Teacher response lacking in statewide survey
Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Oregon educators have less than a week to anonymously tell the state what their classrooms need.
More than 50 percent of educators in a school district have to take the Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Oregon survey in order to receive school-level data reports, as well as tools and direct support for improvement planning.
On the South Coast, only two school districts have met that minimum: Reedsport and Myrtle Point.
The other eight are lagging. Educators have until Monday to complete the 20- to 30-minute online survey. Questions include community engagement and support, teacher leadership, school leadership, managing student conduct, use of time, professional development, facilities and resources, instructional practices and support, and new teacher support.
Results are expected in May, but so far, only 67 of the state’s 197 school districts have met the minimum requirement.
If you already have your anonymous access code, click here to take the survey. If not, click here to request a code or call 1-800-310-2964 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
School administrators can also request access codes for their entire school by calling the toll free number.
Reporter Chelsea Davis can be reached at 541-269-1222, ext. 239, or by email at chelsea.davis@theworldlink.com. Follow her on Twitter: @ChelseaLeeDavis.