MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK ELEM., VALLEY PARK School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 39 95.12
YES 2 4.88
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 40 97.56
YES 1 2.44
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 41 100.00
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 21.95
YES 32 78.05
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 39 95.12
YES 2 4.88
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 36 87.80
YES 5 12.20
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 12 30.77
Once a week 12 30.77
Biweekly 3 7.69
Monthly 8 20.51
Semi-annually 4 10.26

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 2 4.88
5-6 11 26.83
7+ 28 68.29
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 24 60.00
Several Times/wk 7 17.50
Once a week 2 5.00
Once 2/wks 2 5.00
Infrequently 5 12.50

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 6 14.63
YES 35 85.37
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 30 73.17
YES 11 26.83
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 19 46.34
YES 22 53.66
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 14.63
YES 35 85.37
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 24 58.54
YES 17 41.46

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted February 11, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK ELEM., VALLEY PARK 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. 29 70.7 8 19.5 0 0.0 2 4.9 2 4.9 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 8 20.0 24 60.0 7 17.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 24 58.5 11 26.8 2 4.9 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 13 31.7 15 36.6 11 26.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 16 40.0 15 37.5 8 20.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 23 56.1 12 29.3 5 12.2 0 0.0 1 2.4 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 47.5 14 35.0 5 12.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 10 25.6 17 43.6 9 23.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 2
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 4.9 9 22.0 18 43.9 11 26.8 1 2.4 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 11 26.8 29 70.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 7.9 16 42.1 5 13.2 14 36.8 0 0.0 3
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 33 80.5 6 14.6 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 32 78.0 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 35 85.4 6 14.6 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 31 75.6 7 17.1 2 4.9 1 2.4 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. 25 61.0 12 29.3 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 25 61.0 14 34.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 31 75.6 8 19.5 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 23 56.1 15 36.6 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 24 60.0 13 32.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 19 46.3 16 39.0 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 36 87.8 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 17 42.5 14 35.0 7 17.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 14 34.1 19 46.3 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 31 77.5 9 22.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 22 56.4 12 30.8 3 7.7 2 5.1 0 0.0 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 20 48.8 16 39.0 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 27 65.9 14 34.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 33 80.5 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 13 31.7 19 46.3 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 2.5 7 17.5 7 17.5 17 42.5 8 20.0 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 37 90.2 2 4.9 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 33 80.5 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 10 24.4 27 65.9 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 13 31.7 27 65.9 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 32 78.0 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 27 65.9 14 34.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 25 61.0 12 29.3 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 28 68.3 13 31.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 30 73.2 10 24.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 30 73.2 10 24.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 34 82.9 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 33 80.5 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 30 73.2 9 22.0 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 26 63.4 12 29.3 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 39 95.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 33 80.5 7 17.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 17 41.5 13 31.7 10 24.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 34 82.9 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 31 75.6 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 31 75.6 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 37 90.2 4 9.8 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. 25 62.5 10 25.0 5 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 34 82.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 32 78.0 8 19.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 19 46.3 19 46.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 26 66.7 10 25.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 2
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 30 73.2 11 26.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 31 75.6 10 24.4 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. 28 68.3 11 26.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 27 65.9 12 29.3 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 32 78.0 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 19 46.3 15 36.6 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 14 34.1 20 48.8 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 29 70.7 11 26.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 16 39.0 15 36.6 8 19.5 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 26 63.4 13 31.7 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 32 80.0 8 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 30 73.2 11 26.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 35 85.4 4 9.8 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 16 39.0 22 53.7 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 29 74.4 8 20.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 32 78.0 9 22.0 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. 24 58.5 13 31.7 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 16 41.0 15 38.5 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 2
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 35 85.4 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 31 75.6 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 28 68.3 9 22.0 2 4.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 30 73.2 9 22.0 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 29 70.7 7 17.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 32 78.0 8 19.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 29 70.7 11 26.8 1 2.4 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. 31 75.6 6 14.6 2 4.9 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 17 41.5 19 46.3 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 19 46.3 14 34.1 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 31 75.6 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 16 39.0 18 43.9 5 12.2 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 19 46.3 17 41.5 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted February 11, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education