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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 90.63
YES 3 9.38
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 34.38
YES 21 65.63
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 30 93.75
YES 2 6.25
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 28 87.50
YES 4 12.50
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 15.63
Once a week 10 31.25
Biweekly 6 18.75
Monthly 8 25.00
Semi-annually 1 3.13
Annually 2 6.25
 
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 1 3.13
3-4 10 31.25
5-6 12 37.50
7+ 9 28.13
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 11 34.38
Several Times/wk 10 31.25
Once a week 3 9.38
Once 2/wks 3 9.38
Infrequently 3 9.38
Not at all 2 6.25
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 5 15.63
YES 27 84.38
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 19 59.38
YES 13 40.63
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 9 28.13
YES 23 71.88
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 18.75
YES 26 81.25
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 15 46.88
YES 17 53.13

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 12, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
LINN 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. 17 54.8 9 29.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 1 3.2 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 10 32.3 15 48.4 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 11 35.5 16 51.6 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 6 20.0 16 53.3 7 23.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 2
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 6 19.4 21 67.7 3 9.7 0 0.0 1 3.2 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 13 40.6 15 46.9 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 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. 12 37.5 17 53.1 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 9 29.0 12 38.7 5 16.1 3 9.7 2 6.5 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 3.1 10 31.3 10 31.3 9 28.1 2 6.3 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 6 18.8 23 71.9 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 6.3 21 65.6 7 21.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 16 50.0 14 43.8 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 22 68.8 10 31.3 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 8 25.8 15 48.4 8 25.8 0 0.0 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. 15 46.9 13 40.6 2 6.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 21 65.6 11 34.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 19 59.4 13 40.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 22 68.8 9 28.1 1 3.1 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. 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 12 37.5 12 37.5 6 18.8 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 18 56.3 14 43.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 8 25.8 16 51.6 5 16.1 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 15 46.9 15 46.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 20 62.5 11 34.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 19 59.4 12 37.5 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 11 34.4 12 37.5 7 21.9 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 15 46.9 17 53.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 15 48.4 14 45.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 6.3 8 25.0 7 21.9 12 37.5 3 9.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 15 48.4 15 48.4 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 9 28.1 17 53.1 3 9.4 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 12 37.5 16 50.0 4 12.5 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. 16 50.0 15 46.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 14 43.8 18 56.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 18 56.3 13 40.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 21 65.6 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 16 50.0 15 46.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 21 65.6 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 19 59.4 12 37.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 13 40.6 12 37.5 3 9.4 4 12.5 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 25 78.1 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 17 53.1 12 37.5 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 27 84.4 5 15.6 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. 19 59.4 12 37.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 17 53.1 13 40.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 18 56.3 14 43.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 14 43.8 17 53.1 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 12 38.7 14 45.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 1 3.2 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 13 40.6 18 56.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 23 71.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0