MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BLUE RIDGE ELEM., COLUMBIA 93 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 97.62
YES 1 2.38
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 41 97.62
YES 1 2.38
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 37 88.10
YES 5 11.90
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 16 38.10
YES 26 61.90
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 40 95.24
YES 2 4.76
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 34 80.95
YES 8 19.05
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 10 24.39
Once a week 11 26.83
Biweekly 2 4.88
Monthly 11 26.83
Semi-annually 7 17.07

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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
0-2 4 9.52
3-4 11 26.19
5-6 7 16.67
7+ 20 47.62
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 20 47.62
Several Times/wk 4 9.52
Once a week 3 7.14
Once 2/wks 2 4.76
Infrequently 7 16.67
Not at all 6 14.29
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 9 21.43
YES 33 78.57
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 21 50.00
YES 21 50.00
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 16 38.10
YES 26 61.90
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 18 42.86
YES 24 57.14
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 35 83.33
YES 7 16.67

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted June 08, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BLUE RIDGE ELEM., COLUMBIA 93 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. 14 33.3 17 40.5 5 11.9 3 7.1 3 7.1 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 8 19.0 16 38.1 10 23.8 5 11.9 3 7.1 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 8 19.0 16 38.1 10 23.8 5 11.9 3 7.1 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 10 23.8 17 40.5 6 14.3 6 14.3 3 7.1 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 9 22.0 15 36.6 9 22.0 5 12.2 3 7.3 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 9 22.0 19 46.3 9 22.0 1 2.4 3 7.3 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 19.0 19 45.2 11 26.2 2 4.8 2 4.8 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 8 19.5 10 24.4 15 36.6 6 14.6 2 4.9 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 6 14.6 11 26.8 13 31.7 11 26.8 0 0.0 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 4.8 8 19.0 27 64.3 4 9.5 1 2.4 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 2.4 5 12.2 23 56.1 8 19.5 4 9.8 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 28 66.7 13 31.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 23 54.8 19 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 32 76.2 10 23.8 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 22 53.7 19 46.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 21 50.0 17 40.5 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 25 59.5 15 35.7 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 24 57.1 17 40.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 21 50.0 17 40.5 4 9.5 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. 19 46.3 19 46.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 16 39.0 13 31.7 10 24.4 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 22 52.4 16 38.1 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 14 33.3 9 21.4 10 23.8 6 14.3 3 7.1 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 7 16.7 21 50.0 11 26.2 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 21 50.0 19 45.2 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 24 57.1 18 42.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 15 35.7 18 42.9 9 21.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 15 35.7 23 54.8 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 4 9.5 18 42.9 13 31.0 6 14.3 1 2.4 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 5 11.9 16 38.1 17 40.5 3 7.1 1 2.4 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 6 14.3 18 42.9 9 21.4 8 19.0 1 2.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 35 83.3 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 37 88.1 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 3 7.3 18 43.9 12 29.3 8 19.5 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 8 19.0 24 57.1 9 21.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 24 57.1 16 38.1 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 15 35.7 22 52.4 5 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 8 19.0 26 61.9 7 16.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 19 45.2 22 52.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 26 61.9 16 38.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 30 71.4 12 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 32 76.2 10 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 29 69.0 13 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 26 63.4 9 22.0 2 4.9 4 9.8 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 22 52.4 15 35.7 5 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 25 59.5 15 35.7 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 24 57.1 13 31.0 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 15 35.7 20 47.6 5 11.9 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 21 50.0 19 45.2 0 0.0 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 26 63.4 14 34.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 9 22.0 20 48.8 12 29.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 3 7.1 21 50.0 8 19.0 9 21.4 1 2.4 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 4 9.8 24 58.5 12 29.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 20 47.6 20 47.6 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 16 38.1 22 52.4 2 4.8 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 19 45.2 20 47.6 3 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 19 45.2 16 38.1 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 17 41.5 21 51.2 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 25 61.0 15 36.6 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
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 27.5 17 42.5 6 15.0 6 15.0 0 0.0 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 18 43.9 20 48.8 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 14 33.3 23 54.8 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 8 19.5 24 58.5 4 9.8 5 12.2 0 0.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 15 35.7 24 57.1 1 2.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 22 52.4 19 45.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 10 23.8 22 52.4 6 14.3 4 9.5 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 8 19.0 20 47.6 11 26.2 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 1 2.4 14 33.3 11 26.2 13 31.0 3 7.1 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 8 19.0 29 69.0 5 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 15 35.7 25 59.5 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 9 21.4 27 64.3 3 7.1 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 16 38.1 19 45.2 7 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 23 54.8 19 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 15 35.7 21 50.0 5 11.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 12 28.6 20 47.6 8 19.0 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 22 53.7 18 43.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 11 26.2 21 50.0 10 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 14 34.1 21 51.2 3 7.3 2 4.9 1 2.4 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 15 35.7 21 50.0 4 9.5 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 18 42.9 15 35.7 6 14.3 1 2.4 2 4.8 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 22 52.4 20 47.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 16 39.0 21 51.2 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 22 52.4 14 33.3 6 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 13 31.0 17 40.5 11 26.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 16 38.1 21 50.0 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 27 65.9 14 34.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 16 38.1 22 52.4 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 7 17.5 13 32.5 18 45.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted June 08, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education