MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
HICKORY CO. R-I School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 55 96.49
YES 2 3.51
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 55 96.49
YES 2 3.51
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 51 89.47
YES 6 10.53
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 23 40.35
YES 34 59.65
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 52 91.23
YES 5 8.77
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 47 82.46
YES 10 17.54
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 14 25.45
Once a week 19 34.55
Biweekly 2 3.64
Monthly 13 23.64
Semi-annually 5 9.09
Annually 2 3.64

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 ?
fac3 Frequency Percent
0-2 4 7.02
3-4 17 29.82
5-6 18 31.58
7+ 18 31.58
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 30 52.63
Several Times/wk 16 28.07
Once a week 1 1.75
Once 2/wks 4 7.02
Infrequently 5 8.77
Not at all 1 1.75
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 2 3.51
YES 55 96.49
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 35 61.40
YES 22 38.60
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 13 22.81
YES 44 77.19
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 7 12.28
YES 50 87.72
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 31 54.39
YES 26 45.61

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted November 03, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
HICKORY CO. R-I 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. 30 52.6 18 31.6 7 12.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 22 39.3 25 44.6 5 8.9 2 3.6 2 3.6 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 24 42.9 21 37.5 9 16.1 1 1.8 1 1.8 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 21 37.5 23 41.1 9 16.1 2 3.6 1 1.8 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 19 34.5 26 47.3 8 14.5 1 1.8 1 1.8 2
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 28 50.9 19 34.5 7 12.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 2
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 25 45.5 23 41.8 6 10.9 1 1.8 0 0.0 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 10 17.9 21 37.5 13 23.2 7 12.5 5 8.9 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 5.4 12 21.4 24 42.9 15 26.8 2 3.6 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 1.8 21 37.5 22 39.3 11 19.6 1 1.8 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 1.8 16 28.6 27 48.2 12 21.4 0 0.0 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 43 75.4 14 24.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 40 70.2 14 24.6 2 3.5 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 42 75.0 12 21.4 2 3.6 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 8 14.3 21 37.5 22 39.3 4 7.1 1 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. 23 41.1 22 39.3 9 16.1 1 1.8 1 1.8 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 29 50.9 24 42.1 3 5.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 31 54.4 21 36.8 4 7.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 35 62.5 17 30.4 4 7.1 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. 23 41.1 24 42.9 7 12.5 2 3.6 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 28 49.1 17 29.8 9 15.8 2 3.5 1 1.8 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 21 36.8 24 42.1 11 19.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 14 25.0 26 46.4 12 21.4 2 3.6 2 3.6 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 14 24.6 32 56.1 9 15.8 2 3.5 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 30 52.6 18 31.6 5 8.8 1 1.8 3 5.3 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 25 43.9 27 47.4 3 5.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 22 39.3 23 41.1 10 17.9 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 21 36.8 32 56.1 3 5.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 47 82.5 8 14.0 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 30 52.6 21 36.8 4 7.0 1 1.8 1 1.8 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 5.3 8 14.0 8 14.0 32 56.1 6 10.5 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 41 71.9 15 26.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 40 70.2 16 28.1 0 0.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 25 43.9 29 50.9 3 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 21 36.8 30 52.6 5 8.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 29 50.9 27 47.4 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 29 50.9 26 45.6 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 36 63.2 20 35.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 35 61.4 21 36.8 0 0.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 32 57.1 22 39.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 34 60.7 21 37.5 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 39 68.4 17 29.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 33 57.9 21 36.8 3 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 32 56.1 19 33.3 4 7.0 2 3.5 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 24 42.1 28 49.1 5 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 37 64.9 19 33.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 39 68.4 17 29.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 33 57.9 17 29.8 7 12.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 27 47.4 23 40.4 7 12.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 24 42.1 25 43.9 7 12.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 37.5 27 48.2 8 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 34 59.6 18 31.6 4 7.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 32 56.1 17 29.8 8 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 33 57.9 23 40.4 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 34 59.6 18 31.6 3 5.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 28 49.1 26 45.6 2 3.5 0 0.0 1 1.8 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 25 44.6 24 42.9 6 10.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 31 54.4 22 38.6 3 5.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 32 56.1 21 36.8 2 3.5 2 3.5 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. 32 56.1 18 31.6 7 12.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 31 54.4 16 28.1 7 12.3 2 3.5 1 1.8 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 37 64.9 19 33.3 0 0.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 24 42.1 24 42.1 7 12.3 2 3.5 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 29 50.9 22 38.6 6 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 32 56.1 23 40.4 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 29 50.9 24 42.1 3 5.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 30 52.6 19 33.3 6 10.5 1 1.8 1 1.8 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 21 37.5 26 46.4 7 12.5 2 3.6 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 38 66.7 17 29.8 1 1.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 39 68.4 16 28.1 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 34 59.6 21 36.8 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 34 60.7 18 32.1 4 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 37 64.9 16 28.1 4 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 31 54.4 24 42.1 1 1.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 35 61.4 18 31.6 3 5.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 40 70.2 16 28.1 0 0.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 16 28.6 20 35.7 16 28.6 4 7.1 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 24 43.6 21 38.2 7 12.7 3 5.5 0 0.0 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 29 50.9 25 43.9 2 3.5 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 30 52.6 18 31.6 4 7.0 5 8.8 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 33 57.9 22 38.6 0 0.0 2 3.5 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 30 52.6 24 42.1 2 3.5 1 1.8 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. 37 66.1 12 21.4 4 7.1 3 5.4 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 16 28.1 34 59.6 7 12.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 28 49.1 25 43.9 4 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 40 70.2 16 28.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 26 45.6 23 40.4 2 3.5 6 10.5 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 64.9 16 28.1 4 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted November 03, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education