MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DARDENNE ELEM., FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 32 82.05
YES 7 17.95
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 35.90
YES 25 64.10
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 33 84.62
YES 6 15.38
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 10.53
Once a week 17 44.74
Biweekly 8 21.05
Monthly 5 13.16
Semi-annually 3 7.89
Annually 1 2.63

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 5.26
3-4 7 18.42
5-6 9 23.68
7+ 20 52.63

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 15 39.47
Several Times/wk 5 13.16
Once a week 4 10.53
Once 2/wks 3 7.89
Infrequently 8 21.05
Not at all 3 7.89

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 7.69
YES 36 92.31
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 27 69.23
YES 12 30.77
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 13 33.33
YES 26 66.67
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 14 35.90
YES 25 64.10
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 25 64.10
YES 14 35.90

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DARDENNE ELEM., FT. ZUMWALT 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. 24 61.5 12 30.8 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 11 28.2 16 41.0 9 23.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 10 26.3 21 55.3 3 7.9 3 7.9 1 2.6 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 10 25.6 14 35.9 9 23.1 6 15.4 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 11 28.2 18 46.2 9 23.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 10 25.6 15 38.5 10 25.6 4 10.3 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. 9 23.1 17 43.6 8 20.5 5 12.8 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 12 30.8 10 25.6 9 23.1 7 17.9 1 2.6 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 6 15.4 9 23.1 16 41.0 6 15.4 2 5.1 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 5.1 7 17.9 19 48.7 9 23.1 2 5.1 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 2.6 0 0.0 22 56.4 11 28.2 5 12.8 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 26 66.7 12 30.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 25 64.1 12 30.8 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 25 64.1 13 33.3 1 2.6 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 14 35.9 11 28.2 10 25.6 3 7.7 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. 15 38.5 11 28.2 11 28.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 24 63.2 12 31.6 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 21 53.8 15 38.5 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 23 59.0 14 35.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 28 71.8 11 28.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 12 31.6 10 26.3 7 18.4 8 21.1 1 2.6 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 5 12.8 13 33.3 11 28.2 8 20.5 2 5.1 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 6 15.4 17 43.6 12 30.8 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 14 35.9 17 43.6 6 15.4 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 19 48.7 14 35.9 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 24 61.5 14 35.9 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 8 20.5 10 25.6 14 35.9 5 12.8 2 5.1 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 14 35.9 19 48.7 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 7 17.9 14 35.9 10 25.6 6 15.4 2 5.1 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 8 20.5 11 28.2 9 23.1 11 28.2 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 9 23.7 7 18.4 19 50.0 3 7.9 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 36 92.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 21 53.8 17 43.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 5 12.8 24 61.5 5 12.8 5 12.8 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 4 10.3 22 56.4 7 17.9 5 12.8 1 2.6 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 19 48.7 15 38.5 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 14 35.9 23 59.0 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 8 20.5 20 51.3 7 17.9 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 24 61.5 15 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 18 46.2 19 48.7 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 26 66.7 11 28.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 28 71.8 11 28.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 23 59.0 16 41.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 24 61.5 11 28.2 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 19 48.7 17 43.6 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 28 71.8 10 25.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 39
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 39
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 24 61.5 8 20.5 4 10.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 19 48.7 14 35.9 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 11 28.2 18 46.2 10 25.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 7 17.9 20 51.3 4 10.3 8 20.5 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 10 25.6 14 35.9 13 33.3 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 17 43.6 21 53.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 17 43.6 20 51.3 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 13 33.3 23 59.0 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 18 46.2 17 43.6 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 19 48.7 17 43.6 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 22 56.4 16 41.0 1 2.6 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 25.6 16 41.0 7 17.9 5 12.8 1 2.6 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 14 35.9 21 53.8 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 18 46.2 20 51.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 18 46.2 17 43.6 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 15 38.5 20 51.3 4 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 22 56.4 16 41.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 17 43.6 14 35.9 4 10.3 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 10 25.6 17 43.6 5 12.8 6 15.4 1 2.6 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 3 7.9 17 44.7 9 23.7 5 13.2 4 10.5 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 25 64.1 14 35.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 31 79.5 8 20.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 16 41.0 17 43.6 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 19 48.7 15 38.5 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 18 46.2 16 41.0 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 11 28.2 20 51.3 5 12.8 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 8 20.5 11 28.2 15 38.5 5 12.8 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 16 41.0 15 38.5 4 10.3 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 6 15.4 11 28.2 5 12.8 13 33.3 4 10.3 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 6 15.4 12 30.8 7 17.9 10 25.6 4 10.3 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 19 48.7 18 46.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 29 74.4 7 17.9 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 22 56.4 15 38.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 14 35.9 21 53.8 4 10.3 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. 12 30.8 15 38.5 5 12.8 4 10.3 3 7.7 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 9 23.1 19 48.7 9 23.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 14 35.9 17 43.6 5 12.8 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 27 69.2 11 28.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 15 38.5 19 48.7 4 10.3 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 12.8 11 28.2 21 53.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education