MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO ELEM., TARKIO R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 27 87.10
YES 4 12.90
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 41.94
YES 18 58.06
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 24 77.42
YES 7 22.58
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 18.52
Once a week 6 22.22
Biweekly 2 7.41
Monthly 3 11.11
Semi-annually 6 22.22
Annually 5 18.52

Frequency Missing = 4

 

In the past two years
how many professional
development activities
directly related to improving
student performance or
instructional improvement
have you participated
in ?
fac3 Frequency Percent
3-4 5 16.67
5-6 10 33.33
7+ 15 50.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 12 38.71
Several Times/wk 7 22.58
Once a week 6 19.35
Infrequently 4 12.90
Not at all 2 6.45
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 6 19.35
YES 25 80.65
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 24 77.42
YES 7 22.58
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 14 45.16
YES 17 54.84
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 19.35
YES 25 80.65
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 24 77.42
YES 7 22.58

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted January 26, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO ELEM., TARKIO R-I School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. 6 20.7 12 41.4 7 24.1 3 10.3 1 3.4 2
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 2 6.9 9 31.0 11 37.9 4 13.8 3 10.3 2
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 5 17.2 11 37.9 10 34.5 2 6.9 1 3.4 2
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 5 17.2 9 31.0 11 37.9 2 6.9 2 6.9 2
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 4 13.8 9 31.0 10 34.5 4 13.8 2 6.9 2
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 12 40.0 11 36.7 3 10.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 8 27.6 16 55.2 3 10.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 13.8 12 41.4 9 31.0 3 10.3 1 3.4 2
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 6.5 2 6.5 19 61.3 6 19.4 2 6.5 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 6.5 13 41.9 12 38.7 1 3.2 3 9.7 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 6.5 12 38.7 11 35.5 3 9.7 3 9.7 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 29 93.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 27 87.1 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 25 80.6 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - The teachers in my building study the achievement levels of subgroups of students (by race/ethnicity, gender, LEP, migrant and/or disability) and based upon this study take actions to improve the performance of any subgroup which lags behind.m 11 35.5 16 51.6 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 18 58.1 10 32.3 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 21 70.0 9 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 13 41.9 13 41.9 1 3.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 19 61.3 10 32.3 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 8 26.7 11 36.7 6 20.0 5 16.7 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 14 45.2 13 41.9 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 22 71.0 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 18 58.1 11 35.5 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 12 40.0 12 40.0 4 13.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 20 64.5 10 32.3 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 13 41.9 14 45.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 8 25.8 15 48.4 7 22.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 5 16.1 9 29.0 14 45.2 3 9.7 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 24 77.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 8 25.8 20 64.5 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 8 25.8 20 64.5 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 17 54.8 14 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 12 38.7 18 58.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 14 45.2 17 54.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 17 54.8 14 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 17 54.8 14 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 17 54.8 11 35.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 17 54.8 12 38.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 22 73.3 8 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 20 64.5 10 32.3 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 27 87.1 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 22 73.3 8 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 11 35.5 15 48.4 3 9.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 16 51.6 15 48.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 15 48.4 16 51.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 14 45.2 16 51.6 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 9 29.0 21 67.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 8 26.7 19 63.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 11 36.7 11 36.7 7 23.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 13 41.9 17 54.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 13 41.9 15 48.4 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 10 32.3 17 54.8 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 12 38.7 16 51.6 0 0.0 2 6.5 1 3.2 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 14 45.2 16 51.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 10 33.3 13 43.3 5 16.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 8 27.6 13 44.8 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 2 6.5 14 45.2 12 38.7 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 17 54.8 13 41.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 21 67.7 9 29.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 18 60.0 11 36.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 12 38.7 17 54.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 7 22.6 18 58.1 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 10 32.3 15 48.4 3 9.7 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 15 50.0 12 40.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 15 50.0 8 26.7 4 13.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 12 38.7 18 58.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 21 70.0 8 26.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 15 50.0 12 40.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 11 36.7 13 43.3 6 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 14 45.2 15 48.4 0 0.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 25.8 14 45.2 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted January 26, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education