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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 77 96.25
YES 3 3.75

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 78 97.50
YES 2 2.50

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 74 92.50
YES 6 7.50

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 25 31.25
YES 55 68.75

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 75 93.75
YES 5 6.25

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 71 88.75
YES 9 11.25

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 21 27.63
Once a week 25 32.89
Biweekly 7 9.21
Monthly 13 17.11
Semi-annually 5 6.58
Annually 5 6.58

Frequency Missing = 4


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 4 5.00
3-4 19 23.75
5-6 24 30.00
7+ 33 41.25

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 42 52.50
Several Times/wk 14 17.50
Once a week 1 1.25
Once 2/wks 2 2.50
Infrequently 12 15.00
Not at all 9 11.25

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 12 15.00
YES 68 85.00

I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 39 48.75
YES 41 51.25

I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 21 26.25
YES 59 73.75

I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 17 21.25
YES 63 78.75

I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 43 53.75
YES 37 46.25

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SEYMOUR 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. 50 63.3 22 27.8 6 7.6 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 30 38.0 37 46.8 11 13.9 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 39 49.4 31 39.2 9 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 31 39.2 32 40.5 15 19.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 27 34.2 36 45.6 15 19.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 32 40.5 36 45.6 10 12.7 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 33 41.8 35 44.3 10 12.7 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 17 21.5 33 41.8 14 17.7 11 13.9 4 5.1 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 4 5.1 15 19.0 42 53.2 14 17.7 4 5.1 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 6 7.6 24 30.4 36 45.6 12 15.2 1 1.3 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 4 5.0 20 25.0 33 41.3 19 23.8 4 5.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 39 48.8 29 36.3 10 12.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 39 48.8 38 47.5 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 49 61.3 31 38.8 0 0.0 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 14 17.5 26 32.5 32 40.0 7 8.8 1 1.3 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 25 31.3 34 42.5 17 21.3 4 5.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 34 42.5 40 50.0 5 6.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 45 56.3 31 38.8 4 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 52 65.8 24 30.4 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 36 45.0 34 42.5 10 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 30 38.0 36 45.6 9 11.4 3 3.8 1 1.3 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 34 43.0 36 45.6 5 6.3 4 5.1 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 27 34.2 26 32.9 13 16.5 8 10.1 5 6.3 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 19 23.8 36 45.0 22 27.5 3 3.8 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 38 47.5 37 46.3 3 3.8 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 44 55.0 29 36.3 5 6.3 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 33 41.3 39 48.8 7 8.8 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 46 57.5 29 36.3 5 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 32 40.0 41 51.3 6 7.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 18 22.5 33 41.3 24 30.0 5 6.3 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 1.3 18 22.8 9 11.4 39 49.4 12 15.2 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 47 58.8 29 36.3 1 1.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 52 65.0 25 31.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 25 31.6 43 54.4 8 10.1 2 2.5 1 1.3 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 18 22.5 48 60.0 12 15.0 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 32 40.0 45 56.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 30 37.5 41 51.3 9 11.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 31 38.8 42 52.5 7 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 45 56.3 34 42.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 37 46.3 41 51.3 2 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 47 58.8 32 40.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 51 63.8 28 35.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 48 60.8 29 36.7 2 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 40 50.0 36 45.0 1 1.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 33 41.3 38 47.5 8 10.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 59 73.8 20 25.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 52 65.0 28 35.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 30 37.5 26 32.5 12 15.0 9 11.3 3 3.8 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 61 76.3 17 21.3 2 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 40 50.0 33 41.3 6 7.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 29 36.3 39 48.8 10 12.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 38 47.5 28 35.0 6 7.5 7 8.8 1 1.3 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 38 47.5 35 43.8 5 6.3 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 45 56.3 34 42.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 44 55.0 35 43.8 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 34 42.5 43 53.8 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 32 40.5 41 51.9 6 7.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 47 58.8 31 38.8 2 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 47 58.8 26 32.5 6 7.5 1 1.3 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. 38 48.1 26 32.9 8 10.1 7 8.9 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 40 50.0 36 45.0 2 2.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 49 61.3 31 38.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 37 46.3 37 46.3 2 2.5 3 3.8 1 1.3 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 31 38.8 34 42.5 9 11.3 4 5.0 2 2.5 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 45 56.3 31 38.8 3 3.8 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 27 33.8 35 43.8 10 12.5 6 7.5 2 2.5 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 21 26.6 27 34.2 19 24.1 8 10.1 4 5.1 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 22 27.5 33 41.3 19 23.8 4 5.0 2 2.5 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 55 68.8 23 28.8 2 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 58 72.5 21 26.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 29 36.3 36 45.0 9 11.3 4 5.0 2 2.5 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 49 62.8 22 28.2 7 9.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 40 50.0 34 42.5 6 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 40 50.6 32 40.5 4 5.1 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 23 28.8 40 50.0 14 17.5 3 3.8 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 31 38.8 41 51.3 2 2.5 5 6.3 1 1.3 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 17 21.5 38 48.1 20 25.3 3 3.8 1 1.3 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 24 30.4 41 51.9 7 8.9 3 3.8 4 5.1 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 39 49.4 36 45.6 4 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 52 65.0 21 26.3 5 6.3 1 1.3 1 1.3 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 39 48.8 36 45.0 4 5.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 30 37.5 44 55.0 6 7.5 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. 38 48.1 33 41.8 4 5.1 1 1.3 3 3.8 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 23 29.1 40 50.6 12 15.2 4 5.1 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 28 35.0 41 51.3 10 12.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 58 72.5 21 26.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 33 41.3 34 42.5 7 8.8 6 7.5 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 29 36.3 32 40.0 18 22.5 0 0.0 1 1.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education