MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 227 97.42
YES 6 2.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 229 98.28
YES 4 1.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 205 87.98
YES 28 12.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 69 29.61
YES 164 70.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 220 94.42
YES 13 5.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 206 88.41
YES 27 11.59

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 35 16.20
Once a week 72 33.33
Biweekly 13 6.02
Monthly 60 27.78
Semi-annually 20 9.26
Annually 16 7.41

Frequency Missing = 19

 

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 22 9.57
3-4 57 24.78
5-6 53 23.04
7+ 98 42.61

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 62 27.56
Several Times/wk 18 8.00
Once a week 8 3.56
Once 2/wks 7 3.11
Infrequently 62 27.56
Not at all 68 30.22

Frequency Missing = 10

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 47 20.00
YES 188 80.00
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 161 68.51
YES 74 31.49
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 85 36.17
YES 150 63.83
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 97 41.28
YES 138 58.72
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 156 66.38
YES 79 33.62

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS 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. 88 38.1 65 28.1 27 11.7 28 12.1 23 10.0 4
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 29 12.7 91 39.9 69 30.3 22 9.6 17 7.5 7
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 52 22.3 93 39.9 50 21.5 27 11.6 11 4.7 2
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 42 18.3 87 37.8 68 29.6 17 7.4 16 7.0 5
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 40 17.2 99 42.5 57 24.5 26 11.2 11 4.7 2
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 54 23.4 91 39.4 55 23.8 17 7.4 14 6.1 4
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 57 24.4 106 45.3 43 18.4 17 7.3 11 4.7 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 29 12.8 86 37.9 63 27.8 39 17.2 10 4.4 8
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 37 15.9 76 32.6 86 36.9 32 13.7 2 0.9 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 2.2 23 10.0 116 50.4 55 23.9 31 13.5 5
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 1.3 15 6.6 104 45.4 68 29.7 39 17.0 6
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 90 38.8 104 44.8 23 9.9 11 4.7 4 1.7 3
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 80 34.2 118 50.4 27 11.5 8 3.4 1 0.4 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 104 44.6 111 47.6 15 6.4 3 1.3 0 0.0 2
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 22 9.4 73 31.1 83 35.3 43 18.3 14 6.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 50 21.4 91 38.9 46 19.7 36 15.4 11 4.7 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 69 29.4 117 49.8 32 13.6 11 4.7 6 2.6 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 88 37.8 118 50.6 18 7.7 7 3.0 2 0.9 2
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 62 26.5 121 51.7 27 11.5 17 7.3 7 3.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 62 26.5 130 55.6 23 9.8 11 4.7 8 3.4 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 54 23.2 66 28.3 57 24.5 38 16.3 18 7.7 2
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 110 47.2 79 33.9 29 12.4 13 5.6 2 0.9 2
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 47 20.5 42 18.3 59 25.8 49 21.4 32 14.0 6
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 40 17.3 99 42.9 65 28.1 24 10.4 3 1.3 4
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 111 47.2 87 37.0 31 13.2 5 2.1 1 0.4 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 91 39.1 94 40.3 28 12.0 18 7.7 2 0.9 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 53 22.8 68 29.3 58 25.0 37 15.9 16 6.9 3
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 85 36.2 112 47.7 29 12.3 7 3.0 2 0.9 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 36 15.5 115 49.4 59 25.3 19 8.2 4 1.7 2
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 9 3.9 54 23.4 110 47.6 39 16.9 19 8.2 4
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 18 7.7 46 19.7 51 21.8 99 42.3 20 8.5 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 189 80.8 38 16.2 2 0.9 4 1.7 1 0.4 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 111 47.2 108 46.0 15 6.4 1 0.4 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 17 7.3 128 54.7 56 23.9 28 12.0 5 2.1 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 31 13.2 145 62.0 49 20.9 9 3.8 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 61 26.1 152 65.0 20 8.5 1 0.4 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 38 16.2 140 59.6 43 18.3 11 4.7 3 1.3 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 35 15.0 138 59.2 51 21.9 8 3.4 1 0.4 2
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 78 33.2 131 55.7 18 7.7 7 3.0 1 0.4 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 71 30.2 131 55.7 29 12.3 4 1.7 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 80 34.0 122 51.9 29 12.3 4 1.7 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 88 37.4 116 49.4 25 10.6 4 1.7 2 0.9 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 63 26.8 133 56.6 32 13.6 7 3.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 129 54.9 86 36.6 11 4.7 8 3.4 1 0.4 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 81 34.6 108 46.2 33 14.1 11 4.7 1 0.4 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 150 63.8 81 34.5 4 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 128 54.5 97 41.3 8 3.4 1 0.4 1 0.4 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 59 25.3 105 45.1 57 24.5 10 4.3 2 0.9 2
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 71 30.5 111 47.6 37 15.9 9 3.9 5 2.1 2
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 63 27.0 122 52.4 35 15.0 10 4.3 3 1.3 2
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 39 17.1 95 41.7 87 38.2 7 3.1 0 0.0 7
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 77 32.9 123 52.6 18 7.7 13 5.6 3 1.3 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 53 23.2 104 45.6 65 28.5 4 1.8 2 0.9 7
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 59 25.1 151 64.3 19 8.1 6 2.6 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 79 33.8 137 58.5 11 4.7 5 2.1 2 0.9 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 54 23.1 148 63.2 23 9.8 7 3.0 2 0.9 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 57 24.8 131 57.0 34 14.8 8 3.5 0 0.0 5
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 64 27.6 149 64.2 17 7.3 2 0.9 0 0.0 3
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 88 37.9 110 47.4 24 10.3 8 3.4 2 0.9 3
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 38 16.7 93 41.0 58 25.6 19 8.4 19 8.4 8
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 72 30.8 123 52.6 25 10.7 12 5.1 2 0.9 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 82 35.2 127 54.5 16 6.9 6 2.6 2 0.9 2
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 80 34.3 105 45.1 20 8.6 23 9.9 5 2.1 2
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 48 20.5 119 50.9 29 12.4 19 8.1 19 8.1 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 74 31.6 108 46.2 32 13.7 15 6.4 5 2.1 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 37 16.0 98 42.4 53 22.9 39 16.9 4 1.7 4
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 46 20.0 94 40.9 51 22.2 34 14.8 5 2.2 5
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 27 11.9 75 33.0 90 39.6 28 12.3 7 3.1 8
74 - Students are safe at this school 79 33.6 132 56.2 21 8.9 1 0.4 2 0.9 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 87 37.0 122 51.9 21 8.9 3 1.3 2 0.9 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 48 20.6 118 50.6 47 20.2 19 8.2 1 0.4 2
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 61 26.5 131 57.0 29 12.6 7 3.0 2 0.9 5
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 70 30.3 143 61.9 14 6.1 4 1.7 0 0.0 4
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 35 15.2 138 59.7 38 16.5 20 8.7 0 0.0 4
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 23 10.0 82 35.7 84 36.5 28 12.2 13 5.7 5
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 68 29.1 104 44.4 36 15.4 22 9.4 4 1.7 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 103 44.0 77 32.9 42 17.9 8 3.4 4 1.7 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 51 22.1 66 28.6 54 23.4 37 16.0 23 10.0 4
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 83 35.8 105 45.3 20 8.6 12 5.2 12 5.2 3
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 112 48.1 85 36.5 22 9.4 6 2.6 8 3.4 2
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 73 31.3 114 48.9 34 14.6 11 4.7 1 0.4 2
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 43 18.4 136 58.1 44 18.8 8 3.4 3 1.3 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 89 38.7 73 31.7 31 13.5 22 9.6 15 6.5 5
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 63 27.0 102 43.8 50 21.5 16 6.9 2 0.9 2
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 37 16.0 133 57.6 48 20.8 12 5.2 1 0.4 4
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 101 43.3 112 48.1 17 7.3 3 1.3 0 0.0 2
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 76 32.3 103 43.8 20 8.5 25 10.6 11 4.7 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 5.7 81 35.4 110 48.0 15 6.6 10 4.4 6

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