MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MEHLVILLE R-IX School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 673 96.42
YES 25 3.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 686 98.28
YES 12 1.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 634 90.83
YES 64 9.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 169 24.21
YES 529 75.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 667 95.56
YES 31 4.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 653 93.55
YES 45 6.45

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 100 14.45
Once a week 294 42.49
Biweekly 59 8.53
Monthly 152 21.97
Semi-annually 58 8.38
Annually 29 4.19

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 75 10.87
3-4 173 25.07
5-6 164 23.77
7+ 278 40.29

Frequency Missing = 10

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 165 24.12
Several Times/wk 100 14.62
Once a week 54 7.89
Once 2/wks 69 10.09
Infrequently 224 32.75
Not at all 72 10.53

Frequency Missing = 16

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 161 23.00
YES 539 77.00
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 355 50.71
YES 345 49.29
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 293 41.86
YES 407 58.14
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 224 32.00
YES 476 68.00
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 450 64.29
YES 250 35.71

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted November 19, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MEHLVILLE R-IX 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. 570 81.9 105 15.1 9 1.3 10 1.4 2 0.3 4
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 244 35.3 331 47.9 90 13.0 23 3.3 3 0.4 9
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 474 68.3 187 26.9 29 4.2 2 0.3 2 0.3 6
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 264 38.0 289 41.6 110 15.9 24 3.5 7 1.0 6
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 366 52.9 249 36.0 62 9.0 13 1.9 2 0.3 8
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 295 42.5 289 41.6 74 10.7 27 3.9 9 1.3 6
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 298 42.9 295 42.4 77 11.1 20 2.9 5 0.7 5
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 153 22.9 260 38.9 152 22.7 79 11.8 25 3.7 31
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 51 7.4 183 26.4 286 41.3 131 18.9 42 6.1 7
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 78 11.5 264 39.1 226 33.4 95 14.1 13 1.9 24
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 40 6.1 136 20.6 302 45.7 154 23.3 29 4.4 39
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 314 46.1 275 40.4 66 9.7 18 2.6 8 1.2 19
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 411 58.9 235 33.7 43 6.2 8 1.1 1 0.1 2
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 485 69.4 201 28.8 7 1.0 5 0.7 1 0.1 1
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 128 18.9 247 36.5 189 27.9 99 14.6 14 2.1 23
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 227 33.6 240 35.6 104 15.4 84 12.4 20 3.0 25
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 393 56.5 251 36.1 38 5.5 10 1.4 4 0.6 4
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 440 63.2 223 32.0 23 3.3 9 1.3 1 0.1 4
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 391 56.3 243 35.0 36 5.2 19 2.7 6 0.9 5
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 284 41.0 296 42.7 93 13.4 17 2.5 3 0.4 7
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 110 15.9 228 32.9 161 23.3 137 19.8 56 8.1 8
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 91 13.1 235 33.9 166 24.0 147 21.2 54 7.8 7
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 98 14.3 215 31.4 159 23.2 143 20.9 69 10.1 16
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 167 24.5 305 44.7 163 23.9 41 6.0 6 0.9 18
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 350 50.2 263 37.7 62 8.9 14 2.0 8 1.1 3
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 384 55.0 252 36.1 30 4.3 22 3.2 10 1.4 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 115 16.7 226 32.8 147 21.4 150 21.8 50 7.3 12
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 277 39.8 317 45.5 70 10.1 28 4.0 4 0.6 4
34 - The community is proud of this school. 295 42.3 307 44.0 72 10.3 22 3.2 1 0.1 3
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 172 24.9 320 46.2 145 21.0 46 6.6 9 1.3 8
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 52 7.5 163 23.6 137 19.8 289 41.8 51 7.4 8
37 - I think all children can learn. 486 69.7 192 27.5 15 2.2 3 0.4 1 0.1 3
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 480 68.9 205 29.4 9 1.3 1 0.1 2 0.3 3
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 165 23.7 454 65.2 50 7.2 27 3.9 0 0.0 4
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 255 36.6 396 56.9 40 5.7 4 0.6 1 0.1 4
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 381 54.7 295 42.4 16 2.3 3 0.4 1 0.1 4
42 - Children like attending this school. 275 39.5 356 51.1 54 7.8 9 1.3 2 0.3 4
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 325 46.8 325 46.8 42 6.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 6
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 425 61.0 261 37.4 8 1.1 2 0.3 1 0.1 3
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 376 53.9 300 43.0 19 2.7 1 0.1 1 0.1 3
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 428 61.5 257 36.9 9 1.3 1 0.1 1 0.1 4
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 471 67.8 210 30.2 12 1.7 0 0.0 2 0.3 5
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 427 61.4 248 35.6 19 2.7 1 0.1 1 0.1 4
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 345 49.5 249 35.7 59 8.5 41 5.9 3 0.4 3
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 311 45.3 282 41.0 80 11.6 9 1.3 5 0.7 13
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 415 59.8 260 37.5 14 2.0 3 0.4 2 0.3 6
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 389 56.1 272 39.2 24 3.5 7 1.0 2 0.3 6
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 349 51.4 230 33.9 80 11.8 16 2.4 4 0.6 21
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 318 45.8 298 42.9 43 6.2 30 4.3 5 0.7 6
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 308 44.4 297 42.8 69 9.9 17 2.4 3 0.4 6
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 318 47.2 241 35.8 108 16.0 6 0.9 1 0.1 26
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 190 27.4 272 39.2 75 10.8 113 16.3 44 6.3 6
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 201 29.7 330 48.8 122 18.0 19 2.8 4 0.6 24
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 344 49.6 325 46.8 21 3.0 3 0.4 1 0.1 6
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 285 41.2 326 47.1 44 6.4 32 4.6 5 0.7 8
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 261 37.8 364 52.8 45 6.5 19 2.8 1 0.1 10
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 246 35.8 343 49.9 81 11.8 16 2.3 1 0.1 13
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 372 53.8 290 41.9 28 4.0 1 0.1 1 0.1 8
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 382 55.0 255 36.7 34 4.9 16 2.3 8 1.2 5
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 210 30.7 219 32.0 122 17.8 88 12.9 45 6.6 16
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 334 48.0 289 41.5 44 6.3 27 3.9 2 0.3 4
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 328 47.3 321 46.3 27 3.9 14 2.0 4 0.6 6
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 218 31.3 289 41.5 79 11.4 82 11.8 28 4.0 4
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 251 36.1 329 47.3 74 10.6 33 4.7 8 1.2 5
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 341 49.1 317 45.7 21 3.0 11 1.6 4 0.6 6
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 198 28.8 293 42.6 123 17.9 61 8.9 12 1.7 13
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 221 32.2 257 37.4 142 20.7 49 7.1 18 2.6 13
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 89 12.9 228 33.1 168 24.4 167 24.2 37 5.4 11
74 - Students are safe at this school 350 50.4 308 44.3 20 2.9 15 2.2 2 0.3 5
75 - I feel safe at this school. 409 58.8 254 36.5 18 2.6 12 1.7 2 0.3 5
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 197 28.7 324 47.2 113 16.4 44 6.4 9 1.3 13
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 346 51.1 280 41.4 47 6.9 3 0.4 1 0.1 23
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 402 57.9 277 39.9 12 1.7 2 0.3 1 0.1 6
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 232 34.2 356 52.5 69 10.2 21 3.1 0 0.0 22
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 201 29.6 293 43.1 146 21.5 34 5.0 6 0.9 20
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 113 16.4 206 29.9 155 22.5 146 21.2 69 10.0 11
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 80 11.6 177 25.8 235 34.2 134 19.5 61 8.9 13
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 69 10.0 178 25.9 152 22.1 195 28.4 93 13.5 13
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 391 56.5 262 37.9 32 4.6 6 0.9 1 0.1 8
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 436 63.0 187 27.0 34 4.9 16 2.3 19 2.7 8
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 348 50.0 287 41.2 52 7.5 9 1.3 0 0.0 4
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 281 40.5 334 48.2 66 9.5 12 1.7 0 0.0 7
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 163 23.7 213 31.0 131 19.1 117 17.0 63 9.2 13
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 187 27.2 328 47.7 119 17.3 40 5.8 13 1.9 13
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 232 34.0 325 47.6 89 13.0 33 4.8 4 0.6 17
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 424 61.1 250 36.0 18 2.6 0 0.0 2 0.3 6
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 228 32.8 295 42.4 93 13.4 54 7.8 26 3.7 4
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 92 14.0 214 32.7 279 42.6 53 8.1 17 2.6 45

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted November 19, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education