MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
0961042050, JENNINGS School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 38 100.00
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 33 86.84
YES 5 13.16
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 31.58
YES 26 68.42
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 34 89.47
YES 4 10.53
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 36 94.74
YES 2 5.26
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 11 34.38
Once a week 10 31.25
Biweekly 1 3.13
Monthly 7 21.88
Semi-annually 3 9.38

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 4 10.81
3-4 9 24.32
5-6 4 10.81
7+ 20 54.05

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 12 32.43
Several Times/wk 4 10.81
Once 2/wks 2 5.41
Infrequently 5 13.51
Not at all 14 37.84

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 9 23.68
YES 29 76.32
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 28 73.68
YES 10 26.32
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 11 28.95
YES 27 71.05
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 23.68
YES 29 76.32
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 21 55.26
YES 17 44.74

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
0961042050, JENNINGS 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. 17 44.7 10 26.3 4 10.5 2 5.3 5 13.2 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 5 13.2 14 36.8 11 28.9 4 10.5 4 10.5 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 9 23.7 17 44.7 6 15.8 3 7.9 3 7.9 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 8 21.6 13 35.1 11 29.7 1 2.7 4 10.8 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 8 21.1 15 39.5 9 23.7 4 10.5 2 5.3 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 10 26.3 15 39.5 7 18.4 2 5.3 4 10.5 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. 12 31.6 18 47.4 3 7.9 2 5.3 3 7.9 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 6 15.8 13 34.2 10 26.3 7 18.4 2 5.3 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 6 16.2 14 37.8 13 35.1 4 10.8 0 0.0 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 5 13.5 22 59.5 5 13.5 5 13.5 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 4 11.1 12 33.3 12 33.3 8 22.2 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 14 36.8 17 44.7 2 5.3 5 13.2 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 13 34.2 17 44.7 5 13.2 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 13 34.2 21 55.3 3 7.9 1 2.6 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 4 10.5 9 23.7 20 52.6 4 10.5 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. 7 18.4 12 31.6 10 26.3 6 15.8 3 7.9 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 6 15.8 25 65.8 4 10.5 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 13 34.2 19 50.0 5 13.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 11 29.7 16 43.2 5 13.5 2 5.4 3 8.1 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 4 10.8 22 59.5 7 18.9 2 5.4 2 5.4 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 12 31.6 8 21.1 7 18.4 7 18.4 4 10.5 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 22 57.9 11 28.9 3 7.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 12 31.6 3 7.9 7 18.4 8 21.1 8 21.1 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 1 2.6 17 44.7 13 34.2 5 13.2 2 5.3 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 20 52.6 15 39.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 16 42.1 14 36.8 6 15.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 11 28.9 8 21.1 9 23.7 5 13.2 5 13.2 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 13 34.2 19 50.0 5 13.2 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 6 15.8 19 50.0 10 26.3 2 5.3 1 2.6 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 1 2.6 8 21.1 20 52.6 4 10.5 5 13.2 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 2.6 6 15.8 7 18.4 19 50.0 5 13.2 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 30 78.9 8 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 13 34.2 19 50.0 5 13.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 4 10.5 17 44.7 9 23.7 6 15.8 2 5.3 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 5 13.2 22 57.9 8 21.1 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 3 8.1 30 81.1 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 3 7.9 23 60.5 7 18.4 4 10.5 1 2.6 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 2 5.4 22 59.5 12 32.4 0 0.0 1 2.7 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 9 23.7 24 63.2 3 7.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 9 23.7 21 55.3 7 18.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 9 23.7 21 55.3 6 15.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 9 23.7 22 57.9 6 15.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 8 21.1 21 55.3 8 21.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 20 52.6 15 39.5 0 0.0 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 11 28.9 19 50.0 7 18.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 24 63.2 14 36.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 19 50.0 18 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 7 18.4 16 42.1 11 28.9 3 7.9 1 2.6 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 8 21.1 22 57.9 6 15.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 8 21.1 19 50.0 9 23.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 5 13.5 15 40.5 15 40.5 2 5.4 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 13 35.1 17 45.9 2 5.4 3 8.1 2 5.4 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 10 26.3 19 50.0 8 21.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 8 21.1 22 57.9 6 15.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 15 39.5 19 50.0 2 5.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 9 23.7 20 52.6 6 15.8 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 9 23.7 20 52.6 6 15.8 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 7 18.4 27 71.1 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 6 15.8 22 57.9 8 21.1 2 5.3 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. 5 13.2 16 42.1 7 18.4 5 13.2 5 13.2 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 10 26.3 22 57.9 3 7.9 2 5.3 1 2.6 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 12 31.6 22 57.9 1 2.6 2 5.3 1 2.6 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 10 26.3 20 52.6 1 2.6 5 13.2 2 5.3 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 9 23.7 17 44.7 7 18.4 3 7.9 2 5.3 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 9 23.7 22 57.9 6 15.8 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 8 21.1 18 47.4 8 21.1 2 5.3 2 5.3 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 10 26.3 10 26.3 7 18.4 10 26.3 1 2.6 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 3 7.9 15 39.5 14 36.8 4 10.5 2 5.3 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 11 28.9 22 57.9 5 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 16 42.1 18 47.4 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 15 39.5 19 50.0 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 13 34.2 20 52.6 3 7.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 9 24.3 22 59.5 4 10.8 2 5.4 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 7 18.4 21 55.3 6 15.8 4 10.5 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 10.8 13 35.1 17 45.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 9 23.7 15 39.5 7 18.4 7 18.4 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 19 50.0 13 34.2 4 10.5 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 12 31.6 9 23.7 9 23.7 3 7.9 5 13.2 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 19 50.0 13 34.2 3 7.9 0 0.0 3 7.9 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 24 63.2 6 15.8 6 15.8 0 0.0 2 5.3 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 15 39.5 16 42.1 5 13.2 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 7 18.4 20 52.6 9 23.7 2 5.3 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. 18 47.4 3 7.9 3 7.9 7 18.4 7 18.4 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 10 26.3 14 36.8 11 28.9 2 5.3 1 2.6 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 6 15.8 20 52.6 8 21.1 3 7.9 1 2.6 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 18 47.4 18 47.4 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 11 28.9 17 44.7 3 7.9 4 10.5 3 7.9 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 7.9 9 23.7 20 52.6 4 10.5 2 5.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education