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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 47 97.92
YES 1 2.08

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 46 95.83
YES 2 4.17

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 40 83.33
YES 8 16.67

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 22 45.83
YES 26 54.17

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 45 93.75
YES 3 6.25

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 40 83.33
YES 8 16.67

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN ELEM., 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 7 14.9 29 61.7 10 21.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 13 27.1 32 66.7 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 37 77.1 10 20.8 1 2.1 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 11 23.4 30 63.8 2 4.3 4 8.5 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 3 6.5 30 65.2 10 21.7 3 6.5 0 0.0 2
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 4 8.9 18 40.0 15 33.3 8 17.8 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 19 39.6 25 52.1 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 19 39.6 28 58.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 18 38.3 27 57.4 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 33 73.3 12 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 22 45.8 23 47.9 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 17 35.4 30 62.5 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 30.4 30 65.2 1 2.2 1 2.2 0 0.0 2
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 16 33.3 30 62.5 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 10.4 24 50.0 15 31.3 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 7 15.2 26 56.5 9 19.6 4 8.7 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 11 22.9 35 72.9 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 18 37.5 28 58.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 21 43.8 27 56.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 21.4 20 47.6 7 16.7 6 14.3 0 0.0 6
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 21.7 32 69.6 3 6.5 1 2.2 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 27.3 27 61.4 3 6.8 2 4.5 0 0.0 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 16 34.0 29 61.7 1 2.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 22.9 28 58.3 9 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 13 27.1 29 60.4 6 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 15.9 13 29.5 20 45.5 4 9.1 0 0.0 4
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 21.3 27 57.4 7 14.9 3 6.4 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 14 29.2 29 60.4 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 7 16.3 17 39.5 13 30.2 5 11.6 1 2.3 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 17 36.2 27 57.4 0 0.0 3 6.4 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 16 33.3 28 58.3 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 16 34.0 29 61.7 2 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 18 38.3 26 55.3 2 4.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 13 28.3 25 54.3 5 10.9 3 6.5 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 15 31.3 32 66.7 0 0.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 4 9.1 25 56.8 12 27.3 3 6.8 0 0.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 15 31.3 30 62.5 2 4.2 1 2.1 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 16 34.0 21 44.7 8 17.0 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 20 42.6 20 42.6 6 12.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 4 9.5 21 50.0 7 16.7 9 21.4 1 2.4 6
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 9.3 24 55.8 8 18.6 6 14.0 1 2.3 5
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 8 17.0 25 53.2 13 27.7 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 39.5 20 46.5 3 7.0 3 7.0 0 0.0 5
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 28 59.6 19 40.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 4 8.7 11 23.9 11 23.9 17 37.0 3 6.5 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 9 19.1 27 57.4 8 17.0 3 6.4 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 19 40.4 22 46.8 4 8.5 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 13 27.7 30 63.8 4 8.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 12 26.7 26 57.8 5 11.1 2 4.4 0 0.0 3
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 9 22.0 19 46.3 13 31.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 13 27.1 32 66.7 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 18 37.5 26 54.2 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 31.3 32 66.7 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 9 18.8 35 72.9 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 16 33.3 30 62.5 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 13 27.7 27 57.4 4 8.5 3 6.4 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 7 20.6 13 38.2 14 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 14
59 - I feel safe at this school 28 58.3 19 39.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 16 33.3 28 58.3 1 2.1 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 12 25.0 29 60.4 5 10.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 13 28.3 25 54.3 6 13.0 2 4.3 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 17 35.4 31 64.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 16 33.3 30 62.5 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 12 25.5 29 61.7 5 10.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 23 47.9 24 50.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 16 33.3 31 64.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 16 33.3 31 64.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 15 31.9 31 66.0 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 35.4 29 60.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 16 34.8 24 52.2 3 6.5 3 6.5 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 9 18.8 35 72.9 2 4.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 8 18.2 22 50.0 8 18.2 5 11.4 1 2.3 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 13 27.7 32 68.1 0 0.0 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 13 27.1 32 66.7 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 4 9.1 23 52.3 10 22.7 7 15.9 0 0.0 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 15 31.3 29 60.4 2 4.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 10 23.3 28 65.1 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 5
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 11.1 26 57.8 12 26.7 2 4.4 0 0.0 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 9 18.8 36 75.0 3 6.3 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 22 45.8 21 43.8 2 4.2 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 7 20.0 11 31.4 16 45.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 13

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 10 24.39
1/2 hour or less 23 56.10
1 hour 8 19.51

Frequency Missing = 7


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN ELEM., 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 19.5 6 14.6 17 41.5 7 17.1 3 7.3 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 18 42.9 19 45.2 4 9.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 6
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 21 50.0 13 31.0 5 11.9 2 4.8 1 2.4 6
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 22 51.2 18 41.9 2 4.7 1 2.3 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. 8 19.5 17 41.5 11 26.8 3 7.3 2 4.9 7
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 18 41.9 20 46.5 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 5
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 6 14.3 16 38.1 12 28.6 7 16.7 1 2.4 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 9.8 14 34.1 16 39.0 4 9.8 3 7.3 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 25 58.1 11 25.6 7 16.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 13 31.7 14 34.1 8 19.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 7
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 16 37.2 20 46.5 3 7.0 2 4.7 2 4.7 5
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 24 55.8 18 41.9 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 28 63.6 15 34.1 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 34 77.3 10 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 25 56.8 17 38.6 1 2.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 4
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 26 59.1 15 34.1 1 2.3 2 4.5 0 0.0 4
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 23 53.5 14 32.6 6 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 19 45.2 19 45.2 2 4.8 0 0.0 2 4.8 6
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 8 19.0 9 21.4 14 33.3 8 19.0 3 7.1 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 20 51.3 15 38.5 0 0.0 2 5.1 2 5.1 9
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 7 17.1 13 31.7 14 34.1 4 9.8 3 7.3 7

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