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PLANNING This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to plan instruction for students. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.541.67-3.00
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q1To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons that align with state content standards?2.8
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q2To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons that are appropriate for diverse learning needs?2.5
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q3To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons that reflect research-based best practices?2.7
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q4To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons that are relevant to students? [relevant: there are connections between the lesson and the students' world]2.6
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q5To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons that integrate technology when appropriate to the lesson (to the extent technology is available at the school)?2.5
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Planning: Data and Assessments PLANNING (Continued)
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q6To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to plan appropriate methods (formal and/or informal) to measure student progress?2.6
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q7To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to use a variety of student data to plan instruction?2.5
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q8To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to provide appropriate feedback to students, families, or other school personnel? [appropriate: specific, timely, and confidential]2.3
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Planning: Activities PLANNING (Continued)
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q9To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to plan lessons that encourage students to persist when learning is difficult?2.2
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q10To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to plan engaging questions that encourage complex or higher-order thinking?2.5
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q11To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to plan lessons that use student instructional groups to meet the needs of all students?2.3
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q12To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to make sure all instructional resources, materials, and technology are aligned to instructional purposes?3.8
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Instruction: Content Knowledge and Expertise INSTRUCTION This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to implement instruction in the classroom. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.531.85-3.00
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q13To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to use content-specific pedagogy to deliver lessons aligned with state standards?2.8
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q14To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to explain content accurately to students in multiple ways?2.6
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q15To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to demonstrate connections between the learning objectives and other disciplines?2.6
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q16To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to provide opportunities for students to use different types of thinking such as: analytical, practical, creative, or research-based?2.6
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q17To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to use technology when
appropriate to the lesson (to the extent technology was available at the school)?		2.5
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Instruction: Differentiation INSTRUCTION (Continued)
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q18To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to differentiate instruction?2.4
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q19To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to consistently monitor the quality of student participation and performance?2.7
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q20To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to work with a diverse student population?2.5
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q21To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to work with a diverse parent and school community population?2.3
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Instruction: Monitor and Adjust INSTRUCTION (Continued)
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q22To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to collect student progress data during instruction?2.3
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q23To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to adjust the lesson in
progress based on data gathered during instruction? [data: evidence generated during
instruction such as formal/informal, observational, formative, etc.]		2.4
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q24To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to maintain student engagement by adjusting instruction and activities based on student responses and behavior?2.5
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q25To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to give appropriate time for the lesson from introduction to closure?2.7
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Learning Environment: Classroom Environment, Routines, and Procedures LEARNING ENVIRONMENT This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to establish a positive classroom environment that encourages learning. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.631.57-3.00
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q26To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to organize a safe classroom?2.7
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q27To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to organize a classroom learning environment that is accessible for all students?2.7
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q28To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to organize a classroom in which procedures and routines are clear and efficient?2.7
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Learning Environment: Managing Student Behavior LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
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q29To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to establish clear expectations for student behavior in the classroom?2.6
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q30To what extend did your educator preparation program prepare you to maintain clear expectations for student behavior in the classroom?2.7
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q31To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to implement campus behavior systems consistently and effectively?2.5
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q32To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to provide support to students to meet expected behavior standards?2.5
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Professional Practices and Responsibilities: Professional Demeanor and Ethics PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES & RESPONSIBILITIES This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to meet the professional responsibilities associated with your role as an educator. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.652.00-3.00
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q33To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to find and follow district expectations for professional standards? [expectations: such as district guidelines, operating policies, or campus procedures]2.7
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q34To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to understand and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators?2.8
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q35To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to advocate for the needs of the students in the classroom?2.8
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Professional Practices and Responsibilities: Goal Setting PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued)
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q36To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to reflect on your strengths and professional learning needs?2.5
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q37To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to use data from self-assessment, reflection, and supervisor feedback to set professional goals?2.6
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q38To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to prioritize goals to improve professional practice and student performance?2.5
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Students with Disabilities STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to address the needs of students with disabilities. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.211.5-3.00
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q39To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to differentiate
instruction to meet the academic needs of students with disabilities?		2.1
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q40 To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to differentiate
instruction to meet the behavioral needs of students with disabilities?		2.2
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q41To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to develop and/or implement appropriate formal and informal assessments for students with disabilities to demonstrate their learning?2.2
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q42To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to make appropriate instructional decisions based on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)? [decisions: modifying instructional activities such as pacing, additional support or time, lesson delivery, assessment design, etc.]2.3
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q43To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to collaborate with other relevant staff to meet the academic, developmental, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities? [staff: individuals in key roles with specialized knowledge to meet the needs of the student]2
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q44To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to understand and adhere to the federal and state laws that govern special education services?2.5
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English Language Learners ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS This section asks questions about how well you were prepared by your EPP to address the needs of students who have limited English language proficiency as determined by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 89.1203. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year.2.251.5-3.00
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q45To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to design lessons
that adequately support ELLs to master the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)?		2.2
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q46To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to develop and/or implement appropriate formal and informal assessments for ELLs to demonstrate their learning?2.1
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q47To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to support ELLs in mastering the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)?2.3
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q48To what extent did your educator preparation program prepare you to understand and adhere to federal and state laws that govern education services for ELLs?2.3
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OVERALL EVALUATION This section asks a question about how well you were prepared by your EPP to be an effective new teacher. Remember to think about your preparation at the beginning of the teaching assignment in the current school year32.00-3.00
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q49What is your overall evaluation of how well you were prepared for the realities of the classroom as they exist on your campus? Select the one statement that most closely matches your current perspective on your overall readiness.3
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