MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
CENTER 58 School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 183 96.83
YES 6 3.17
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 185 97.88
YES 4 2.12
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 165 87.30
YES 24 12.70
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 58 30.69
YES 131 69.31
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 175 92.59
YES 14 7.41
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 169 89.42
YES 20 10.58
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 25 13.66
Once a week 71 38.80
Biweekly 12 6.56
Monthly 49 26.78
Semi-annually 15 8.20
Annually 11 6.01

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 9 4.84
3-4 19 10.22
5-6 41 22.04
7+ 117 62.90

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 142 75.94
Several Times/wk 26 13.90
Once a week 4 2.14
Once 2/wks 5 2.67
Infrequently 7 3.74
Not at all 3 1.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 33 17.46
YES 156 82.54
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 123 65.08
YES 66 34.92
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 55 29.10
YES 134 70.90
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 43 22.75
YES 146 77.25
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 114 60.32
YES 75 39.68

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
CENTER 58 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. 84 44.4 75 39.7 12 6.3 14 7.4 4 2.1 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 39 20.9 104 55.6 29 15.5 14 7.5 1 0.5 2
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 66 35.1 94 50.0 17 9.0 9 4.8 2 1.1 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 41 21.7 113 59.8 28 14.8 6 3.2 1 0.5 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 51 27.0 98 51.9 29 15.3 9 4.8 2 1.1 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 56 29.6 82 43.4 29 15.3 13 6.9 9 4.8 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. 52 27.7 86 45.7 34 18.1 13 6.9 3 1.6 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 37 19.6 76 40.2 38 20.1 30 15.9 8 4.2 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 19 10.1 41 21.8 57 30.3 52 27.7 19 10.1 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 9 4.8 49 25.9 104 55.0 20 10.6 7 3.7 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 2.7 20 10.6 110 58.5 40 21.3 13 6.9 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 100 52.9 59 31.2 20 10.6 8 4.2 2 1.1 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 114 60.6 63 33.5 9 4.8 0 0.0 2 1.1 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 120 63.5 61 32.3 4 2.1 3 1.6 1 0.5 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 62 33.0 63 33.5 37 19.7 20 10.6 6 3.2 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 86 45.7 74 39.4 18 9.6 9 4.8 1 0.5 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 100 52.9 71 37.6 14 7.4 1 0.5 3 1.6 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 99 52.4 80 42.3 8 4.2 1 0.5 1 0.5 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 104 55.0 72 38.1 8 4.2 5 2.6 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 87 46.5 72 38.5 22 11.8 5 2.7 1 0.5 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 81 43.1 68 36.2 24 12.8 14 7.4 1 0.5 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 108 57.4 55 29.3 13 6.9 12 6.4 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 85 45.2 78 41.5 14 7.4 10 5.3 1 0.5 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 57 30.2 82 43.4 37 19.6 12 6.3 1 0.5 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 97 51.6 81 43.1 8 4.3 0 0.0 2 1.1 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 96 51.3 67 35.8 14 7.5 8 4.3 2 1.1 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 86 45.7 73 38.8 20 10.6 9 4.8 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 79 42.0 77 41.0 20 10.6 7 3.7 5 2.7 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 74 39.2 81 42.9 28 14.8 4 2.1 2 1.1 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 32 16.9 58 30.7 56 29.6 34 18.0 9 4.8 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 8 4.3 33 17.6 32 17.0 96 51.1 19 10.1 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 146 77.7 41 21.8 0 0.0 1 0.5 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 110 58.5 69 36.7 9 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 31 16.5 103 54.8 31 16.5 23 12.2 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 43 22.9 109 58.0 30 16.0 6 3.2 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 73 38.8 100 53.2 13 6.9 1 0.5 1 0.5 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 63 33.5 98 52.1 24 12.8 3 1.6 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 62 33.0 95 50.5 22 11.7 8 4.3 1 0.5 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 81 43.1 100 53.2 5 2.7 2 1.1 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 77 41.0 94 50.0 15 8.0 2 1.1 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 91 48.4 86 45.7 9 4.8 2 1.1 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 102 54.3 74 39.4 10 5.3 1 0.5 1 0.5 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 80 42.6 95 50.5 12 6.4 0 0.0 1 0.5 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 124 66.0 57 30.3 3 1.6 3 1.6 1 0.5 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 88 47.6 81 43.8 12 6.5 4 2.2 0 0.0 4
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 138 73.4 48 25.5 2 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 107 56.9 70 37.2 7 3.7 2 1.1 2 1.1 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 102 54.5 53 28.3 24 12.8 4 2.1 4 2.1 2
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 92 48.9 62 33.0 19 10.1 11 5.9 4 2.1 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 92 49.2 82 43.9 9 4.8 3 1.6 1 0.5 2
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 72 38.7 63 33.9 47 25.3 4 2.2 0 0.0 3
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 87 46.3 80 42.6 10 5.3 11 5.9 0 0.0 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 61 32.6 87 46.5 35 18.7 2 1.1 2 1.1 2
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 84 44.7 91 48.4 9 4.8 4 2.1 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 80 42.6 85 45.2 17 9.0 6 3.2 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 69 36.7 104 55.3 11 5.9 2 1.1 2 1.1 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 78 41.5 88 46.8 20 10.6 2 1.1 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 82 43.6 94 50.0 8 4.3 4 2.1 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 79 42.0 75 39.9 26 13.8 7 3.7 1 0.5 1
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 58 30.9 66 35.1 33 17.6 27 14.4 4 2.1 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 78 41.5 87 46.3 19 10.1 3 1.6 1 0.5 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 84 45.2 78 41.9 13 7.0 10 5.4 1 0.5 3
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 57 30.6 68 36.6 32 17.2 16 8.6 13 7.0 3
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 67 35.8 91 48.7 13 7.0 10 5.3 6 3.2 2
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 100 53.2 73 38.8 8 4.3 6 3.2 1 0.5 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 67 35.6 88 46.8 20 10.6 11 5.9 2 1.1 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 85 45.2 70 37.2 23 12.2 8 4.3 2 1.1 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 39 20.9 88 47.1 34 18.2 20 10.7 6 3.2 2
74 - Students are safe at this school 73 38.8 78 41.5 28 14.9 9 4.8 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 86 45.7 71 37.8 17 9.0 11 5.9 3 1.6 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 75 39.9 92 48.9 14 7.4 6 3.2 1 0.5 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 76 40.4 91 48.4 17 9.0 3 1.6 1 0.5 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 90 47.9 87 46.3 10 5.3 1 0.5 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 56 29.9 95 50.8 27 14.4 9 4.8 0 0.0 2
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 56 29.8 83 44.1 33 17.6 15 8.0 1 0.5 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 121 64.4 60 31.9 4 2.1 3 1.6 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 71 37.8 77 41.0 31 16.5 7 3.7 2 1.1 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 87 46.3 75 39.9 18 9.6 6 3.2 2 1.1 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 79 42.0 89 47.3 17 9.0 2 1.1 1 0.5 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 96 51.1 68 36.2 16 8.5 7 3.7 1 0.5 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 83 44.1 84 44.7 14 7.4 7 3.7 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 65 34.8 89 47.6 28 15.0 4 2.1 1 0.5 2
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 101 53.7 68 36.2 10 5.3 9 4.8 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 48 25.5 91 48.4 34 18.1 15 8.0 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 55 29.3 96 51.1 29 15.4 7 3.7 1 0.5 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 106 56.4 76 40.4 3 1.6 3 1.6 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 65 34.6 75 39.9 23 12.2 17 9.0 8 4.3 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 26.9 53 28.5 72 38.7 9 4.8 2 1.1 3

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