Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM., JACKSON R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 22 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 18 81.82
YES 4 18.18

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 40.91
YES 13 59.09

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 19 86.36
YES 3 13.64

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM., JACKSON 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 12 54.5 7 31.8 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 14 63.6 6 27.3 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 19 86.4 3 13.6 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 10 45.5 8 36.4 2 9.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 10 45.5 8 36.4 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 23.8 7 33.3 6 28.6 2 9.5 1 4.8 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 9 40.9 11 50.0 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 10 45.5 10 45.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 11 50.0 6 27.3 3 13.6 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 13 59.1 7 31.8 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 13 59.1 8 36.4 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 63.6 6 27.3 0 0.0 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 11 50.0 7 31.8 2 9.1 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 7 31.8 7 31.8 3 13.6 3 13.6 2 9.1 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 11 50.0 4 18.2 4 18.2 2 9.1 1 4.5 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 14 63.6 7 31.8 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 40.9 6 27.3 5 22.7 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 8 36.4 11 50.0 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 57.1 6 28.6 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 10 45.5 10 45.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 9 40.9 9 40.9 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 36.8 6 31.6 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 47.6 8 38.1 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 13 59.1 7 31.8 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 6 31.6 4 21.1 8 42.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 3
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 11 50.0 9 40.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 15 68.2 6 27.3 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 13 59.1 6 27.3 3 13.6 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 10 50.0 4 20.0 6 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 11 50.0 9 40.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 36.8 8 42.1 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 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 9 40.9 10 45.5 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 12 57.1 9 42.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 8 38.1 8 38.1 5 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 8 38.1 9 42.9 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 9 42.9 9 42.9 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 13 65.0 6 30.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 7 33.3 5 23.8 2 9.5 6 28.6 1 4.8 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 6 27.3 7 31.8 4 18.2 3 13.6 2 9.1 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 8 40.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 45.5 6 27.3 4 18.2 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 12 57.1 6 28.6 1 4.8 2 9.5 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 8 44.4 6 33.3 3 16.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 11 50.0 11 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 12 54.5 7 31.8 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 11 50.0 9 40.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 45.5 9 40.9 1 4.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 9 40.9 11 50.0 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 12 54.5 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 44.4 6 33.3 3 16.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 4
59 - I feel safe at this school 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 13 61.9 7 33.3 0 0.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 9 40.9 11 50.0 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 47.6 5 23.8 6 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 11 50.0 9 40.9 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 12 54.5 9 40.9 1 4.5 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 36.4 8 36.4 6 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 14 63.6 7 31.8 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 16 72.7 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 14 63.6 8 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 12 57.1 5 23.8 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 10 45.5 10 45.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 10 47.6 10 47.6 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 63.6 8 36.4 0 0.0 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 12 54.5 9 40.9 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 47.6 7 33.3 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 10 45.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 7 33.3 8 38.1 4 19.0 0 0.0 2 9.5 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 7 31.8 9 40.9 4 18.2 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 11 50.0 10 45.5 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 12 54.5 5 22.7 3 13.6 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 7 38.9 7 38.9 4 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 4

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM., JACKSON R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 5 26.32
1/2 hour or less 14 73.68

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM., JACKSON 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 14.3 5 35.7 2 14.3 2 14.3 3 21.4 8
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 13 65.0 7 35.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 12 66.7 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 13 65.0 7 35.0 0 0.0 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. 6 37.5 4 25.0 4 25.0 2 12.5 0 0.0 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 66.7 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 33.3 4 26.7 0 0.0 4 26.7 2 13.3 7
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 35.7 3 21.4 1 7.1 4 28.6 1 7.1 8
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 9 52.9 5 29.4 2 11.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 5
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 5 27.8 5 27.8 3 16.7 2 11.1 3 16.7 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 8 40.0 9 45.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 16 80.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 16 80.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 19 90.5 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 16 84.2 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 15 75.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 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. 12 66.7 3 16.7 2 11.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 11 57.9 4 21.1 2 10.5 1 5.3 1 5.3 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 40.0 2 13.3 2 13.3 3 20.0 2 13.3 7
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 10 58.8 4 23.5 1 5.9 1 5.9 1 5.9 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 5 26.3 5 26.3 9 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3

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