Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HOLCOMB ELEM., HOLCOMB R-III School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 28 96.55
YES 1 3.45

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 28 96.55
YES 1 3.45

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 26 89.66
YES 3 10.34

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 31.03
YES 20 68.97

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 26 89.66
YES 3 10.34

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 27 93.10
YES 2 6.90

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HOLCOMB ELEM., HOLCOMB R-III 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 9 32.1 16 57.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 10 37.0 14 51.9 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 22 75.9 6 20.7 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 14 48.3 11 37.9 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 11 39.3 13 46.4 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 32.0 11 44.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 4
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 24.1 17 58.6 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 17 60.7 11 39.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 13 44.8 15 51.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 19 67.9 9 32.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 10 34.5 18 62.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 34.5 18 62.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 13 44.8 15 51.7 1 3.4 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 8 27.6 18 62.1 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 17.9 12 42.9 6 21.4 5 17.9 0 0.0 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 6 22.2 16 59.3 5 18.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 10 34.5 16 55.2 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 11 37.9 16 55.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 13 44.8 16 55.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 2 8.0 14 56.0 8 32.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 9 32.1 16 57.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 8 28.6 16 57.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 1 3.6 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 7 24.1 21 72.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 7 24.1 17 58.6 4 13.8 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 6 20.7 20 69.0 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 14.3 13 46.4 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 31.0 16 55.2 2 6.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 9 31.0 16 55.2 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 4 16.0 13 52.0 7 28.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 13 44.8 15 51.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 53.6 12 42.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 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 8 27.6 14 48.3 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 10 34.5 19 65.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 6 22.2 13 48.1 6 22.2 2 7.4 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 14 50.0 12 42.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 8 28.6 16 57.1 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 11 39.3 13 46.4 2 7.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 5 17.9 23 82.1 0 0.0 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 5 17.9 21 75.0 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 8 28.6 17 60.7 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 13 46.4 13 46.4 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 2 7.1 9 32.1 8 28.6 7 25.0 2 7.1 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 8 27.6 15 51.7 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 9 32.1 11 39.3 5 17.9 2 7.1 1 3.6 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 35.7 13 46.4 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 11 37.9 16 55.2 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 8 29.6 13 48.1 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 31.0 18 62.1 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 12 41.4 13 44.8 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 12 41.4 12 41.4 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 24.1 15 51.7 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 7 25.0 11 39.3 7 25.0 2 7.1 1 3.6 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 24.0 8 32.0 10 40.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 4
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 11 39.3 10 35.7 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 10 35.7 16 57.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 35.7 13 46.4 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 10 35.7 14 50.0 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 9 31.0 18 62.1 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 7 24.1 18 62.1 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 12 41.4 15 51.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 12 41.4 12 41.4 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 15 51.7 11 37.9 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 15 51.7 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 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 8 28.6 15 53.6 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 10 34.5 13 44.8 3 10.3 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 6 22.2 14 51.9 5 18.5 2 7.4 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 28.0 9 36.0 7 28.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 16 57.1 10 35.7 2 7.1 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 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 11 37.9 13 44.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 10 34.5 14 48.3 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 19 65.5 9 31.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 7 26.9 13 50.0 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HOLCOMB ELEM., HOLCOMB R-III School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 11 40.74
1/2 hour or less 15 55.56
1 hour 1 3.70

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HOLCOMB ELEM., HOLCOMB R-III 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 4.5 7 31.8 7 31.8 4 18.2 3 13.6 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 35.7 15 53.6 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 40.7 13 48.1 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 12 44.4 12 44.4 3 11.1 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 23.1 11 42.3 6 23.1 3 11.5 0 0.0 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 15 55.6 11 40.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 7 28.0 9 36.0 7 28.0 0 0.0 2 8.0 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 16.0 10 40.0 7 28.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 14 50.0 11 39.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 5 19.2 14 53.8 5 19.2 2 7.7 0 0.0 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 9 33.3 14 51.9 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 13 48.1 13 48.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 19 67.9 7 25.0 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 18 64.3 9 32.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 16 57.1 10 35.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 14 50.0 12 42.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 17 63.0 8 29.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 12 42.9 9 32.1 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 8.3 7 29.2 7 29.2 7 29.2 1 4.2 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 9 37.5 9 37.5 4 16.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 5 17.9 9 32.1 11 39.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 1

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