MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
EUNICE THOMAS ELEM., CASSVILLE R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 32 100.00
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 90.63
YES 3 9.38
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 28.13
YES 23 71.88
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 28 87.50
YES 4 12.50
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 15.63
Once a week 16 50.00
Monthly 10 31.25
Semi-annually 1 3.13
 
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 3 9.38
5-6 9 28.13
7+ 20 62.50
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 18 56.25
Several Times/wk 6 18.75
Once a week 1 3.13
Once 2/wks 1 3.13
Infrequently 3 9.38
Not at all 3 9.38
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 4 12.50
YES 28 87.50
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 18 56.25
YES 14 43.75
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 8 25.00
YES 24 75.00
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 10 31.25
YES 22 68.75
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 22 68.75
YES 10 31.25

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 19, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
EUNICE THOMAS ELEM., CASSVILLE R-IV 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. 17 53.1 13 40.6 1 3.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 10 31.3 18 56.3 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 13 40.6 15 46.9 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 11 34.4 13 40.6 4 12.5 4 12.5 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 13 40.6 11 34.4 5 15.6 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 16 50.0 13 40.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 14 43.8 15 46.9 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 1 3.1 5 15.6 20 62.5 5 15.6 1 3.1 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 4 12.9 14 45.2 9 29.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 4 12.5 8 25.0 14 43.8 5 15.6 1 3.1 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 3.1 10 31.3 13 40.6 7 21.9 1 3.1 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 17 53.1 12 37.5 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 23 71.9 9 28.1 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 15 46.9 13 40.6 4 12.5 0 0.0 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 56.3 10 31.3 3 9.4 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 4 12.5 14 43.8 9 28.1 5 15.6 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 3 9.4 10 31.3 16 50.0 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 5 15.6 15 46.9 8 25.0 2 6.3 2 6.3 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 19 59.4 11 34.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 25 78.1 6 18.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 5 15.6 16 50.0 9 28.1 0 0.0 2 6.3 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 19 59.4 8 25.0 3 9.4 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 15 46.9 10 31.3 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 15.6 8 25.0 8 25.0 10 31.3 1 3.1 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 25 80.6 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 26 81.3 6 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 13 40.6 17 53.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 11 34.4 21 65.6 0 0.0 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. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 18 56.3 12 37.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 22 68.8 6 18.8 2 6.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 20 62.5 10 31.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 25 78.1 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 19 59.4 13 40.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 15 48.4 15 48.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 21 65.6 11 34.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 65.6 9 28.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 12 37.5 16 50.0 3 9.4 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 19 59.4 12 37.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 13 40.6 14 43.8 5 15.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 15 46.9 14 43.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 23 71.9 7 21.9 2 6.3 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. 16 50.0 12 37.5 2 6.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 15 46.9 10 31.3 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 18 56.3 13 40.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 13 40.6 11 34.4 7 21.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 18 56.3 14 43.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 19 59.4 13 40.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 12 37.5 15 46.9 5 15.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 13 40.6 12 37.5 6 18.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 3 9.7 6 19.4 3 9.7 8 25.8 11 35.5 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 20 62.5 11 34.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 20 62.5 11 34.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 13 40.6 16 50.0 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 15 46.9 12 37.5 5 15.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 15 46.9 16 50.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 8 25.0 20 62.5 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 11 34.4 11 34.4 9 28.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 15 46.9 14 43.8 1 3.1 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 1 3.1 16 50.0 12 37.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 3 9.4 16 50.0 10 31.3 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 22 68.8 7 21.9 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 18 56.3 14 43.8 0 0.0 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. 6 18.8 12 37.5 9 28.1 3 9.4 2 6.3 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 15 46.9 14 43.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 10 31.3 18 56.3 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 15 46.9 15 46.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 25.0 14 43.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 19, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education