The graphs below summarize how the perceptions and practices of school staff have changed over time. 2018 data points represent the mean staff survey responses from the Barr ENE planning year and 2019 data points represent the mean staff survey responses from the first Barr ENE implementation year. The staff responding to the survey may have changed between 2018 and 2019.

Leadership

Staff-leadership trust

Staff members’ perception that school leaders respect and support them. Items asked of all staff other than school leaders.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Instructional leadership

Staff members’ perception of school leaders as instructional leaders who set high expectations for teaching and learning and communicate a clear vision for the school. Items asked of all staff other than school leaders.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Leadership focus on strong relationships

Staff members’ perception that school leaders foster an environment centered on strong relationships.
Items asked of all staff other than school leaders.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Staff climate

Collective responsibility

Staff members’ assessment of the strength of their shared commitment to improve the school so that all students learn.
Scale ranges from 1 = None to 5 = Nearly all.

Staff collegiality

Staff members’ perception of the degree to which school staff support each other.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Workplace satisfaction

The extent to which staff members feel that their school is a good place to work.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

School climate

Academic press

Staff members’ perception that school staff expect all students strive for high levels of academic performance.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Personalization

Staff members’ perception that the school provides students with personalized support.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Positive discipline

Staff members’ perception that the school has clear and consistent behavioral expectations for students, and supports students in meeting those expectations.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Student choice and voice

Staff members’ perception that students have opportunities to provide feedback and shape the school’s culture.
Items asked of all staff other than school leaders.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Student-staff relationships

Staff members’ perception that school staff foster positive relationships with all students.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Staff mindsets and self-efficacy

Self-efficacy in fostering student growth mindsets

Staff-members’ self-perception that they are capable of helping students to develop a growth mindset.
Items asked of teachers and aides only.
Scale ranges from 1 = Nothing to 5 = A great deal.

Self-efficacy in maintaining expectations for students

Staff members’ self-perception that they are capable of maintaining clear and consistent expectations for all students and supporting students in meeting those expectations.
Scale ranges from 1 = Nothing to 5 = A great deal.

Student-centered beliefs about teaching

Staff members’ belief about the extent to which their role is to empower students to drive students’ own learning.
Items asked of teachers and aides only.
Scale ranges from 1 = Strongly disagree to 7 = Strongly agree.

Staff practices

Postsecondary transition preparation

Frequency of practices that help students to prepare for postsecondary transitions.
Scale ranges from 1 = Never to 5 = Very frequently.

Assignment demand: critical thinking

Frequency of practices that require students to demonstrate critical thinking. Items asked of teachers and aides only.
Scale ranges from 1 = Never to 5 = Very frequently.

Teacher practices supporting student choice and voice

Frequency of practices that give students opportunities to control their own academic learning.
Items asked of teachers and aides only.
Scale ranges from 1 = Never to 5 = Very frequently.