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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 20 95.24
YES 1 4.76

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 20 95.24
YES 1 4.76

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 19 90.48
YES 2 9.52

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 38.10
YES 13 61.90

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 18 85.71
YES 3 14.29

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 18 85.71
YES 3 14.29

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MIAMI 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 7 33.3 8 38.1 4 19.0 0 0.0 2 9.5 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 6 28.6 12 57.1 1 4.8 1 4.8 1 4.8 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 14 66.7 7 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 5 23.8 7 33.3 5 23.8 3 14.3 1 4.8 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 6 28.6 8 38.1 4 19.0 2 9.5 1 4.8 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 23.8 4 19.0 5 23.8 6 28.6 1 4.8 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 50.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 10 47.6 9 42.9 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 9 42.9 8 38.1 2 9.5 2 9.5 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 10 58.8 7 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 6 28.6 10 47.6 3 14.3 2 9.5 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 5 23.8 12 57.1 2 9.5 2 9.5 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 6 28.6 13 61.9 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 7 33.3 9 42.9 5 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 1 4.8 11 52.4 6 28.6 2 9.5 1 4.8 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 4 19.0 9 42.9 4 19.0 4 19.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 6 28.6 10 47.6 2 9.5 2 9.5 1 4.8 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 9 42.9 7 33.3 3 14.3 1 4.8 1 4.8 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 8 38.1 10 47.6 1 4.8 1 4.8 1 4.8 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 26.7 6 40.0 3 20.0 1 6.7 1 6.7 6
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 7 35.0 10 50.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 8 40.0 12 60.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 6 31.6 9 47.4 4 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 3 14.3 14 66.7 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 2 9.5 12 57.1 5 23.8 2 9.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 3 15.0 6 30.0 9 45.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 50.0 7 35.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 5 25.0 9 45.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 2 10.5 9 47.4 7 36.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 8 38.1 13 61.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 7 33.3 10 47.6 1 4.8 2 9.5 1 4.8 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 6 28.6 10 47.6 4 19.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 8 38.1 10 47.6 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 4 19.0 5 23.8 7 33.3 4 19.0 1 4.8 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 6 28.6 12 57.1 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 3 14.3 14 66.7 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 5 23.8 12 57.1 4 19.0 0 0.0 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 6 30.0 10 50.0 3 15.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 7 33.3 10 47.6 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 15.0 11 55.0 4 20.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 15.0 12 60.0 3 15.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 7 35.0 7 35.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 5 27.8 11 61.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 10 47.6 11 52.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 3 15.0 8 40.0 2 10.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 6 28.6 11 52.4 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 50.0 8 40.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 47.6 6 28.6 5 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 10 47.6 10 47.6 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 4 22.2 9 50.0 4 22.2 1 5.6 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 6 28.6 14 66.7 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 6 30.0 12 60.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 5 23.8 12 57.1 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 5 23.8 13 61.9 1 4.8 1 4.8 1 4.8 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 6 28.6 13 61.9 1 4.8 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 9 45.0 11 55.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 42.1 8 42.1 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 14 66.7 6 28.6 0 0.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 10 47.6 11 52.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 1 5.3 11 57.9 3 15.8 3 15.8 1 5.3 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 6 31.6 10 52.6 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 2 9.5 14 66.7 3 14.3 2 9.5 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 6 28.6 11 52.4 3 14.3 0 0.0 1 4.8 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 5 25.0 9 45.0 3 15.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 9 42.9 9 42.9 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 6 28.6 8 38.1 4 19.0 3 14.3 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 3 15.0 7 35.0 7 35.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 4 19.0 13 61.9 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 6 28.6 13 61.9 1 4.8 0 0.0 1 4.8 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 6 31.6 12 63.2 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 7 33.3 8 38.1 1 4.8 5 23.8 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 33.3 11 52.4 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 6 30.0 11 55.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 7 35.0 11 55.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 3 16.7 11 61.1 2 11.1 2 11.1 0 0.0 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 55.0 9 45.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 9 45.0 10 50.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 2 11.1 9 50.0 2 11.1 3 16.7 2 11.1 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 3 14.3 10 47.6 3 14.3 5 23.8 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 13 61.9 8 38.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 23.5 9 52.9 3 17.6 1 5.9 0 0.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 4 23.53
1/2 hour or less 11 64.71
1 hour 2 11.76

Frequency Missing = 4


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MIAMI 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. 1 6.7 4 26.7 9 60.0 0 0.0 1 6.7 6
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 6 35.3 8 47.1 3 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 5 29.4 6 35.3 4 23.5 1 5.9 1 5.9 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 10 55.6 5 27.8 3 16.7 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. 2 11.8 5 29.4 4 23.5 4 23.5 2 11.8 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 6 33.3 9 50.0 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 2 12.5 5 31.3 6 37.5 2 12.5 1 6.3 5
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 0 0.0 5 29.4 8 47.1 1 5.9 3 17.6 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 5 29.4 8 47.1 4 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 8 47.1 5 29.4 3 17.6 0 0.0 1 5.9 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 2 11.8 7 41.2 4 23.5 2 11.8 2 11.8 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 9 52.9 8 47.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 10 58.8 7 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 11 61.1 7 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 10 55.6 7 38.9 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 8 44.4 8 44.4 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 6 35.3 8 47.1 3 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 5 29.4 7 41.2 5 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 17.6 5 29.4 4 23.5 3 17.6 2 11.8 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 8 50.0 4 25.0 3 18.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 35.3 6 35.3 3 17.6 1 5.9 1 5.9 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007