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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 45 95.74
YES 2 4.26

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 46 97.87
YES 1 2.13

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 42 89.36
YES 5 10.64

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 21.28
YES 37 78.72

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 45 95.74
YES 2 4.26

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 46 97.87
YES 1 2.13

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO MIDDLE, 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 6 13.0 27 58.7 9 19.6 4 8.7 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 20 42.6 19 40.4 4 8.5 4 8.5 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 34 72.3 11 23.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 6 12.8 18 38.3 9 19.1 11 23.4 3 6.4 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 2 4.3 16 34.0 8 17.0 15 31.9 6 12.8 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 1 2.3 16 36.4 11 25.0 11 25.0 5 11.4 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 14.9 16 34.0 12 25.5 8 17.0 4 8.5 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 20 43.5 23 50.0 3 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 21 44.7 20 42.6 4 8.5 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 33 71.7 13 28.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 20 42.6 25 53.2 2 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 13 27.7 27 57.4 5 10.6 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 17 36.2 27 57.4 3 6.4 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 12 25.5 26 55.3 9 19.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 6 13.0 20 43.5 13 28.3 6 13.0 1 2.2 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 11 23.9 22 47.8 9 19.6 3 6.5 1 2.2 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 18 38.3 24 51.1 4 8.5 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 14 29.8 25 53.2 5 10.6 3 6.4 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 25 54.3 18 39.1 2 4.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 14.0 22 51.2 10 23.3 5 11.6 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 13 27.7 25 53.2 6 12.8 3 6.4 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 26.1 18 39.1 11 23.9 4 8.7 1 2.2 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 19 40.4 18 38.3 9 19.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 12 25.5 23 48.9 11 23.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 21.7 26 56.5 8 17.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 16.3 13 30.2 16 37.2 7 16.3 0 0.0 4
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 22.2 26 57.8 7 15.6 2 4.4 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 13 28.9 21 46.7 7 15.6 4 8.9 0 0.0 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 11 25.0 20 45.5 11 25.0 2 4.5 0 0.0 3
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 20 42.6 23 48.9 2 4.3 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 18 38.3 19 40.4 4 8.5 6 12.8 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 18 38.3 22 46.8 3 6.4 3 6.4 1 2.1 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 17 36.2 21 44.7 5 10.6 4 8.5 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 17 36.2 19 40.4 6 12.8 5 10.6 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 17 36.2 23 48.9 6 12.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 23.3 19 44.2 9 20.9 5 11.6 0 0.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 15 31.9 19 40.4 10 21.3 3 6.4 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 14 30.4 20 43.5 8 17.4 2 4.3 2 4.3 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 15 31.9 18 38.3 9 19.1 4 8.5 1 2.1 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 5 10.9 20 43.5 10 21.7 8 17.4 3 6.5 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 6 13.3 23 51.1 8 17.8 7 15.6 1 2.2 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 14 29.8 25 53.2 8 17.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 21 45.7 22 47.8 2 4.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 34 72.3 13 27.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 19 44.2 16 37.2 2 4.7 2 4.7 4 9.3 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 17 36.2 15 31.9 9 19.1 5 10.6 1 2.1 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 20 42.6 21 44.7 3 6.4 2 4.3 1 2.1 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 26 55.3 18 38.3 3 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 20 44.4 18 40.0 6 13.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 11 25.0 19 43.2 10 22.7 4 9.1 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 20.0 30 66.7 4 8.9 1 2.2 1 2.2 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 15 31.9 27 57.4 3 6.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 17 36.2 24 51.1 2 4.3 4 8.5 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 14 29.8 22 46.8 7 14.9 4 8.5 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 22 46.8 23 48.9 0 0.0 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 13 28.3 18 39.1 8 17.4 5 10.9 2 4.3 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 17 42.5 16 40.0 6 15.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 7
59 - I feel safe at this school 23 48.9 19 40.4 3 6.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 21 45.7 16 34.8 7 15.2 0 0.0 2 4.3 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 14.9 20 42.6 11 23.4 8 17.0 1 2.1 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 18 38.3 21 44.7 6 12.8 2 4.3 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 14 31.1 22 48.9 7 15.6 2 4.4 0 0.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 18 39.1 21 45.7 6 13.0 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 13 27.7 25 53.2 5 10.6 3 6.4 1 2.1 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 38.3 19 40.4 7 14.9 2 4.3 1 2.1 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 15 31.9 26 55.3 5 10.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 5 11.1 24 53.3 10 22.2 6 13.3 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 9 19.1 31 66.0 6 12.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 23 48.9 21 44.7 3 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 26 55.3 18 38.3 3 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 23 48.9 23 48.9 1 2.1 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 9 19.1 23 48.9 8 17.0 4 8.5 3 6.4 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 9 21.4 19 45.2 8 19.0 2 4.8 4 9.5 5
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 10 21.7 19 41.3 9 19.6 5 10.9 3 6.5 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 15.6 19 42.2 10 22.2 5 11.1 4 8.9 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 30 63.8 16 34.0 1 2.1 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 16 35.6 23 51.1 5 11.1 1 2.2 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 4 9.5 12 28.6 11 26.2 12 28.6 3 7.1 5
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 17 36.2 27 57.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 31 67.4 11 23.9 3 6.5 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 7 16.3 20 46.5 12 27.9 3 7.0 1 2.3 4

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 14 31.82
1/2 hour or less 26 59.09
1 hour 4 9.09

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO MIDDLE, 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. 10 22.7 17 38.6 14 31.8 3 6.8 0 0.0 3
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 17 37.8 22 48.9 6 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 15 34.1 18 40.9 9 20.5 2 4.5 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 26 56.5 17 37.0 3 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 11 24.4 18 40.0 8 17.8 5 11.1 3 6.7 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 22 48.9 19 42.2 3 6.7 1 2.2 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 9 20.5 19 43.2 10 22.7 2 4.5 4 9.1 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 8 18.2 17 38.6 13 29.5 2 4.5 4 9.1 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 20 45.5 13 29.5 9 20.5 2 4.5 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 13 29.5 17 38.6 9 20.5 4 9.1 1 2.3 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 20 47.6 15 35.7 6 14.3 0 0.0 1 2.4 5
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 26 59.1 16 36.4 2 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 30 66.7 13 28.9 2 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 35 77.8 9 20.0 1 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 30 65.2 14 30.4 1 2.2 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 31 68.9 11 24.4 3 6.7 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. 20 45.5 21 47.7 2 4.5 1 2.3 0 0.0 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 19 44.2 17 39.5 6 14.0 0 0.0 1 2.3 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 7.3 19 46.3 12 29.3 6 14.6 1 2.4 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 25 58.1 13 30.2 4 9.3 0 0.0 1 2.3 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 14 31.1 15 33.3 12 26.7 4 8.9 0 0.0 2

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