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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 39 95.12
YES 2 4.88
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 40 97.56
YES 1 2.44
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 38 92.68
YES 3 7.32
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 34.15
YES 27 65.85
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 92.68
YES 3 7.32
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 36 87.80
YES 5 12.20
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 1 2.50
Once a week 6 15.00
Biweekly 3 7.50
Monthly 14 35.00
Semi-annually 12 30.00
Annually 4 10.00

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 4 9.76
3-4 9 21.95
5-6 13 31.71
7+ 15 36.59
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 17 41.46
Several Times/wk 6 14.63
Once a week 7 17.07
Once 2/wks 3 7.32
Infrequently 7 17.07
Not at all 1 2.44
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 4 9.76
YES 37 90.24
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 22 53.66
YES 19 46.34
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 13 31.71
YES 28 68.29
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 11 26.83
YES 30 73.17
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 23 56.10
YES 18 43.90

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
WEST NODAWAY 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. 10 24.4 23 56.1 4 9.8 1 2.4 3 7.3 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 5 12.5 23 57.5 8 20.0 3 7.5 1 2.5 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 13 31.7 19 46.3 7 17.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 7 17.1 19 46.3 13 31.7 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 9 22.0 22 53.7 6 14.6 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 15 36.6 12 29.3 10 24.4 3 7.3 1 2.4 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 29.3 16 39.0 9 22.0 3 7.3 1 2.4 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 8 19.5 18 43.9 9 22.0 4 9.8 2 4.9 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 7.3 9 22.0 14 34.1 12 29.3 3 7.3 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 4.9 19 46.3 12 29.3 7 17.1 1 2.4 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 4.9 20 48.8 12 29.3 6 14.6 1 2.4 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 15 37.5 19 47.5 4 10.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 25 61.0 15 36.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 23 56.1 15 36.6 3 7.3 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 6 14.6 15 36.6 15 36.6 5 12.2 0 0.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 14 34.1 20 48.8 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 20 48.8 17 41.5 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 21 51.2 18 43.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 16 39.0 23 56.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 14 34.1 21 51.2 4 9.8 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 7 17.1 20 48.8 10 24.4 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 8 19.5 22 53.7 7 17.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 11 26.8 18 43.9 6 14.6 5 12.2 1 2.4 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 14 34.1 20 48.8 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 19 46.3 19 46.3 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 21 51.2 18 43.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 10 24.4 17 41.5 8 19.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 23 56.1 13 31.7 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 19 46.3 18 43.9 2 4.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 6 14.6 23 56.1 9 22.0 2 4.9 1 2.4 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 4 9.8 9 22.0 12 29.3 12 29.3 4 9.8 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 25 61.0 15 36.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 30 73.2 9 22.0 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 11 26.8 28 68.3 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 11 26.8 22 53.7 8 19.5 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. 15 36.6 24 58.5 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 13 31.7 25 61.0 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 18 43.9 20 48.8 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 19 46.3 21 51.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 18 43.9 20 48.8 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 23 56.1 18 43.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 26 63.4 15 36.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 22 53.7 19 46.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 25 61.0 11 26.8 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 15 36.6 18 43.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 28 68.3 8 19.5 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 29 70.7 9 22.0 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 22 53.7 13 31.7 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 17 41.5 17 41.5 4 9.8 2 4.9 1 2.4 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 15 36.6 18 43.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 51.2 12 29.3 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 17 41.5 21 51.2 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 21 51.2 19 46.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 19 46.3 20 48.8 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 18 43.9 17 41.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 14 34.1 21 51.2 6 14.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 16 39.0 17 41.5 7 17.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 19 46.3 20 48.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 22 53.7 18 43.9 1 2.4 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. 14 34.1 19 46.3 7 17.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 21 51.2 15 36.6 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 17 41.5 22 53.7 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 17 41.5 22 53.7 0 0.0 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 19 46.3 19 46.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 18 43.9 18 43.9 3 7.3 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 16 39.0 16 39.0 5 12.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 12 29.3 17 41.5 7 17.1 5 12.2 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 8 19.5 20 48.8 9 22.0 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 22 53.7 18 43.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 27 65.9 14 34.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 16 39.0 19 46.3 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 17 41.5 22 53.7 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 18 43.9 22 53.7 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 14 34.1 20 48.8 5 12.2 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 11 26.8 22 53.7 4 9.8 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 13 31.7 22 53.7 4 9.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 5 12.2 16 39.0 15 36.6 4 9.8 1 2.4 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 6 14.6 24 58.5 7 17.1 2 4.9 2 4.9 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 18 43.9 19 46.3 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 20 48.8 12 29.3 5 12.2 2 4.9 2 4.9 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 17 41.5 21 51.2 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 13 31.7 22 53.7 3 7.3 3 7.3 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. 19 46.3 21 51.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 13 31.7 20 48.8 5 12.2 3 7.3 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 11 26.8 24 58.5 2 4.9 4 9.8 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 23 56.1 18 43.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 18 43.9 19 46.3 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 41.5 17 41.5 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education