL (social and emotional learning) in

school? (Select all that apply.)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

I hold class meetings where I lead

students in getting acquainted,

setting norms, and establishing an

environment of respect and

rapport.

56.7% 97

I guide students in cooperative

projects so they learn skills needed

for group work.

63.7% 109

I find “teachable moments.” 75.4% 129

I integrate SEL concepts in other

academic areas.58.5% 100

I intentionally model SEL

competencies.53.2% 91

I use Lions-Quest lessons. 28.7% 49

I use self-reflection and self-

assessment assignments.50.9% 87

I use visual materials, such as

bulletin boards, quotes, and images

in the classroom related to SEL.

44.4% 76

I participate in school activities

such as service projects and

SELAS Week.

64.3% 110

I post information about SEL on my

website.14.0% 24


Not Applicable 18.1% 31

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22. How do you get information about SEL in the District? (Select all that apply.)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Colleague Connections 57.3% 98

District e-newsletter 21.1% 36

District events for the school

community18.1% 31

District staff portal 22.2% 38

District website (SELAS webpages)

Click here.18.1% 31

Informal conversations with

colleagues48.0% 82

Media (local and national) 11.7% 20

Principal communications 60.8% 104

Professional development sessions 32.2% 55

SELAS District Advisory

communications19.9% 34

SELAS District Advisory meetings 9.4% 16

Staff Meetings 70.2% 120

None of the Above 7.0% 12


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23. What information would you like to learn about SELAS in District 181, and how would

you like to receive that information (via what channel)?

Response

Count

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Page 3, Q4. Please select the response below that best applies.

1 I feel VERY comfortable with the above. I think every effort has been made tohelp me be prepared for this year :-)

Nov 26, 2013 6:16 PM

2 I have taken classes related to curriculum and technology on my own time whichhas helped increase my knowledge base.

Nov 23, 2013 7:07 PM

3 The addition of iPads to our shared technology at the building was a greatbenefit to students and teachers as a teaching tool that fit into the curriculum inmany ways!

Nov 22, 2013 12:42 PM

4 The PTO has been fantastic getting us the technology hardware that we need toimplement innovative teaching practices.

Nov 20, 2013 6:46 PM

5 I have experienced problems trying to implement instruction that usestechnology. The technology freezes up. I am unable to get enough devices forstudents. It is very frustrating.

Nov 19, 2013 7:59 AM

6 Things keep changing and are shared too late. Nov 18, 2013 9:50 AM

7 With all the new initiatives, I haven't been able to effectively increase the use oftechnology.

Nov 17, 2013 10:43 AM

8 The technology does not work consistently, having a great impact on my abilityto use it as a tool for instruction. An example is when MAP testing took place,technology was basically useless for these weeks.

Nov 17, 2013 5:30 AM

9 It is harder and harder to get access to technology (limited machines) and thisyear it has been very unreliable due to bandwidth. I have been forced to useless technology in my classroom due to the reasons stated above. I'd love touse it more!

Nov 11, 2013 6:37 PM

10 I still need help guiding me through the eval process. Nov 9, 2013 6:37 PM

11 Technology use cannot be increased when it is not readily available to be used. Nov 8, 2013 7:00 PM

12 Many of the "new" programs implemented have not been new to me. Myknowledge hasn't necessarily increased, but the expectations for specific waysto prove I'm using that knowledge have.

Nov 8, 2013 11:45 AM

13 I would have increased my use of technology if there was enough hardware togo around and the internet worked when needed. I have WASTED much timethis year attempting to use technology and being disappointed and frustrated.

Nov 8, 2013 10:54 AM

14 I lost the SmartBoard in my room so I know I haven't utilized tech as much aslast year.

Nov 7, 2013 1:43 PM

15 It seems impossible to increase technology usage due to the difficulty in securinglaptops/computers/iPads. There are not enough to meet demand.

Nov 6, 2013 9:54 AM

16 I feel that certain administrators have "favorites" and these people arecontinually given "perks" not merited and that this would include high marks onevaluations.

Nov 5, 2013 1:00 PM

17 We are sorely lacking technology that can meet the needs of students. It is Nov 5, 2013 12:15 PM

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nearly impossible to access computers or ipads for a class since most carts aresigned out for most of the year. Problem based, inquiry learning requires accessto technology and primary sources and that is an enormous struggle at themoment.

18 It is extremely time consuming. Nov 5, 2013 12:11 PM

19 Availability of technology is a constant concern at CHMS. We need morecomputer carts and ipads to best incorporate technology in our classrooms andlessons. I am trying to go paperless in my classroom and often times haveproblems implementing technological aspects due to this.

Nov 5, 2013 5:18 AM

20 To say that knowledge has increases since last year is hard to quantify,knowledge to improve teaching is forever on going !

Nov 3, 2013 10:23 AM

21 My use an knowledge of technology did not increase because I feel it is alreadyvery high

Oct 30, 2013 5:26 AM

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1 I did not participate in the summer training, because it was not somethingpertinent to my position, however I did participate last summer. I always spendthis much time on my own professional development regardless of whether thedistrict is providing particular professional development for us or not.... it's thenature of the job and summer is perfect for that reflection and preparation!

Nov 26, 2013 6:16 PM

2 I was not given the materials I felt I needed. Despite 2 days of training inReading Fundamentals, I was not adequately prepared for teaching the program.

Nov 25, 2013 4:57 PM

3 Guided reading books and lesson planning for guided reading is not part of theReading Fundamentals program. More books are needed for the earliest readinglevels.

Nov 23, 2013 7:07 PM

4 We received training in running a Reading Workshop model, but did not learnenough about how to deliver the new Rdg Fundamentals lessons within abalanced literacy frame work. The RF lessons provide the whole groupmodeling but take a long time to deliver which leaves teachers struggling withtime for small group instruction. Some PD from the publishers or our Bal Litcoaches modeling how to deliver the RF lessons in the time frame suggested inthe plans is necessary to build teacher capacity. We also need many morebooks for small group instruction and independent reading - independent readingbook needs are especially critical at the primary level as kids are expected tohave 10-12 books in their book boxes at one time.

Nov 22, 2013 11:13 AM

5 There were too many curriculum changes this year. We have been given trainingon these changes; however, when everything (Reading, WRiting, and Math) isbeing changed at the same time -it's hard to feel like you are doing a good job atteaching all of it. Additionally there has not been time to teacher to trulycollaborate on curriculum -instead our collaboration meetings time have beenpre-determined agenda that only involve looking at data not the curriculum.

Nov 22, 2013 6:41 AM

6 My resources continue to be purchased through the PPS department, it is anongoing process.

Nov 21, 2013 1:08 PM

7 We don't have all the materials to implement our new reading program. Notenough books for each child to have 5-6 books in his/her book box. You alsohave provided materials such as word list words and no directive as to how toincorporate this into the curriculum.

Nov 19, 2013 9:07 AM

8 I feel like I have been trained to do many things, but I am rarely given time toreally take what I have learned and apply it to classroom instruction (creatinglessons, assessments, working effectively with a co-teacher). I do not alwaysneed to be monitored or given a task to do during the Monday hour. I am able tomanage my time to best meet my students' needs.

Nov 19, 2013 7:59 AM

9 There was a lot rolled out this year. It's been a stressful year.... Nov 18, 2013 7:34 PM

10 The reading fundmentals training (I attended in June) did not prepare me at allfor the school year. Fountas and Pinnell changes, report card changes were notcommunicated, early enough, and we received vocabulary words too late, andwere given no guidance on how to effectively teach them. Yes, we did writingfundamentals last year, but we have knew units and I would have liked sometraining on those as well. I feel like we are teaching new reading and writing

Nov 18, 2013 9:50 AM

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curriculums this year. In addition, the Math training on e-suities was horrendous.It was not helpful since classes were not built and we couldn't access any of theinformation.

11 Need Words Their Way, math workshop, and Writing Fundamentals training, andPD on the scope and sequence documents.

Nov 17, 2013 5:12 PM

12 I have been fed so much that I haven't had a chance to chew on anything. I don'tknow the common core. I don't know how Schoolwide fits with it. There has beenno buy in. And, the buy in for Learning for All was rushed. All we seem to bedoing are knee-jerk, quick reactions to change which has led to upheaval anddis-ease.

Nov 17, 2013 10:43 AM

13 The rollout was much too late-right at the start of school year when we are thebusiest. There was NO time even to digest the information, much less study thematerials before having to begin using it.

Nov 16, 2013 7:10 AM

14 This year has seemed very rushed, as though there was not much thought in thelength of tine for delivery. I feel like I am jamming too much information into eachday.

Nov 15, 2013 7:32 PM

15 The curriculum is changing so quickly, I do not feel adequately prepared to bethe best teacher I can be. Many questions have been posed to administration,but few answers have been given to help teachers out!

Nov 11, 2013 6:37 PM

16 Does not apply Nov 11, 2013 1:37 PM

17 It is what it is. This job requires a lot of thinking on your feet and using goodjudgment.

Nov 11, 2013 10:27 AM

18 We need more continual training for balanced literacy instruction andassessment under the new model.

Nov 9, 2013 6:37 PM

19 The language arts document was rolled out to the staff the week before schoolbegan. Shouldn't this have gotten into the hands of the teachers who it impactedearlier? The resource I need is TIME.

Nov 9, 2013 3:14 PM

20 We were given new curriculum to implement with little to no time to review it andplan for it.

Nov 8, 2013 7:00 PM

21 Need increased training opportunities for SPED staff in SPED law andcompliance issues related to IDEA - it's been years since we have had anyinstruction in that area

Nov 8, 2013 3:09 PM

22 Disagree as my department's curriculum was significantly altered over thesummer and the changes were not given to staff until the day before studentsarrived. Most teachers plan all summer - to be told to "hold off" on preparing forthe school year was both disconcerting and stress-inducing.

Nov 8, 2013 11:45 AM

23 Non-fiction texts we were told would be ordered last June to support ourcurriculum were not ordered come August.

Nov 8, 2013 10:32 AM

24 Everyday Math training was poor. Nov 8, 2013 6:08 AM

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25 As a non- general classroom teacher I did not require any additional trainingfrom prior years.

Nov 7, 2013 1:43 PM

26 If students had access to technology it would help in teaching (i.e. one-to-one) Nov 6, 2013 2:04 PM

27 Some changes were given to us without a direct plan. There was a sense ofconfusion regarding what our expectations were and how we were supposed tomeet those.

Nov 6, 2013 9:54 AM

28 I do not feel the grades effected by opt-in were given adequate time, information,or resources in a timely mannert.

Nov 6, 2013 5:32 AM

29 It seems as if we are always being asked to change up our instruction, but oftenthese requests are not accompanied by adequate training.

Nov 5, 2013 1:00 PM

30 Common Core implementation Nov 4, 2013 5:24 PM

31 I am 60 years old and was assigned to work with 2 Kindergarten students withbehavior issues and was not given any advanced notification or even asked howI felt about the position.

Nov 4, 2013 5:48 AM

32 I think there should be a NA. This question seems directed towardclassroom/content area teachers.

Nov 3, 2013 6:14 PM

33 The training was very philosophical in nature and the learning was throughteacher conversation personal reading and research on my own time.

Nov 3, 2013 10:23 AM

34 There were too many changes made at once without the proper amount of timeto become familiar with it all. Many are feeling overwhelmed by it. Decisions arebeing made too late to implement correctly and decisions appear to be madewithout consulting the teachers who are actually teaching it every day.

Nov 3, 2013 4:57 AM

35 The registration process was very difficult, confusing and inefficient. Thepayment process was impossible to maneuver and/or explain to parents.

Oct 31, 2013 7:40 AM

36 We need time immediately after training on various websites to actually explorethe websites. The one hour of F&P training was inadequate. I would have like tospend time with teacher in the district who piloted the reading to get ideas onhow to organize the classroom and materials, and how to keep records. WI needmore books even after going to Goodwill to add to my library.

Oct 30, 2013 7:47 AM

37 Although I feel I received training and feel prepared. I feel that I have beenproactive in learning about the common core and have been involved in theprocess via committee work. I am not sure if the feeling of preparedness issomething that is felt across the district.

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Page 4, Q8. From the options below, please select the primary sources you use for information about the District.(Select all that apply.) If there are additional communication channels you would like the District to consider using(video, Facebook, print newsletters, etc.), please indicate those suggestions...

1 committee meetings Nov 26, 2013 6:55 AM

2 I wish trainings were videotaped and could be watched later. Nov 25, 2013 5:00 PM

3 Add Facebook Nov 21, 2013 9:10 PM

4 It would be nice to see the district Twitter feed embedded in the district website.I'm not on Twitter all the time and easily miss tweets.

Nov 20, 2013 6:50 PM

5 Video podcasts would be much better than audio only. Nov 15, 2013 7:35 PM

6 DLT Meetings Nov 11, 2013 7:37 PM

7 A similar newsletter to Colleague Connections, that focuses primarily on eachschool. For example, the staff at Walker would receive a newsletter about theevents, concerns, meetings, etc. that has occurred there.

Nov 6, 2013 4:18 PM

8 Communications are acceptable however not timely . Nov 3, 2013 10:31 AM

9 Better integration of social media with the district website. Oct 31, 2013 4:31 AM

10 I wish the communication given was consistent. Most times the teachers receivedifferent answers to the same question. The answer depends on whichadministrator you ask and the answer changes every minute. And theadministrators don't always know that their counterparts are giving differentresponses.

Oct 30, 2013 6:54 PM

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Page 4, Q11. If you chose "Rarely" or "Never" from the options above, please note the reason in the space below.

1 Too busy Nov 22, 2013 10:18 AM

2 I read it when it is sent out. I rarely go back to it for information. Nov 22, 2013 4:52 AM

3 After I have read it I feel i have the information I need. If there was an importantdate I write it down.

Nov 21, 2013 5:34 AM

4 Too many daily emails. Lack of time. Nov 17, 2013 5:21 PM

5 Your focus seems to be on the same people, mostly central administration andteachers who've been published or received recognition outside of the district. Iimagine there are many amazing things happening within the schools that areoften overlooked in your stories.

Nov 17, 2013 5:31 AM

6 Time and I figure if I need to know something I'll be told by or arepresentative from a district committee.

Nov 9, 2013 6:42 PM

7 Not much of interest and doesnt seem to include anything about HESS. Also,hard to open since the only time we have for computer is at school if we cantafford our own.

Nov 8, 2013 11:57 AM

8 There's no time to do extra reading! We lose 2 hours of planning time as it is withall the "collaboration" meetings.

Nov 7, 2013 1:02 PM

9 I don't read it because I feel as though the information does not always apply tome. I feel overwhelmed trying to attend to so many other things within the workday, that I don't make time to read through the CC for information that mightapply to me.

Nov 7, 2013 6:43 AM

10 I have other, more important things upon which I should focus Nov 6, 2013 4:58 PM

11 90% of what I see in the Newsletter has no reference to my job and I find it isinformation I can mostly do without

Nov 4, 2013 7:06 AM

12 Too wordy Nov 4, 2013 5:48 AM

13 It's just one more thing to read. We receive 35+ emails a day on top ofeverything else we do.

Nov 3, 2013 5:03 AM

14 There are so many other things to do. Oct 30, 2013 8:10 AM

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Page 4, Q12. Please provide any feedback regarding the content of Colleague Connections, including content youfind valuable or enjoyable, content you do not find valuable or enjoyable, or content you would suggest adding.

1 I love getting this every Friday! It's a very nice way to wrap up the week andshare between schools and between administration and teachers!!! Please keepit up :-)

Nov 26, 2013 6:29 PM

2 District directives are sometimes found in the last pages - changes in teacherexpectation for what. Reading workshop looks like .. Not sure this is the rightforum for directives

Nov 26, 2013 5:09 PM

3 I believe this is a place for brief summaries of information. Longer informationalessays don't usually get read in this format.

Nov 25, 2013 6:13 PM

4 Thank you I enjoy it Nov 23, 2013 6:04 AM

5 I enjoy reading about all the good things that are going on at other schools. Idon't feel the Colleague Connections is a forum for a 2 1/2 directive from theDept. of Learning.

Nov 22, 2013 11:18 AM

6 I was surprised to find out that there was important curricular informationincluded in this letter, that was not in other areas.

Nov 22, 2013 8:26 AM

7 attach boe meeting minutes Nov 22, 2013 7:04 AM

8 I did not expect it to be a vehicle for giving directives about how to mark reportcards(ie. marking NA for "Mastering assigned words"). I missed it, but acolleague caught it.

Nov 22, 2013 4:52 AM

9 Professional development opportunities Nov 22, 2013 3:26 AM

10 I enjoy reading all the different things included in it. Nov 21, 2013 2:18 PM

11 it is valuable to see what other schools are doing that are academically related.Boosterthons, halloween pictures, etc. are not as valuable as it doesn't help melearn about best practice in the district.

Nov 21, 2013 1:12 PM

12 I believe it has become more informative than in the past, and I look forward toreading. It is a resource for me that keeps me informed about the whole district.

Nov 21, 2013 4:27 AM

13 I would like to see an innovative teaching practice of the week from a teacher. Itwould also be great to see some great ideas from other districts - I think it isimportant to know where we stand for better or worse.

Nov 20, 2013 6:50 PM

14 I view this as a less formal, fun, communication from the district. Nov 20, 2013 4:29 AM

15 Great!! Feel connected to staff across district! Nov 19, 2013 9:47 AM

16 Time sensitive information (report card info) shouldn't be located only here. Withchanges to the first trimester report card appeared hidden.

Nov 18, 2013 7:38 PM

17 I always check it, but it rarely has anything of value written it it. You have aneffective tool for communication to staff, and if you don't use it the right way, itwill lose its value.

Nov 18, 2013 9:56 AM

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know to be a great teacher. The rest is just fluff. I need to have time to be amother, wife, and daughter.

19 It is good to see what is happening elsewhere. I shouldn't be finding out criticalinformation FOR THE FIRST TIME in a Colleague Connections, however (i.e.NA on report card items).

Nov 17, 2013 10:46 AM

20 I like it as it is. The only change might be in the ELA part that addresses goodthings we are seeing in classrooms. It is too general and I assume these thingsare taking place because it is now expected to be taking place. When I readwhat teachers are doing above and beyond what is expected, that makes mepay attention and say, "Great idea, I should try that!"

Nov 17, 2013 5:49 AM

21 Please stop putting important DOL information in this publication. That type ofinformation should come in a more formal way.

Nov 12, 2013 2:57 PM

22 Stick with the need to know stuff! Nov 11, 2013 6:41 PM

23 I enjoy photos of staff members and special news information from the differentschools.

Nov 11, 2013 6:18 PM

24 I like the fun parts of the Colleague Connections. Nov 9, 2013 6:42 PM

25 Some of the important district directives are "buried" into the "fluff" (ie. Halloweencosutmes)....I suggest putting the HAVE TO KNOW info first and then the otherfun stuff. Like to see all parts of it but I think some people miss the importantstuff due to positioning.

Nov 8, 2013 3:17 PM

26 I enjoy every part of it. Nov 8, 2013 10:58 AM

27 Sometimes it seems like there's too much fluff. I'd prefer the facts and theimportant stuff in a clear and easy to find manner.

Nov 8, 2013 10:36 AM

28 I enjoy the photos but can't see them very clearly. Could they be more like aphotograph and less like a drawing?

Nov 8, 2013 10:04 AM

29 Please see answer to question 11 Nov 7, 2013 6:43 AM

30 Enjoy the teacher highlights as I can get to know my colleagues professionally. Nov 7, 2013 5:59 AM

31 I enjoy reading the celebrations around the district and the highlights of what ishappening at other schools. I also like reading about the staff - the littleinterviews- I've learned a lot about colleagues.

Nov 7, 2013 4:37 AM

32 The dates and notifications of upcoming events, meetings, schedules to bevaluable. I would suggest adding more of the important information from Boardmeetings and if possible or upcoming changes or new initiatives that will beimplemented. This will help the support staff who are not required to attendmeetings, but would like to remain "in the loop" or District and school-wideinformation.

Nov 6, 2013 4:18 PM

33 I enjoy the pictures of various events. Nov 6, 2013 2:18 PM

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34 Upcoming dates for various events Nov 6, 2013 10:30 AM

35 It is a nice to have positive news on a weekly basis. Nov 6, 2013 5:34 AM

36 Love school, student, and staff highlights! Nov 5, 2013 5:33 PM

37 Very informative and offers a variety of information and resources Nov 5, 2013 1:07 PM

38 I think that in general it is good that we try to "connect" as professionalcolleagues. I would like to see more of this in faculty meetings and buildingfunctions, because it seems as if morale in the building is low.

Nov 5, 2013 1:03 PM

39 I enjoy reading it. Nov 5, 2013 12:54 PM

40 I would like the board summaries on Tuesday. Nov 5, 2013 10:42 AM

41 I like the photos and positive stories out of buildings. Nov 5, 2013 5:20 AM

42 Any information that needs to be relayed to me is done so by a colleague atwork. I don't feel like I need to read the newsletter in order to get vital informationI need to do my job.

Nov 4, 2013 7:06 AM

43 I think that it is informative. I like being able to see what other schools are doingto engage their students.

Oct 31, 2013 7:28 PM

44 We don't like hearing important information for the first time via the ColleagueConnections. If it is important to know tell us in person!

Oct 30, 2013 6:54 PM

45 I think it is great exactly how it is. Not too long to read but information that isimportant to know.

Oct 30, 2013 11:03 AM

46 Forget the contests and awards. Awards for the most attendance at this race orthat...Halloween costume awards..

Oct 30, 2013 10:18 AM

47 Information about district initiatives helpful. Oct 30, 2013 7:50 AM

48 I thought of the colleague connections as just being optional reading material tolearn more about what our colleagues are doing. I don't like that there is nowcurriculum items in it that I feel like I HAVE to read it each week or I might misssomething. I feel like the focus has shifted. I learned about changes to a WordsTheir Way program first by reading the Colleague Connections which I think waswrong.

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1 Although I feel that the podcasts are a terrific way to bring the Board Meetings toall of us, I feel that the BOE on the whole has been quite negative anddisrespectful to our administration and superintendent, which I think sends a verypoor message to our community especially when the BOE then talks aboutwhat's been done regarding SELAS. We are very fortunate to have theseadministrators with so much energy and so much to offer our students... they arethe people with years of experience and degrees in education. I'm not aware ofany BOE members with MAs and/or PHDs in education.

Nov 26, 2013 6:29 PM

2 Communication is often unclear we receive in formation I an email on Saturdaymorning regarding the teaching of sight words, and information in the colleagueconnection sometime, parent hand-outs one hour before covferences and thenthe info is pulled. Not professional material are not proof read examplesuperintendent letter today Mis-spellings.

Nov 26, 2013 5:09 PM

3 I do not have a response to the BoE partnership with the staff and community,but couldn't leave it blank...

Nov 26, 2013 6:55 AM

4 I struggle with all of the last minute decisions that affect what I do in theclassroom.

Nov 22, 2013 11:18 AM

5 I am commenting on # 14. All my years in this distrct, prior to this one, I wouldhave mark very satisfied. However, this year has been incredibly stressful. Somany new things,and expectations all at once.

Nov 22, 2013 4:52 AM

6 Different buildings offer varying levels of a 'positive and welcoming environment'.Some district level staff also give off an unwelcoming vibe (not onlyunwelcoming, but condescending in my opinion).

Nov 21, 2013 1:12 PM

7 There is a lot of communication from the District. However, the messagescommunicated are often unclear or conflicting messages are given. There alsoseems to be numerous times when information is communicated and then afterthe message is communicated, changes are made.

Nov 20, 2013 7:04 PM

8 I dislike the loss of planning time for required collaboration that we were doinganyways, but at other times during the day.

Nov 17, 2013 5:21 PM

9 I have not seen any Board Members visiting schools yet this year. Being aparent myself, I know my view of my child's school is filtered through my child'seyes. Actually being in a school and seeing it for myself gives me a differentperspective. So in my opinion, with the board being as involved as it is in thisdistrict, it makes sense to me that they would want to see schools in action. Iwelcome a visit any time!

Nov 17, 2013 5:49 AM

10 Where are the Neutral and/or Not Applicable categories? I can't always providea simple Agree/Disagree answer to these questions.

Nov 16, 2013 5:59 AM

11 While I feel that District 181 is welcoming to parents/students, I feel more andmore disrespected as a teacher. I used to enjoy working in this community morethan I do now.

Nov 11, 2013 6:41 PM

12 Often hard to review emails during school day -- often have to do it on my owntime. No dedicated computer access.

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13 Some questions are unanswered at times by central administration. I have noidea if the Board is improving or not in communication.

Nov 9, 2013 6:42 PM

14 The Department of Learning does NOT want to hear any opinions aboutcurriculum or how it is being delivered unless it aligns with theirs. I think parentsand staff are frustrated with the lack of transparency regarding issues related tothe district.

Nov 9, 2013 3:18 PM

15 I feel some of the vocal staff / community members that speak in opposition toD181 plan constantly have become overbearing to D181 administrators and theyare frustrated. Because of the frustration, any 1 time question from staff is seenas going "against" D181 admin and the Learning for All Plan. There is an "us"against "them" mentality that I hopecan be rectified.

Nov 8, 2013 3:17 PM

16 I often have difficulty finding things on the website. Nov 8, 2013 12:28 PM

17 Communication with the community and about district decisions in generalseems to be regular and abundant. However, the timeliness with which staffreceives directives and changes to directives needs work. Very often we receiveinformation the day before something important changes or must be done.

Nov 8, 2013 11:47 AM

18 I feel beat down by the board and that they definitely do not view teachers aspartners. I was disappointed that no board member was available to evenwelcome us on the first Institute Day at the beginning of the year. That was verytelling. I feel the administrative leadership respects us and is attempting tosupport us as much as they can this year.

Nov 8, 2013 10:58 AM

19 In terms of communication, I think it depends on the issue. As it relates tostandard communication..curriculum, school safety, etc. the principals anddistrict are efficient. As it relates to more controversial topics, I do not feel thedistrict or board are always transparent. I hear more from my colleagues than thetruth from those who are the decision-makers.

Nov 8, 2013 10:36 AM

20 This school year began on a serious effort to include ALL the staff. I feel thedistrict does appreciate what we do.

Nov 7, 2013 11:48 AM

21 Sometimes there are directives that come from district administration to certifiedstaff that we really need to be more timely. I feel that is an area we can work onimproving.

Nov 7, 2013 4:37 AM

22 Some of the statements above I had no opinion because I do not know andtherefore checked agree.

Nov 6, 2013 2:09 PM

23 I think communication has improved, however there is still work to be done.Communication from administration to parents is crucial and I don't believe thatcommunication is consistent or provided on a regular basis, which it needs to be.This district has changed so drastically in terms of programs and curriculum, andthere needs to be more communication about guidelines, etc. to staff andparents from administration.

Nov 6, 2013 10:30 AM

24 There is too many last minute communications from district office. Nov 5, 2013 12:18 PM

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demands expectations opinions and deep concerns with the direction the districtis heading.

26 We are a strong district but I feel we are starting to get left behind by many otherdistricts, especially in the technology component. We will continue to be strongbecause we have bright students and quality educators but I feel like we arefalling behind because of certain decisions being made by the board and centraladmin regarding curriculum and technology.

Nov 3, 2013 5:03 AM

27 The timeliness of the communication is more important than "too much"communication. It would be nice for the staff to know information beforeparents/community so that we are prepared to respond, i.e. PTO Presidentsmeetings. They seem to know a lot more than we do.

Oct 31, 2013 7:50 AM

28 This year as a classroom teacher, I do not feel that I am a partner. I feel I ambeing told what to do like a teacher on remediation. The decision making andcommunication is very top down. Very stressful and it just keeps coming.

Oct 30, 2013 10:18 AM

29 I feel communication this year is NOT good. It seems like we get a differentanswer from day to day or person to person. It also seems like sometimes weare late to receive information that maybe other schools might have alreadyreceived.

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1 I don't feel I need more information about the LAP, CCSS or PARCC, because Ifeel we've been given sufficient information up till now, but I didn't see anappropriate response.

Nov 26, 2013 6:32 PM

2 Learning for all is misguided. Teachers come to school for all children to learnthat is why we teach ! The message implies we have not been successful andeverything needed to change when in fact small changes neede attention

Nov 26, 2013 5:15 PM

3 I find it ironic that with this plan we are teaching all differently so they can all bethe same

Nov 23, 2013 6:06 AM

4 My content area has not released its Common Core Standards yet and is notassessed in the PARCC assessment as far as I know.

Nov 22, 2013 12:46 PM

5 The district has had a formal educational series for parents on the CommonCore, but teachers have never been offered that same training. We should atleast know as much as the parents.

Nov 22, 2013 11:25 AM

6 I don't think the "Learning for All" plan is not best for ALL students. I'm seeingstudents falling more and more behind because the RTI process is broken andspecial ed students are NOT getting what they need will all the push in

Nov 18, 2013 9:58 AM

7 As a non-math, non-LA teacher, I'm not entirely sure how I fit into the puzzle...and that's been a little discouraging.

Nov 15, 2013 4:16 PM

8 While I understand the vision of the learning for all plan, I feel I have asked andasked for answers in regards to how to implement without spending everywaking minute of my life working and my questions fall on deaf ears. Many ofmy colleagues feel the same way. We are being forced to implement a plan thatwe are not totally on board with and I think this is a recipe for disaster, but nooneat admin seems to care.

Nov 11, 2013 6:44 PM

9 I have done a great deal of investigating and learning about the Common Coreso I do not feel that I need as much as some other people might.

Nov 8, 2013 10:59 AM

10 As a specialist, the common core standards and state assessment doesn'tnecessarily apply to me.

Nov 8, 2013 10:06 AM

11 I feel that the Common Core standards should align more with the Learning forAll Plan. It feels like two separate initiatives at this time.

Nov 5, 2013 5:21 AM

12 While I understand the learning for all plan, I disagree with it. Nov 4, 2013 5:50 AM

13 Again, there should be an NA option for certified staff that are not directlyinvolved with ISAT/PARCC.

Nov 3, 2013 6:19 PM

14 I understanding the Learning for all plan and feel very concerned anddisappointed that after an outside evaluation the district is adopting a plan thatlacks data and experience. The gifted program needed adjustment not anoverhaul of all of our programs. Common Core is an easy change and providesimportant growth as educators The learning for all adds an unnecessary layer ofstress . We come to school to teach all children to learn...Learning for all titlesounds like that was not our focus. Sadly teachers feel defeated before

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beginning. How will students feel ? Teachers need to be praised and highlyvalued each and everyday

15 This plan was flawed from the beginning. Oct 31, 2013 11:06 AM

16 I understand the Learning for All Plan, but do not necessarily agree with it. Itdoes not appear to meet the needs of all children and the expectations of it areunreasonable.

Oct 31, 2013 8:00 AM

17 Common Core and Learning for All implementation are too much at one time.Teachers are overworked, and under supported. I don't think Learning for All iswell thought out or executed. I disagree with fundamental rationale that allstudents should be accelerated. That's not differentiation.

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Page 6, Q16. As the District looks to develop a five- to seven-year strategic plan, in the area of Students andLearning, please indicate how important you believe each item is by selecting the appropriate response below.You must select a response for each item. (Respondents are encouraged to select no more ...

1 1-to-1 technology so students' education becomes more broad, more creative,more at their disposal whenever inquiry crosses their mind.

Nov 26, 2013 7:35 PM

2 district helps students prepare for disappointments and challenges in the realworld.

Nov 26, 2013 7:03 AM

3 Students need life skills, such as understanding money concepts and executivefunction skills, like planning, organization and time management.

Nov 25, 2013 5:10 PM

4 Because I'd the increased focus on rigor and CC it is created an imbalance inthe emotional well being of children. I'm all for raising the bar, increasing literacyinstruction, but what this district is doing to our kids in math at the elementarylevel is unnecessary. Just look at our data,we've proven we are strong In Thisarea

Nov 23, 2013 6:16 AM

5 It's critical to provide not only ample staff development but QUALITY staffdevelopment

Nov 22, 2013 11:32 AM

6 Importance of handwriting as a foundational skill in K and First Grade. Nov 20, 2013 7:15 AM

7 A recent news report stated the increased bully prevention programs are havingthe opposite effect on students. There is more bullying now than ever.

Nov 17, 2013 5:30 PM

8 Not only should school focus on positive behavior, I would like to see apartnership form with the community - same message from HOME and school

Nov 17, 2013 5:54 AM

9 Noe of this will happen until the Board makes a commitment to increasetechnology!

Nov 15, 2013 4:55 PM

10 I think we need to focus on best serving our students, rather than being #1 in thestate/nation on a standardized test.

Nov 11, 2013 6:52 PM

11 Hello! Our students are pretty globally aware. Look around the classrooms! Nov 11, 2013 10:36 AM

12 Students study dance and drama by trained dance and drama teachers Nov 8, 2013 10:14 AM

13 Less homework and more focus on developing family and peer relations as wellas time for oneself to explore other areas of interest. This middle school 6th and7th grade homework is very overwhelming for our students.

Nov 7, 2013 6:53 AM

14 Science curriculum is already very strong at MS level; any strengthening needsto be al Elem. level

Nov 6, 2013 5:03 PM

15 District provides 30 minute daily PE classes. Nov 3, 2013 6:24 PM

16 In order to retain the best possible staff, the Board and Community must treatthe teachers respectfully, especially during negotiations. We must be seen as anequal team. Negotiations have been hurtful.

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Page 6, Q17. As the District looks to develop a five- to seven-year strategic plan, in the area of Finance andFacilities, please indicate how important you believe each item is by selecting the appropriate response below.You must select a response for each item. (Respondents are encouraged to select no more...

1 If the district goes 1-to-1, "school learning spaces will be more flexible & mobile"and "school learning spaces would be fully integrated with technology!" Also,balancing class sizes could go either way... class sizes should be smaller acrossthe district.

Nov 26, 2013 7:35 PM

2 Adequate supervision of students during lunch recess is needed. Nov 25, 2013 5:10 PM

3 For equitabilty It is important for the district to look at NUMBER of STUDENTSwhen allocating materials and personal. Building with large number of studentsare getting not making as much progress as smaller building with half thestudents but they are both given the same number of materials and staffings.There is direct correlation to this imbalance for students performances.

Nov 22, 2013 7:20 AM

4 If you're going to use technology, district needs to integrate and plan for it. Itneed to WORK!

Nov 11, 2013 10:36 AM

5 You cannot even consider removing portables at HMS until the space issue isresolved.

Nov 8, 2013 11:51 AM

6 The Hinsdale Middle School building is in serious need of repair. Additionally,this building does not provide the resources and space necessary for true"Learning for All." Additionally, this work environment does not feel safe nor doesit lend itself to flexibility and supporting students.

Nov 7, 2013 6:53 AM

7 HMS needs more classrooms, not eliminating portable classrooms. Multipletraveling teachers every year is not best practice.

Nov 6, 2013 10:41 AM

8 Portables can not be removed as HMS needs the classroom space. Nov 6, 2013 8:18 AM

9 HMS does not have enough room. How can we eliminate four more? Also, untilclass composition is equitable, merit pay should not come into play.

Nov 6, 2013 5:44 AM

10 More classroom space is needed at HMS - definitely not less!!!!!!!!! Nov 5, 2013 5:37 PM

11 We need more classrooms to fit all of our students; we need phones andworkspaces for all of our teachers. We need a building that is "water damage"free.

Nov 5, 2013 1:44 PM

12 more classrooms are needed Nov 5, 2013 1:01 PM

13 HMS needs more classrooms, not less. We are incredibly overcrowded withteachers sharing spaces leaving no place for small group instruction.

Nov 5, 2013 12:22 PM

14 HMS needs MORE classrooms. Nov 5, 2013 10:47 AM

15 Differentiation is essential in learning. As classes increase in size, it'sincreasingly more difficult to give each child what he/she needs.

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Page 6, Q18. As the District looks to develop a five- to seven-year strategic plan, in the area of CommunityInvolvement, please indicate how important you believe each item is by selecting the appropriate response below.You must select a response for each item. (Respondents are encouraged to select no more ...

1 I think that community involvement should be encouraged, however they shouldnot drive what the administration does.... again... our current administrators arethe ones with the educational degrees.

Nov 26, 2013 7:35 PM

2 The problem teachers are voicing is the increase of the community aka parentsin OUR profession! We need an administration that will support our rights whenparents are emotionally and verbally abusive to our staff!

Nov 23, 2013 6:16 AM

3 Aren't the students a little young to be shadowing in area businesses? Nov 11, 2013 10:36 AM

4 I would love to see board members/community members substitute teach in ourclassrooms so they a real feel for what it's like in a classroom right now.

Nov 3, 2013 5:08 AM

Page 7, Q20. How do you help to inform families about SEL (social and emotional learning) in school and/or in theDistrict? (Select all that apply.)

1 Families are informed about SEL goals on Curriculum Night and surroundingSELAS Days.

Nov 11, 2013 6:55 PM

2 One that is missing: I incorporate SEL principles into my academic/classroominstruction.

Nov 8, 2013 11:52 AM

3 i am on the district committee Oct 29, 2013 3:54 PM

Page 7, Q22. How do you get information about SEL in the District? (Select all that apply.)

1 I think our teachers do a great job using teachable moments to reinforce goodcitizenship and leadership. LionsQuest is a canned program that has itslimitations especially if mandated for the sake of sending home worksheets.

Nov 26, 2013 7:45 PM

2 school social worker Nov 20, 2013 7:16 AM

3 I choose to live a life that balances and includes social/emotional well-being.Life lessons are sometimes the best!

Nov 19, 2013 8:08 AM

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Page 7, Q23. What information would you like to learn about SELAS in District 181, and how would you like toreceive that information (via what channel)?

1 I do not need more information about SELAS, because our committee membersand principal do a good job sharing what is going on :-)

Nov 26, 2013 7:45 PM

2 Colleague Connections Nov 23, 2013 7:17 PM

3 I would like to know how we form relationships with the community - specificallyour district families. I think the program is strongest when students hear thesame thing from school and home.

Nov 17, 2013 6:03 AM

4 How parents can participate with teaching their children about SELAS at homeand at school

Nov 16, 2013 10:18 AM

5 more staff trainings. Nov 16, 2013 8:01 AM

6 District e-mail Nov 15, 2013 4:24 AM

7 A useable overview of all SELAS standards K-5, preferably on one page.Organized by month or trimester. Email would be ideal to receive this info.

Nov 8, 2013 10:19 AM

8 I would like to receive the information from case managers, and be given ideashow to incorporate into the different classrooms where I help out.

Nov 8, 2013 9:04 AM

9 Staff meetings. Nov 7, 2013 12:05 PM

10 I'd like to see the district move away from the Lion's Quest program in the middleschools and find more age-appropriate ways to implement SELAS into thecurriculum, school events, daily announcements, advertisement in the halls,teacher modeling, etc.

Nov 7, 2013 6:56 AM

11 During staff development, in the staff newsletter, or via team leaders Nov 6, 2013 2:27 PM

12 The year overview, via email or hard copy. Nov 5, 2013 1:46 PM

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