Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 42 97.67
YES 1 2.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 39 90.70
YES 4 9.30

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 27.91
YES 31 72.09

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 38 88.37
YES 5 11.63

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. 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 12.2 25 61.0 5 12.2 6 14.6 0 0.0 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 20 46.5 19 44.2 2 4.7 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 29 67.4 14 32.6 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 7 16.3 17 39.5 14 32.6 5 11.6 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 8 18.6 19 44.2 8 18.6 8 18.6 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 2 5.0 12 30.0 15 37.5 11 27.5 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 16.7 23 54.8 8 19.0 2 4.8 2 4.8 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 43.9 19 46.3 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 13 30.2 25 58.1 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 28 68.3 11 26.8 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 12 27.9 28 65.1 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 11 26.2 25 59.5 5 11.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 8 18.6 25 58.1 6 14.0 4 9.3 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 9 22.0 23 56.1 7 17.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 2
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 11 26.2 19 45.2 8 19.0 2 4.8 2 4.8 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 19 45.2 19 45.2 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 5 11.6 23 53.5 10 23.3 5 11.6 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 5 11.6 27 62.8 9 20.9 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 16 37.2 25 58.1 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 7 20.0 13 37.1 11 31.4 4 11.4 0 0.0 8
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 11 28.9 21 55.3 3 7.9 3 7.9 0 0.0 5
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 17.5 20 50.0 7 17.5 5 12.5 1 2.5 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 14 36.8 19 50.0 5 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 6 15.0 24 60.0 8 20.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 3
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 6 15.0 26 65.0 8 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 6 16.2 16 43.2 11 29.7 4 10.8 0 0.0 6
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 6 15.8 23 60.5 6 15.8 2 5.3 1 2.6 5
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 4 10.0 22 55.0 9 22.5 4 10.0 1 2.5 3
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 13.5 14 37.8 12 32.4 6 16.2 0 0.0 6
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 16 38.1 21 50.0 3 7.1 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 20 46.5 18 41.9 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 14 33.3 23 54.8 3 7.1 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 12 27.9 21 48.8 7 16.3 3 7.0 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 18 43.9 16 39.0 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 5 11.9 24 57.1 8 19.0 5 11.9 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 5 13.2 13 34.2 13 34.2 7 18.4 0 0.0 5
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 6 15.0 20 50.0 12 30.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 6 15.8 22 57.9 9 23.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 5
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 14 34.1 21 51.2 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 5 13.2 14 36.8 10 26.3 8 21.1 1 2.6 5
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 6 15.8 22 57.9 5 13.2 5 13.2 0 0.0 5
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 16 38.1 18 42.9 7 16.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 9 22.5 25 62.5 5 12.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 27 62.8 15 34.9 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 21 52.5 11 27.5 4 10.0 2 5.0 2 5.0 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 16 39.0 17 41.5 6 14.6 2 4.9 0 0.0 2
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 17 40.5 19 45.2 4 9.5 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 21 53.8 13 33.3 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 34.2 19 50.0 3 7.9 3 7.9 0 0.0 5
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 5 12.2 18 43.9 11 26.8 6 14.6 1 2.4 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 8 19.5 21 51.2 4 9.8 8 19.5 0 0.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 16 39.0 20 48.8 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 5 12.2 27 65.9 8 19.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 23.8 20 47.6 9 21.4 2 4.8 1 2.4 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 9 22.5 20 50.0 7 17.5 3 7.5 1 2.5 3
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 8 19.5 19 46.3 7 17.1 5 12.2 2 4.9 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 16 39.0 18 43.9 5 12.2 1 2.4 1 2.4 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 19 44.2 19 44.2 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 9 22.5 24 60.0 6 15.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 1 2.5 21 52.5 12 30.0 6 15.0 0 0.0 3
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 25.0 24 60.0 4 10.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 6 15.4 18 46.2 10 25.6 5 12.8 0 0.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 11 26.2 24 57.1 5 11.9 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 4 10.3 23 59.0 8 20.5 4 10.3 0 0.0 4
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 26.3 18 47.4 9 23.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 5
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 9 22.0 22 53.7 7 17.1 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
68 - The community is proud of this school 2 5.3 18 47.4 14 36.8 3 7.9 1 2.6 5
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 4 10.5 18 47.4 15 39.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 5
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 12 27.9 27 62.8 4 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 40.5 19 45.2 4 9.5 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 5 12.2 22 53.7 7 17.1 6 14.6 1 2.4 2
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 17.5 23 57.5 8 20.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 20 46.5 17 39.5 5 11.6 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 11 26.8 21 51.2 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 12.8 19 48.7 12 30.8 3 7.7 0 0.0 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 26.8 20 48.8 5 12.2 4 9.8 1 2.4 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 4 10.8 23 62.2 8 21.6 2 5.4 0 0.0 6
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 1 2.4 12 28.6 14 33.3 10 23.8 5 11.9 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 1 2.3 11 25.6 11 25.6 15 34.9 5 11.6 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 19 44.2 16 37.2 5 11.6 2 4.7 1 2.3 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 11.1 17 47.2 13 36.1 2 5.6 0 0.0 7

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. R-I School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 15 38.46
1/2 hour or less 20 51.28
1 hour 4 10.26

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. 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. 12 30.0 12 30.0 11 27.5 3 7.5 2 5.0 3
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 37.5 12 30.0 8 20.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 4 10.3 12 30.8 16 41.0 5 12.8 2 5.1 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 52.5 15 37.5 4 10.0 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. 5 13.2 8 21.1 20 52.6 3 7.9 2 5.3 5
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 19 48.7 16 41.0 4 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 10 26.3 13 34.2 12 31.6 3 7.9 0 0.0 5
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 13.9 15 41.7 12 33.3 3 8.3 1 2.8 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 12 30.8 10 25.6 11 28.2 4 10.3 2 5.1 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 11 28.2 16 41.0 9 23.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 6 15.0 16 40.0 13 32.5 4 10.0 1 2.5 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 27 67.5 9 22.5 3 7.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 23 57.5 14 35.0 3 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 33 82.5 6 15.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 23 57.5 16 40.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 23 57.5 13 32.5 4 10.0 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. 19 48.7 13 33.3 4 10.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 35.9 15 38.5 8 20.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 16.2 9 24.3 10 27.0 9 24.3 3 8.1 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 22 62.9 6 17.1 5 14.3 0 0.0 2 5.7 8
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 17 45.9 12 32.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 6

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