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Needs Assessment for
Beginning Teachers
Name ____________________________
Building _____________________
Part A:
Please choose the response for each item that
most closely indicates your level of need for
assistance in the area described.
Possible Responses:
A. Little or no need
for assistance in this area
B. Some need for
assistance in this area
C. Moderate need
for assistance in this area
D. High need for
assistance in this area
E. Very high need
for assistance in this area
1. _____ Finding out what is expected of me
as a teacher
2. _____ Communicating with the
Principal/Director
3. _____ Communicating with other teachers
4. _____ Communicating with parents
5. _____ Organizing and managing my classroom
6. _____ Maintaining student discipline
7. _____ Obtaining instructional resources and
materials
8. _____ Planning for instruction
9. _____ Managing my time and work
10. ____ Diagnosing student needs
11. ____ Evaluating student progress
12. ____ Motivating students
13. ____ Assisting students with special needs
14. ____ Dealing with individual differences
among students
15. ____ Understanding the curriculum
16. ____ Completing administrative paperwork
17. ____ Using a variety of teaching techniques
18. ____ Facilitating group discussions
19. ____ Grouping for effective instruction
20. ____ Administering standardized achievement
tests
21. ____ Understanding Niskayuna's teacher
evaluation process
22. ____ Understanding my legal rights and
responsibilities as a teacher
23. ____ Dealing with stress
24. ____ Dealing with union-related issues
25. ____ Becoming aware of special services
provided within the district
26. ____ Differentiated instruction
27. ____ "Mapping out" the year
28. ____ Grading Policies
29. ____ Data Analysis
30. ____ Utilization of technology for myself
and within my classroom
Part B:
Please respond to the following items:
List any professional needs you have that are
not addressed by the preceding items:
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What other types of support should the Niskayuna
School District provide you and other beginning
teachers?
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(From: Gordon & Maxey, 53-54)
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