Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 26 92.86
YES 2 7.14

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 28.57
YES 20 71.43

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 25 89.29
YES 3 10.71

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
2 - My school collaborates with community agencies to meet the needs of students 6 21.4 18 64.3 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 10 35.7 16 57.1 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 20 71.4 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 4 14.3 19 67.9 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 5 17.9 20 71.4 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 4 14.3 17 60.7 4 14.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 3 10.7 16 57.1 5 17.9 4 14.3 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 9 33.3 16 59.3 1 3.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 12 42.9 14 50.0 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 16 61.5 8 30.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 9 32.1 17 60.7 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 6 22.2 17 63.0 4 14.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 9 33.3 16 59.3 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 3 10.7 18 64.3 6 21.4 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 17.9 18 64.3 4 14.3 0 0.0 1 3.6 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 5 17.9 18 64.3 3 10.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 11 39.3 15 53.6 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 12 42.9 14 50.0 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 14 50.0 13 46.4 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 2 8.3 13 54.2 6 25.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 6 21.4 19 67.9 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 5 17.9 20 71.4 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 5 17.9 18 64.3 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 4 14.3 18 64.3 5 17.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 28.6 18 64.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 15.4 11 42.3 9 34.6 2 7.7 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 5 18.5 17 63.0 4 14.8 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 3 11.1 16 59.3 8 29.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 2 7.1 15 53.6 4 14.3 6 21.4 1 3.6 0
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 11 40.7 14 51.9 1 3.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 12 44.4 13 48.1 1 3.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 10 37.0 14 51.9 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 11 40.7 13 48.1 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 4 14.8 16 59.3 4 14.8 3 11.1 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 6 21.4 19 67.9 1 3.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 2 7.1 16 57.1 7 25.0 3 10.7 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 5 17.9 20 71.4 1 3.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 3 10.7 18 64.3 4 14.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 4 14.3 17 60.7 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 1 3.6 15 53.6 5 17.9 7 25.0 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 1 3.7 16 59.3 6 22.2 4 14.8 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 4 14.8 15 55.6 5 18.5 3 11.1 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 5 19.2 16 61.5 3 11.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 14 50.0 13 46.4 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 2 7.1 11 39.3 5 17.9 9 32.1 1 3.6 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 3 10.7 20 71.4 1 3.6 3 10.7 1 3.6 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 8 29.6 13 48.1 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 11 39.3 13 46.4 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 8 29.6 13 48.1 3 11.1 3 11.1 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 4 14.8 16 59.3 5 18.5 2 7.4 0 0.0 1
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 5 17.9 19 67.9 2 7.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 9 33.3 16 59.3 1 3.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 3 11.1 17 63.0 5 18.5 2 7.4 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 7 25.0 17 60.7 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 25.0 19 67.9 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 4 14.3 16 57.1 5 17.9 2 7.1 1 3.6 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 3 11.5 19 73.1 2 7.7 1 3.8 1 3.8 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 18 64.3 9 32.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 8 28.6 15 53.6 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 8 28.6 19 67.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 33.3 15 55.6 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 5 18.5 16 59.3 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 10 35.7 13 46.4 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 8 28.6 15 53.6 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 38.5 11 42.3 5 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 11 39.3 15 53.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 18 64.3 9 32.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 11 39.3 14 50.0 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 46.4 13 46.4 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 13 50.0 12 46.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 9 33.3 15 55.6 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 1 3.7 18 66.7 5 18.5 3 11.1 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 8 28.6 15 53.6 3 10.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 2 7.4 13 48.1 7 25.9 5 18.5 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 2 7.7 9 34.6 9 34.6 5 19.2 1 3.8 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 6 21.4 19 67.9 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 5 18.5 19 70.4 3 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 18.5 16 59.3 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 12 42.9 14 50.0 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 13 48.1 13 48.1 0 0.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 2 8.0 15 60.0 5 20.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 6 23.08
1/2 hour or less 17 65.38
1 hour 3 11.54

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. R-II School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
84 - Students are taught effective note-taking skills. 2 8.7 4 17.4 13 56.5 4 17.4 0 0.0 5
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 40.0 7 28.0 6 24.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 3 13.0 10 43.5 6 26.1 4 17.4 0 0.0 5
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 10 40.0 11 44.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 3 12.5 5 20.8 11 45.8 3 12.5 2 8.3 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 9 36.0 9 36.0 7 28.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 20.0 5 20.0 10 40.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 16.0 6 24.0 9 36.0 6 24.0 0 0.0 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 7 29.2 8 33.3 7 29.2 2 8.3 0 0.0 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 6 25.0 8 33.3 5 20.8 4 16.7 1 4.2 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 4 16.7 9 37.5 7 29.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 12 50.0 10 41.7 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 4
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 10 40.0 14 56.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 17 68.0 8 32.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 11 47.8 8 34.8 4 17.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 8 33.3 12 50.0 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 11 45.8 12 50.0 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 7 29.2 10 41.7 6 25.0 1 4.2 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 8.7 4 17.4 7 30.4 9 39.1 1 4.3 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 10 40.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 3
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 4 16.7 8 33.3 10 41.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008