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Needs Assessment Questionnaire

Name:_____________________________________________________


 Part A:  Please choose the response for each item that most nearly indicates your level of need for assistance.

 1 = Little or no need for assistance in this area

 2 = Moderate need for assistance in this area

 3 = High need for assistance in this area

 

_____Understanding EYE requirements

_____Communicating with the Principal

_____Communicating with parents

_____Communicating with other teachers

_____Organizing and managing my classroom

_____Maintaining student discipline

_____Understanding the Utah State Core Curriculum

_____Obtaining instructional resources and materials

_____Planning for instruction

_____Using a variety of research-based teaching methods

_____Understanding the Three Tier Model of Instruction (Elementary)

_____Understanding Title I requirements

_____Managing my time and work

_____Diagnosing student needs

_____Interventions for at-risk students

_____Assisting students with special needs (504 plans, health plans, IEPs, etc.)

_____Evaluating student progress

_____Motivating students

_____Dealing with individual differences among students

_____Understanding required school/district procedures and paperwork

_____Facilitating group instruction/discussions

_____Grouping for effective instruction

_____State (UPASS) and Federal (NCLB) accountability and assessment  requirements

_____Understanding the teacher evaluation process

_____Understanding my legal responsibilities as a teacher

_____Becoming aware of special services provided by the school district

_____Professional development opportunities

 

 Part B:  Please respond briefly to the following items.

List other professional needs you have that are not addressed by the preceding items.

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What support would be most beneficial to you and other beginning teachers?

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Other Comments:

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