MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 42 97.67
YES 1 2.33
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 40 93.02
YES 3 6.98
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 30.23
YES 30 69.77
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 40 93.02
YES 3 6.98
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 38 88.37
YES 5 11.63
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 17 44.74
Once a week 12 31.58
Biweekly 4 10.53
Monthly 5 13.16

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 6 14.63
3-4 7 17.07
5-6 9 21.95
7+ 19 46.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 23 56.10
Several Times/wk 10 24.39
Once a week 3 7.32
Infrequently 3 7.32
Not at all 2 4.88

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 8 18.60
YES 35 81.40
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 15 34.88
YES 28 65.12
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 15 34.88
YES 28 65.12
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 15 34.88
YES 28 65.12
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 26 60.47
YES 17 39.53

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted July 31, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II 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. 32 80.0 5 12.5 1 2.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 17 43.6 17 43.6 2 5.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 4
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 26 68.4 8 21.1 2 5.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 5
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 19 48.7 16 41.0 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 4
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 18 50.0 13 36.1 3 8.3 2 5.6 0 0.0 7
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 19 47.5 17 42.5 1 2.5 3 7.5 0 0.0 3
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 22 55.0 14 35.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 11 33.3 10 30.3 8 24.2 3 9.1 1 3.0 10
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 4 9.8 6 14.6 12 29.3 15 36.6 4 9.8 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 8.3 17 47.2 9 25.0 6 16.7 1 2.8 7
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 9.1 12 36.4 9 27.3 8 24.2 1 3.0 10
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 25 61.0 10 24.4 2 4.9 3 7.3 1 2.4 2
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 29 67.4 9 20.9 2 4.7 3 7.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 31 73.8 8 19.0 0 0.0 3 7.1 0 0.0 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 2 5.9 17 50.0 9 26.5 4 11.8 2 5.9 9
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 13 35.1 17 45.9 5 13.5 0 0.0 2 5.4 6
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 18 41.9 20 46.5 1 2.3 4 9.3 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 26 60.5 14 32.6 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 21 52.5 16 40.0 3 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 16 38.1 19 45.2 3 7.1 4 9.5 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 13 33.3 17 43.6 8 20.5 0 0.0 1 2.6 4
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 20 46.5 18 41.9 3 7.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 19 50.0 14 36.8 4 10.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 5
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 8 19.0 21 50.0 9 21.4 4 9.5 0 0.0 1
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 13 30.2 15 34.9 8 18.6 3 7.0 4 9.3 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 27 62.8 11 25.6 2 4.7 3 7.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 12 29.3 23 56.1 5 12.2 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 17 40.5 22 52.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 14 32.6 22 51.2 3 7.0 4 9.3 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 3 7.3 18 43.9 13 31.7 4 9.8 3 7.3 2
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 2.3 7 16.3 9 20.9 20 46.5 6 14.0 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 27 64.3 15 35.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 29 67.4 12 27.9 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 16 37.2 25 58.1 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 7 16.3 28 65.1 8 18.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 22 51.2 17 39.5 2 4.7 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 17 39.5 22 51.2 4 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 16 37.2 21 48.8 5 11.6 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 23 53.5 17 39.5 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 24 55.8 16 37.2 3 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 28 65.1 14 32.6 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 29 67.4 12 27.9 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 27 62.8 13 30.2 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 17 39.5 21 48.8 3 7.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 12 28.6 24 57.1 3 7.1 1 2.4 2 4.8 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 29 69.0 13 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 29 67.4 14 32.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 23 54.8 15 35.7 2 4.8 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 30 71.4 11 26.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 18 41.9 20 46.5 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 12 31.6 8 21.1 13 34.2 2 5.3 3 7.9 5
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 23 53.5 18 41.9 2 4.7 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. 5 13.5 22 59.5 4 10.8 3 8.1 3 8.1 6
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 28 65.1 14 32.6 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 24 55.8 17 39.5 1 2.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 15 34.9 25 58.1 1 2.3 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 15 39.5 18 47.4 3 7.9 2 5.3 0 0.0 5
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 25 59.5 15 35.7 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 25 58.1 15 34.9 2 4.7 1 2.3 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. 12 30.8 18 46.2 3 7.7 5 12.8 1 2.6 4
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 21 48.8 20 46.5 1 2.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 30 69.8 12 27.9 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 30 69.8 10 23.3 1 2.3 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 23 54.8 14 33.3 4 9.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 27 62.8 13 30.2 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 17 41.5 18 43.9 4 9.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 2
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 21 52.5 16 40.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 7 16.7 21 50.0 10 23.8 4 9.5 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 32 74.4 11 25.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 32 74.4 11 25.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 11 25.6 24 55.8 3 7.0 4 9.3 1 2.3 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 21 58.3 13 36.1 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 28 65.1 11 25.6 1 2.3 3 7.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 17 43.6 18 46.2 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 4
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 13 30.2 14 32.6 12 27.9 2 4.7 2 4.7 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 19 45.2 17 40.5 3 7.1 3 7.1 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 11 28.2 16 41.0 8 20.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 4
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 12 29.3 21 51.2 7 17.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 17 41.5 17 41.5 5 12.2 2 4.9 0 0.0 2
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 21 51.2 13 31.7 3 7.3 2 4.9 2 4.9 2
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 22 51.2 16 37.2 5 11.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 17 39.5 21 48.8 5 11.6 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. 23 59.0 13 33.3 1 2.6 2 5.1 0 0.0 4
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 9 22.5 24 60.0 4 10.0 3 7.5 0 0.0 3
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 13 37.1 14 40.0 7 20.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 8
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 27 62.8 13 30.2 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 28 65.1 13 30.2 0 0.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 38.7 10 32.3 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 12

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted July 31, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education