Other Tools

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Sinclair Research Group (SRG) has developed many different tools that can be used in your programs. Whether it is a needs assessment survey that allows participants to identify the extent to which they are interested in learning more, a measure of how well the program has been implemented, or the educational climate of the school district, we have it or can develop it for you. Our survey questions are specifically designed to feel comfortable, non-threatening, and supportive to participants.

We collect and analyze all of the responses, so you can better plan your way forward. We align all data results to your goals, required Standards, and the needs of educators.

Our surveys save you time, and
Generate an Action Plan.

SRG has developed many other evaluation tools that you may use. Or, we can help you develop something that is brand new and specific to your needs. Below is a sample list of tools that have been tested and are already available.

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Needs assessments

Do you want to find out where to focus your training and support? We can help you with that. We have plenty of needs assessments ready to go. These can be based on Standards you need to attain or Professional Standards like the CSTP, CPSEL, CAPE or TPE. We have adapted this work and implemented it in several states.

Competence in professional standards

Do you want to know how competent your teachers or principals are as they leave your program and move into the field? We can help you with that. We have surveys that will help you assess competence in all Professional Standards.

Teacher placement surveys

Do you want to find out if your teachers are placed appropriately and identify where improvements in their context might enhance student achievement and teacher attitude? We can help with that. This survey will identify what might make teaching challenging (prep. time, materials, technology, curricular decision, support, workload, etc.), and ascertain the extent that certain contexts impact teacher attitudes, as well as identify what improvements might compel more positive results for students and teachers.

Staff climate surveys (LCAP)

Do you want to find out how your certified and classified staff and site administrators really feel about their educational environment? We can help with that. After several years of research, we developed a tool to that addresses five key areas:

Vision & Mission
Staff & Leadership Relationships
Ethics & Integrity
Communication & Collaboration
Professional Community

This survey has been used repeatedly by districts to compare results from all role groups and across schools. It helps administrators identify where various role groups/sites need focused support and shows the extent there is improvement over time.

Growth over time

Do you want to know if your work is making a positive impact on participants? We can help you with that. We have surveys that are pre/post comparisons and can clearly show how much participants have grown during their time in your program.

And more

Do you need an evaluation designed just for your special needs? We can help with that. We can work with you to develop tools and processes that work for your unique situation. Generally, there is no charge until the work is funded.