MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE R-VIII School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 29.03
YES 22 70.97
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 28 90.32
YES 3 9.68
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 3 10.71
Once a week 10 35.71
Monthly 9 32.14
Semi-annually 3 10.71
Annually 3 10.71

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 6 20.00
3-4 7 23.33
5-6 5 16.67
7+ 12 40.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 11 36.67
Several Times/wk 8 26.67
Once a week 5 16.67
Once 2/wks 3 10.00
Infrequently 2 6.67
Not at all 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 6 19.35
YES 25 80.65
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 18 58.06
YES 13 41.94
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 10 32.26
YES 21 67.74
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 19.35
YES 25 80.65
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 14 45.16
YES 17 54.84

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 07, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE R-VIII 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. 16 51.6 9 29.0 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 8 25.8 15 48.4 5 16.1 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 11 35.5 14 45.2 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 3 9.7 17 54.8 9 29.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 8 25.8 12 38.7 9 29.0 1 3.2 1 3.2 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 9 29.0 15 48.4 6 19.4 0 0.0 1 3.2 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 22.6 15 48.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 2 6.5 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 12.9 10 32.3 12 38.7 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 6.5 5 16.1 13 41.9 9 29.0 2 6.5 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 3.2 16 51.6 10 32.3 3 9.7 1 3.2 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 13 41.9 12 38.7 5 16.1 1 3.2 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 22 71.0 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 24 77.4 7 22.6 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 6 19.4 10 32.3 12 38.7 3 9.7 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. 14 45.2 12 38.7 5 16.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 17 54.8 13 41.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 16 53.3 11 36.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 14 45.2 14 45.2 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 12 40.0 15 50.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 20 66.7 10 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 13 43.3 9 30.0 8 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 7 22.6 15 48.4 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 21 67.7 8 25.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 13 41.9 13 41.9 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 14 45.2 13 41.9 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 16 51.6 12 38.7 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 22 73.3 8 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 3.2 0 0.0 9 29.0 16 51.6 5 16.1 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 18 58.1 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 24 77.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 8 25.8 22 71.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 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. 14 45.2 17 54.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 15 48.4 15 48.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 16 51.6 15 48.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 10 32.3 18 58.1 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 15 48.4 14 45.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 22 71.0 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 18 60.0 12 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 9 29.0 13 41.9 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 9 29.0 21 67.7 1 3.2 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 2
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 21 67.7 10 32.3 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. 11 35.5 16 51.6 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 16 51.6 15 48.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 13 41.9 16 51.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 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. 15 48.4 13 41.9 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 17 54.8 13 41.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 6 20.0 17 56.7 5 16.7 1 3.3 1 3.3 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 10 32.3 20 64.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 8 26.7 17 56.7 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 10 32.3 12 38.7 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 6 20.0 21 70.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 13 41.9 14 45.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 17 54.8 14 45.2 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. 8 25.8 20 64.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 15 48.4 13 41.9 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 11 35.5 16 51.6 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 9 29.0 19 61.3 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 21 67.7 8 25.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 16 51.6 15 48.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 15 48.4 12 38.7 4 12.9 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. 21 67.7 7 22.6 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 5 16.1 17 54.8 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 7 22.6 17 54.8 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 9 30.0 14 46.7 4 13.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 16 51.6 11 35.5 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 07, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education