DTSDE Survey for Parents: Gardnertown Leadership Academy · District Leadership and Capacity: Comparison Over Time (Continued) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following

© 2018

Results

DTSDE Survey for Parents: Gardnertown Leadership Academy

School Year 2017-2018

© 2018

Purpose of the Study

Gathering stakeholder feedback is an important part of developing any school or district improvement plan. New York requires focus school districts to engage their stakeholders with a Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) Survey as they develop their improvement plans.

Newburgh Enlarged City School District asked parents, instructional staff members, and students for feedback on several key school and district topics to inform improvement efforts across the district and in every school.

K12 Insight partnered with David Brown, director of planning and accountability, to administer the DTSDE Survey, which addressed the following six tenets:

• Curriculum Development and Support

• District Leadership and Capacity

• Family and Community Engagement

• School Leader Practices and Decisions

• Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health

• Teacher Practices and Decisions

2

© 2018

Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) Tenets

3

Curriculum Development and SupportThe school has rigorous and coherent curricula and assessments that are appropriately aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) for all students and are modified for identified subgroups to maximize teacher instructional practices and student-learning outcomes.

District Leadership and CapacityThe district examines its schools' systems and makes intentional decisions to identify and provide critical expectations, supports, and structures in all areas of need so schools are able to respond to their community and ensure all students are successful.

Family and Community EngagementThe school creates a culture of partnership where families, community members, and school staff members work together to share the responsibility for student academic progress, social-emotional growth, and overall well-being.

School Leader Practices and DecisionsVisionary leaders create a school community and culture that leads to success, well-being, and high academic outcomes for all students via systems of continuous and sustainable school improvement.

Student Social and Emotional Developmental HealthThe school community identifies, promotes, and supports social and emotional development by designing systems and experiences that lead to healthy relationships and a safe, respectful environment that is conducive to learning for all constituents.

Teacher Practices and DecisionsTeachers engage in strategic practices and decision making in order to address the gap between what students know and need to learn so that all students and pertinent subgroups experience consistently high levels of engagement, thinking, and achievement.

© 2018

Understanding the Results

Participants learned about the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness Survey via a letter to instructional staff, a letter to parents, and social media.

K12 Insight emailed individual invitations with survey links to district instructional staff members and parents of NECSD students. Students used their student IDs to take the survey during school. Parents could access the survey via a public link on the district’s website. Paper surveys were available on request. The survey was open Nov. 13 to Dec. 15.

This report summarizes survey results and breaks them down by parents, instructional staff, and students.

Results do not reflect random sampling; therefore, they should not be generalized to all district parents, instructional staff members, and students. Rather, results reflect only the perceptions and opinions of survey participants.

Findings for each item in the report exclude participants who did not answer.

4

© 2018

Overall Levels of Agreement on DTSDE Tenets

DTSDE Tenets

5 This graph shows Strongly Agree or Agree responses for all items within each dimension.

91%

88%

84%

85%

79%

85%

72%

76%

70%

69%

76%

71%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Curriculum Development and Support

District Leadership and Capacity

Family and Community Engagement

School Leader Practices and Decisions

Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health

Teacher Practices and Decisions

Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree

This Year (N=25) Last Year (N=36)

© 2018

Highest Ranking Indicators

6 Answer options: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Agree, Don't Know

Survey ItemPercentage Strongly Agree or Agree (%)

DTSDE Tenet

I am satisfied with the education my child receives in school. 100% Curriculum Development and Support

My child is being prepared to do well in the next grade. 100% Curriculum Development and Support

There are many ways to become involved with the school. 100% Family and Community Engagement

My child feels safe at school. 100%Student Social and Emotional

Developmental Health

My child's assigned homework is appropriate based on my child's abilities.

96% Curriculum Development and Support

© 2018

Lowest Ranking Indicators


Survey ItemPercentage Strongly Disagree or Disagree

(%)DTSDE Tenet

Students do not threaten and/or bully each other. 21%Student Social and Emotional

Developmental Health

I am satisfied with how well the school communicates with me. 17% Family and Community Engagement

The school shares information about efforts to improve teaching quality.

17% School Leader Practices and Decisions

The district openly communicates with families about important school changes.

16% District Leadership and Capacity

School leaders seek parent and guardian input on how best to meet student needs.

16% Family and Community Engagement

© 2018

Curriculum Development and Support: Comparison Over Time

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?


100%

92%

92%

92%

92%

84%

78%

59%

76%

61%

76%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I am satisfied with the education my child receives in school.

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's math instruction.

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's readinginstruction.

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's writing instruction.

My child is challenged to do his or her best in school.

My child's grades are a good indicator of his or her progress inschool.



© 2018

Curriculum Development and Support: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



73%

96%

100%

92%

73%

76%

69%

84%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I understand how grades are assigned.

My child's assigned homework is appropriate based on mychild's abilities.

My child is being prepared to do well in the next grade.

My child is interested in what he or she is learning in school.



© 2018



10

36%

32%

42%

33%

35%

64%

60%

50%

58%

58%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I am satisfied with the education my child receives in school.(N=25)

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's math instruction.(N=25)

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's readinginstruction. (N=24)

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's writing instruction.(N=24)

My child is challenged to do his or her best in school. (N=26)

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know

© 2018

Curriculum Development and Support (Continued)


11

40%

23%

44%

38%

46%

44%

50%

52%

62%

46%

12%

8% 19%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My child's grades are a good indicator of his or her progress inschool. (N=25)

I understand how grades are assigned. (N=26)

My child's assigned homework is appropriate based on mychild's abilities. (N=25)

My child is being prepared to do well in the next grade. (N=26)

My child is interested in what he or she is learning in school.(N=26)


© 2018



12

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

I am satisfied with the education my child receives in school. (N=25)

36% 64% 0% 0% 0%

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's math instruction. (N=25)

32% 60% 4% 0% 4%

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's reading instruction. (N=24)

42% 50% 4% 0% 4%

I am satisfied with the quality of this school's writing instruction. (N=24)

33% 58% 4% 0% 4%

My child is challenged to do his or her best in school. (N=26)

35% 58% 0% 4% 4%

My child's grades are a good indicator of his or her progress in school. (N=25)

40% 44% 12% 0% 4%

© 2018

Curriculum Development and Support (Continued)


13

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

I understand how grades are assigned. (N=26) 23% 50% 8% 0% 19%

My child's assigned homework is appropriate based on my child's abilities. (N=25)

44% 52% 0% 0% 4%

My child is being prepared to do well in the next grade. (N=26)

38% 62% 0% 0% 0%

My child is interested in what he or she is learning in school. (N=26)

46% 46% 4% 0% 4%

© 2018

District Leadership and Capacity: Comparison Over Time



84%

88%

92%

92%

78%

70%

70%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The district openly communicates with families about importantschool changes.

Students have access to computers and the Internet at schoolfor learning.

The school provides my child with the necessary texts andlearning materials.

My child's school is well-maintained with working airconditioning and heat, adequate lighting, and well-kept

grounds.



© 2018

District Leadership and Capacity: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



81%

96%

85%

61%

84%

92%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My child uses technology, such as computers, projectors andtablets, at school.

My child's school is clean.

Classrooms are organized with desks, learning centers, rug space, etc., to best meet my child’s learning needs.



© 2018



16

28%

28%

31%

56%

60%

62%

8% 8%

12%

8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The district openly communicates with families about importantschool changes. (N=25)

Students have access to computers and the Internet at schoolfor learning. (N=25)

The school provides my child with the necessary texts andlearning materials. (N=26)


© 2018

District Leadership and Capacity (Continued)


17

46%

35%

40%

31%

46%

46%

56%

54%

8%

15%

12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My child's school is well-maintained with working airconditioning and heat, adequate lighting, and well-kept

grounds. (N=26)

My child uses technology, such as computers, projectors andtablets, at school. (N=26)

My child's school is clean. (N=25)

Classrooms are organized with desks, learning centers, rug space, etc., to best meet my child’s learning needs. (N=26)


© 2018



18

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

The district openly communicates with families about important school changes. (N=25)

28% 56% 8% 8% 0%

Students have access to computers and the Internet at school for learning. (N=25)

28% 60% 0% 0% 12%

The school provides my child with the necessary texts and learning materials. (N=26)

31% 62% 0% 0% 8%

My child's school is well-maintained with working air conditioning and heat, adequate lighting, and well-kept grounds. (N=26)

46% 46% 0% 0% 8%

© 2018

District Leadership and Capacity (Continued)


19

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

My child uses technology, such as computers, projectors and tablets, at school. (N=26)

35% 46% 4% 0% 15%

My child's school is clean. (N=25) 40% 56% 4% 0% 0%

Classrooms are organized with desks, learning centers, rug space, etc., to best meet my child’s learning needs. (N=26)

31% 54% 4% 0% 12%

© 2018

Family and Community Engagement: Comparison Over Time



88%

78%

76%

100%

75%

67%

72%

81%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I feel welcome in my child's school.

School leaders are open about school issues and decisions thatimpact my family.

School leaders are responsive when I have a concern.

There are many ways to become involved with the school.



© 2018

Family and Community Engagement: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



80%

79%

92%

83%

64%

61%

72%

69%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

School leaders seek parent and guardian input on how best tomeet student needs.

School leaders work with the community to build support forstudents.

I feel comfortable calling the school to discuss an issue orconcern.

I am satisfied with how well the school communicates with me.



© 2018



22

40%

35%

36%

35%

40%

48%

43%

40%

65%

40%

8%

12%

17%

12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I feel welcome in my child's school. (N=25)

School leaders are open about school issues and decisions thatimpact my family. (N=23)

School leaders are responsive when I have a concern. (N=25)

There are many ways to become involved with the school.(N=23)

School leaders seek parent and guardian input on how best tomeet student needs. (N=25)


© 2018

Family and Community Engagement (Continued)


23

33%

29%

33%

46%

63%

50% 13%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

School leaders work with the community to build support forstudents. (N=24)

I feel comfortable calling the school to discuss an issue orconcern. (N=24)

I am satisfied with how well the school communicates with me.(N=24)


© 2018



24

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

I feel welcome in my child's school. (N=25) 40% 48% 4% 4% 4%

School leaders are open about school issues and decisions that impact my family. (N=23)

35% 43% 4% 0% 17%

School leaders are responsive when I have a concern. (N=25)

36% 40% 8% 4% 12%

There are many ways to become involved with the school. (N=23)

35% 65% 0% 0% 0%

© 2018

Family and Community Engagement (Continued)


25

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

School leaders seek parent and guardian input on how best to meet student needs. (N=25)

40% 40% 12% 4% 4%

School leaders work with the community to build support for students. (N=24)

33% 46% 4% 4% 13%

I feel comfortable calling the school to discuss an issue or concern. (N=24)

29% 63% 0% 4% 4%

I am satisfied with how well the school communicates with me. (N=24)

33% 50% 13% 4% 0%

© 2018

School Leader Practices and Decisions: Comparison Over Time



96%

88%

92%

79%

92%

83%

86%

72%

72%

64%

75%

75%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

School leaders clearly communicate this school’s mission and vision.

School leaders are approachable.

School leaders encourage technology use in learning.

School leaders manage the school well.

School leaders and the community actively work to make thisschool a great place for students to learn and grow.

School leaders keep me informed about school goals.



© 2018

School Leader Practices and Decisions: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



80%

92%

83%

71%

36%

86%

78%

50%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

This school offers students a variety of extracurricular activities.

This school provides a caring environment for my child.

This school focuses on meeting all students' needs.

The school shares information about efforts to improveteaching quality.



© 2018



28

30%

29%

29%

29%

42%

65%

58%

63%

50%

50%

8%

13%

8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

School leaders clearly communicate this school’s mission and vision. (N=23)

School leaders are approachable. (N=24)

School leaders encourage technology use in learning. (N=24)

School leaders manage the school well. (N=24)

School leaders and the community actively work to make thisschool a great place for students to learn and grow. (N=24)


© 2018

School Leader Practices and Decisions (Continued)


29

38%

36%

32%

33%

33%

46%

44%

60%

50%

38%

8%

8%

13%

8%

12%

8%

17%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

School leaders keep me informed about school goals. (N=24)

This school offers students a variety of extracurricular activities.(N=25)

This school provides a caring environment for my child. (N=25)

This school focuses on meeting all students' needs. (N=24)

The school shares information about efforts to improveteaching quality. (N=24)


© 2018



30

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

School leaders clearly communicate this school’s mission and vision. (N=23)

30% 65% 0% 0% 4%

School leaders are approachable. (N=24) 29% 58% 4% 4% 4%

School leaders encourage technology use in learning. (N=24)

29% 63% 0% 0% 8%

School leaders manage the school well. (N=24) 29% 50% 4% 4% 13%

School leaders and the community actively work to make this school a great place for students to learn and grow. (N=24)

42% 50% 0% 0% 8%

School leaders keep me informed about school goals. (N=24)

38% 46% 8% 0% 8%

© 2018

School Leader Practices and Decisions (Continued)


31

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

This school offers students a variety of extracurricular activities. (N=25)

36% 44% 8% 0% 12%

This school provides a caring environment for my child. (N=25)

32% 60% 0% 0% 8%

This school focuses on meeting all students' needs. (N=24)

33% 50% 0% 0% 17%

The school shares information about efforts to improve teaching quality. (N=24)

33% 38% 13% 4% 13%

© 2018

Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health: Comparison Over Time



80%

72%

50%

59%

85%

85%

67%

64%

50%

64%

86%

75%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Students at my child's school are treated fairly regardless ofrace, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disabilities.

Discipline is enforced fairly at my child's school.

Students do not threaten and/or bully each other.

There are consequences if my child is late or skips school.

Students respect teachers at this school.

Teachers respect students at this school.



© 2018

Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



72%

88%

68%

80%

80%

61%

72%

81%

72%

78%

84%

76%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

This school is free of weapons.

This school creates and implements policies that keep my childsafe.

This school is safe from gang activity.

I am satisfied with how the school handles discipline and safetyissues.

There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member at school towhom my child can go for help with a problem.

My child receives personal attention at school.



© 2018

Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



96%

96%

100%

84%

92%

92%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My child is accepted and respected at this school.

My child is excited to go to school.

My child feels safe at school.



© 2018



35

28%

28%

17%

9%

52%

44%

33%

50%

17%

20%

24%

29%

41%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Students at my child's school are treated fairly regardless ofrace, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disabilities.

(N=25)

Discipline is enforced fairly at my child's school. (N=25)

Students do not threaten and/or bully each other. (N=24)

There are consequences if my child is late or skips school.(N=22)


© 2018

Student Social and Emotional Developmental Health (Continued)


36

27%

27%

40%

28%

24%

36%

58%

58%

32%

60%

44%

44%

12%

15%

28%

12%

28%

16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Students respect teachers at this school. (N=26)

Teachers respect students at this school. (N=26)

This school is free of weapons. (N=25)

This school creates and implements policies that keep my childsafe. (N=25)

This school is safe from gang activity. (N=25)

I am satisfied with how the school handles discipline and safetyissues. (N=25)


© 2018



37

28%

13%

32%

42%

31%

52%

48%

64%

54%

69%

9%

20%

26%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member at school towhom my child can go for help with a problem. (N=25)

My child receives personal attention at school. (N=23)

My child is accepted and respected at this school. (N=25)

My child is excited to go to school. (N=26)

My child feels safe at school. (N=26)


© 2018



38

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

Students at my child's school are treated fairly regardless of race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disabilities. (N=25)

28% 52% 0% 0% 20%

Discipline is enforced fairly at my child's school. (N=25)

28% 44% 0% 4% 24%

Students do not threaten and/or bully each other. (N=24)

17% 33% 17% 4% 29%

There are consequences if my child is late or skips school. (N=22)

9% 50% 0% 0% 41%

Students respect teachers at this school. (N=26) 27% 58% 4% 0% 12%

Teachers respect students at this school. (N=26) 27% 58% 0% 0% 15%

© 2018



39

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

This school is free of weapons. (N=25) 40% 32% 0% 0% 28%

This school creates and implements policies that keep my child safe. (N=25)

28% 60% 0% 0% 12%

This school is safe from gang activity. (N=25) 24% 44% 0% 4% 28%

I am satisfied with how the school handles discipline and safety issues. (N=25)

36% 44% 4% 0% 16%

There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member at school to whom my child can go for help with a problem. (N=25)

28% 52% 0% 0% 20%

My child receives personal attention at school. (N=23)

13% 48% 4% 9% 26%

© 2018



40

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

My child is accepted and respected at this school. (N=25)

32% 64% 0% 0% 4%

My child is excited to go to school. (N=26) 42% 54% 4% 0% 0%

My child feels safe at school. (N=26) 31% 69% 0% 0% 0%

© 2018

Teacher Practices and Decisions: Comparison Over Time



85%

88%

88%

77%

88%

69%

60%

81%

72%

67%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers' feedback on assignments helps my child learn.

Teachers' feedback on tests and quizzes helps my child learn.

Teachers provide useful information about how to help my childdo well in school.

Teachers regularly inform me about how my child is doingacademically.

Teachers set high expectations for my child.



© 2018

Teacher Practices and Decisions: Comparison Over Time (Continued)



85%

85%

85%

80%

88%

61%

75%

61%

86%

81%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers allow my child to demonstrate his or her skills in anumber of ways (e.g. reports, presentations, tests, etc.).

Teachers use creative and innovative methods to help my childlearn.

Teachers tailor instruction to students' strengths and interests.

Teachers and staff members are honest and demonstrateintegrity.

Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.



© 2018



43

42%

38%

38%

38%

27%

42%

50%

50%

38%

62%

15%

12%

12%

8%

8%

12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers' feedback on assignments helps my child learn. (N=26)

Teachers' feedback on tests and quizzes helps my child learn.(N=26)

Teachers provide useful information about how to help my childdo well in school. (N=26)

Teachers regularly inform me about how my child is doingacademically. (N=26)

Teachers set high expectations for my child. (N=26)


© 2018

Teacher Practices and Decisions (Continued)


44

27%

31%

31%

58%

54%

54%

15%

12%

12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers allow my child to demonstrate his or her skills in anumber of ways (e.g. reports, presentations, tests, etc.). (N=26)

Teachers use creative and innovative methods to help my childlearn. (N=26)

Teachers tailor instruction to students' strengths and interests.(N=26)


© 2018



45

32%

31%

48%

58%

20%

12%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers and staff members are honest and demonstrateintegrity. (N=25)

Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.(N=26)


© 2018



46

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

Teachers' feedback on assignments helps my child learn. (N=26)

42% 42% 4% 0% 12%

Teachers' feedback on tests and quizzes helps my child learn. (N=26)

38% 50% 0% 0% 12%

Teachers provide useful information about how to help my child do well in school. (N=26)

38% 50% 4% 0% 8%

Teachers regularly inform me about how my child is doing academically. (N=26)

38% 38% 15% 0% 8%

Teachers set high expectations for my child. (N=26)

27% 62% 0% 0% 12%

Teachers allow my child to demonstrate his or her skills in a number of ways (e.g. reports, presentations, tests, etc.). (N=26)

27% 58% 0% 0% 15%

© 2018



47

ResponseStrongly

AgreeAgree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

Teachers use creative and innovative methods to help my child learn. (N=26)

31% 54% 4% 0% 12%

Teachers tailor instruction to students' strengths and interests. (N=26)

31% 54% 4% 0% 12%

Teachers and staff members are honest and demonstrate integrity. (N=25)

32% 48% 0% 0% 20%

Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach. (N=26)

31% 58% 0% 0% 12%

© 2018

www.k12insight.com

Follow us on Twitter: @k12insight

Documents

DTSDE Survey for Parents: Gardnertown Leadership Academy · District Leadership and Capacity: Comparison Over Time (Continued) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following