MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VINELAND ELEM., DESOTO 73 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 44 93.62
YES 3 6.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 46 97.87
YES 1 2.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 38 80.85
YES 9 19.15

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 29.79
YES 33 70.21

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 47 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 41 87.23
YES 6 12.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 8.70
Once a week 25 54.35
Biweekly 2 4.35
Monthly 13 28.26
Semi-annually 2 4.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 5 10.87
3-4 8 17.39
5-6 11 23.91
7+ 22 47.83

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 10 21.28
Several Times/wk 10 21.28
Once a week 2 4.26
Once 2/wks 7 14.89
Infrequently 14 29.79
Not at all 4 8.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 10 20.83
YES 38 79.17
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 32 66.67
YES 16 33.33
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 14 29.17
YES 34 70.83
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 4 8.33
YES 44 91.67
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 29 60.42
YES 19 39.58

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VINELAND ELEM., DESOTO 73 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. 30 62.5 17 35.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 8 17.0 25 53.2 12 25.5 1 2.1 1 2.1 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 15 31.3 27 56.3 3 6.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 13 27.1 25 52.1 7 14.6 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 11 22.9 28 58.3 9 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 17 35.4 23 47.9 4 8.3 4 8.3 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. 19 39.6 21 43.8 7 14.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 6 12.5 20 41.7 18 37.5 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 6.3 9 18.8 22 45.8 10 20.8 4 8.3 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 12 25.0 27 56.3 7 14.6 2 4.2 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 5 10.9 27 58.7 10 21.7 4 8.7 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 36 76.6 9 19.1 2 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 35 72.9 12 25.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 34 70.8 13 27.1 1 2.1 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 11 22.9 16 33.3 16 33.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 20 41.7 14 29.2 11 22.9 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 27 56.3 18 37.5 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 27 56.3 16 33.3 2 4.2 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 20 41.7 22 45.8 5 10.4 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 21 43.8 17 35.4 7 14.6 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 16.7 15 31.3 18 37.5 5 10.4 2 4.2 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 13 27.1 23 47.9 9 18.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 7 14.6 22 45.8 10 20.8 6 12.5 3 6.3 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 13 27.1 23 47.9 11 22.9 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 33 68.8 12 25.0 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 28 58.3 16 33.3 2 4.2 1 2.1 1 2.1 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 8 16.7 22 45.8 13 27.1 3 6.3 2 4.2 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 20 41.7 23 47.9 3 6.3 1 2.1 1 2.1 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 17 35.4 25 52.1 5 10.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 7 14.6 24 50.0 15 31.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 10.4 8 16.7 11 22.9 23 47.9 1 2.1 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 34 70.8 13 27.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 26 54.2 21 43.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 11 22.9 30 62.5 7 14.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 7 14.6 31 64.6 9 18.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 20 41.7 26 54.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 21 43.8 25 52.1 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 17 35.4 28 58.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 26 54.2 19 39.6 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 20 41.7 24 50.0 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 26 54.2 21 43.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 28 58.3 19 39.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 22 45.8 24 50.0 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 24 50.0 14 29.2 6 12.5 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 21 43.8 22 45.8 3 6.3 1 2.1 1 2.1 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 39 83.0 8 17.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 31 64.6 15 31.3 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 33 68.8 11 22.9 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 25 52.1 16 33.3 4 8.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 19 39.6 24 50.0 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 20 41.7 19 39.6 9 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 16 33.3 27 56.3 1 2.1 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 20 41.7 24 50.0 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 23 47.9 25 52.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 25 52.1 15 31.3 2 4.2 5 10.4 1 2.1 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 17 35.4 26 54.2 3 6.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 16 33.3 28 58.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 23 47.9 21 43.8 3 6.3 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 19 39.6 19 39.6 10 20.8 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. 16 34.0 14 29.8 10 21.3 6 12.8 1 2.1 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 24 50.0 21 43.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 24 50.0 23 47.9 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 22 45.8 23 47.9 2 4.2 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 26 54.2 16 33.3 4 8.3 0 0.0 2 4.2 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 25 52.1 19 39.6 1 2.1 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 19 39.6 22 45.8 5 10.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 27 56.3 16 33.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 6 12.5 22 45.8 14 29.2 4 8.3 2 4.2 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 37 77.1 10 20.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 38 79.2 9 18.8 0 0.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 25 52.1 22 45.8 0 0.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 24 50.0 16 33.3 8 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 24 50.0 21 43.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 17 35.4 23 47.9 6 12.5 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 16 33.3 26 54.2 4 8.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 25 52.1 15 31.3 5 10.4 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 4 8.3 24 50.0 16 33.3 2 4.2 2 4.2 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 4 8.3 24 50.0 10 20.8 6 12.5 4 8.3 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 31 64.6 15 31.3 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 33 68.8 12 25.0 2 4.2 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 26 54.2 19 39.6 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 25 52.1 21 43.8 2 4.2 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. 23 47.9 10 20.8 10 20.8 3 6.3 2 4.2 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 12 25.0 25 52.1 6 12.5 3 6.3 2 4.2 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 14 29.2 22 45.8 9 18.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 33 68.8 13 27.1 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 32 66.7 13 27.1 2 4.2 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 16.7 13 27.1 25 52.1 2 4.2 0 0.0 0

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