Teacher Involvement and Participation Scale – TIPS 2

The school’s goals are consistent with my vision of this school.

Teachers contribute to the development of a plan to meet the school’s goals.

Teachers play an active role in evaluating school goals.

Teachers contribute to the standards set for discipline in the school.

Teachers set standards for their student’s work.

The school staff assumes responsibility for student performance.

Teachers participate in curricula development.

Teachers determine grouping for the purpose of instruction.

Teachers monitor the effectiveness of curricula.

Teachers contribute to the development of the school budget.

Teachers have a voice in the recruiting and selecting of teachers.

Teachers take part in staffing decisions including such tradeoffs as using instructional aids, or hiring vice-principals, counselors, and other special area staff.

Teachers have a voice in the recruiting and selecting of administrators.

Teachers play a part in determining how the school building is utilized.

Teachers are involved in the development of plans to improve building facilities.

Teachers play a role in establishing building maintenance priorities.

Teachers have access to the information they need to make school-wide decisions.

Teachers are represented on a council or committee that makes school-wide decisions.

Decisions are not made until everyone can accept the proposal to some extent.

Teachers have access to current research on effective programs and practices.

Teachers have opportunities to share their expert knowledge.

Teachers have access to special training when necessary.