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Memphis City Schools OWL Program
Paraprofessional Questionnaire

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Please take a moment to answer the following questions. We would like to know what you think about
your school's OWL program. Your opinions are very important to us. Your answers will be kept
confidential, so please do not put your name on this form.

Agree

School Name:

Strongly Agree

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1. I have a thorough understanding of my school's OWL preschool curriculum program.

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2. I have received adequate initial and ongoing professional development/training for
implementation of the OWL program.

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3. The Pre-K teacher in my classroom provides effective literacy instruction.

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4. The principal at this school is an effective instructional leader.

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5. I am able to communicate concerns regarding the students with the Pre-K
classroom teacher.

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6. The classroom teacher and I spend time planning instructional activities relating
to literacy.

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7. I have adequate materials in the classroom to do my job.

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8. The OWL program is useful in monitoring progress of students.

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9. The OWL program is valuable in preparing children for kindergarten.

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10. Mentoring and/or coaching I receive from the Pre-K classroom teacher is helpful to me.

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11. Because of the OWL program, more parents are involved in the school.

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Memphis City Schools OWL Program
Paraprofessional Questionnaire, continued
Demographics
How many years of experience do you have as a Pre-K paraprofessional?
16-20 years

$
D

20 or more years

How many years of experience do you have as an employee in any school?
5 years or less
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years

$
D

20 or more years

How many years of experience do you have as an employee in this school?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years

$
D

15 or more years

11-15 years

$
D

$
D

$
D

$
D

$
D

$
D

$
D

$
D
$
D

$
D

Female

$
D

29 years or less

$
D

30-39 years

$
D

$
D

Male

40-49 years

$
D

$
D
$
D

Age range

$
D
$
D

$
D
$
D

Gender

African-American
Hispanic/Latino

Caucasian
Multi-Racial

50 - 59 years

$
D

$
D

$
D

What best describes your cultural background?
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander

Degree beyond Master's

$
D
$
D

$
D

What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High school diploma or less
Bachelor's degree
Associate's Degree/Some college
Master's degree

$
D

$
D

6-10 years

$
D

5 years or less

Comments
What are the most effective aspects of the OWL program?

What are the least effective?

What type of professional development have you received as a Pre-K paraprofessional teacher?

Thank you for completing this questionnaire.

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60 years or older