Teacher Retention
The purpose of this study is to better understand teacher retention and attrition among elementary school teachers in Prince George’s County Public Schools. In this study, I will attempt to understand what factors are “in play” that result in better rates of teacher retention – specifically, what, if anything are principals in those schools are doing that seem to lead to higher rates of retention. I am so grateful for your time.
Thank you again for allowing me to record this interview. As a reminder, everything that is said today will remain completely confidential. No one will hear the recording or see the notes with the exception of the professional transcriptionist. I will never identify you or use your name or the name of your school in any of my …show more content…
How long have you been working in PGCPS? (Background)
3. How many years have you been a principal? (Background)
4. How many years have you been the principal of this school? (Background)
5. What do you see as the primary role of the principal? (Background)
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6. Please describe a typical school day. Was today a typical school day for you? (Provide them with pie charts to show time allocations for tasks.)
7. How does what you do influence teacher retention? (Can you give me specific examples of how you support teachers? What do you do?)
8. What does instructional leadership look like in your school? How do you contribute?
9. Name and describe 5 things you do to that you believe result in higher teacher retention/support teachers?
10. Of all the tasks you take on in a day, how do you prioritize your responsibilities? (Be specific and provide examples)
11. Is teacher retention a problem in your school? Is the problem worse in particular grade levels or content areas? (Share specifics regarding retention over the last 3-4 years)
12. Do you target your retention efforts with certain teachers? (Which teachers? In which way do you target these
Thank you again for allowing me to record this interview. As a reminder, everything that is said today will remain completely confidential. No one will hear the recording or see the notes with the exception of the professional transcriptionist. I will never identify you or use your name or the name of your school in any of my …show more content…
How long have you been working in PGCPS? (Background)
3. How many years have you been a principal? (Background)
4. How many years have you been the principal of this school? (Background)
5. What do you see as the primary role of the principal? (Background)
__________________________________________________________________
6. Please describe a typical school day. Was today a typical school day for you? (Provide them with pie charts to show time allocations for tasks.)
7. How does what you do influence teacher retention? (Can you give me specific examples of how you support teachers? What do you do?)
8. What does instructional leadership look like in your school? How do you contribute?
9. Name and describe 5 things you do to that you believe result in higher teacher retention/support teachers?
10. Of all the tasks you take on in a day, how do you prioritize your responsibilities? (Be specific and provide examples)
11. Is teacher retention a problem in your school? Is the problem worse in particular grade levels or content areas? (Share specifics regarding retention over the last 3-4 years)
12. Do you target your retention efforts with certain teachers? (Which teachers? In which way do you target these