a. build students' knowledge through content-rich non-fiction

b. provide students reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational

c. provide regular opportunities for students to interact with complex grade-level texts

d. provide regular opportunities to interact with academic language

a. Focus deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning

b.  Create coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade so student knowledge/skills build onto previous learning as foundations for math concepts.

c.  Create coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade so student knowledge/skills build onto previous learning as foundations for math concepts taught in later years.

d.  Develop students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and their ability to apply math in context.

a. students build on each other's ideas during class discussion (e.g. during the mini-lesson or Unison Reading)?

b. students use data or text references to support their ideas?

c. students show that they respect each other's ideas?

d. students provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers (e.g. during shares or mini-lessons)?

e. most students participate in class discussions at some point (e.g. Unison Reading, Table Shares, Full Class Lessons)

a. use my student's prior knowledge related to their cultural and lingquistic backgrounds to help make learning meaningful

b. critically examine the curriculum to determine whether it appropriately represents all groups

c. identify cultural differences when communicating with parents/guardians regarding their child's educational progress

a. been sustained and coherently focused, rather than short-term and unrelated

b. included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.

c. included opportunities to work productively with colleagues in my school

d. included opportunities to work productively with teachers from other schools

a. I usually look forward to each working day at this school

b. I wouldn't want to work in any other school

c. I feel loyal to this school community

d. I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child

a. are really trying to improve their teaching?

b. are willing to take risks to make the school better?

c. are eager to try new ideas?

a. All teachers are encouraged to stretch and grow

b. In this school, teachers are continually seeking new ideas

a. teachers talk about instruction in the teacher's lounge, faculty meetings, etc.

b. teachers in this school share/discuss students work with other teachers

a. teachers design instructional programs together

b. teachers at this school make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels

c. the principal, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively

d. most teachers in this school are cordial

a. This school really works at developing students' social skills

b. When making important decisions, this school always focuses on what's best for student learning.

c. This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students

d. This school sets high standards for academic performance

e. The school day is organized to maximize instruction

a. help maintain discipline in the entire school, not just their classroom

b. take responsibility for improving the school

c. feel responsible for helping students develop self-management

d. feel responsible that all students learn

a. Adults at this school teach students the perverance skills they need to succeed after high school

b. Adults at this school instill academic self-confidence in students

c. Adults at this school teach critical thinking skills to students

d. Adults at this school inspire students to work towards a college degree

e. Adults at this school teach students how to advocate for themselves

f. Adults at this school support students to live independently

g. Adults at this school teach students the organizational skills needed to succeed in and be prepared for their next grade

h. Adults at this school teach students the study skills needed to succeed in and be prepared for their next grade

i. Adults at this school teach critical thinking skills to students

j.  Adults at this school instill academic self-confidence in students

k. Adults at this school teach students how to advocate for themselves

a. Hiring new professional personnel

b. Planning how discretionary school funds (e.g. UAI teacher choice) should be used

c. Selects instructional materials used in classrooms

d. Developing instructional materials

e. Setting standards for student behavior

a. once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure it's working

b. curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school

c. there is consistency in curriculum, instruction, and learning materials among teachers in the same grade level at this school

a. makes clear to the staff her expectations for meeting instructional goals

b. communicates a clear vision for this school

c. understand how children learn

d. sets high standards for student learning

e. sets clear expectations for teachers about implementing what they have learned in professional development

f. carefully tracks student academic progress

g. knows what's going on in my classroom

h. participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers

a. parents/guardians are invited to visit classrooms to observe the instructional program

b. there is an expectation that teachers communicate regularly with parents/guardians

c. school staff encourage feedback from parents/guardians and the community

d. teachers try to understand parents/guardians problems and concerns

e. parents/guardians are greeted warmly when they call or visit the school

f. teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs

g. school staff tell families what the staff needs to advance the school's mission

h. school staff regularly communicate with parents/guardians about how staff can help students learn.

a. I feel respected by the principal at this school

b. The principal at this school is an effective manager

c. The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school

d. I trust the principal at her word

e. At this school, it's OK to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal

f. The principal takes  personal interest in the professional development of teachers

g. The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members

h. The principal places the needs of children ahead of personal interests

i. The Principal and Assistant Principals function as a cohesive unit.

a. Teachers in this school trust each other

b. It's Ok in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers

c. Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts

d. I feel respected by other teachers at this school

e. Teachers at this school respect those colleagues who have a specific expertise