Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 36 92.31
YES 3 7.69

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 39 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 35 89.74
YES 4 10.26

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 33.33
YES 26 66.67

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 34 87.18
YES 5 12.82

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I 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 5 12.8 22 56.4 10 25.6 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 11 28.2 24 61.5 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 26 66.7 13 33.3 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 7 17.9 21 53.8 5 12.8 5 12.8 1 2.6 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 7 17.9 18 46.2 6 15.4 7 17.9 1 2.6 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 13.2 18 47.4 9 23.7 6 15.8 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 5 13.2 25 65.8 4 10.5 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 10 26.3 20 52.6 7 18.4 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 8 20.5 19 48.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 6 15.4 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 23 59.0 15 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 9 23.1 23 59.0 5 12.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 26.3 20 52.6 5 13.2 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 7 18.4 23 60.5 5 13.2 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 3 7.7 19 48.7 9 23.1 3 7.7 5 12.8 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 0 0.0 6 15.8 9 23.7 11 28.9 12 31.6 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 5 12.8 16 41.0 8 20.5 5 12.8 5 12.8 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 9 23.1 25 64.1 3 7.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 10 25.6 24 61.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 15 38.5 21 53.8 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 16.2 16 43.2 11 29.7 4 10.8 0 0.0 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 8 20.5 26 66.7 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 6 15.8 21 55.3 7 18.4 3 7.9 1 2.6 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 7 18.4 19 50.0 9 23.7 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 8 20.5 19 48.7 8 20.5 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 6 15.4 22 56.4 6 15.4 3 7.7 2 5.1 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 3 8.1 9 24.3 14 37.8 8 21.6 3 8.1 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 24.3 20 54.1 4 10.8 1 2.7 3 8.1 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 10 25.6 15 38.5 7 17.9 5 12.8 2 5.1 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 3 7.9 19 50.0 8 21.1 6 15.8 2 5.3 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 11 28.2 18 46.2 4 10.3 4 10.3 2 5.1 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 6 15.4 14 35.9 6 15.4 6 15.4 7 17.9 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 9 23.1 15 38.5 8 20.5 2 5.1 5 12.8 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 8 20.5 14 35.9 8 20.5 4 10.3 5 12.8 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 6 15.4 11 28.2 10 25.6 5 12.8 7 17.9 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 8 20.5 17 43.6 5 12.8 8 20.5 1 2.6 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 3 7.9 14 36.8 12 31.6 6 15.8 3 7.9 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 6 15.4 23 59.0 4 10.3 4 10.3 2 5.1 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 5 13.2 20 52.6 7 18.4 2 5.3 4 10.5 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 10 26.3 16 42.1 8 21.1 2 5.3 2 5.3 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 5 13.2 21 55.3 7 18.4 4 10.5 1 2.6 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 10.5 23 60.5 8 21.1 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 9 23.1 15 38.5 6 15.4 3 7.7 6 15.4 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 16 41.0 16 41.0 3 7.7 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 20 51.3 18 46.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 14 35.9 16 41.0 4 10.3 4 10.3 1 2.6 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 9 23.1 17 43.6 9 23.1 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 9 23.1 21 53.8 4 10.3 4 10.3 1 2.6 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 12 30.8 22 56.4 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 35.9 21 53.8 1 2.6 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 3 8.6 16 45.7 11 31.4 4 11.4 1 2.9 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 6 16.2 19 51.4 7 18.9 3 8.1 2 5.4 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 12 30.8 20 51.3 4 10.3 1 2.6 2 5.1 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 8 20.5 22 56.4 4 10.3 3 7.7 2 5.1 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 4 10.3 9 23.1 9 23.1 10 25.6 7 17.9 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 17.9 17 43.6 6 15.4 8 20.5 1 2.6 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 35.9 16 41.0 4 10.3 5 12.8 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 9 24.3 16 43.2 10 27.0 2 5.4 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 23 59.0 13 33.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 38.5 18 46.2 3 7.7 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 12.8 17 43.6 8 20.5 8 20.5 1 2.6 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 14 35.9 21 53.8 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 8 21.1 21 55.3 7 18.4 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 10 26.3 17 44.7 9 23.7 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 7 18.4 18 47.4 10 26.3 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 25.6 21 53.8 4 10.3 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 6 15.4 18 46.2 8 20.5 3 7.7 4 10.3 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 7 17.9 17 43.6 8 20.5 5 12.8 2 5.1 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 20.5 18 46.2 8 20.5 3 7.7 2 5.1 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 15 38.5 21 53.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 12 31.6 16 42.1 4 10.5 5 13.2 1 2.6 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 20.5 11 28.2 10 25.6 4 10.3 6 15.4 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 8 21.1 18 47.4 8 21.1 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 13 33.3 19 48.7 7 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 8 20.5 22 56.4 8 20.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 18.4 19 50.0 6 15.8 4 10.5 2 5.3 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 18 46.2 19 48.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 9 23.1 16 41.0 13 33.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 9 23.7 20 52.6 7 18.4 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 6 15.4 28 71.8 2 5.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 17 43.6 10 25.6 8 20.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 16.2 9 24.3 18 48.6 2 5.4 2 5.4 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 12 31.58
1/2 hour or less 25 65.79
1 hour 1 2.63

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I 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. 7 18.9 10 27.0 14 37.8 3 8.1 3 8.1 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 13 35.1 16 43.2 7 18.9 0 0.0 1 2.7 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 8 21.6 16 43.2 11 29.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 16 43.2 15 40.5 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 3 8.1 11 29.7 10 27.0 10 27.0 3 8.1 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 32.4 14 37.8 9 24.3 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 3 8.1 11 29.7 16 43.2 5 13.5 2 5.4 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 3 8.3 10 27.8 12 33.3 9 25.0 2 5.6 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 13 35.1 16 43.2 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 8 21.6 13 35.1 11 29.7 2 5.4 3 8.1 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 18 47.4 16 42.1 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 23 62.2 10 27.0 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 28 73.7 9 23.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 27 71.1 9 23.7 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 20 54.1 14 37.8 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 13 35.1 16 43.2 6 16.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 15 40.5 16 43.2 5 13.5 0 0.0 1 2.7 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 16.7 8 22.2 13 36.1 6 16.7 3 8.3 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 20 55.6 12 33.3 3 8.3 0 0.0 1 2.8 3
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 24.3 14 37.8 10 27.0 1 2.7 3 8.1 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009