Consortium on Chicago School Research

Items that compose the measure for Teacher-Principal Trust

Individual Separation: 2.74
Individual Level Reliability: 0.88
School Level Reliability: 0.77
2003 Item Code
Item Text
Item Difficulty
Item Fit
scm05q01 To what extent do you feel respected by: Your principal?
-0.73
0.97
ldr06q01 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers.
-0.17
0.90
ldr06q02 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: I trust the principal at his or her word.
0.21
0.70
ldr06q03 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal.
0.79
0.84
ldr06q04 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal takes a personal interest in the professional development of teachers.
-0.20
0.86
ldr06q05 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members.
0.33
0.77
ldr06q10 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal places the needs of children ahead of personal and political interests.
-0.02
0.98
ldr07q08 Please mark the extent to which you disagree or agree with each of the following: The principal at this school: Is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.
0.05
1.18

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