MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 642 97.57
YES 16 2.43

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 653 99.24
YES 5 0.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 339 51.52
YES 319 48.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 487 74.01
YES 171 25.99

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 622 94.53
YES 36 5.47

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 509 77.36
YES 149 22.64

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 120 20.10
Once a week 166 27.81
Biweekly 28 4.69
Monthly 153 25.63
Semi-annually 66 11.06
Annually 64 10.72

Frequency Missing = 63

 

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 81 12.40
3-4 186 28.48
5-6 168 25.73
7+ 218 33.38

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 292 45.63
Several Times/wk 111 17.34
Once a week 42 6.56
Once 2/wks 29 4.53
Infrequently 81 12.66
Not at all 85 13.28

Frequency Missing = 20

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 180 27.27
YES 480 72.73
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 475 71.97
YES 185 28.03
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 369 55.91
YES 291 44.09
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 427 64.70
YES 233 35.30
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 525 79.55
YES 135 20.45

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted February 28, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. 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. 277 47.1 186 31.6 85 14.5 29 4.9 11 1.9 72
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 138 23.8 264 45.6 137 23.7 33 5.7 7 1.2 81
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 209 36.0 234 40.3 118 20.3 15 2.6 4 0.7 80
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 143 24.8 268 46.4 136 23.6 22 3.8 8 1.4 83
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 125 22.0 231 40.7 165 29.0 36 6.3 11 1.9 92
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 168 28.2 273 45.9 99 16.6 44 7.4 11 1.8 65
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 135 23.2 245 42.2 138 23.8 49 8.4 14 2.4 79
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 90 15.9 194 34.2 158 27.9 86 15.2 39 6.9 93
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 52 8.3 130 20.6 237 37.6 171 27.1 40 6.3 30
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 54 9.1 200 33.8 241 40.8 66 11.2 30 5.1 69
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 29 5.0 130 22.6 268 46.6 113 19.7 35 6.1 85
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 159 27.5 267 46.2 130 22.5 12 2.1 10 1.7 82
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 295 45.7 299 46.3 45 7.0 6 0.9 1 0.2 14
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 391 60.1 238 36.6 17 2.6 4 0.6 1 0.2 9
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 92 16.0 195 33.9 216 37.5 55 9.5 18 3.1 84
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 123 21.2 218 37.7 128 22.1 89 15.4 21 3.6 81
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 321 48.9 277 42.2 41 6.2 16 2.4 2 0.3 3
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 329 50.2 286 43.7 36 5.5 3 0.5 1 0.2 5
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 303 47.9 279 44.1 39 6.2 8 1.3 4 0.6 27
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 244 37.6 286 44.1 95 14.6 16 2.5 8 1.2 11
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 162 25.8 268 42.6 124 19.7 56 8.9 19 3.0 31
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 193 30.0 278 43.2 100 15.5 55 8.5 18 2.8 16
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 160 25.9 236 38.2 126 20.4 67 10.9 28 4.5 43
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 143 22.3 308 48.1 149 23.3 33 5.2 7 1.1 20
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 295 45.8 263 40.8 69 10.7 11 1.7 6 0.9 16
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 360 54.8 245 37.3 27 4.1 20 3.0 5 0.8 3
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 180 28.4 286 45.1 99 15.6 54 8.5 15 2.4 26
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 236 36.3 322 49.5 75 11.5 15 2.3 2 0.3 10
34 - The community is proud of this school. 212 32.8 285 44.0 124 19.2 17 2.6 9 1.4 13
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 155 24.1 302 47.0 151 23.5 27 4.2 8 1.2 17
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 31 4.8 104 16.3 136 21.3 283 44.2 86 13.4 20
37 - I think all children can learn. 482 73.5 163 24.8 7 1.1 2 0.3 2 0.3 4
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 370 56.6 257 39.3 26 4.0 1 0.2 0 0.0 6
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 179 27.5 366 56.2 72 11.1 28 4.3 6 0.9 9
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 212 32.6 355 54.6 76 11.7 7 1.1 0 0.0 10
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 294 45.2 324 49.8 26 4.0 5 0.8 1 0.2 10
42 - Children like attending this school. 252 38.7 317 48.6 64 9.8 13 2.0 6 0.9 8
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 283 43.5 311 47.8 39 6.0 12 1.8 6 0.9 9
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 336 51.3 279 42.6 31 4.7 7 1.1 2 0.3 5
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 311 47.8 305 46.9 32 4.9 3 0.5 0 0.0 9
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 380 58.2 251 38.4 18 2.8 4 0.6 0 0.0 7
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 415 63.5 215 32.9 17 2.6 3 0.5 4 0.6 6
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 379 58.0 244 37.4 24 3.7 4 0.6 2 0.3 7
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 378 57.9 222 34.0 39 6.0 11 1.7 3 0.5 7
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 226 36.0 259 41.3 116 18.5 20 3.2 6 1.0 33
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 378 58.0 233 35.7 31 4.8 7 1.1 3 0.5 8
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 350 53.7 266 40.8 28 4.3 7 1.1 1 0.2 8
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 180 32.8 151 27.6 175 31.9 14 2.6 28 5.1 112
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 269 43.2 217 34.9 105 16.9 20 3.2 11 1.8 38
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 232 36.3 306 47.9 82 12.8 14 2.2 5 0.8 21
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 155 26.2 209 35.4 217 36.7 7 1.2 3 0.5 69
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 193 30.9 308 49.4 60 9.6 55 8.8 8 1.3 36
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 181 29.3 284 46.0 144 23.3 5 0.8 4 0.6 42
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 306 46.9 306 46.9 31 4.8 7 1.1 2 0.3 8
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 267 40.9 310 47.5 56 8.6 18 2.8 2 0.3 7
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 201 31.1 336 52.0 97 15.0 10 1.5 2 0.3 14
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 232 37.1 303 48.5 73 11.7 16 2.6 1 0.2 35
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 269 41.5 335 51.7 39 6.0 3 0.5 2 0.3 12
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 310 47.5 282 43.2 48 7.4 11 1.7 2 0.3 7
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 218 34.9 220 35.2 120 19.2 43 6.9 24 3.8 35
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 263 40.3 299 45.8 58 8.9 29 4.4 4 0.6 7
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 289 44.4 309 47.5 38 5.8 12 1.8 3 0.5 9
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 248 38.3 281 43.4 55 8.5 48 7.4 15 2.3 13
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 258 39.8 311 47.9 51 7.9 23 3.5 6 0.9 11
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 313 48.5 282 43.7 42 6.5 6 0.9 3 0.5 14
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 143 23.5 230 37.8 159 26.2 50 8.2 26 4.3 52
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 122 20.5 205 34.4 179 30.0 61 10.2 29 4.9 64
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 93 14.8 265 42.1 186 29.5 67 10.6 19 3.0 30
74 - Students are safe at this school 290 44.5 316 48.5 29 4.5 14 2.2 2 0.3 9
75 - I feel safe at this school. 335 51.3 276 42.3 25 3.8 14 2.1 3 0.5 7
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 151 25.3 224 37.5 172 28.8 34 5.7 16 2.7 63
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 218 35.7 273 44.8 113 18.5 4 0.7 2 0.3 50
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 311 47.9 309 47.6 25 3.9 2 0.3 2 0.3 11
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 202 32.0 301 47.6 103 16.3 25 4.0 1 0.2 28
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 210 32.8 273 42.6 129 20.1 20 3.1 9 1.4 19
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 250 39.6 240 38.0 68 10.8 36 5.7 38 6.0 28
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 158 25.4 243 39.1 156 25.1 33 5.3 32 5.1 38
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 145 23.3 268 43.1 114 18.3 64 10.3 31 5.0 38
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 289 45.0 294 45.8 42 6.5 13 2.0 4 0.6 18
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 342 52.6 219 33.7 63 9.7 20 3.1 6 0.9 10
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 332 51.0 273 41.9 35 5.4 9 1.4 2 0.3 9
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 279 43.1 289 44.6 70 10.8 9 1.4 1 0.2 12
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 223 35.8 189 30.3 101 16.2 60 9.6 50 8.0 37
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 171 26.9 337 53.1 104 16.4 18 2.8 5 0.8 25
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 219 35.3 310 49.9 82 13.2 9 1.4 1 0.2 39
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 375 57.4 261 40.0 15 2.3 0 0.0 2 0.3 7
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 260 40.1 274 42.2 63 9.7 43 6.6 9 1.4 11
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 283 46.2 172 28.1 128 20.9 18 2.9 11 1.8 48

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted February 28, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education