MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 37 94.87
YES 2 5.13
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 35 89.74
YES 4 10.26
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 20.51
YES 31 79.49
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 39 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 14.29
Once a week 18 51.43
Biweekly 3 8.57
Monthly 6 17.14
Semi-annually 3 8.57

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
0-2 6 15.79
3-4 9 23.68
5-6 6 15.79
7+ 17 44.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 15 39.47
Several Times/wk 10 26.32
Once 2/wks 3 7.89
Infrequently 10 26.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 13 33.33
YES 26 66.67
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 24 61.54
YES 15 38.46
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 17 43.59
YES 22 56.41
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 23.08
YES 30 76.92
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 29 74.36
YES 10 25.64

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted March 20, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. 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. 17 44.7 13 34.2 3 7.9 2 5.3 3 7.9 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 4 10.5 18 47.4 11 28.9 3 7.9 2 5.3 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 15 39.5 15 39.5 5 13.2 1 2.6 2 5.3 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 10 27.0 17 45.9 8 21.6 0 0.0 2 5.4 2
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 8 21.1 19 50.0 9 23.7 0 0.0 2 5.3 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 18 50.0 13 36.1 2 5.6 2 5.6 1 2.8 3
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 21 56.8 11 29.7 3 8.1 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 7 18.4 13 34.2 15 39.5 2 5.3 1 2.6 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 2.6 8 21.1 16 42.1 9 23.7 4 10.5 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 13.2 10 26.3 19 50.0 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 7.7 6 15.4 25 64.1 5 12.8 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 12 30.8 23 59.0 3 7.7 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 11 28.9 22 57.9 4 10.5 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 15 38.5 21 53.8 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 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 5 12.8 9 23.1 18 46.2 6 15.4 1 2.6 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 11 28.9 16 42.1 6 15.8 3 7.9 2 5.3 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 12 30.8 24 61.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 14 35.9 22 56.4 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 14 36.8 20 52.6 3 7.9 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 8 21.6 19 51.4 8 21.6 2 5.4 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 21.1 18 47.4 9 23.7 2 5.3 1 2.6 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 9 23.1 19 48.7 8 20.5 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 9 23.7 15 39.5 9 23.7 4 10.5 1 2.6 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 8 20.5 13 33.3 15 38.5 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 15 39.5 17 44.7 4 10.5 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 20 51.3 16 41.0 1 2.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 9 23.1 22 56.4 5 12.8 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 14 35.9 20 51.3 3 7.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 3 7.7 18 46.2 12 30.8 3 7.7 3 7.7 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 2 5.3 10 26.3 14 36.8 9 23.7 3 7.9 1
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 6 15.8 10 26.3 13 34.2 9 23.7 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 18 47.4 16 42.1 2 5.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 15 39.5 21 55.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 4 10.5 24 63.2 9 23.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 6 15.8 28 73.7 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 13 34.2 23 60.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 5 13.2 19 50.0 12 31.6 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 6 15.8 25 65.8 7 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 14 36.8 22 57.9 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 12 31.6 22 57.9 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 19 50.0 17 44.7 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 19 50.0 17 44.7 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 18 47.4 19 50.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 20 52.6 14 36.8 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 9 23.7 20 52.6 9 23.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 23 60.5 15 39.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 19 50.0 18 47.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 29 76.3 8 21.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 20 52.6 14 36.8 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 12 31.6 20 52.6 4 10.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 7 19.4 18 50.0 10 27.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 3
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 8 21.1 19 50.0 7 18.4 3 7.9 1 2.6 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 10 27.0 19 51.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 12 31.6 22 57.9 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 13 34.2 23 60.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 14 36.8 22 57.9 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 14 38.9 15 41.7 7 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 20 52.6 16 42.1 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 16 42.1 21 55.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 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. 10 26.3 14 36.8 11 28.9 2 5.3 1 2.6 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 13 34.2 21 55.3 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 20 52.6 15 39.5 1 2.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 22 57.9 14 36.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 17 44.7 17 44.7 3 7.9 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 15 39.5 18 47.4 4 10.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 12 31.6 21 55.3 2 5.3 2 5.3 1 2.6 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 19 51.4 15 40.5 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 1 2.7 7 18.9 11 29.7 14 37.8 4 10.8 2
74 - Students are safe at this school 14 36.8 22 57.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 18 47.4 17 44.7 2 5.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 18 47.4 18 47.4 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 13 36.1 19 52.8 3 8.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 3
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 14 36.8 20 52.6 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 7 18.4 22 57.9 9 23.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 2 5.4 10 27.0 16 43.2 9 24.3 0 0.0 2
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 12 31.6 19 50.0 4 10.5 2 5.3 1 2.6 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 6 16.2 14 37.8 13 35.1 4 10.8 0 0.0 2
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 7 18.4 22 57.9 6 15.8 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 10 27.0 19 51.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 2
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 11 29.7 14 37.8 9 24.3 2 5.4 1 2.7 2
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 7 18.4 22 57.9 9 23.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 5 13.2 20 52.6 13 34.2 0 0.0 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. 19 50.0 14 36.8 5 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 8 22.2 18 50.0 8 22.2 1 2.8 1 2.8 3
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 8 21.6 22 59.5 6 16.2 1 2.7 0 0.0 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 21 55.3 16 42.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 22 57.9 13 34.2 2 5.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 22 57.9 15 39.5 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted March 20, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education