Assignment 1: School Culture Survey, Analysis, and Plan Part A: Module 1
NELP 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
PSEL 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3g, 3h, 5a, 5b, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6a, 7b
Overarching Question:
How do school leaders develop, promote, and sustain an equitable, culturally responsive, and
inclusive school culture?
Overview of the Assignment (Part A and B, Modules 1 and 2):
Candidates will complete a school culture project that will include a written analysis of the
culture of their school-based on survey data collected from members of the school
community. The analysis will include evidence that describes the learning community, parent
engagement, and the inclusiveness and potential inequities in allocation of resources,
technologies, and opportunities that support students’ educational success. Candidates will
identify the necessary steps needed for the improvement in each area with a strong emphasis on
building a supportive and inclusive school culture. The analysis will include a component that
leads to a plan for cultivating and advocating for equitable access to resources, technologies, and
opportunities that support the educational success and well-being of each student.
Assignment Instructions: Part A (Module 1)
Candidates will collect survey data using the School Culture Survey provided below from a
minimum of 10 staff members. Before distributing the survey, review it with an administrator for
approval. Candidates may modify the survey by adding or deleting survey items as long as the
content of each category is not significantly changed. At the conclusion of Module 1, submit a
graphic representation of the data collected from the surveys. Use the School Culture Survey
Worksheet provided below to guide the analysis. Submit a written summary of the analysis
including insights into possible root causes related to the weaknesses shown in the data. This
part of the assignment can be based on the candidate’s own perceptions relative to the issues as
well as informal feedback from others. Differentiate between your insights and those of
others. The final summary should be 3-4 pages in length. The graphic representation and your
worksheet should be included with the submission as an addendum. Include and cite
authoritative references to support your thinking.
Ques[ons to consider for your analysis summary:
1. In what areas is your culture strong?
2. In what areas is there room for improvement?
3. Where do you see variability in your responses? What might that mean?
4. What surprises do you see in your data?
5. What have you learned about your school’s culture that you didn’t realize before?
6. What do the data tell you regarding the inclusivity of your school’s culture?
