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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 34 100.00
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 34 100.00
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 31 91.18
YES 3 8.82
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 5 14.71
YES 29 85.29
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 32 94.12
YES 2 5.88
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 94.12
YES 2 5.88
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 13 39.39
Once a week 16 48.48
Biweekly 1 3.03
Monthly 2 6.06
Annually 1 3.03

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 2 5.88
3-4 10 29.41
5-6 7 20.59
7+ 15 44.12
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 19 55.88
Several Times/wk 2 5.88
Once a week 3 8.82
Once 2/wks 4 11.76
Infrequently 4 11.76
Not at all 2 5.88
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 8 23.53
YES 26 76.47
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 22 64.71
YES 12 35.29
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 11 32.35
YES 23 67.65
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 4 11.76
YES 30 88.24
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 21 61.76
YES 13 38.24

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO MIDDLE, 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. 14 41.2 11 32.4 4 11.8 4 11.8 1 2.9 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 4 11.8 14 41.2 9 26.5 5 14.7 2 5.9 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 5 14.7 10 29.4 12 35.3 6 17.6 1 2.9 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 7 20.6 18 52.9 6 17.6 1 2.9 2 5.9 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 9 26.5 12 35.3 6 17.6 6 17.6 1 2.9 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 12 35.3 19 55.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 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. 15 44.1 17 50.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 11.8 22 64.7 4 11.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 8.8 8 23.5 13 38.2 9 26.5 1 2.9 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 5.9 6 17.6 15 44.1 9 26.5 2 5.9 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 6 18.2 14 42.4 10 30.3 3 9.1 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 6 17.6 23 67.6 1 2.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 10 29.4 20 58.8 3 8.8 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 11 32.4 21 61.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 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 0 0.0 9 26.5 16 47.1 8 23.5 1 2.9 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 5 14.7 19 55.9 5 14.7 4 11.8 1 2.9 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 6 17.6 24 70.6 1 2.9 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 15 44.1 18 52.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 10 29.4 22 64.7 2 5.9 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. 7 21.9 19 59.4 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 23.5 12 35.3 6 17.6 8 23.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 2 5.9 11 32.4 10 29.4 7 20.6 4 11.8 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 5 15.2 14 42.4 5 15.2 9 27.3 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 2 5.9 16 47.1 13 38.2 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 9 28.1 13 40.6 5 15.6 2 6.3 3 9.4 2
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 10 29.4 19 55.9 0 0.0 5 14.7 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 10 31.3 10 31.3 5 15.6 6 18.8 1 3.1 2
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 12 35.3 15 44.1 6 17.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 3 8.8 13 38.2 9 26.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 2 5.9 8 23.5 11 32.4 13 38.2 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 16 47.1 4 11.8 14 41.2 0 0.0 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 22 64.7 11 32.4 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 17 51.5 13 39.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 3 8.8 22 64.7 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 3 9.4 23 71.9 3 9.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 2
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 9 26.5 22 64.7 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 2 5.9 28 82.4 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 4 11.8 27 79.4 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 14 41.2 17 50.0 1 2.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 10 29.4 20 58.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 12 35.3 20 58.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 15 44.1 17 50.0 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 12 35.3 16 47.1 5 14.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 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. 12 35.3 14 41.2 7 20.6 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 22 64.7 8 23.5 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 17 50.0 14 41.2 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 17 50.0 13 38.2 1 2.9 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 20 58.8 12 35.3 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 16 47.1 13 38.2 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 10 29.4 9 26.5 12 35.3 1 2.9 2 5.9 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 19 55.9 12 35.3 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 9 27.3 16 48.5 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 38.2 19 55.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 14 41.2 11 32.4 2 5.9 6 17.6 1 2.9 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 11 32.4 16 47.1 3 8.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 14 41.2 12 35.3 7 20.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 16 47.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 17 50.0 14 41.2 3 8.8 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. 17 51.5 10 30.3 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 13 38.2 13 38.2 5 14.7 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 15 44.1 17 50.0 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 14 41.2 14 41.2 1 2.9 4 11.8 1 2.9 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 13 38.2 18 52.9 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 16 47.1 16 47.1 0 0.0 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 14 41.2 18 52.9 0 0.0 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 17 50.0 12 35.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 2 5.9 7 20.6 5 14.7 13 38.2 7 20.6 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 15 44.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 15 44.1 16 47.1 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 19 55.9 13 38.2 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 17 50.0 15 44.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 17 50.0 14 41.2 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 8 23.5 15 44.1 5 14.7 6 17.6 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 1 3.0 6 18.2 14 42.4 11 33.3 1 3.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 8 23.5 20 58.8 3 8.8 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 2 5.9 13 38.2 10 29.4 8 23.5 1 2.9 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 5 14.7 12 35.3 4 11.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 14 41.2 15 44.1 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 14 41.2 14 41.2 2 5.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 7 20.6 23 67.6 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 7 20.6 22 64.7 5 14.7 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. 8 25.0 12 37.5 3 9.4 7 21.9 2 6.3 2
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 7 21.2 15 45.5 4 12.1 7 21.2 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 10 30.3 12 36.4 8 24.2 2 6.1 1 3.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 18 52.9 13 38.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 12 35.3 13 38.2 1 2.9 6 17.6 2 5.9 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 23.5 15 44.1 10 29.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0

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