Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 69 97.18
YES 2 2.82

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 69 97.18
YES 2 2.82

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 62 87.32
YES 9 12.68

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 23 32.39
YES 48 67.61

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 65 91.55
YES 6 8.45

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 63 88.73
YES 8 11.27

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV 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 19 26.8 44 62.0 6 8.5 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 29 40.8 36 50.7 5 7.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 53 74.6 18 25.4 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 31 44.9 32 46.4 3 4.3 3 4.3 0 0.0 2
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 34 47.9 28 39.4 3 4.2 6 8.5 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 20 28.2 29 40.8 17 23.9 4 5.6 1 1.4 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 18 25.4 42 59.2 6 8.5 4 5.6 1 1.4 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 42 59.2 28 39.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 41 57.7 27 38.0 3 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 50 71.4 19 27.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 37 52.1 33 46.5 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 29 40.8 38 53.5 4 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 32 45.1 35 49.3 4 5.6 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 31 45.6 34 50.0 2 2.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 27 38.6 35 50.0 5 7.1 3 4.3 0 0.0 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 25 35.7 34 48.6 6 8.6 5 7.1 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 28 40.0 38 54.3 4 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 28 39.4 37 52.1 4 5.6 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 35 49.3 34 47.9 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 15 22.7 34 51.5 15 22.7 1 1.5 1 1.5 5
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 22 31.9 38 55.1 7 10.1 2 2.9 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 19 27.5 36 52.2 9 13.0 5 7.2 0 0.0 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 28 41.2 33 48.5 4 5.9 3 4.4 0 0.0 3
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 23 33.3 34 49.3 10 14.5 2 2.9 0 0.0 2
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 26 36.6 38 53.5 7 9.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 11 16.9 27 41.5 19 29.2 7 10.8 1 1.5 6
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 29 41.4 33 47.1 5 7.1 3 4.3 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 23 32.4 37 52.1 10 14.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 22 31.9 32 46.4 13 18.8 2 2.9 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 42 59.2 28 39.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 37 52.1 33 46.5 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 38 53.5 33 46.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 36 50.7 33 46.5 2 2.8 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 34 47.9 30 42.3 7 9.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 38 53.5 31 43.7 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 19 27.5 29 42.0 17 24.6 4 5.8 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 34 47.9 34 47.9 2 2.8 1 1.4 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 25 36.2 36 52.2 5 7.2 3 4.3 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 30 42.3 35 49.3 4 5.6 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 17 25.4 37 55.2 9 13.4 4 6.0 0 0.0 4
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 23 34.3 35 52.2 6 9.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 4
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 35 49.3 30 42.3 6 8.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 29 42.0 34 49.3 3 4.3 3 4.3 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 47 66.2 24 33.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 11 16.2 18 26.5 13 19.1 21 30.9 5 7.4 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 24 33.8 39 54.9 5 7.0 2 2.8 1 1.4 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 19 27.5 30 43.5 9 13.0 8 11.6 3 4.3 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 32 45.7 28 40.0 9 12.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 27 38.6 31 44.3 5 7.1 6 8.6 1 1.4 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 25 37.3 33 49.3 8 11.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 33 46.5 36 50.7 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 38 53.5 26 36.6 5 7.0 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 37 52.1 30 42.3 4 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 28 39.4 38 53.5 5 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 37 52.9 27 38.6 5 7.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 28 41.8 27 40.3 6 9.0 5 7.5 1 1.5 4
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 27 41.5 28 43.1 10 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 41 57.7 28 39.4 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 26 37.1 30 42.9 11 15.7 2 2.9 1 1.4 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 33 47.1 36 51.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 35 50.7 29 42.0 4 5.8 1 1.4 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 27 38.0 41 57.7 3 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 34 47.9 35 49.3 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 25 36.8 29 42.6 13 19.1 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 49 72.1 19 27.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 38 54.3 30 42.9 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 45 64.3 25 35.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 36 51.4 34 48.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 37 52.1 34 47.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 36 51.4 30 42.9 4 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 29 40.8 36 50.7 3 4.2 3 4.2 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 30 43.5 33 47.8 1 1.4 5 7.2 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 50 72.5 18 26.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 33 49.3 34 50.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 18 26.5 32 47.1 9 13.2 9 13.2 0 0.0 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 30 42.9 32 45.7 7 10.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 38 55.9 27 39.7 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 8 11.9 35 52.2 13 19.4 8 11.9 3 4.5 4
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 15 21.4 27 38.6 14 20.0 11 15.7 3 4.3 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 37 52.9 26 37.1 3 4.3 3 4.3 1 1.4 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 15 25.4 26 44.1 16 27.1 2 3.4 0 0.0 12

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 21 32.31
1/2 hour or less 37 56.92
1 hour 6 9.23
2 hours 1 1.54

Frequency Missing = 6


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV 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 15.9 14 22.2 24 38.1 10 15.9 5 7.9 8
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 25 39.1 26 40.6 11 17.2 2 3.1 0 0.0 7
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 22 34.9 29 46.0 5 7.9 6 9.5 1 1.6 8
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 33 52.4 24 38.1 4 6.3 2 3.2 0 0.0 8
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 10 16.4 18 29.5 16 26.2 11 18.0 6 9.8 10
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 24 36.9 27 41.5 7 10.8 7 10.8 0 0.0 6
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 10 16.4 15 24.6 18 29.5 12 19.7 6 9.8 10
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 9 14.8 12 19.7 20 32.8 13 21.3 7 11.5 10
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 25 40.3 17 27.4 16 25.8 4 6.5 0 0.0 9
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 16 26.7 15 25.0 16 26.7 8 13.3 5 8.3 11
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 19 30.2 20 31.7 12 19.0 10 15.9 2 3.2 8
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 34 54.8 25 40.3 3 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 37 57.8 24 37.5 3 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 50 78.1 13 20.3 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 46 71.9 15 23.4 3 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 40 62.5 20 31.3 4 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 37 58.7 17 27.0 8 12.7 1 1.6 0 0.0 8
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 28 44.4 17 27.0 13 20.6 4 6.3 1 1.6 8
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 10 16.4 14 23.0 18 29.5 16 26.2 3 4.9 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 33 53.2 21 33.9 5 8.1 1 1.6 2 3.2 9
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 16 25.8 17 27.4 24 38.7 5 8.1 0 0.0 9

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