DESE educator preparation

Background

Our Commonwealth is working towards a vision for day one teacher readiness that centers explicit anti-racist practices that enable teachers and administrators to nurture the academic excellence, cultural and linguistic competence, sociopolitical consciousness, and emotional intelligence of all students. Educator preparation is essential to achieving this vision. We are also interested in an explicit examination of teacher preparation instructional programming. Working together, we hope to simultaneously build a foundation of anti-racist practice and deepen instruction and program-level expectations in the next evolution of the educator preparation review process.

We are reaching out to folks from all sides of the education system to lend your voice as we work to develop effective pipelines for educators from all backgrounds and effective educators to nurture students from all backgrounds. In large part thanks to our existing collaboration with educators, administrators, and faculty, we’ve identified that the educator preparation review process has aspects that need to change. We recognize that the current review process and past engagement processes have disproportionately excluded the needs, experience, and expertise of some of our most dedicated educators. This survey is designed to garner critical feedback from a wide range of stakeholders to center equity in the educator preparation review process.

This is just one way to engage in this process, and we hope you’ll join us at the Ed Prep Town Hall on May 18th, 2022 on Zoom or sign up to be interviewed for a deeper dive.

All individual responses will remain confidential and will not be shared with any outside party, including the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, your preparation program, or your employer. Rivera Consulting Inc. will review your survey, and all reporting will be done in aggregate, meaning that your responses will never be linked with identifying information in any report or presentation.

Survey Instructions

This survey includes a series of multiple choice, scale ratings, rank ordering and open ended questions. If you are unsure of what option to select, please choose the answer that best fits your most recent experiences. Please fill the survey out fully. It is estimated to take 15-20 minutes to complete this survey. You can save your responses and finish them later by clicking save and resume later button. We encourage you to use audio recordings to increase the accessibility of this survey. Attach files when prompted to add more detail to your responses.

Identify your Stakeholder group

Select the category that best describes your current role.

Are you currently a:*

Training and Preparation Experience

Did you participate in an educator preparation program?*

IHE stands for institute of higher education which is a college or university setting

What type of traditional program?

Baccalaureate Post-baccalaureate

Baccalaureate means that you got an undergrad degree through your ed prep program and Post-Baccalaureate means you already had a Bachelor’s degree when you started your program.

Do you currently hold an initial, professional, or provisional teaching license in MA?*

Yes No

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.*

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills.	Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.: My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Unsure)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Disagree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived.	My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Agree)	My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Unsure)	My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Disagree)	My preparation prorgam provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive teaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Early Career Teacher Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.*

Early Career Teacher Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching.	Early Career Teacher Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.: During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials.	During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I was provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Disagree)

How would you characterize your preparation experience to become a classroom teacher? What would you change about the educator preparation experience you had?*

What aspects of classroom teaching preparation were the focus of your program? What skills or tools do you still use in your classroom?

The following questions are in reference to your experiences and reflections on pipelines for new educators and antiracist initiatives. Antiracism refers to the practice of actively identifying and opposing racism. To learn more about antiracism in education follow the link: https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-antiracism-really-means-for-educators

Have you witnessed or experienced barriers to entering the teaching profession? Please describe that experience(s).*

What assets and challenges do you see in the current system of educator preparation in Massachusetts?*

What resources are most needed to maintain effective pipelines into education for teachers of color and/or from low income backgrounds?*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Applicable
Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures.	Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.: Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Not Applicable)
Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures.	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)	Curricular materials use(d) in my school where I teach represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Not Applicable)
The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias.	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Unsure)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Disagree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Disagree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Not Applicable)
The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color.	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Unsure)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Disagree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Disagree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Not Applicable)
Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Not Applicable)
Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Not Applicable)

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School/District Administrator or Official Demographics

Below you find a combination of open-ended, rank-choice and multiple choice questions. Please answer to the best of your ability, and if something is not applicable to your experience mark or write not applicable. You will also notice at the end of the survey there is the option to attach a file. If you would like to add an audio recording of your comments or a document with further comments please do so. Please do not add any identifying information to the file name.

How long have you worked as an administrator or official?*

What kind of school do you currently work in?*

What kind of district/location do you currently work in?*

Have you worked in multiple schools and/or school districts as an administrator?*

What kind of school have you previously worked in as an administrator?

What kind of district/location did you previously worked in?

Were you a classroom teacher previously?*

Yes No

What kind of school have you previously worked in as a teacher?

What kind of district/location did you previously work in as a teacher?

Have you previously volunteered as a reviewer for educator preparation program approval?*

Yes No

How would you describe your racial or ethnic identity? *

(i.e. Black, Latinx, Vietnamese, White, Scottish)

How would you describe your gender identity?*

(i.e. cisgender woman, trans man, cisgender man, nonbinary person)

Training and Preparation Experience

What path did you take to get your administrative leadership license?*

This question is applicable only to administrator roles that require licensure

Did you participate in a teacher preparation program?*

Administrator Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. *

Administrator Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum.	Administrator Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. : My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum. (Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum. (Unsure)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum. (Disagree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice supporting educators to skillfully implement high-quality curriculum. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership.	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership. (Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership. (Unsure)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership. (Disagree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive leadership. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate.	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate. (Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate. (Unsure)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate. (Disagree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn about and practice setting expectations for school culture and climate. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice effective evaluation techniques of teachers. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community.	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Unsure)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Disagree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice engaging with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution.	My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution. (Agree)	My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided me with the opportunity to learn and practice effective and bias-free conflict management and resolution. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members.	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Agree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Unsure)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Disagree)	My preparation experience provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice in collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive reaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Early Career Admin Experience: Please select the option that best descries your experience.*

Early Career Admin Experience: Please select the option that best descries your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate.	Early Career Admin Experience: Please select the option that best descries your experience.: During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate. (Strongly Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate. (Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate. (Unsure)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate. (Disagree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to set expectations for school culture and climate. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum.	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum. (Strongly Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum. (Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum. (Unsure)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum. (Disagree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to support educators to skillfully implement high quality curriculum. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership.	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership. (Strongly Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership. (Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership. (Unsure)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership. (Disagree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage in culturally responsive leadership. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community.	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Unsure)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Disagree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to engage with families and community members as partners in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members.	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Strongly Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Agree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Unsure)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Disagree)	During my first school/district administrator job, I felt prepared to lead collaborative decision-making with educators, staff, students, families, and community members. (Strongly Disagree)

Early Career Teacher Reflections: Please choose the option that best describes your reflections on first year teachers in your school.*

Early Career Teacher Reflections: Please choose the option that best describes your reflections on first year teachers in your school.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms.	Early Career Teacher Reflections: Please choose the option that best describes your reflections on first year teachers in your school.: First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to lead culturally responsive classrooms. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management.	First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning.	First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions.	First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials.	First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy.	First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators.	First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are provided an effective support system for them to further develop their skills as educators. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills.	First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school have consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of their teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs.	First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to their needs. (Strongly Disagree)
First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live.	First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live. (Strongly Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live. (Agree)	First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live. (Unsure)	First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live. (Disagree)	First year teachers in my school are provided with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which their students live. (Strongly Disagree)

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Workforce Readiness and Educator Impact

What are the most common challenges for first year teachers in your district/school? What support systems exist for first year teachers?*

What are the strengths first year teachers in your school/district bring?*

How would an emphasis on using and adapting high quality instructional materials during educator preparation impact educator effectiveness in your district/school?*

How would a focus on anti-racist teaching practices impact educator effectiveness in your district/school? *

What exists within your school or district to develop culturally responsive teaching practices amongst educators?*

How would you characterize your school/district’s relationship with educator preparation programs? *

Teacher Preparation Beliefs: Please rate the level of importance of each of the below in teacher preparation.*

Teacher Preparation Beliefs: Please rate the level of importance of each of the below in teacher preparation.
	Most Important	More Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families.	Teacher Preparation Beliefs: Please rate the level of importance of each of the below in teacher preparation.: It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students.	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials.	It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Important)	It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training includes mastering the ability to use and adapt as needed high quality instructional materials. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management.	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Least Important)
It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within.	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Most Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (More Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Less Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Least Important)

Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.*

Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others.	Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.: Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Strongly Agree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Agree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Disagree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Strongly Disagree)
Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community.	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Strongly Agree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Agree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Disagree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Strongly Disagree)
Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community.	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Agree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Disagree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)
Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community.	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Agree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Disagree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)

Educator Prep Faculty or Administrator Demographics

How long have you worked in educator preparation?*

In which type of educator preparation program do you currently work?*

Were you a classroom teacher previously?*

Yes No

Have you previously volunteered as a reviewer for educator preparation program approval?*

Yes No

Have you worked in multiple schools and/or school districts?

What kind of school have you previously worked in?

What kind of district/location did you previously worked in?

How would you describe your racial or ethnic identity? *

(i.e. Black, Latinx, Vietnamese, White, Scottish)

How would you describe your gender identity?*

(i.e. cisgender woman, trans man, cisgender man, nonbinary person)

Early Career Teacher Preparation Experience: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.

Early Career Teacher Preparation Experience: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning.	Early Career Teacher Preparation Experience: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.: During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy.	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Agree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Unsure)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Disagree)	During my first teaching job, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Disagree)
My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator.	My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Agree)	My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Agree)	My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Unsure)	My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Disagree)	My first teaching job provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Disagree)
My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills.	My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Agree)	My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Unsure)	My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Disagree)	My first teaching job had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs.	My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Agree)	My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Agree)	My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Unsure)	My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Disagree)	My first teaching job provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Disagree)
My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived.	My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Agree)	My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Agree)	My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Unsure)	My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Disagree)	My first teaching job provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Disagree)

Educator Prep Program Characteristics

Teacher Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.

Teacher Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning.	Teacher Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.: My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL.	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive reaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Educator Preparation Program Characteristics: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion on your current program's characteristics. *

Educator Preparation Program Characteristics: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion on your current program's characteristics.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of working with parents and families.	Educator Preparation Program Characteristics: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion on your current program's characteristics. : The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Agree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Disagree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students.	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Agree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Disagree)	The program where I work provides candidates a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work prepares candidates to work with high quality instructional materials.	The program where I work prepares candidates to work with high quality instructional materials. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates to work with high quality instructional materials. (Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates to work with high quality instructional materials. (Disagree)	The program where I work prepares candidates to work with high quality instructional materials. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work prepares candidates in culturally responsive teaching.	The program where I work prepares candidates in culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates in culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates in culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	The program where I work prepares candidates in culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work prepares candidate in conflict resolution and classroom management.	The program where I work prepares candidate in conflict resolution and classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidate in conflict resolution and classroom management. (Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidate in conflict resolution and classroom management. (Disagree)	The program where I work prepares candidate in conflict resolution and classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work prepares candidates with an understanding of the community they are working within.	The program where I work prepares candidates with an understanding of the community they are working within. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates with an understanding of the community they are working within. (Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates with an understanding of the community they are working within. (Disagree)	The program where I work prepares candidates with an understanding of the community they are working within. (Strongly Disagree)
The program where I work prepares candidates for the workforce via mentorship opportunities during the program and beyond completion into employment.	The program where I work prepares candidates for the workforce via mentorship opportunities during the program and beyond completion into employment. (Strongly Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates for the workforce via mentorship opportunities during the program and beyond completion into employment. (Agree)	The program where I work prepares candidates for the workforce via mentorship opportunities during the program and beyond completion into employment. (Disagree)	The program where I work prepares candidates for the workforce via mentorship opportunities during the program and beyond completion into employment. (Strongly Disagree)
Recent educator preparation program completers from my organization are prepared to teach in most settings in Massachusetts.	Recent educator preparation program completers from my organization are prepared to teach in most settings in Massachusetts. (Strongly Agree)	Recent educator preparation program completers from my organization are prepared to teach in most settings in Massachusetts. (Agree)	Recent educator preparation program completers from my organization are prepared to teach in most settings in Massachusetts. (Disagree)	Recent educator preparation program completers from my organization are prepared to teach in most settings in Massachusetts. (Strongly Disagree)

What steps are your program taking to prepare candidates to be antiracist educators?*

What steps are your program taking to develop candidates ability to use and adapt high quality instructional materials??*

How would you characterize the racial and ethnic diversity of educator preparation staff, administration and faculty in your program? How would you characterize the racial and ethnic diversity of those with decision-making power?*

How do you work with PK-12 schools and districts to make sure your program is most responsive to needs on the ground?*

Based on the goals DESE has laid out for the approval process, what would be helpful to see in the Program Approval Guidelines or to have in the review process that isn't currently there? What components of the current review process should be kept or retained?*

Tell us more about how you currently work to meet the following criteria from the current Program Approval Guidelines provided by DESE. Where do you experience successes and challenges in meeting these criteria at your organization?*

Link to criteria: https://www.doe.mass.edu/edprep/resources/guidelines-advisories/program-approval/

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Current Teacher Candidate at a MA-based program Demographics

What kind of educator prep program are you enrolled in?*

What type of education license are you seeking through your program*

Were you employed in the education sector (includes early education, after/before school programs, paraprofessionals, non-teaching roles within a K12 school) prior to your enrollment in an educator prep program?*

Yes No

Have you worked in multiple schools and/or school districts?

What kind of school have you previously worked in?

What kind of district/location did you previously worked in?

How would you describe your racial or ethnic identity? *

(i.e. Black, Latinx, Vietnamese, White, Scottish)

How would you describe your gender identity?*

(i.e. cisgender woman, trans man, cisgender man, nonbinary person)

Training and Preparation Experience

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. *

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning.	Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. : My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences in diverse school environments. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL.	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills.	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Unsure)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Disagree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive teaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Why did you choose this path to become an educator? How would you characterize your experience? *

What would you keep or want to stay the same about your educator preparation experience thus far?

What would you change about the educator preparation and training you've experienced thus far?*

What aspects of teaching or leading did your program focus most on?*

Early Career Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.*

Early Career Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning.	Early Career Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.: During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in my subject matter knowledge and curricular literacy. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator.	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs.	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived.	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Disagree)

Have you witnessed or experienced barriers to entering the teaching profession? Please describe that experience below: *

What assets and challenges do you see in the current system of educator preparation in Massachusetts?*

What resources are needed to maintain effective pipelines into education for educators of color and from low income backgrounds?*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects our opinion.*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects our opinion.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures.	Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects our opinion.: Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)
Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures.	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)
The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias.	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Unsure)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Disagree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Disagree)
The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color.	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Unsure)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Disagree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Disagree)
Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)
Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)

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Former Teacher Candidate at a MA-based educator preparation program

What kind of educator prep program were you enrolled in??*

What type of education license were you seeking through your program?*

Yes No

Did you complete your educator preparation program?*

Are you currently employed in the education sector?

Yes No

Please describe the industry you currently work in

Have you worked in multiple schools and/or school districts?

What kind of school have you previously worked in?

What kind of district/location did you previously worked in?

How would you describe your racial or ethnic identity? *

(i.e. Black, Latinx, Vietnamese, White, Scottish)

How would you describe your gender identity?*

(i.e. cisgender woman, trans man, cisgender man, nonbinary person)

Training and Preparation Experience

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. *

Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners.	Preparation Program Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience. : My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to have field-based experiences where I worked with diverse learners. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and integrate practices related to social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to understand and practice the use of high-quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills.	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Agree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Unsure)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Disagree)	My preparation program had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice parent and family interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and practice classroom management. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to engage with content-specific pedagogy that I continue to use in my classroom. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived.	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Agree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided multiple opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which students from my student teaching placement(s) lived. (Strongly Disagree)
My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL.	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Agree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Unsure)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Disagree)	My preparation program provided the support I needed to feel prepared for the MTEL. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive teaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Why did you choose this path to become an educator? How would you characterize your experience? *

What would you keep or want to stay the same about your educator preparation experience thus far?

What would you change about the educator preparation and training you've experienced thus far?*

Early Career Educator Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.

Early Career Educator Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning.	Early Career Educator Experience: Please choose the option that best describes your experience.: During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in social emotional learning. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared in conducting parent and family meetings and interactions. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to use and adapt high quality curriculum materials. (Strongly Disagree)
During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy.	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Agree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Unsure)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Disagree)	During my first job as an educator, I felt prepared to engage with content-specific pedagogy. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator.	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided an effective support system for me to further develop my skills as an educator. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills.	My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Agree)	My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator had consistent evaluation and observation to support the development of my teaching skills. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs.	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided professional development opportunities that were relevant to my needs. (Strongly Disagree)
My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived.	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Agree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Agree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Unsure)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Disagree)	My first job as an educator provided me with opportunities to learn and engage with the community in which my students lived. (Strongly Disagree)

Have you witnessed or experienced barriers to licensure as an educator? Please describe that experience below: *

What assets and challenges do you see in the current system of educator preparation in Massachusetts?*

What resources are needed to maintain effective pipelines into education for educators of color or from low income backgrounds?*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.*

Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures.	Experiences with anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives: Please choose the option that best reflects your opinion.: Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials used as part of the coursework throughout my preparation program represented a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)
Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures.	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Agree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Agree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Unsure)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Disagree)	Curricular materials used in schools where I completed field-based experiences represent(ed) a diversity of races and cultures. (Strongly Disagree)
The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias.	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Agree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Unsure)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Disagree)	The evaluation and observation process teacher candidates experience is free of any of bias. (Strongly Disagree)
The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color.	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Agree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Unsure)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Disagree)	The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership within a preparation program improves the success of teachers of color. (Strongly Disagree)
Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Efforts at my educator preparation program to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)
Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective.	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Agree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Unsure)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Disagree)	Current efforts in my school or district to incorporate anti-racist teaching are effective. (Strongly Disagree)

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School Staff Demographics

How long have you worked as a school staff member?*

Describe your role as school staff*

i.e. are you a paraprofessional, a guidance counselor, etc

What kind of school do you currently teach in?*

What kind of district/location do you currently teach in?*

Have you been enrolled in an educator prep program before?*

Yes No Other

Briefly describe your experience in the educator preparation program

Have you previously volunteered as a reviewer for educator preparation program approval?*

Yes No

Have you worked in multiple schools and/or school districts?*

What kind of school have you previously taught in?

What kind of district/location did you previously teach in?

How would you describe your racial or ethnic identity?

(i.e. Black, Latinx, Vietnamese, White, Scottish)

How would you describe your gender identity?

(i.e. cisgender woman, trans man, cisgender man, nonbinary person)

Workforce Readiness and Educator Impact

Teacher Preparation Experience: Please rate the level of importance you believe each of the below components of teacher preparation should hold.*

Teacher Preparation Experience: Please rate the level of importance you believe each of the below components of teacher preparation should hold.
	Most Important	More Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families.	Teacher Preparation Experience: Please rate the level of importance you believe each of the below components of teacher preparation should hold.: It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of working with parents and families. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students.	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training provides a deep understanding of identifying and curbing bias in assessment of students. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy.	It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy. (Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing competencies in curriculum literacy. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching.	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching. (Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise in culturally responsive teaching. (Least Important)
It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management.	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Most Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (More Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Less Important)	It is important that teacher training includes developing expertise and skills for conflict resolution and classroom management. (Least Important)
It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within.	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Most Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (More Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Less Important)	It’s important for new teachers to gain an understanding of the community they are working within. (Least Important)

What are the most common challenges for first year teachers in your district/school? What support systems exist for first year teachers?*

How would an emphasis on the skillful use and adapt of high-quality instructional materials in educator preparation impact educator effectiveness in your district/school?*

How would a focus on anti-racist teaching practices impact educator effectiveness in your district/school? What exists within your school or district to develop culturally responsive teaching practices amongst educators?*

What path led you to your current role in the education system? What is your plan for your own career growth and development?*

Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.*

Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others.	Educator Cultural Responsiveness Impact: Please choose the option that best reflects your experience.: Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Strongly Agree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Agree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Disagree)	Students in my district/school are exposed to curriculum that represents or discusses their culture and a variety of others. (Strongly Disagree)
Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community.	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Strongly Agree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Agree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Disagree)	Students in my district/school have the opportunity to learn more about the history and sociopolitical context of their community. (Strongly Disagree)
Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community.	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Agree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Disagree)	Parents and families of color in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)
Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community.	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Agree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Agree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Disagree)	Parents and families who are English language learners in my district/school feel welcomed in the school community. (Strongly Disagree)

For a definition of culturally responsive teaching see: https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/culturally-responsive/default.html

Have you witnessed or experienced barriers to entering the teaching profession? Please describe that experience below: *

What assets and challenges do you see in the current system of educator preparation in Massachusetts?*

What resources are needed to maintain effective pipelines into education for people of color and from low income backgrounds?*

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Teacher Demographics

Training and Preparation Experience

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Training and Preparation Experience

Workforce Readiness and Educator Impact

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Training and Preparation Experience

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