Return-to-School Survey: Supporting Mental, Behavioral, and Socioemotional Health
For Teachers
Section I.
The first section asks questions about your experiences teaching in 2019–20 and concerns
for teaching in 2020–21.
1. Below is a list of challenges some staff may have experienced with online teaching
during the school closures. Please indicate if you experienced any of these issues. (Check
all that apply.)
I was anxious at home under the safer-at-home order.
I had trouble focusing in the online environment.
Problems with technology (e.g., lack of internet access, reliable device, issues with log in)
stressed me out.
I had trouble communicating with colleagues and administrators.
I had trouble communicating with parents/caregivers.
I had problems integrating instructional plans and materials into online teaching.
Facilitating student participation online.
Student absenteeism during online classes.
I found that the quality or format of my work wasn’t effective.
I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do.
I wasn’t given proper directions from my administrators.
I didn’t have a quiet place to complete my work.
I had other responsibilities or needs to attend to.
I did not experience any specific issues.
2. From what sources did you receive the most support/resources while teaching remotely
through the end of the 2019–2020 school year? (Check up to two.)
School-based guidance/resources
District guidance/resources
State resources and toolkits
Resources from colleagues from my school
Other educators who I personally know from outside my school
General online resources that I sought out myself (e.g., Khan Academy, Coursera, iTunesU)
Resources from professional associations or national organizations like the Collaborative
for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and others
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