MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM., NORTHWEST R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 26 78.79
YES 7 21.21
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 33.33
YES 22 66.67
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 31 93.94
YES 2 6.06
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 12.12
Once a week 17 51.52
Biweekly 1 3.03
Monthly 7 21.21
Semi-annually 3 9.09
Annually 1 3.03
 
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 6.45
3-4 3 9.68
5-6 8 25.81
7+ 18 58.06

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 16 48.48
Several Times/wk 6 18.18
Once a week 7 21.21
Infrequently 3 9.09
Not at all 1 3.03
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 5 15.15
YES 28 84.85
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 20 60.61
YES 13 39.39
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 8 24.24
YES 25 75.76
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 5 15.15
YES 28 84.85
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 18 54.55
YES 15 45.45

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted November 18, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM., NORTHWEST 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. 22 68.8 6 18.8 2 6.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 15 46.9 11 34.4 3 9.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 19 57.6 10 30.3 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 11 33.3 16 48.5 4 12.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 15 45.5 14 42.4 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 14 42.4 14 42.4 4 12.1 1 3.0 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 42.4 15 45.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 12.1 13 39.4 14 42.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 9.1 2 6.1 17 51.5 11 33.3 0 0.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 11 33.3 18 54.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 7 21.2 18 54.5 5 15.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 22 66.7 10 30.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 20 60.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 29 87.9 4 12.1 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 10 30.3 14 42.4 6 18.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 10 30.3 19 57.6 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 26 78.8 7 21.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 26 78.8 6 18.2 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 19 57.6 11 33.3 3 9.1 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. 21 63.6 12 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 24.2 10 30.3 9 27.3 6 18.2 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 6 18.2 14 42.4 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 9 28.1 16 50.0 4 12.5 3 9.4 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 17 51.5 12 36.4 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 22 66.7 10 30.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 25 75.8 7 21.2 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 5 15.2 13 39.4 11 33.3 4 12.1 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 17 51.5 13 39.4 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 15 45.5 14 42.4 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 4 12.1 15 45.5 13 39.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 3.0 0 0.0 4 12.1 23 69.7 5 15.2 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 22 66.7 11 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 12 36.4 21 63.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 7 21.2 24 72.7 2 6.1 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. 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 20 60.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 21 63.6 11 33.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 24 72.7 9 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 21 63.6 9 27.3 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 21 63.6 10 30.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 20 60.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 20 62.5 8 25.0 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 16 50.0 14 43.8 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 22 66.7 11 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 23 69.7 8 24.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 9 27.3 18 54.5 6 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 7 22.6 11 35.5 9 29.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 2
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 12 36.4 14 42.4 7 21.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 13 39.4 19 57.6 1 3.0 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. 12 37.5 13 40.6 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 20 60.6 12 36.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 15 45.5 17 51.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 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. 9 27.3 10 30.3 10 30.3 4 12.1 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 16 48.5 14 42.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 19 57.6 13 39.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 19 57.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 17 51.5 13 39.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 20 60.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 11 33.3 13 39.4 7 21.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 5 15.6 8 25.0 15 46.9 4 12.5 0 0.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 12 36.4 14 42.4 6 18.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 24 72.7 9 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 11 33.3 16 48.5 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 18 54.5 12 36.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 20 60.6 13 39.4 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 45.5 13 39.4 4 12.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 15 45.5 12 36.4 4 12.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 14 42.4 14 42.4 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 4 12.5 16 50.0 9 28.1 3 9.4 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 6 19.4 9 29.0 11 35.5 4 12.9 1 3.2 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 21 65.6 8 25.0 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 19 59.4 13 40.6 0 0.0 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. 5 15.6 18 56.3 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 15 46.9 14 43.8 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 12 37.5 15 46.9 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 19 59.4 12 37.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 15 46.9 16 50.0 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 25.0 7 21.9 16 50.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted November 18, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education