MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV 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 17 89.47
YES 2 10.53
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 42.11
YES 11 57.89
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 16 84.21
YES 3 15.79
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 17 89.47
YES 2 10.53
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 3 16.67
Once a week 7 38.89
Monthly 6 33.33
Semi-annually 2 11.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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
3-4 4 21.05
5-6 6 31.58
7+ 9 47.37
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 10 52.63
Several Times/wk 3 15.79
Once a week 3 15.79
Once 2/wks 1 5.26
Infrequently 2 10.53
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 15.79
YES 16 84.21
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 8 42.11
YES 11 57.89
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 5 26.32
YES 14 73.68
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 5 26.32
YES 14 73.68
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 6 31.58
YES 13 68.42

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted June 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV 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. 5 26.3 8 42.1 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 6 31.6 7 36.8 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 5 26.3 11 57.9 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 7 36.8 7 36.8 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 7 36.8 6 31.6 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 11 57.9 7 36.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 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. 10 52.6 6 31.6 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 7 41.2 8 47.1 2 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 5.3 1 5.3 10 52.6 6 31.6 1 5.3 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 7 41.2 7 41.2 3 17.6 0 0.0 2
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 6 35.3 8 47.1 3 17.6 0 0.0 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 7 36.8 11 57.9 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 9 47.4 9 47.4 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 13 68.4 6 31.6 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 1 5.3 5 26.3 11 57.9 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. 4 21.1 8 42.1 4 21.1 2 10.5 1 5.3 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 11 57.9 7 36.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 10 55.6 8 44.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 10 55.6 7 38.9 1 5.6 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. 5 27.8 13 72.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 7 41.2 7 41.2 3 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 8 50.0 7 43.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 7 50.0 5 35.7 2 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 3 17.6 7 41.2 5 29.4 2 11.8 0 0.0 2
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 9 56.3 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 12 80.0 3 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 4 30.8 7 53.8 2 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 7 58.3 5 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
34 - The community is proud of this school. 10 58.8 7 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 3 25.0 6 50.0 3 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 2 13.3 4 26.7 7 46.7 2 13.3 4
37 - I think all children can learn. 11 73.3 3 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 6.7 4
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 11 73.3 3 20.0 1 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 2 13.3 11 73.3 1 6.7 0 0.0 1 6.7 4
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 0 0.0 14 93.3 1 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 9 56.3 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
42 - Children like attending this school. 5 38.5 6 46.2 1 7.7 1 7.7 0 0.0 6
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 7 43.8 8 50.0 0 0.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 3
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 12 80.0 2 13.3 1 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 8 47.1 8 47.1 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 9 56.3 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 14 87.5 2 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 7 46.7 8 53.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 8 50.0 7 43.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 7 41.2 6 35.3 4 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 13 68.4 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 10 58.8 6 35.3 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 9 56.3 5 31.3 1 6.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 3
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 9 56.3 4 25.0 1 6.3 2 12.5 0 0.0 3
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 8 47.1 9 52.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 4 23.5 8 47.1 5 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 6 33.3 9 50.0 2 11.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 6 37.5 6 37.5 3 18.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 3
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 7 41.2 9 52.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 8 47.1 9 52.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 8 47.1 9 52.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 6 33.3 9 50.0 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 7 46.7 8 53.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 10 58.8 7 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
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 50.0 5 27.8 3 16.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 8 44.4 8 44.4 1 5.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 12 63.2 7 36.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 8 47.1 7 41.2 0 0.0 2 11.8 0 0.0 2
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 7 36.8 11 57.9 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 10 55.6 7 38.9 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 4 26.7 7 46.7 2 13.3 2 13.3 0 0.0 4
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 7 43.8 8 50.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 1 5.6 10 55.6 6 33.3 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 8 42.1 10 52.6 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 11 64.7 5 29.4 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 2
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 5 29.4 8 47.1 4 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 9 50.0 8 44.4 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 9 50.0 9 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 5 27.8 12 66.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 23.5 10 58.8 3 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 7 43.8 5 31.3 1 6.3 2 12.5 1 6.3 3
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 7 36.8 8 42.1 2 10.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 2 11.8 12 70.6 2 11.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 6 42.9 8 57.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 11 68.8 3 18.8 2 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 6 37.5 9 56.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 6 46.2 6 46.2 0 0.0 1 7.7 0 0.0 6
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 8 72.7 2 18.2 0 0.0 1 9.1 0 0.0 8
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 4 25.0 8 50.0 3 18.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 3
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 5 45.5 6 54.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 13 76.5 3 17.6 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 8 57.1 4 28.6 0 0.0 2 14.3 0 0.0 5
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 50.0 5 41.7 0 0.0 1 8.3 0 0.0 7

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted June 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education