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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 337 96.84
YES 11 3.16

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 344 98.85
YES 4 1.15

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 298 85.63
YES 50 14.37

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 90 25.86
YES 258 74.14

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 342 98.28
YES 6 1.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 314 90.23
YES 34 9.77

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 53 15.36
Once a week 114 33.04
Biweekly 43 12.46
Monthly 88 25.51
Semi-annually 31 8.99
Annually 16 4.64

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 31 8.91
3-4 95 27.30
5-6 106 30.46
7+ 116 33.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 89 25.43
Several Times/wk 59 16.86
Once a week 24 6.86
Once 2/wks 37 10.57
Infrequently 112 32.00
Not at all 29 8.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 64 18.23
YES 287 81.77
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 220 62.68
YES 131 37.32
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 151 43.02
YES 200 56.98
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 99 28.21
YES 252 71.79
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 249 70.94
YES 102 29.06

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted February 11, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
WENTZVILLE 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. 220 62.7 87 24.8 20 5.7 17 4.8 7 2.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 41 11.7 151 43.3 81 23.2 64 18.3 12 3.4 2
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 86 24.6 135 38.7 81 23.2 38 10.9 9 2.6 2
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 70 20.2 164 47.3 71 20.5 36 10.4 6 1.7 4
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 57 16.4 135 38.8 98 28.2 45 12.9 13 3.7 3
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 87 24.8 146 41.6 66 18.8 38 10.8 14 4.0 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. 78 22.3 163 46.7 55 15.8 46 13.2 7 2.0 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 58 16.6 136 38.9 83 23.7 63 18.0 10 2.9 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 23 6.6 79 22.6 154 44.1 82 23.5 11 3.2 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 24 6.9 125 35.7 151 43.1 45 12.9 5 1.4 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 11 3.2 61 17.5 157 45.0 98 28.1 22 6.3 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 155 44.5 143 41.1 42 12.1 7 2.0 1 0.3 3
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 164 46.7 163 46.4 18 5.1 5 1.4 1 0.3 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 197 56.1 139 39.6 11 3.1 3 0.9 1 0.3 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 41 11.7 97 27.7 132 37.7 70 20.0 10 2.9 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 80 22.8 137 39.0 82 23.4 39 11.1 13 3.7 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 157 44.7 164 46.7 27 7.7 2 0.6 1 0.3 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 175 50.0 158 45.1 14 4.0 3 0.9 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 121 34.5 170 48.4 35 10.0 22 6.3 3 0.9 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 108 30.9 173 49.6 56 16.0 12 3.4 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 33 9.4 115 32.8 102 29.1 87 24.8 14 4.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 27 7.7 117 33.4 107 30.6 82 23.4 17 4.9 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 35 10.0 115 32.9 93 26.6 78 22.3 29 8.3 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 44 12.6 151 43.1 124 35.4 29 8.3 2 0.6 1
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 114 32.6 155 44.3 66 18.9 11 3.1 4 1.1 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 175 49.9 139 39.6 28 8.0 6 1.7 3 0.9 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 35 10.0 104 29.7 100 28.6 95 27.1 16 4.6 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 85 24.3 193 55.1 54 15.4 15 4.3 3 0.9 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 137 39.0 154 43.9 50 14.2 10 2.8 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 83 23.7 148 42.3 105 30.0 11 3.1 3 0.9 1
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 20 5.7 52 14.9 69 19.7 167 47.7 42 12.0 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 251 71.7 94 26.9 2 0.6 3 0.9 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 203 58.0 137 39.1 7 2.0 3 0.9 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 73 20.9 223 63.9 39 11.2 13 3.7 1 0.3 2
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 91 26.0 217 62.0 39 11.1 3 0.9 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 132 37.7 195 55.7 22 6.3 1 0.3 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 102 29.1 214 61.1 33 9.4 1 0.3 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 128 36.6 186 53.1 30 8.6 5 1.4 1 0.3 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 173 49.4 163 46.6 13 3.7 0 0.0 1 0.3 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 154 44.1 167 47.9 28 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 172 49.3 154 44.1 22 6.3 1 0.3 0 0.0 2
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 190 54.3 139 39.7 18 5.1 1 0.3 2 0.6 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 179 51.1 152 43.4 17 4.9 2 0.6 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 180 51.6 128 36.7 28 8.0 13 3.7 0 0.0 2
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 92 26.5 170 49.0 58 16.7 24 6.9 3 0.9 4
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 215 61.4 122 34.9 10 2.9 2 0.6 1 0.3 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 179 51.1 144 41.1 18 5.1 7 2.0 2 0.6 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 135 38.7 123 35.2 69 19.8 16 4.6 6 1.7 2
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 167 47.7 154 44.0 13 3.7 12 3.4 4 1.1 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 122 34.9 183 52.3 37 10.6 8 2.3 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 89 25.6 122 35.2 126 36.3 10 2.9 0 0.0 4
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 110 31.5 84 24.1 48 13.8 61 17.5 46 13.2 2
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 54 15.7 159 46.1 115 33.3 13 3.8 4 1.2 6
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 149 42.6 184 52.6 16 4.6 1 0.3 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 117 33.4 189 54.0 24 6.9 14 4.0 6 1.7 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 114 32.6 197 56.3 31 8.9 8 2.3 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 89 25.4 187 53.4 61 17.4 13 3.7 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 137 39.3 191 54.7 18 5.2 3 0.9 0 0.0 2
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 141 40.4 171 49.0 26 7.4 10 2.9 1 0.3 2
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 56 16.0 129 36.9 88 25.1 48 13.7 29 8.3 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 136 38.9 169 48.3 38 10.9 4 1.1 3 0.9 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 147 42.0 171 48.9 15 4.3 14 4.0 3 0.9 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 109 31.1 161 46.0 34 9.7 30 8.6 16 4.6 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 97 27.7 199 56.9 35 10.0 11 3.1 8 2.3 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 148 42.4 175 50.1 18 5.2 6 1.7 2 0.6 2
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 53 15.2 149 42.7 64 18.3 67 19.2 16 4.6 2
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 59 16.9 117 33.5 103 29.5 45 12.9 25 7.2 2
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 32 9.1 107 30.6 107 30.6 75 21.4 29 8.3 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 157 44.9 163 46.6 23 6.6 3 0.9 4 1.1 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 174 49.7 154 44.0 17 4.9 4 1.1 1 0.3 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 68 19.4 165 47.1 71 20.3 39 11.1 7 2.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 118 34.0 188 54.2 34 9.8 7 2.0 0 0.0 4
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 154 44.0 171 48.9 23 6.6 2 0.6 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 96 27.4 199 56.9 47 13.4 8 2.3 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 87 24.9 148 42.3 97 27.7 15 4.3 3 0.9 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 51 14.6 147 42.0 64 18.3 60 17.1 28 8.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 9 2.6 86 24.6 152 43.4 76 21.7 27 7.7 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 24 6.9 93 26.6 99 28.3 98 28.0 36 10.3 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 140 40.1 166 47.6 34 9.7 7 2.0 2 0.6 2
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 169 48.3 111 31.7 46 13.1 13 3.7 11 3.1 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 139 39.7 171 48.9 33 9.4 6 1.7 1 0.3 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 110 31.4 206 58.9 33 9.4 1 0.3 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. 64 18.3 138 39.4 80 22.9 48 13.7 20 5.7 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 35 10.0 163 46.7 92 26.4 41 11.7 18 5.2 2
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 65 18.6 193 55.3 67 19.2 23 6.6 1 0.3 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 169 48.3 173 49.4 7 2.0 1 0.3 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 108 30.9 166 47.6 37 10.6 28 8.0 10 2.9 2
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 43 12.3 112 32.1 159 45.6 28 8.0 7 2.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted February 11, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education