| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARRISBURG R-VIII School district |
| School Guidance Counselor | ||
| fac1a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 96.55 |
| YES | 1 | 3.45 |
| Library Media Specialist | ||
| fac1b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 96.55 |
| YES | 1 | 3.45 |
| Special Education Teacher | ||
| fac1c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 27 | 93.10 |
| YES | 2 | 6.90 |
| Classroom Teacher | ||
| fac1d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 34.48 |
| YES | 19 | 65.52 |
| Administrator | ||
| fac1e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 26 | 89.66 |
| YES | 3 | 10.34 |
| Other Certificated Faculty | ||
| fac1f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 86.21 |
| YES | 4 | 13.79 |
| How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)? |
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| fac2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 5 | 18.52 |
| Once a week | 9 | 33.33 |
| Biweekly | 3 | 11.11 |
| Monthly | 6 | 22.22 |
| Annually | 4 | 14.81 |
| 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 ? |
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| fac3 | Frequency | Percent |
| 0-2 | 3 | 10.34 |
| 3-4 | 4 | 13.79 |
| 5-6 | 9 | 31.03 |
| 7+ | 13 | 44.83 |
| I use computers and related technology in my classes: |
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| fac4 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 12 | 42.86 |
| Several Times/wk | 5 | 17.86 |
| Once a week | 2 | 7.14 |
| Once 2/wks | 4 | 14.29 |
| Infrequently | 4 | 14.29 |
| Not at all | 1 | 3.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have received training in: Performance-based (hands-on) |
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| fac5a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1 | 3.45 |
| YES | 28 | 96.55 |
| I have received training in: Portfolio management |
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| fac5b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 31.03 |
| YES | 20 | 68.97 |
| I have received training in: Observation w / rubric |
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| fac5c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 20.69 |
| YES | 23 | 79.31 |
| I have received training in: Constructed response |
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| fac5d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 17.24 |
| YES | 24 | 82.76 |
| I have received training in: Essay |
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| fac5e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 48.28 |
| YES | 15 | 51.72 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted January 07, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARRISBURG R-VIII School district |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. | 16 | 57.1 | 8 | 28.6 | 3 | 10.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. | 4 | 14.3 | 18 | 64.3 | 4 | 14.3 | 2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. | 7 | 25.0 | 16 | 57.1 | 2 | 7.1 | 3 | 10.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. | 6 | 21.4 | 13 | 46.4 | 8 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. | 4 | 14.3 | 11 | 39.3 | 9 | 32.1 | 3 | 10.7 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. | 8 | 28.6 | 14 | 50.0 | 4 | 14.3 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 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 | 25.0 | 13 | 46.4 | 7 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. | 5 | 17.9 | 12 | 42.9 | 9 | 32.1 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 13.8 | 13 | 44.8 | 10 | 34.5 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 |
| 15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 2 | 6.9 | 11 | 37.9 | 9 | 31.0 | 7 | 24.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 2 | 6.9 | 6 | 20.7 | 15 | 51.7 | 6 | 20.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. | 12 | 41.4 | 14 | 48.3 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. | 22 | 75.9 | 7 | 24.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. | 24 | 82.8 | 5 | 17.2 | 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 | 4 | 13.8 | 11 | 37.9 | 13 | 44.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. | 9 | 31.0 | 13 | 44.8 | 6 | 20.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. | 23 | 79.3 | 6 | 20.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum | 10 | 37.0 | 15 | 55.6 | 2 | 7.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. | 15 | 53.6 | 11 | 39.3 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. | 8 | 28.6 | 15 | 53.6 | 5 | 17.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. | 11 | 37.9 | 16 | 55.2 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. | 5 | 18.5 | 15 | 55.6 | 6 | 22.2 | 1 | 3.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. | 9 | 31.0 | 17 | 58.6 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 30 - The board has high expectations for learning. | 16 | 55.2 | 11 | 37.9 | 1 | 3.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. | 15 | 51.7 | 13 | 44.8 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. | 8 | 27.6 | 18 | 62.1 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. | 17 | 58.6 | 10 | 34.5 | 1 | 3.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 34 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 75.9 | 6 | 20.7 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. | 14 | 48.3 | 14 | 48.3 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 36 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 1 | 3.6 | 7 | 25.0 | 7 | 25.0 | 9 | 32.1 | 4 | 14.3 | 1 |
| 37 - I think all children can learn. | 17 | 58.6 | 10 | 34.5 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 38 - Teachers here are good teachers. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - Children are friendly to each other. | 9 | 31.0 | 18 | 62.1 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. | 11 | 37.9 | 16 | 55.2 | 2 | 6.9 | 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. | 18 | 62.1 | 11 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 42 - Children like attending this school. | 13 | 44.8 | 15 | 51.7 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. | 16 | 55.2 | 12 | 41.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 44 - This school is a good place to learn. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. | 15 | 51.7 | 14 | 48.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 47 - Teachers in this school really care. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. | 17 | 58.6 | 11 | 37.9 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. | 12 | 41.4 | 13 | 44.8 | 4 | 13.8 | 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. | 11 | 37.9 | 15 | 51.7 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. | 19 | 65.5 | 10 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. | 20 | 69.0 | 9 | 31.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. | 19 | 65.5 | 9 | 31.0 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. | 18 | 62.1 | 11 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. | 13 | 44.8 | 13 | 44.8 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. | 13 | 44.8 | 12 | 41.4 | 4 | 13.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. | 7 | 25.0 | 11 | 39.3 | 5 | 17.9 | 5 | 17.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. | 12 | 41.4 | 16 | 55.2 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 16 | 55.2 | 13 | 44.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. | 11 | 37.9 | 17 | 58.6 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. | 10 | 34.5 | 17 | 58.6 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. | 9 | 32.1 | 15 | 53.6 | 3 | 10.7 | 1 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. | 16 | 55.2 | 12 | 41.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. | 15 | 51.7 | 13 | 44.8 | 1 | 3.4 | 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. | 9 | 32.1 | 11 | 39.3 | 6 | 21.4 | 2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. | 14 | 48.3 | 15 | 51.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. | 13 | 44.8 | 15 | 51.7 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. | 11 | 37.9 | 15 | 51.7 | 2 | 6.9 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. | 14 | 48.3 | 14 | 48.3 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. | 17 | 58.6 | 11 | 37.9 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. | 14 | 48.3 | 10 | 34.5 | 4 | 13.8 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. | 18 | 62.1 | 9 | 31.0 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. | 4 | 13.8 | 18 | 62.1 | 6 | 20.7 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 74 - Students are safe at this school | 18 | 62.1 | 10 | 34.5 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 75 - I feel safe at this school. | 19 | 65.5 | 9 | 31.0 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. | 15 | 51.7 | 10 | 34.5 | 4 | 13.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. | 13 | 46.4 | 13 | 46.4 | 2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. | 20 | 69.0 | 9 | 31.0 | 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. | 11 | 37.9 | 16 | 55.2 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 14 | 48.3 | 12 | 41.4 | 3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. | 13 | 44.8 | 14 | 48.3 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. | 7 | 24.1 | 14 | 48.3 | 7 | 24.1 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. | 6 | 22.2 | 15 | 55.6 | 6 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. | 13 | 46.4 | 13 | 46.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. | 12 | 41.4 | 12 | 41.4 | 3 | 10.3 | 1 | 3.4 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 86 - This school makes children feel they belong. | 12 | 41.4 | 16 | 55.2 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 87 - Children in this school have fun learning. | 9 | 31.0 | 18 | 62.1 | 2 | 6.9 | 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 | 42.9 | 13 | 46.4 | 2 | 7.1 | 1 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. | 9 | 31.0 | 15 | 51.7 | 4 | 13.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. | 8 | 28.6 | 18 | 64.3 | 2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. | 15 | 53.6 | 13 | 46.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. | 15 | 53.6 | 12 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 9 | 31.0 | 15 | 51.7 | 5 | 17.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted January 07, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |