MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 99 96.12
YES 4 3.88
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 101 98.06
YES 2 1.94
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 87 84.47
YES 16 15.53
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 42 40.78
YES 61 59.22
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 94 91.26
YES 9 8.74
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 87 84.47
YES 16 15.53
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 8 7.84
Once a week 32 31.37
Biweekly 4 3.92
Monthly 34 33.33
Semi-annually 16 15.69
Annually 8 7.84

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
0-2 6 5.83
3-4 14 13.59
5-6 18 17.48
7+ 65 63.11
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 51 50.00
Several Times/wk 20 19.61
Once a week 6 5.88
Once 2/wks 7 6.86
Infrequently 13 12.75
Not at all 5 4.90

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 14 13.59
YES 89 86.41
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 62 60.19
YES 41 39.81
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 41 39.81
YES 62 60.19
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 35 33.98
YES 68 66.02
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 76 73.79
YES 27 26.21

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 19, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II 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. 66 64.7 23 22.5 7 6.9 5 4.9 1 1.0 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 43 42.2 43 42.2 9 8.8 5 4.9 2 2.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 61 60.4 27 26.7 10 9.9 1 1.0 2 2.0 2
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 33 32.4 47 46.1 19 18.6 2 2.0 1 1.0 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 39 38.2 39 38.2 19 18.6 4 3.9 1 1.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 48 47.1 36 35.3 12 11.8 4 3.9 2 2.0 1
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 53 52.0 31 30.4 12 11.8 4 3.9 2 2.0 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 24 23.5 30 29.4 32 31.4 13 12.7 3 2.9 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 6 5.9 20 19.6 53 52.0 19 18.6 4 3.9 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 9 8.8 38 37.3 46 45.1 7 6.9 2 2.0 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 4.9 29 28.2 51 49.5 16 15.5 2 1.9 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 60 58.3 32 31.1 11 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 69 67.6 30 29.4 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 66 64.1 37 35.9 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 29 28.4 44 43.1 18 17.6 11 10.8 0 0.0 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 49 47.6 41 39.8 10 9.7 2 1.9 1 1.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 61 59.2 37 35.9 5 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 67 65.0 33 32.0 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 67 65.0 30 29.1 6 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 48 46.6 47 45.6 8 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 62 60.2 34 33.0 6 5.8 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 64 62.1 39 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 54 52.4 33 32.0 15 14.6 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 35 34.0 56 54.4 10 9.7 2 1.9 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 83 80.6 19 18.4 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 70 68.6 27 26.5 4 3.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 1
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 69 67.0 31 30.1 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 67 65.0 33 32.0 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 71 69.6 28 27.5 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 38 36.9 52 50.5 13 12.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 10 9.7 15 14.6 28 27.2 43 41.7 7 6.8 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 77 74.8 20 19.4 5 4.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 66 64.7 35 34.3 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 30 29.1 60 58.3 11 10.7 2 1.9 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 26 25.2 67 65.0 10 9.7 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. 45 44.1 54 52.9 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 39 37.9 59 57.3 5 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 43 41.7 59 57.3 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 68 66.0 34 33.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 48 46.6 49 47.6 6 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 61 59.2 40 38.8 2 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 68 66.0 32 31.1 2 1.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 62 60.2 38 36.9 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 58 56.3 31 30.1 7 6.8 6 5.8 1 1.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 59 57.3 38 36.9 6 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 78 75.7 23 22.3 2 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 74 71.8 28 27.2 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 64 62.7 30 29.4 4 3.9 4 3.9 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 69 67.0 30 29.1 3 2.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 55 53.4 47 45.6 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 57 55.3 35 34.0 11 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 38 37.3 55 53.9 5 4.9 3 2.9 1 1.0 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 55 53.9 43 42.2 3 2.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 54 52.4 47 45.6 2 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 50 48.5 48 46.6 4 3.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 48 46.6 52 50.5 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 45 43.7 44 42.7 14 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 56 54.4 45 43.7 2 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 82 79.6 19 18.4