MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP ELEM., LATHROP R-II 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 7 22.58
YES 24 77.42
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 31 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 28 90.32
YES 3 9.68
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 1 3.33
Once a week 7 23.33
Biweekly 3 10.00
Monthly 10 33.33
Semi-annually 6 20.00
Annually 3 10.00

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 3 9.68
3-4 6 19.35
5-6 9 29.03
7+ 13 41.94
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 7 22.58
Several Times/wk 4 12.90
Once a week 5 16.13
Once 2/wks 1 3.23
Infrequently 12 38.71
Not at all 2 6.45
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 9.68
YES 28 90.32
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 20 64.52
YES 11 35.48
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 15 48.39
YES 16 51.61
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 29.03
YES 22 70.97
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 25 80.65
YES 6 19.35

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted January 29, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP ELEM., LATHROP R-II 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. 10 32.3 10 32.3 4 12.9 6 19.4 1 3.2 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 0 0.0 9 30.0 7 23.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 2 6.7 18 60.0 4 13.3 2 6.7 4 13.3 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 0 0.0 13 43.3 12 40.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 3 10.0 16 53.3 7 23.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 2 6.5 16 51.6 6 19.4 4 12.9 3 9.7 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. 2 6.5 18 58.1 5 16.1 4 12.9 2 6.5 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 1 3.2 15 48.4 4 12.9 10 32.3 1 3.2 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 3.2 7 22.6 14 45.2 8 25.8 1 3.2 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 19 61.3 7 22.6 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 3 9.7 16 51.6 11 35.5 1 3.2 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 5 16.1 12 38.7 11 35.5 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 14 45.2 16 51.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 14 45.2 17 54.8 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 1 3.2 7 22.6 15 48.4 8 25.8 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. 1 3.2 14 45.2 12 38.7 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 12 38.7 16 51.6 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 16 53.3 12 40.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 9 29.0 18 58.1 4 12.9 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. 9 29.0 22 71.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 1 3.2 12 38.7 4 12.9 13 41.9 1 3.2 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 4 13.3 16 53.3 5 16.7 4 13.3 1 3.3 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 2 6.5 12 38.7 7 22.6 8 25.8 2 6.5 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 3 10.0 15 50.0 10 33.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 18 58.1 10 32.3 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 11 35.5 19 61.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 1 3.2 10 32.3 6 19.4 11 35.5 3 9.7 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 8 25.8 19 61.3 2 6.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 4 12.9 16 51.6 7 22.6 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 1 3.2 18 58.1 9 29.0 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 3.2 10 32.3 6 19.4 11 35.5 3 9.7 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 22 71.0 8 25.8 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 4 12.9 24 77.4 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 6 19.4 23 74.2 1 3.2 1 3.2 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. 5 16.1 26 83.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 5 16.1 24 77.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 10 32.3 21 67.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 12 38.7 18 58.1 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 15 48.4 15 48.4 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 16 51.6 14 45.2 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 15 48.4 16 51.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 3 9.7 22 71.0 2 6.5 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 15 48.4 15 48.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 17 54.8 12 38.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 16 51.6 13 41.9 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 12 38.7 18 58.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 5 16.1 14 45.2 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 3 9.7 21 67.7 5 16.1 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. 6 20.0 21 70.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 6 19.4 20 64.5 2 6.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 4 12.9 23 74.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 3 9.7 24 77.4 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 8 25.8 23 74.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 13 41.9 13 41.9 5 16.1 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. 10 32.3 20 64.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 13 41.9 17 54.8 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 8 25.8 20 64.5 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 4 12.9 22 71.0 2 6.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 7 22.6 21 67.7 1 3.2 1 3.2 1 3.2 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 7 22.6 19 61.3 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 4 12.9 19 61.3 3 9.7 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 5 16.1 20 64.5 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 1 3.3 15 50.0 9 30.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 6 19.4 25 80.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 9 29.0 22 71.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 2 6.5 24 77.4 3 9.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 8 25.8 22 71.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 12 38.7 19 61.3 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. 4 12.9 25 80.6 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 12.9 17 54.8 8 25.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 10 32.3 14 45.2 5 16.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 1 3.2 11 35.5 14 45.2 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 0 0.0 17 54.8 10 32.3 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 8 25.8 20 64.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 12 38.7 11 35.5 5 16.1 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 9 29.0 22 71.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 6 19.4 23 74.2 2 6.5 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. 7 22.6 12 38.7 7 22.6 4 12.9 1 3.2 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 9 29.0 13 41.9 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 3 9.7 16 51.6 9 29.0 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 16 51.6 14 45.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 5 16.1 24 77.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 6.5 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 12.9 16 51.6 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted January 29, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education