MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SPRINGFIELD R-XII School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 1623 96.38
YES 61 3.62
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 1648 97.86
YES 36 2.14
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 1488 88.36
YES 196 11.64
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 577 34.26
YES 1107 65.74
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 1596 94.77
YES 88 5.23
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 1464 86.94
YES 220 13.06
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 336 20.50
Once a week 593 36.18
Biweekly 102 6.22
Monthly 348 21.23
Semi-annually 156 9.52
Annually 104 6.35

Frequency Missing = 45

 

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 63 3.75
3-4 195 11.62
5-6 305 18.18
7+ 1115 66.45

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 815 49.10
Several Times/wk 314 18.92
Once a week 122 7.35
Once 2/wks 117 7.05
Infrequently 216 13.01
Not at all 76 4.58

Frequency Missing = 24

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 309 18.35
YES 1375 81.65
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 1003 59.56
YES 681 40.44
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 578 34.32
YES 1106 65.68
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 267 15.86
YES 1417 84.14
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 983 58.37
YES 701 41.63

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SPRINGFIELD R-XII 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. 1,245 75.4 266 16.1 81 4.9 34 2.1 26 1.6 32
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 865 52.6 540 32.8 180 10.9 38 2.3 22 1.3 39
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 1,059 64.4 426 25.9 120 7.3 23 1.4 16 1.0 40
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 855 52.1 556 33.9 169 10.3 42 2.6 20 1.2 42
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 892 54.4 480 29.3 213 13.0 40 2.4 15 0.9 44
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 925 56.1 515 31.2 130 7.9 56 3.4 24 1.5 34
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 908 54.9 524 31.7 143 8.7 59 3.6 19 1.1 31
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 520 32.0 595 36.7 353 21.7 110 6.8 45 2.8 61
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 196 11.9 364 22.0 629 38.0 358 21.6 107 6.5 30
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 488 29.6 613 37.2 435 26.4 99 6.0 15 0.9 34
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 233 14.2 510 31.1 598 36.4 243 14.8 58 3.5 42
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 1,255 75.3 333 20.0 52 3.1 22 1.3 4 0.2 18
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 1,215 72.7 396 23.7 50 3.0 8 0.5 3 0.2 12
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 1,325 79.3 310 18.6 25 1.5 7 0.4 4 0.2 13
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 899 54.3 517 31.2 178 10.7 49 3.0 13 0.8 28
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 1,107 66.6 428 25.8 94 5.7 27 1.6 5 0.3 23
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 1,184 70.9 415 24.9 59 3.5 8 0.5 4 0.2 14
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 1,276 76.4 349 20.9 37 2.2 5 0.3 3 0.2 14
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 1,176 71.0 413 24.9 49 3.0 14 0.8 5 0.3 27
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 1,028 61.8 499 30.0 106 6.4 25 1.5 5 0.3 21
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 697 42.6 578 35.3 236 14.4 106 6.5 21 1.3 46
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 767 46.1 648 38.9 166 10.0 63 3.8 21 1.3 19
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 607 37.0 604 36.8 253 15.4 138 8.4 39 2.4 43
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 790 47.7 626 37.8 197 11.9 38 2.3 6 0.4 27
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 1,201 71.7 406 24.2 47 2.8 12 0.7 9 0.5 9
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 1,205 72.0 390 23.3 45 2.7 26 1.6 7 0.4 11
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 746 45.1 628 37.9 175 10.6 88 5.3 18 1.1 29
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 1,081 65.0 483 29.1 71 4.3 18 1.1 9 0.5 22
34 - The community is proud of this school. 1,033 61.8 521 31.2 77 4.6 31 1.9 10 0.6 12
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 643 38.4 651 38.9 232 13.9 127 7.6 22 1.3 9
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 145 8.7 303 18.3 248 15.0 668 40.3 294 17.7 26
37 - I think all children can learn. 1,293 77.2 340 20.3 28 1.7 11 0.7 3 0.2 9
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 1,331 79.5 318 19.0 23 1.4 1 0.1 2 0.1 9
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 582 35.0 870 52.3 137 8.2 66 4.0 10 0.6 19
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 668 39.8 873 52.1 114 6.8 19 1.1 3 0.2 7
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 1,127 67.5 498 29.8 36 2.2 6 0.4 2 0.1 15
42 - Children like attending this school. 907 54.3 674 40.3 72 4.3 13 0.8 5 0.3 13
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 1,030 61.6 576 34.5 59 3.5 4 0.2 2 0.1 13
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 1,218 72.8 420 25.1 28 1.7 5 0.3 1 0.1 12
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 1,178 70.5 451 27.0 38 2.3 3 0.2 2 0.1 12
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 1,228 73.5 406 24.3 33 2.0 3 0.2 1 0.1 13
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 1,291 77.3 339 20.3 29 1.7 7 0.4 4 0.2 14
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 1,252 75.2 375 22.5 32 1.9 6 0.4 1 0.1 18
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 1,193 71.1 393 23.4 51 3.0 33 2.0 7 0.4 7
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 1,144 68.8 441 26.5 60 3.6 12 0.7 6 0.4 21
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 1,379 82.9 269 16.2 15 0.9 0 0.0 1 0.1 20
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 1,684
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 1,684
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 1,170 69.9 426 25.4 50 3.0 24 1.4 5 0.3 9
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 1,196 71.7 433 25.9 31 1.9 8 0.5 1 0.1 15
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 1,203 72.3 357 21.5 97 5.8 5 0.3 2 0.1 20
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 658 39.4 646 38.6 173 10.3 146 8.7 49 2.9 12
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 870 52.5 600 36.2 173 10.4 12 0.7 3 0.2 26
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 1,102 65.9 529 31.6 33 2.0 6 0.4 2 0.1 12
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 1,006 60.1 545 32.5 68 4.1 49 2.9 7 0.4 9
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 1,030 61.9 571 34.3 52 3.1 11 0.7 1 0.1 19
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 983 59.5 548 33.2 109 6.6 12 0.7 1 0.1 31
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 1,155 69.6 472 28.4 30 1.8 2 0.1 1 0.1 24
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 1,274 76.3 364 21.8 25 1.5 5 0.3 1 0.1 15
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 911 55.1 487 29.5 170 10.3 61 3.7 23 1.4 32
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 1,141 68.2 452 27.0 56 3.3 23 1.4 2 0.1 10
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 1,094 65.4 488 29.2 48 2.9 37 2.2 7 0.4 10
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 909 54.3 508 30.4 118 7.1 105 6.3 33 2.0 11
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 1,017 60.8 507 30.3 92 5.5 43 2.6 15 0.9 10
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 1,118 67.0 478 28.6 46 2.8 23 1.4 4 0.2 15
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 909 54.7 576 34.7 101 6.1 62 3.7 14 0.8 22
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 1,104 66.8 403 24.4 113 6.8 24 1.5 9 0.5 31
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 370 22.4 588 35.6 303 18.3 307 18.6 86 5.2 30
74 - Students are safe at this school 1,047 62.5 565 33.7 47 2.8 14 0.8 2 0.1 9
75 - I feel safe at this school. 1,163 69.5 464 27.7 34 2.0 9 0.5 3 0.2 11
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 1,035 62.4 528 31.8 69 4.2 19 1.1 8 0.5 25
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 1,121 68.1 443 26.9 76 4.6 4 0.2 1 0.1 39
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 1,186 71.1 444 26.6 30 1.8 5 0.3 3 0.2 16
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 942 56.9 592 35.7 93 5.6 27 1.6 2 0.1 28
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 839 50.4 591 35.5 168 10.1 61 3.7 7 0.4 18
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 699 41.8 660 39.5 133 8.0 141 8.4 39 2.3 12
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 535 32.5 638 38.8 353 21.4 104 6.3 16 1.0 38
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 592 36.0 669 40.7 195 11.9 150 9.1 37 2.3 41
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 988 59.5 562 33.8 79 4.8 26 1.6 6 0.4 23
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 1,002 60.1 447 26.8 135 8.1 60 3.6 22 1.3 18
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 1,080 64.6 508 30.4 71 4.2 13 0.8 1 0.1 11
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 956 57.1 598 35.7 104 6.2 12 0.7 3 0.2 11
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 875 52.8 508 30.6 162 9.8 83 5.0 30 1.8 26
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 789 47.4 653 39.3 146 8.8 59 3.5 16 1.0 21
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 920 55.9 572 34.8 121 7.4 29 1.8 3 0.2 39
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 1,256 75.2 386 23.1 22 1.3 4 0.2 2 0.1 14
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 967 58.0 497 29.8 115 6.9 66 4.0 23 1.4 16
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 639 39.1 488 29.9 368 22.5 86 5.3 52 3.2 51

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education