Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 38 95.00
YES 2 5.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 39 97.50
YES 1 2.50

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 37 92.50
YES 3 7.50

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 15 37.50
YES 25 62.50

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 36 90.00
YES 4 10.00

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 34 85.00
YES 6 15.00

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV 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 11 28.2 19 48.7 8 20.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 20.0 22 55.0 6 15.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 33 82.5 7 17.5 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 2 5.0 26 65.0 5 12.5 6 15.0 1 2.5 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 6 15.0 17 42.5 5 12.5 11 27.5 1 2.5 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 1 2.7 18 48.6 11 29.7 6 16.2 1 2.7 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 6 15.0 24 60.0 6 15.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 9 23.1 28 71.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 14 35.0 21 52.5 4 10.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 23 63.9 12 33.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 13 32.5 25 62.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 20.0 28 70.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 8 20.0 29 72.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 9 23.1 22 56.4 3 7.7 5 12.8 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 25.6 14 35.9 8 20.5 5 12.8 2 5.1 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 5 12.8 27 69.2 3 7.7 3 7.7 1 2.6 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 33.3 24 61.5 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 11 27.5 25 62.5 2 5.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 19 47.5 19 47.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 26.5 11 32.4 10 29.4 4 11.8 0 0.0 6
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 8 21.6 21 56.8 6 16.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 20.6 15 44.1 6 17.6 4 11.8 2 5.9 6
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 11 28.9 18 47.4 5 13.2 3 7.9 1 2.6 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 6 15.4 23 59.0 7 17.9 3 7.7 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 5 13.2 26 68.4 4 10.5 3 7.9 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 2 5.3 16 42.1 10 26.3 9 23.7 1 2.6 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 15 37.5 19 47.5 5 12.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 9 22.5 16 40.0 10 25.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 9 24.3 14 37.8 10 27.0 4 10.8 0 0.0 3
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 18 45.0 18 45.0 3 7.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 15 37.5 21 52.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 37.5 18 45.0 4 10.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 10 25.0 19 47.5 8 20.0 3 7.5 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 13 32.5 20 50.0 2 5.0 2 5.0 3 7.5 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 9 22.5 23 57.5 6 15.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 9 23.7 23 60.5 4 10.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 7 18.4 24 63.2 4 10.5 3 7.9 0 0.0 2
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 9 23.7 16 42.1 8 21.1 5 13.2 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 10 26.3 20 52.6 5 13.2 3 7.9 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 8.1 23 62.2 8 21.6 3 8.1 0 0.0 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 8.1 25 67.6 8 21.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 3
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 13 32.5 19 47.5 5 12.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 12 33.3 21 58.3 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 26 65.0 12 30.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 10 26.3 11 28.9 3 7.9 11 28.9 3 7.9 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 10 25.6 18 46.2 8 20.5 2 5.1 1 2.6 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 16 40.0 17 42.5 1 2.5 6 15.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 21 52.5 12 30.0 5 12.5 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 9 23.7 20 52.6 5 13.2 3 7.9 1 2.6 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 3 8.3 17 47.2 9 25.0 7 19.4 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 7 17.5 24 60.0 8 20.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 16 40.0 22 55.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 11 27.5 24 60.0 3 7.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 15 37.5 22 55.0 3 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 8 20.5 28 71.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 2 5.3 17 44.7 5 13.2 12 31.6 2 5.3 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 10 28.6 15 42.9 6 17.1 4 11.4 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 22 55.0 15 37.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 3 8.1 24 64.9 6 16.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 12 30.0 21 52.5 6 15.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 13 33.3 19 48.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 1 2.6 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 9 23.7 23 60.5 6 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 18 45.0 19 47.5 3 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 11 29.7 20 54.1 4 10.8 2 5.4 0 0.0 3
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 15 37.5 21 52.5 3 7.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 9 22.5 23 57.5 6 15.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 25 62.5 15 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 20.0 26 65.0 5 12.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 18 45.0 21 52.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 21 53.8 15 38.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 6 15.0 24 60.0 6 15.0 3 7.5 1 2.5 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 3 7.7 22 56.4 7 17.9 4 10.3 3 7.7 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 9 25.0 19 52.8 5 13.9 2 5.6 1 2.8 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 4 10.8 17 45.9 10 27.0 5 13.5 1 2.7 3
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 2 5.3 15 39.5 11 28.9 8 21.1 2 5.3 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 24 60.0 15 37.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 10 25.6 26 66.7 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 6 15.8 16 42.1 5 13.2 8 21.1 3 7.9 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 10 25.0 22 55.0 6 15.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 21 52.5 14 35.0 3 7.5 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 2 6.3 17 53.1 9 28.1 2 6.3 2 6.3 8

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 13 39.39
1/2 hour or less 19 57.58
1 hour 1 3.03

Frequency Missing = 7


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV 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. 3 9.1 13 39.4 10 30.3 3 9.1 4 12.1 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 29.4 16 47.1 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 6
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 7 21.2 10 30.3 11 33.3 3 9.1 2 6.1 7
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 17 48.6 15 42.9 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 5
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 7 21.2 10 30.3 8 24.2 3 9.1 5 15.2 7
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 10 29.4 21 61.8 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 3 9.4 8 25.0 16 50.0 1 3.1 4 12.5 8
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 2 6.1 10 30.3 12 36.4 3 9.1 6 18.2 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 10 29.4 12 35.3 11 32.4 0 0.0 1 2.9 6
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 26.5 8 23.5 12 35.3 4 11.8 1 2.9 6
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 10 28.6 11 31.4 13 37.1 0 0.0 1 2.9 5
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 18 52.9 12 35.3 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 15 42.9 17 48.6 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 22 62.9 12 34.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 20 57.1 9 25.7 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 14 41.2 15 44.1 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 17 51.5 13 39.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 11 33.3 9 27.3 10 30.3 3 9.1 0 0.0 7
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 7 23.3 4 13.3 7 23.3 6 20.0 6 20.0 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 16 51.6 8 25.8 5 16.1 0 0.0 2 6.5 9
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 26.5 10 29.4 12 35.3 3 8.8 0 0.0 6

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