Staff Development Survey
The Region V Career and Technical Professional Development Advisory Council and the Adult Education Regional Professional Development Advisory Council are gathering data concerning staff development activities.  This survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete, and it will assist the Council in providing effective staff development opportunities.  
Thank you for providing your input.  All information will remain confidential.
First Name: Last Name:

Position: 

Teacher-Full time  Teacher-Part time  Administrator      Other

Primary Area of Responsibility:

 Vocational, Career, Technical
 
 Adult/Community Education
 
 Both Areas
Department:
Institution:
Address:
City: 
State:  FL   Zip Code:      
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Staff Development Needs

What is your most pressing professional development need?

Please indicate your degree of need for each of the following topics.

Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Managing and Working with Others
Establishing strategies
Evaluating performance
Managing financial resources
Leading and managing people
Interpersonal skills
Managing individual performance
Team building
Resolving conflict
Delegating
Motivating and coaching
Managing information
Managing projects
Managing stress
Managing change
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Communication Skills
Negotiating
Giving feedback
Using active listening techniques
Making presentations
Writing grants
Writing reports
Writing = general
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Human Resources Skills
Recruiting and interviewing
Handling grievances
Managing diversity issues
Taking disciplinary action
Managing disability issues
Understanding employment law
Preventing harassment issues
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Administration Skills
Managing time effectively
Making decisions
Solving problems
Planning
Implementing budgets
Managing meetings
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Technology Skills
Basic computing
Word processing (e.g., MS Word)
Spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel)
Email
Internet and search engines
Creating web sites
Databases (e.g., MS Access)
Presentations (e.g., MS PowerPoint)
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Teaching Skills
Adult learning theory
Learning styles/Multiple intelligences
Developing your portfolio
Teaching outline
Using active learning techniques
Motivating students
Teaching students with disabilities
Developing facilitation skills
Teaching in a culturally diverse classroom
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Content Areas:  Adult Education
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School
GED
ESOL/ESL
Literacy
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts:  Writing
Language Arts:  Reading
PE and Health
Critical Need Important Need Some Need No Need
Content Areas:  Vocational/Career and Technical
Agriculture
Business Technology
Early Childhood Education
Health Science and Medical
Hospitality/Hotel/Food Service
Industrial Education
Public Service

Training Delivery

What days of the week do you prefer to receive training?

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

What time of day is best for you to participate in staff development activities?

  Early morning Early afternoon
Late morning Late afternoon
Noon Evening

How many hours per week can you devote to staff development activities during the school year?

1 - 2 hours
3 - 4 hours
5 - 6 hours
7 - 8 hours
9 + hours
What types of development opportunities do you prefer?  (Check all that apply.)
  At home on the Internet   Summer activities
  Half-day workshops   Conferences
  One-day workshops   Books/Workbooks
  Two-day workshops   Mentorship programs
  Self-directed learning   Peer coaching

What training formats do you find most effective?  (Check all that apply.)

  Stand-up training at the district level
  Stand-up training at the region level
  Stand-up training at the state level
  CD-ROM programs for you to engage at your convenience
  Internet modules that can be accessed anytime and anywhere

What improvements are needed in staff development opportunities?

What changes would make if easier for you to attend staff development activities?

Additional Comments:
If you have and additional comments about staff development issues,  or if you have comments regarding the survey format or items, please use the remaining space below.

Thank you again for taking the time to fill out this survey.

Dr. Valerie Bryan
Ms. Darlene Frederick
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, Room 28
Boca Raton, FL  33431-0991

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