MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 65 97.01
YES 2 2.99
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 65 97.01
YES 2 2.99
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 62 92.54
YES 5 7.46
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 23 34.33
YES 44 65.67
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 64 95.52
YES 3 4.48
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 56 83.58
YES 11 16.42
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 8 11.94
Once a week 40 59.70
Biweekly 1 1.49
Monthly 11 16.42
Semi-annually 4 5.97
Annually 3 4.48
 
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 5.97
3-4 7 10.45
5-6 9 13.43
7+ 47 70.15
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 34 50.75
Several Times/wk 16 23.88
Once a week 4 5.97
Once 2/wks 1 1.49
Infrequently 9 13.43
Not at all 3 4.48
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.49
YES 66 98.51
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 41 61.19
YES 26 38.81
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 16 23.88
YES 51 76.12
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 5 7.46
YES 62 92.54
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 20 29.85
YES 47 70.15

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV 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. 59 88.1 8 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 36 53.7 29 43.3 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 50 74.6 17 25.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 32 47.8 33 49.3 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 31 46.3 34 50.7 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 53 79.1 14 20.9 0 0.0 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. 47 70.1 20 29.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 18 26.9 40 59.7 1 1.5 6 9.0 2 3.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 4.5 13 19.4 3 4.5 39 58.2 9 13.4 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 14 20.9 46 68.7 0 0.0 6 9.0 1 1.5 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 10 14.9 41 61.2 1 1.5 14 20.9 1 1.5 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 49 73.1 18 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 50 74.6 17 25.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 51 76.1 16 23.9 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 31 46.3 26 38.8 2 3.0 8 11.9 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. 43 64.2 23 34.3 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 42 62.7 25 37.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 44 65.7 22 32.8 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 54 80.6 13 19.4 0 0.0 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. 45 67.2 21 31.3 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 37 55.2 26 38.8 1 1.5 3 4.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 46 68.7 21 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 27 40.3 26 38.8 6 9.0 7 10.4 1 1.5 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 29 43.3 34 50.7 1 1.5 3 4.5 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 49 73.1 18 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 49 73.1 18 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 36 54.5 29 43.9 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 50 74.6 17 25.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 43 64.2 24 35.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 20 29.9 42 62.7 1 1.5 4 6.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 1.5 3 4.5 2 3.0 40 59.7 21 31.3 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 47 70.1 19 28.4 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 57 86.4 9 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 30 44.8 36 53.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 29 43.3 37 55.2 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 47 70.1 19 28.4 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 38 56.7 29 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 44 65.7 23 34.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 55 82.1 12 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 51 76.1 16 23.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 53 79.1 14 20.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 54 80.6 13 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 52 77.6 14 20.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 40 59.7 20 29.9 0 0.0 7 10.4 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 43 64.2 23 34.3 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 52 77.6 15 22.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 50 74.6 15 22.4 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 52 77.6 15 22.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 50 74.6 17 25.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 44 65.7 21 31.3 0 0.0 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 52 77.6 15 22.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 42 62.7 25 37.3 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. 43 64.2 24 35.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 54 80.6 13 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 44 65.7 22 32.8 0 0.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 37 55.2 30 44.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 40 59.7 27 40.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 50 74.6 17 25.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 54 80.6 13 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0