| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM R-80 School district |
| School Guidance Counselor | ||
| fac1a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 111 | 96.52 |
| YES | 4 | 3.48 |
| Library Media Specialist | ||
| fac1b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 111 | 96.52 |
| YES | 4 | 3.48 |
| Special Education Teacher | ||
| fac1c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 100 | 86.96 |
| YES | 15 | 13.04 |
| Classroom Teacher | ||
| fac1d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 28.70 |
| YES | 82 | 71.30 |
| Administrator | ||
| fac1e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 109 | 94.78 |
| YES | 6 | 5.22 |
| Other Certificated Faculty | ||
| fac1f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 107 | 93.04 |
| YES | 8 | 6.96 |
| How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)? |
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| fac2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 18 | 15.65 |
| Once a week | 43 | 37.39 |
| Biweekly | 9 | 7.83 |
| Monthly | 25 | 21.74 |
| Semi-annually | 11 | 9.57 |
| Annually | 9 | 7.83 |
| 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 | 5 | 4.35 |
| 3-4 | 33 | 28.70 |
| 5-6 | 35 | 30.43 |
| 7+ | 42 | 36.52 |
| I use computers and related technology in my classes: |
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| fac4 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 58 | 50.43 |
| Several Times/wk | 24 | 20.87 |
| Once a week | 4 | 3.48 |
| Once 2/wks | 7 | 6.09 |
| Infrequently | 16 | 13.91 |
| Not at all | 6 | 5.22 |
| I have received training in: Performance-based (hands-on) |
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| fac5a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 9.57 |
| YES | 104 | 90.43 |
| I have received training in: Portfolio management |
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| fac5b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 60.00 |
| YES | 46 | 40.00 |
| I have received training in: Observation w / rubric |
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| fac5c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 40 | 34.78 |
| YES | 75 | 65.22 |
| I have received training in: Constructed response |
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| fac5d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 13.04 |
| YES | 100 | 86.96 |
| I have received training in: Essay |
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| fac5e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 60 | 52.17 |
| YES | 55 | 47.83 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM R-80 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. | 77 | 67.0 | 20 | 17.4 | 11 | 9.6 | 7 | 6.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. | 43 | 37.4 | 50 | 43.5 | 16 | 13.9 | 6 | 5.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. | 51 | 44.3 | 45 | 39.1 | 15 | 13.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. | 42 | 36.5 | 51 | 44.3 | 17 | 14.8 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. | 45 | 39.1 | 44 | 38.3 | 20 | 17.4 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. | 54 | 47.0 | 41 | 35.7 | 18 | 15.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 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. | 49 | 42.6 | 48 | 41.7 | 15 | 13.0 | 2 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. | 30 | 26.3 | 45 | 39.5 | 27 | 23.7 | 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. | 11 | 9.6 | 32 | 28.1 | 45 | 39.5 | 23 | 20.2 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 11 | 9.6 | 35 | 30.7 | 54 | 47.4 | 13 | 11.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 4 | 3.5 | 28 | 24.6 | 56 | 49.1 | 25 | 21.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. | 66 | 57.9 | 41 | 36.0 | 5 | 4.4 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. | 66 | 57.9 | 43 | 37.7 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. | 77 | 67.5 | 35 | 30.7 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 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 | 24 | 21.1 | 34 | 29.8 | 41 | 36.0 | 13 | 11.4 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. | 43 | 37.7 | 43 | 37.7 | 17 | 14.9 | 10 | 8.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. | 57 | 50.0 | 52 | 45.6 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. | 72 | 63.2 | 37 | 32.5 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum | 65 | 57.0 | 48 | 42.1 | 1 | 0.9 | 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. | 48 | 42.1 | 56 | 49.1 | 8 | 7.0 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. | 57 | 50.0 | 43 | 37.7 | 10 | 8.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. | 43 | 37.7 | 53 | 46.5 | 13 | 11.4 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. | 39 | 34.2 | 46 | 40.4 | 19 | 16.7 | 6 | 5.3 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. | 37 | 32.5 | 60 | 52.6 | 11 | 9.6 | 6 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 30 - The board has high expectations for learning. | 63 | 55.3 | 44 | 38.6 | 6 | 5.3 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. | 51 | 44.7 | 57 | 50.0 | 3 | 2.6 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. | 48 | 42.1 | 58 | 50.9 | 6 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. | 65 | 57.0 | 44 | 38.6 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 34 - The community is proud of this school. | 53 | 46.5 | 51 | 44.7 | 8 | 7.0 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. | 31 | 27.2 | 61 | 53.5 | 13 | 11.4 | 9 | 7.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 36 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 15 | 13.2 | 36 | 31.6 | 26 | 22.8 | 30 | 26.3 | 7 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 37 - I think all children can learn. | 74 | 64.9 | 34 | 29.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 38 - Teachers here are good teachers. | 64 | 56.1 | 47 | 41.2 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - Children are friendly to each other. | 20 | 17.9 | 68 | 60.7 | 17 | 15.2 | 6 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. | 18 | 15.9 | 81 | 71.7 | 14 | 12.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. | 52 | 45.6 | 59 | 51.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 42 - Children like attending this school. | 33 | 28.9 | 64 | 56.1 | 12 | 10.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. | 47 | 41.2 | 56 | 49.1 | 11 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 44 - This school is a good place to learn. | 63 | 55.3 | 48 | 42.1 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. | 51 | 44.7 | 59 | 51.8 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 67 | 58.8 | 45 | 39.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 47 - Teachers in this school really care. | 71 | 62.3 | 39 | 34.2 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. | 64 | 56.1 | 48 | 42.1 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. | 65 | 57.0 | 36 | 31.6 | 9 | 7.9 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. | 50 | 44.2 | 54 | 47.8 | 8 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. | 71 | 62.3 | 41 | 36.0 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 115 |
| 53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 0 | . | 115 |
| 54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. | 61 | 53.5 | 43 | 37.7 | 7 | 6.1 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. | 51 | 44.7 | 57 | 50.0 | 5 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. | 51 | 44.7 | 52 | 45.6 | 11 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. | 41 | 36.0 | 48 | 42.1 | 12 | 10.5 | 10 | 8.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. | 45 | 39.5 | 57 | 50.0 | 12 | 10.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 60 | 52.6 | 51 | 44.7 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. | 48 | 42.1 | 56 | 49.1 | 5 | 4.4 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. | 45 | 39.5 | 61 | 53.5 | 8 | 7.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. | 47 | 41.2 | 49 | 43.0 | 16 | 14.0 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. | 63 | 55.3 | 46 | 40.4 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. | 58 | 51.3 | 54 | 47.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | |