MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
COMMONS LANE ELEM., FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 85.29
YES 5 14.71
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 15 44.12
YES 19 55.88
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 76.47
YES 8 23.53
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 9 26.47
Once a week 12 35.29
Biweekly 3 8.82
Monthly 8 23.53
Semi-annually 2 5.88
 
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 3 9.09
3-4 10 30.30
5-6 2 6.06
7+ 18 54.55

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 22 64.71
Several Times/wk 4 11.76
Once a week 1 2.94
Once 2/wks 2 5.88
Infrequently 5 14.71
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 5 14.71
YES 29 85.29
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 21 61.76
YES 13 38.24
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 18 52.94
YES 16 47.06
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 17.65
YES 28 82.35
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 21 61.76
YES 13 38.24

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 12, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
COMMONS LANE ELEM., FERGUSON-FLORISSANT 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. 27 79.4 5 14.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 14 41.2 13 38.2 6 17.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 19 55.9 12 35.3 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 15 44.1 16 47.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 17 50.0 13 38.2 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 14 41.2 15 44.1 3 8.8 1 2.9 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. 11 32.4 17 50.0 4 11.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 9 26.5 14 41.2 10 29.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 6.1 6 18.2 12 36.4 10 30.3 3 9.1 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 8.8 13 38.2 13 38.2 5 14.7 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 3.0 6 18.2 19 57.6 6 18.2 1 3.0 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 24 72.7 9 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 30 88.2 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 33 97.1 1 2.9 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 21 61.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 20 58.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 28 82.4 5 14.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 32 94.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 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. 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 13 38.2 15 44.1 4 11.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 25 73.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 17 50.0 11 32.4 4 11.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 23 67.6 11 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 15 44.1 11 32.4 6 17.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 21 61.8 12 35.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 16 47.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 6 17.6 5 14.7 19 55.9 4 11.8 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 29 85.3 3 8.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 14 41.2 18 52.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 20 58.8 12 35.3 2 5.9 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. 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 26 76.5 7 20.6 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 26 76.5 7 20.6 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 22 64.7 9 26.5 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 16 47.1 15 44.1 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 21 61.8 13 38.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 16 47.1 14 41.2 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 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. 15 44.1 16 47.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 23 67.6 9 26.5 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 19 55.9 12 35.3 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 27 79.4 7 20.6 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. 13 38.2 6 17.6 13 38.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 29 85.3 4 11.8 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 22 64.7 12 35.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 31 91.2 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 21 61.8 9 26.5 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 20 58.8 9 26.5 3 8.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 7 20.6 16 47.1 10 29.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 23 67.6 9 26.5 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 26 76.5 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 28 82.4 6 17.6 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. 20 58.8 13 38.2 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 21 61.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 8 23.5 15 44.1 6 17.6 3 8.8 2 5.9 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 4 11.8 15 44.1 12 35.3 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 10 29.4 15 44.1 3 8.8 5 14.7 1 2.9 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 23 67.6 11 32.4 0 0.0 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. 23 67.6 9 26.5 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 22 64.7 12 35.3 0 0.0 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. 16 47.1 10 29.4 4 11.8 3 8.8 1 2.9 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 16 47.1 15 44.1 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 15 44.1 15 44.1 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 17.6 13 38.2 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 12, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education