MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 86 95.56
YES 4 4.44
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 88 97.78
YES 2 2.22
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 90 100.00
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 21 23.33
YES 69 76.67
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 81 90.00
YES 9 10.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 82 91.11
YES 8 8.89
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 25 30.86
Once a week 29 35.80
Biweekly 6 7.41
Monthly 14 17.28
Semi-annually 7 8.64

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 3.41
3-4 3 3.41
5-6 19 21.59
7+ 63 71.59

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 44 52.38
Several Times/wk 14 16.67
Once a week 9 10.71
Once 2/wks 7 8.33
Infrequently 9 10.71
Not at all 1 1.19

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 15 16.67
YES 75 83.33
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 54 60.00
YES 36 40.00
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 36 40.00
YES 54 60.00
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 12 13.33
YES 78 86.67
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 42 46.67
YES 48 53.33

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK 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. 60 73.2 16 19.5 2 2.4 2 2.4 2 2.4 8
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 25 30.5 44 53.7 11 13.4 2 2.4 0 0.0 8
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 54 65.1 21 25.3 4 4.8 4 4.8 0 0.0 7
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 36 43.4 30 36.1 13 15.7 3 3.6 1 1.2 7
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 39 48.8 27 33.8 13 16.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 10
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 50 60.2 21 25.3 9 10.8 2 2.4 1 1.2 7
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 56.0 23 27.4 10 11.9 4 4.8 0 0.0 6
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 24 29.3 36 43.9 17 20.7 5 6.1 0 0.0 8
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 5 5.6 18 20.0 34 37.8 24 26.7 9 10.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 26 29.9 46 52.9 11 12.6 3 3.4 1 1.1 3
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 12 14.6 27 32.9 23 28.0 19 23.2 1 1.2 8
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 59 67.0 22 25.0 5 5.7 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 66 74.2 22 24.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 69 76.7 20 22.2 1 1.1 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 60 68.2 20 22.7 6 6.8 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 66 73.3 19 21.1 5 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 55 61.1 31 34.4 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 63 70.8 23 25.8 2 2.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 54 62.8 28 32.6 3 3.5 1 1.2 0 0.0 4
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 47 53.4 30 34.1 10 11.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 44 51.2 28 32.6 11 12.8 3 3.5 0 0.0 4
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 71 79.8 15 16.9 3 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 39 46.4 29 34.5 11 13.1 5 6.0 0 0.0 6
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 34 39.1 37 42.5 13 14.9 3 3.4 0 0.0 3
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 62 70.5 24 27.3 2 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 52 59.1 28 31.8 6 6.8 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 51 59.3 24 27.9 10 11.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 4
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 57 65.5 29 33.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
34 - The community is proud of this school. 68 75.6 21 23.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 27 32.9 39 47.6 14 17.1 2 2.4 0 0.0 8
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 1.1 11 12.5 10 11.4 38 43.2 28 31.8 2
37 - I think all children can learn. 69 76.7 17 18.9 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 71 78.9 19 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 27 30.0 56 62.2 6 6.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 31 34.4 53 58.9 4 4.4 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 58 64.4 32 35.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 50 55.6 36 40.0 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 52 57.8 32 35.6 6 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 61 67.8 29 32.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 65 72.2 24 26.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 67 74.4 22 24.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 75 83.3 14 15.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 73 81.1 17 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 59 65.6 26 28.9 5 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 58 65.2 25 28.1 3 3.4 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 77 85.6 11 12.2 1 1.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 67 74.4 22 24.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 56 62.2 22 24.4 11 12.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 71 78.9 15 16.7 3 3.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 65 73.0 20 22.5 3 3.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 63 72.4 22 25.3 2 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 80 88.9 10 11.1 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. 50 58.1 30 34.9 6 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 69 76.7 21 23.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 65 72.2 23 25.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 44 48.9 40 44.4 6 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 49 59.8 28 34.1 4 4.9 1 1.2 0 0.0 8
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 63 70.8 26 29.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 68 75.6 22 24.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 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. 58 70.7 19 23.2 4 4.9 1 1.2 0 0.0 8
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 53 58.9 33 36.7 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 62 68.9 25 27.8 3 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 41 45.6 31 34.4 17 18.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 41 45.6 37 41.1 11 12.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 58 64.4 30 33.3 1 1.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 47 53.4 26 29.5 11 12.5 4 4.5 0 0.0 2
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 50 58.8 29 34.1 5 5.9 1 1.2 0 0.0 5
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 64 71.9 23 25.8 1 1.1 0 0.0 1 1.1 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 57 63.3 30 33.3 3 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 68 75.6 18 20.0 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 51 56.7 36 40.0 3 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 50 61.7 27 33.3 4 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 63 70.8 25 28.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 42 48.3 34 39.1 8 9.2 3 3.4 0 0.0 3
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 32 39.0 33 40.2 14 17.1 3 3.7 0 0.0 8
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 70 77.8 19 21.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 57 64.0 24 27.0 8 9.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 53 62.4 25 29.4 5 5.9 1 1.2 1 1.2 5
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 53 62.4 25 29.4 6 7.1 1 1.2 0 0.0 5
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 62 69.7 17 19.1 7 7.9 1 1.1 2 2.2 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 61 67.8 25 27.8 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 51 56.7 35 38.9 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 62 72.1 18 20.9 3 3.5 3 3.5 0 0.0 4
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 38 45.2 36 42.9 9 10.7 0 0.0 1 1.2 6
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 38 45.8 31 37.3 14 16.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 70 77.8 19 21.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 39 43.3 34 37.8 11 12.2 5 5.6 1 1.1 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 50.6 32 38.6 9 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 7

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