MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BARBARA JORDAN ELEM., UNIVERSITY CITY School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 7 36.84
YES 12 63.16
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 15 78.95
YES 4 21.05
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 26.32
Once a week 7 36.84
Biweekly 2 10.53
Monthly 3 15.79
Semi-annually 1 5.26
Annually 1 5.26
 
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 1 5.26
3-4 5 26.32
5-6 5 26.32
7+ 8 42.11
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 6 31.58
Several Times/wk 8 42.11
Once 2/wks 1 5.26
Infrequently 3 15.79
Not at all 1 5.26
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 1 5.26
YES 18 94.74
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 13 68.42
YES 6 31.58
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 9 47.37
YES 10 52.63
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 4 21.05
YES 15 78.95
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 12 63.16
YES 7 36.84

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BARBARA JORDAN ELEM., UNIVERSITY CITY 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. 10 52.6 3 15.8 2 10.5 4 21.1 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 10 52.6 9 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 11 57.9 8 42.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 10 52.6 8 42.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 7 36.8 11 57.9 1 5.3 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. 7 36.8 10 52.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 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. 7 36.8 10 52.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 22.2 4 22.2 5 27.8 5 27.8 0 0.0 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 15.8 9 47.4 2 10.5 4 21.1 1 5.3 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 5.3 7 36.8 9 47.4 1 5.3 1 5.3 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 5.3 2 10.5 11 57.9 5 26.3 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 10 52.6 9 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 11 57.9 8 42.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 11 57.9 8 42.1 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 3 15.8 7 36.8 7 36.8 2 10.5 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. 7 36.8 9 47.4 1 5.3 2 10.5 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 13 68.4 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 12 66.7 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 11 57.9 8 42.1 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. 9 47.4 10 52.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 3 15.8 11 57.9 2 10.5 3 15.8 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 4 22.2 7 38.9 4 22.2 2 11.1 1 5.6 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 3 16.7 9 50.0 3 16.7 3 16.7 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 3 16.7 8 44.4 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 7 38.9 11 61.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 9 50.0 8 44.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 2 11.1 9 50.0 4 22.2 2 11.1 1 5.6 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 7 38.9 9 50.0 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 6 33.3 10 55.6 1 5.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 4 23.5 4 23.5 7 41.2 2 11.8 0 0.0 2
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 5.6 2 11.1 6 33.3 7 38.9 2 11.1 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 16 88.9 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 16 88.9 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 9 50.0 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 10 55.6 8 44.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 11 61.1 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 11 61.1 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 9 50.0 8 44.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 12 66.7 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 12 66.7 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 11 61.1 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 11 61.1 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 13 72.2 4 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 11 61.1 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 6 33.3 6 33.3 3 16.7 1 5.6 2 11.1 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 8 44.4 7 38.9 2 11.1 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 5 27.8 10 55.6 2 11.1 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 7 38.9 7 38.9 4 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 3 17.6 10 58.8 2 11.8 2 11.8 0 0.0 2
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 2 11.1 12 66.7 4 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 8 44.4 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 11 61.1 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 8 44.4 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 8 44.4 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 7 38.9 10 55.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 4 22.2 3 16.7 5 27.8 4 22.2 2 11.1 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 12 66.7 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 10 58.8 4 23.5 2 11.8 0 0.0 1 5.9 2
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 8 44.4 6 33.3 3 16.7 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 8 44.4 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 2 11.1 7 38.9 6 33.3 1 5.6 2 11.1 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 2 11.1 8 44.4 3 16.7 2 11.1 3 16.7 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 1 5.6 4 22.2 10 55.6 1 5.6 2 11.1 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 13 72.2 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 13 72.2 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 3 16.7 7 38.9 4 22.2 1 5.6 3 16.7 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 11 61.1 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 10 55.6 6 33.3 0 0.0 1 5.6 1 5.6 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 10 55.6 6 33.3 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 6 33.3 11 61.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 7 38.9 11 61.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 2 12.5 7 43.8 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 3
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 3 16.7 9 50.0 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 10 55.6 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 11 61.1 4 22.2 0 0.0 2 11.1 1 5.6 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 11 61.1 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 9 52.9 8 47.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 6 33.3 10 55.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 4 22.2 9 50.0 4 22.2 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 4 22.2 12 66.7 1 5.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 13 72.2 5 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 6 33.3 10 55.6 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 16.7 6 33.3 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education