MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
KANSAS CITY 33 School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 1542 96.92
YES 49 3.08

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 1546 97.17
YES 45 2.83

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 1391 87.43
YES 200 12.57

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 507 31.87
YES 1084 68.13

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 1534 96.42
YES 57 3.58

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 1383 86.93
YES 208 13.07

Frequency Missing = 59

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 613 39.93
Once a week 642 41.82
Biweekly 55 3.58
Monthly 165 10.75
Semi-annually 22 1.43
Annually 38 2.48

Frequency Missing = 115

 

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 86 5.44
3-4 153 9.68
5-6 204 12.91
7+ 1137 71.96

Frequency Missing = 70

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 578 37.24
Several Times/wk 343 22.10
Once a week 124 7.99
Once 2/wks 72 4.64
Infrequently 287 18.49
Not at all 148 9.54

Frequency Missing = 98

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 401 24.30
YES 1249 75.70
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 776 47.03
YES 874 52.97
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 593 35.94
YES 1057 64.06
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 481 29.15
YES 1169 70.85
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 1081 65.52
YES 569 34.48

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
KANSAS CITY 33 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. 916 58.8 451 28.9 74 4.7 74 4.7 44 2.8 91
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 428 28.4 618 41.1 266 17.7 142 9.4 51 3.4 145
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 625 40.7 654 42.6 162 10.5 58 3.8 37 2.4 114
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 649 42.2 640 41.6 172 11.2 47 3.1 31 2.0 111
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 542 35.8 675 44.6 215 14.2 57 3.8 26 1.7 135
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 487 31.6 615 40.0 262 17.0 127 8.3 48 3.1 111
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 482 31.4 685 44.6 237 15.4 88 5.7 43 2.8 115
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 355 23.5 671 44.4 319 21.1 133 8.8 32 2.1 140
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 233 15.4 412 27.2 465 30.7 299 19.7 108 7.1 133
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 177 11.9 445 29.9 624 41.9 186 12.5 57 3.8 161
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 118 7.9 302 20.3 699 47.1 271 18.2 95 6.4 165
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 720 47.5 611 40.3 134 8.8 37 2.4 13 0.9 135
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 828 53.8 605 39.3 77 5.0 20 1.3 8 0.5 112
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 842 55.2 571 37.4 84 5.5 21 1.4 7 0.5 125
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 431 28.8 538 35.9 392 26.2 108 7.2 29 1.9 152
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 586 38.9 582 38.6 211 14.0 101 6.7 28 1.9 142
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 760 49.8 634 41.6 99 6.5 21 1.4 11 0.7 125
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 807 54.2 578 38.8 75 5.0 17 1.1 12 0.8 161
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 746 50.0 628 42.1 74 5.0 28 1.9 16 1.1 158
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 595 40.6 672 45.9 149 10.2 36 2.5 12 0.8 186
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 453 31.3 557 38.4 244 16.8 147 10.1 48 3.3 201
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 367 25.9 601 42.4 240 16.9 155 10.9 56 3.9 231
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 334 23.8 510 36.4 304 21.7 189 13.5 64 4.6 249
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 444 31.4 654 46.3 230 16.3 72 5.1 12 0.8 238
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 573 40.0 600 41.9 181 12.6 48 3.3 31 2.2 217
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 674 48.2 573 41.0 79 5.7 52 3.7 20 1.4 252
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 423 31.2 573 42.3 183 13.5 131 9.7 44 3.2 296
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 600 43.2 646 46.5 99 7.1 31 2.2 13 0.9 261
34 - The community is proud of this school. 462 34.0 498 36.7 301 22.2 68 5.0 29 2.1 292
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 225 16.3 440 31.8 468 33.8 177 12.8 74 5.3 266
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 145 9.8 372 25.2 251 17.0 539 36.5 168 11.4 175
37 - I think all children can learn. 1,098 72.3 384 25.3 22 1.4 7 0.5 7 0.5 132
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 795 52.4 613 40.4 88 5.8 15 1.0 6 0.4 133
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 288 19.1 831 55.1 232 15.4 130 8.6 27 1.8 142
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 408 26.8 846 55.6 229 15.0 33 2.2 6 0.4 128
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 640 42.8 758 50.6 79 5.3 17 1.1 3 0.2 153
42 - Children like attending this school. 520 34.1 762 50.0 190 12.5 40 2.6 13 0.9 125
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 586 38.8 660 43.7 220 14.6 40 2.6 6 0.4 138
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 708 46.9 640 42.4 109 7.2 41 2.7 11 0.7 141
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 618 40.7 737 48.5 142 9.3 19 1.3 3 0.2 131
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 673 44.7 740 49.1 77 5.1 14 0.9 3 0.2 143
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 755 49.9 643 42.5 92 6.1 17 1.1 6 0.4 137
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 675 44.4 703 46.2 119 7.8 19 1.2 5 0.3 129
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 937 60.3 526 33.8 57 3.7 29 1.9 6 0.4 95
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 683 44.7 667 43.7 137 9.0 33 2.2 8 0.5 122
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 1,057 67.6 476 30.5 20 1.3 4 0.3 6 0.4 87
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 891 57.0 562 36.0 67 4.3 29 1.9 13 0.8 88
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 738 48.6 554 36.5 169 11.1 38 2.5 18 1.2 133
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 683 44.2 636 41.2 155 10.0 44 2.8 27 1.7 105
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 727 47.8 652 42.9 112 7.4 23 1.5 7 0.5 129
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 580 38.7 565 37.7 337 22.5 13 0.9 3 0.2 152
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 605 38.9 684 44.0 140 9.0 85 5.5 41 2.6 95
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 393 25.7 650 42.5 406 26.6 52 3.4 28 1.8 121
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 602 38.9 818 52.8 98 6.3 28 1.8 2 0.1 102
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 648 41.8 716 46.2 108 7.0 64 4.1 13 0.8 101
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 580 37.6 769 49.9 151 9.8 35 2.3 6 0.4 109
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 638 41.5 721 46.8 140 9.1 34 2.2 6 0.4 111
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 663 43.1 769 50.0 92 6.0 11 0.7 2 0.1 113
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 766 49.7 629 40.8 108 7.0 32 2.1 5 0.3 110
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 471 31.0 526 34.7 297 19.6 148 9.8 75 4.9 133
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 672 42.9 662 42.3 145 9.3 75 4.8 12 0.8 84
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 714 46.0 668 43.0 88 5.7 53 3.4 30 1.9 97
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 517 33.4 581 37.5 201 13.0 171 11.0 79 5.1 101
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 531 34.6 714 46.5 185 12.1 73 4.8 32 2.1 115
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 612 39.9 710 46.3 145 9.4 54 3.5 14 0.9 115
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 574 37.6 673 44.0 181 11.8 71 4.6 29 1.9 122
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 619 40.5 591 38.7 203 13.3 86 5.6 29 1.9 122
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 206 13.4 370 24.1 523 34.1 307 20.0 129 8.4 115
74 - Students are safe at this school 619 40.2 699 45.4 133 8.6 67 4.4 22 1.4 110
75 - I feel safe at this school. 712 46.1 643 41.7 105 6.8 57 3.7 26 1.7 107
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 654 43.5 638 42.4 153 10.2 44 2.9 16 1.1 145
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 660 44.1 679 45.4 132 8.8 21 1.4 5 0.3 153
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 691 45.3 708 46.4 107 7.0 19 1.2 1 0.1 124
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 489 32.1 735 48.3 192 12.6 86 5.7 20 1.3 128
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 449 29.5 602 39.6 331 21.7 113 7.4 27 1.8 128
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 321 21.3 499 33.0 285 18.9 239 15.8 166 11.0 140
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 285 19.3 510 34.5 408 27.6 180 12.2 94 6.4 173
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 317 21.4 579 39.1 264 17.8 212 14.3 108 7.3 170
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 600 40.5 692 46.8 129 8.7 49 3.3 10 0.7 170
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 733 48.8 501 33.3 148 9.8 79 5.3 42 2.8 147
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 598 40.1 692 46.4 155 10.4 35 2.3 12 0.8 158
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 507 34.9 699 48.1 185 12.7 53 3.6 10 0.7 196
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 409 28.2 519 35.7 250 17.2 168 11.6 106 7.3 198
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 447 31.2 659 46.1 225 15.7 77 5.4 23 1.6 219
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 424 30.8 699 50.7 192 13.9 48 3.5 15 1.1 272
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 791 56.1 563 39.9 44 3.1 9 0.6 3 0.2 240
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 473 34.5 540 39.4 172 12.6 128 9.3 57 4.2 280
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 266 20.3 403 30.7 530 40.4 61 4.7 51 3.9 339

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education