MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
JEFFERSON CO. R-VII School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 50 96.15
YES 2 3.85
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 51 98.08
YES 1 1.92
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 49 94.23
YES 3 5.77
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 16 30.77
YES 36 69.23
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 48 92.31
YES 4 7.69
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 46 88.46
YES 6 11.54
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 17 34.69
Once a week 19 38.78
Biweekly 6 12.24
Monthly 5 10.20
Semi-annually 2 4.08

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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
3-4 4 7.84
5-6 11 21.57
7+ 36 70.59

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 15 30.61
Several Times/wk 16 32.65
Once a week 6 12.24
Once 2/wks 5 10.20
Infrequently 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 5.77
YES 49 94.23
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 24 46.15
YES 28 53.85
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 12 23.08
YES 40 76.92
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 10 19.23
YES 42 80.77
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 26 50.00
YES 26 50.00

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 10, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
JEFFERSON CO. R-VII 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. 35 71.4 12 24.5 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 22 44.9 24 49.0 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 26 53.1 20 40.8 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 17 34.7 30 61.2 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 20 41.7 25 52.1 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 20 40.0 25 50.0 3 6.0 2 4.0 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 50.0 21 42.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 11 23.4 24 51.1 11 23.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 5
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 6.0 7 14.0 17 34.0 21 42.0 2 4.0 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 6.0 24 48.0 19 38.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 2
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 6.0 18 36.0 25 50.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 41 87.2 5 10.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 40 76.9 12 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 44 84.6 8 15.4 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 17 37.0 15 32.6 13 28.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 6
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 26 55.3 19 40.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 33 64.7 18 35.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 43 84.3 8 15.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 36 72.0 14 28.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 37 72.5 14 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 19 38.0 24 48.0 5 10.0 2 4.0 0 0.0 2
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 19 37.3 16 31.4 11 21.6 4 7.8 1 2.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 17 34.7 25 51.0 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 26 52.0 20 40.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 37 71.2 15 28.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 42 80.8 9 17.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 23 45.1 17 33.3 7 13.7 4 7.8 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 31 60.8 20 39.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 46 88.5 5 9.6 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 25 48.1 21 40.4 5 9.6 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 5 9.8 5 9.8 27 52.9 14 27.5 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 45 86.5 5 9.6 2 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 44 84.6 7 13.5 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 24 46.2 24 46.2 3 5.8 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 31 59.6 20 38.5 1 1.9 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. 40 76.9 12 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 35 67.3 16 30.8 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 40 76.9 11 21.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 44 84.6 8 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 39 75.0 13 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 44 84.6 7 13.5 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 47 90.4 4 7.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 44 84.6 7 13.5 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 39 76.5 9 17.6 2 3.9 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 31 63.3 17 34.7 1 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 45 88.2 6 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 43 82.7 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 20 39.2 20 39.2 8 15.7 2 3.9 1 2.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 30 58.8 19 37.3 1 2.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 37 71.2 13 25.0 2 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 13 34.2 18 47.4 7 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 14
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 44 84.6 8 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 31 60.8 17 33.3 3 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 43 82.7 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 39 75.0 11 21.2 2 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 35 67.3 16 30.8 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 33 67.3 13 26.5 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 41 78.8 10 19.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 42 80.8 8 15.4 2 3.8 0 0.0 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. 25 52.1 18 37.5 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 40 76.9 11 21.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 42 80.8 9 17.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 37 71.2 9 17.3 5 9.6 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 37 72.5 13 25.5 1 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 42 80.8 10 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 20 39.2 16 31.4 7 13.7 7 13.7 1 2.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 22 43.1 20 39.2 7 13.7 1 2.0 1 2.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 20 39.2 21 41.2 9 17.6 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 47 90.4 4 7.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 48 92.3 3 5.8 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 22 42.3 21 40.4 7 13.5 2 3.8 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 34 69.4 13 26.5 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 43 82.7 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 31 59.6 18 34.6 3 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 34 66.7 14 27.5 1 2.0 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 20 38.5 22 42.3 5 9.6 3 5.8 2 3.8 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 9 18.4 23 46.9 8 16.3 6 12.2 3 6.1 3
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 18 36.7 14 28.6 7 14.3 6 12.2 4 8.2 3
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 33 67.3 14 28.6 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 35 68.6 12 23.5 3 5.9 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 43 82.7 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 34 65.4 17 32.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 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. 27 55.1 9 18.4 6 12.2 3 6.1 4 8.2 3
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 21 42.0 23 46.0 5 10.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 2
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 24 50.0 21 43.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 4
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 44 86.3 6 11.8 1 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 33 66.0 13 26.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 7.7 12 30.8 22 56.4 1 2.6 1 2.6 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 10, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education