Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN 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 25 86.21
YES 4 13.79

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 27.59
YES 21 72.41

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 27 93.10
YES 2 6.90

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 29 100.00

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN 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 42.9 15 53.6 0 0.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 15 51.7 11 37.9 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 22 75.9 6 20.7 1 3.4 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 15 51.7 7 24.1 4 13.8 3 10.3 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 15 51.7 10 34.5 1 3.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 9 33.3 11 40.7 5 18.5 2 7.4 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 15 51.7 10 34.5 2 6.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 21 75.0 7 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 18 62.1 10 34.5 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 22 78.6 5 17.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 18 62.1 9 31.0 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 15 53.6 12 42.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
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 10 37.0 16 59.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 37.0 13 48.1 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 16 55.2 10 34.5 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 22 75.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 8 30.8 15 57.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 14 48.3 13 44.8 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 14 48.3 12 41.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 14 50.0 14 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 10 37.0 12 44.4 4 14.8 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 16 61.5 8 30.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 17 58.6 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 6 22.2 11 40.7 7 25.9 2 7.4 1 3.7 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 23 82.1 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 19 70.4 6 22.2 1 3.7 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 15 51.7 14 48.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 14 51.9 7 25.9 3 11.1 3 11.1 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 19 67.9 8 28.6 0 0.0 1 3.6 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 17 60.7 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 19 65.5 9 31.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 9 34.6 9 34.6 2 7.7 6 23.1 0 0.0 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 10 37.0 11 40.7 2 7.4 4 14.8 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 60.7 10 35.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 24 82.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 2 7.4 7 25.9 4 14.8 11 40.7 3 11.1 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 19 67.9 6 21.4 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 17 58.6 9 31.0 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 18 62.1 8 27.6 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 9 36.0 10 40.0 4 16.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 16 57.1 11 39.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 9 34.6 13 50.0 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 3
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 16 57.1 12 42.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 16 57.1 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 1 3.6 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 22 75.9 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 11 39.3 10 35.7 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 10 41.7 6 25.0 2 8.3 3 12.5 3 12.5 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 17 58.6 9 31.0 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 11 40.7 10 37.0 4 14.8 2 7.4 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 8 27.6 15 51.7 4 13.8 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 15 51.7 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 13 46.4 9 32.1 4 14.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 16 57.1 11 39.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 11 40.7 11 40.7 3 11.1 2 7.4 0 0.0 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 69.2 6 23.1 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 16 55.2 10 34.5 0 0.0 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 15 51.7 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 20 69.0 7 24.1 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 19 65.5 10 34.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 58.6 9 31.0 1 3.4 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 12 41.4 13 44.8 1 3.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 13 48.1 10 37.0 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 50.0 12 42.9 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 12 42.9 10 35.7 2 7.1 4 14.3 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 12 42.9 12 42.9 1 3.6 3 10.7 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 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 11 40.7 12 44.4 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 11 37.9 14 48.3 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 12 41.4 15 51.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 14 48.3 9 31.0 4 13.8 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 25.0 9 37.5 4 16.7 4 16.7 1 4.2 5

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 5 19.23
1/2 hour or less 19 73.08
1 hour 2 7.69

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN 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. 8 29.6 6 22.2 10 37.0 2 7.4 1 3.7 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 14 48.3 8 27.6 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 8 29.6 9 33.3 9 33.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 16 59.3 9 33.3 2 7.4 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. 7 25.9 8 29.6 5 18.5 4 14.8 3 11.1 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 19 67.9 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.6 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 10 35.7 9 32.1 5 17.9 2 7.1 2 7.1 1
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 10 37.0 7 25.9 4 14.8 4 14.8 2 7.4 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 9 32.1 14 50.0 3 10.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 10 37.0 7 25.9 4 14.8 4 14.8 2 7.4 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 50.0 9 32.1 3 10.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 20 69.0 8 27.6 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 24 82.8 2 6.9 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 26 89.7 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 23 82.1 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 19 67.9 6 21.4 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 17 60.7 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 13 48.1 10 37.0 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 7 25.9 5 18.5 9 33.3 4 14.8 2 7.4 2
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 20 74.1 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 1 3.7 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 7 25.0 8 28.6 11 39.3 1 3.6 1 3.6 1

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