MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG R-II School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 47 95.92
YES 2 4.08
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 47 95.92
YES 2 4.08
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 44 89.80
YES 5 10.20
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 28.57
YES 35 71.43
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 45 91.84
YES 4 8.16
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 45 91.84
YES 4 8.16
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 13 27.08
Once a week 19 39.58
Biweekly 1 2.08
Monthly 11 22.92
Semi-annually 1 2.08
Annually 3 6.25

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 3 6.12
3-4 13 26.53
5-6 15 30.61
7+ 18 36.73
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 17 34.69
Several Times/wk 12 24.49
Once a week 4 8.16
Once 2/wks 1 2.04
Infrequently 13 26.53
Not at all 2 4.08
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 8 16.33
YES 41 83.67
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 27 55.10
YES 22 44.90
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 11 22.45
YES 38 77.55
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 7 14.29
YES 42 85.71
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 18 36.73
YES 31 63.27

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG R-II 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. 36 73.5 7 14.3 5 10.2 0 0.0 1 2.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 22 45.8 18 37.5 6 12.5 1 2.1 1 2.1 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 31 63.3 9 18.4 8 16.3 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 22 44.9 19 38.8 7 14.3 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 27 55.1 14 28.6 6 12.2 2 4.1 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 32 65.3 11 22.4 5 10.2 0 0.0 1 2.0 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. 33 67.3 12 24.5 3 6.1 0 0.0 1 2.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 13 27.1 13 27.1 16 33.3 4 8.3 2 4.2 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 4 8.3 7 14.6 17 35.4 16 33.3 4 8.3 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 11 22.9 17 35.4 15 31.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 10 20.8 9 18.8 22 45.8 4 8.3 3 6.3 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 33 67.3 13 26.5 2 4.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 35 71.4 11 22.4 1 2.0 2 4.1 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 35 71.4 11 22.4 2 4.1 0 0.0 1 2.0 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 10 20.8 13 27.1 19 39.6 5 10.4 1 2.1 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 24 50.0 14 29.2 6 12.5 3 6.3 1 2.1 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 30 61.2 16 32.7 2 4.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 27 55.1 17 34.7 3 6.1 2 4.1 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 30 61.2 15 30.6 4 8.2 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. 20 41.7 23 47.9 3 6.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 17 34.7 17 34.7 7 14.3 6 12.2 2 4.1 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 18 37.5 16 33.3 11 22.9 1 2.1 2 4.2 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 12 24.5 17 34.7 16 32.7 1 2.0 3 6.1 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 16 32.7 27 55.1 4 8.2 1 2.0 1 2.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 16 33.3 26 54.2 6 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 28 57.1 17 34.7 3 6.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 17 34.7 17 34.7 9 18.4 5 10.2 1 2.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 22 44.9 25 51.0 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 32 65.3 13 26.5 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 11 22.4 21 42.9 14 28.6 3 6.1 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 2.0 8 16.3 2 4.1 27 55.1 11 22.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 39 79.6 9 18.4 0 0.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 34 69.4 13 26.5 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 15 30.6 30 61.2 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 10 20.4 32 65.3 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 21 43.8 23 47.9 2 4.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 23 46.9 23 46.9 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 20 40.8 27 55.1 1 2.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 33 67.3 14 28.6 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 24 49.0 23 46.9 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 30 61.2 17 34.7 1 2.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 30 61.2 17 34.7 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 31 63.3 15 30.6 2 4.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 27 55.1 14 28.6 4 8.2 4 8.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 22 44.9 21 42.9 6 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 39 79.6 10 20.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 35 71.4 13 26.5 1 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 31 63.3 14 28.6 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 31 63.3 16 32.7 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 24 49.0 19 38.8 5 10.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 42.9 17 34.7 10 20.4 0 0.0 1 2.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 14 28.6 26 53.1 5 10.2 3 6.1 1 2.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 19 38.8 23 46.9 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 27 55.1 19 38.8 2 4.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 27 55.1 19 38.8 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 23 46.9 22 44.9 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 17 34.7 23 46.9 6 12.2 2 4.1 1 2.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 27 55.1 20 40.8 1 2.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 31 63.3 17 34.7 0 0.0 1 2.0 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. 22 44.9 17 34.7 6 12.2 3 6.1 1 2.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 28 57.1 16 32.7 5 10.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 38 77.6 9 18.4 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 39 79.6 8 16.3 1 2.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 30 61.2 15 30.6 3 6.1 0 0.0 1 2.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 29 59.2 15 30.6 3 6.1 2 4.1 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 18 36.7 23 46.9 7 14.3 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 26 53.1 16 32.7 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 10 20.8 19 39.6 8 16.7 9 18.8 2 4.2 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 32 65.3 15 30.6 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 33 67.3 14 28.6 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 25 51.0 18 36.7 5 10.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 29 59.2 17 34.7 3 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 27 55.1 19 38.8 2 4.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 25 51.0 16 32.7 7 14.3 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 10 20.4 23 46.9 13 26.5 3 6.1 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 17 34.7 20 40.8 5 10.2 4 8.2 3 6.1 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 9 18.8 13 27.1 17 35.4 6 12.5 3 6.3 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 13 26.5 17 34.7 13 26.5 6 12.2 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 24 49.0 21 42.9 3 6.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 25 51.0 15 30.6 5 10.2 4 8.2 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 26 53.1 21 42.9 2 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 18 37.5 26 54.2 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 19 38.8 14 28.6 6 12.2 7 14.3 3 6.1 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 6 12.2 26 53.1 17 34.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 12 24.5 26 53.1 8 16.3 2 4.1 1 2.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 33 67.3 15 30.6 0 0.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 31 63.3 14 28.6 3 6.1 1 2.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 27 55.1 15 30.6 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education