Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON R-IX School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 111 95.69
YES 5 4.31

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 114 98.28
YES 2 1.72

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 104 89.66
YES 12 10.34

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 34 29.31
YES 82 70.69

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 108 93.10
YES 8 6.90

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 108 93.10
YES 8 6.90

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON R-IX 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 34 29.6 74 64.3 5 4.3 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 40 34.8 66 57.4 5 4.3 3 2.6 1 0.9 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 86 74.1 29 25.0 1 0.9 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 39 34.8 56 50.0 9 8.0 8 7.1 0 0.0 4
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 51 44.7 48 42.1 8 7.0 7 6.1 0 0.0 2
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 27 25.0 46 42.6 26 24.1 8 7.4 1 0.9 8
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 45 39.1 58 50.4 8 7.0 4 3.5 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 74 64.9 35 30.7 4 3.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 74 63.8 38 32.8 2 1.7 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 79 73.1 29 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 67 57.8 44 37.9 5 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 51 44.7 56 49.1 5 4.4 2 1.8 0 0.0 2
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 54 47.4 57 50.0 3 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 54 46.6 54 46.6 7 6.0 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 25 21.9 56 49.1 24 21.1 8 7.0 1 0.9 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 35 30.7 64 56.1 10 8.8 5 4.4 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 39 33.9 64 55.7 10 8.7 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 44 37.9 62 53.4 9 7.8 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 55 47.8 54 47.0 5 4.3 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 14 12.7 62 56.4 26 23.6 7 6.4 1 0.9 6
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 29 27.1 67 62.6 7 6.5 4 3.7 0 0.0 9
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 36 32.4 61 55.0 9 8.1 4 3.6 1 0.9 5
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 44 38.6 62 54.4 7 6.1 1 0.9 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 37 32.2 64 55.7 11 9.6 3 2.6 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 38 32.8 65 56.0 11 9.5 2 1.7 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 23 21.1 59 54.1 22 20.2 5 4.6 0 0.0 7
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 44 38.3 51 44.3 15 13.0 5 4.3 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 35 30.4 66 57.4 12 10.4 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 25 22.7 61 55.5 19 17.3 5 4.5 0 0.0 6
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 64 55.2 46 39.7 6 5.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 77 67.0 33 28.7 5 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 73 63.5 36 31.3 6 5.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 75 65.2 29 25.2 11 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 54 47.4 44 38.6 13 11.4 3 2.6 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 57 49.6 52 45.2 5 4.3 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 29 26.1 61 55.0 18 16.2 2 1.8 1 0.9 5
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 51 44.0 58 50.0 5 4.3 2 1.7 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 35 30.7 62 54.4 14 12.3 3 2.6 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 46 40.0 60 52.2 7 6.1 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 17 15.3 71 64.0 16 14.4 6 5.4 1 0.9 5
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 27 24.3 68 61.3 15 13.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 5
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 53 46.5 52 45.6 8 7.0 1 0.9 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 53 48.2 51 46.4 5 4.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 6
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 78 68.4 36 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 56 49.6 33 29.2 15 13.3 7 6.2 2 1.8 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 40 34.8 58 50.4 15 13.0 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 37 32.2 48 41.7 18 15.7 11 9.6 1 0.9 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 65 57.0 44 38.6 5 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 54 48.6 51 45.9 5 4.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 5
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 36 31.6 60 52.6 16 14.0 2 1.8 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 40 34.5 63 54.3 8 6.9 5 4.3 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 69 59.5 44 37.9 2 1.7 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 49 42.6 54 47.0 9 7.8 3 2.6 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 41 35.3 66 56.9 7 6.0 2 1.7 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 51 44.0 56 48.3 6 5.2 3 2.6 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 43 37.4 50 43.5 12 10.4 8 7.0 2 1.7 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 36 33.3 50 46.3 18 16.7 4 3.7 0 0.0 8
59 - I feel safe at this school 69 59.5 42 36.2 2 1.7 3 2.6 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 56 48.7 51 44.3 6 5.2 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 27 23.7 65 57.0 13 11.4 9 7.9 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 46 41.4 55 49.5 7 6.3 3 2.7 0 0.0 5
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 37 33.3 59 53.2 11 9.9 4 3.6 0 0.0 5
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 55 47.8 53 46.1 6 5.2 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 41 36.6 54 48.2 14 12.5 3 2.7 0 0.0 4
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 61 52.6 41 35.3 12 10.3 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 47 40.9 56 48.7 9 7.8 3 2.6 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 63 54.8 46 40.0 5 4.3 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 44 38.3 59 51.3 10 8.7 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 53 46.1 56 48.7 4 3.5 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 54 48.6 46 41.4 9 8.1 1 0.9 1 0.9 5
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 53 45.7 51 44.0 9 7.8 2 1.7 1 0.9 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 37 32.5 61 53.5 10 8.8 6 5.3 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 44 39.3 44 39.3 14 12.5 6 5.4 4 3.6 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 38 33.9 56 50.0 12 10.7 5 4.5 1 0.9 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 26 23.2 59 52.7 20 17.9 6 5.4 1 0.9 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 60 51.7 50 43.1 5 4.3 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 47 41.6 58 51.3 6 5.3 2 1.8 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 28 24.8 65 57.5 14 12.4 6 5.3 0 0.0 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 50 43.1 54 46.6 6 5.2 4 3.4 2 1.7 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 58 50.0 42 36.2 11 9.5 4 3.4 1 0.9 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 28 26.9 53 51.0 22 21.2 1 1.0 0 0.0 12

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON R-IX School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 36 34.62
1/2 hour or less 64 61.54
1 hour 4 3.85

Frequency Missing = 12


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON R-IX 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. 17 16.5 38 36.9 32 31.1 8 7.8 8 7.8 13
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 48 44.4 46 42.6 11 10.2 3 2.8 0 0.0 8
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 36 33.6 45 42.1 19 17.8 4 3.7 3 2.8 9
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 65 60.7 39 36.4 3 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 24 22.6 43 40.6 28 26.4 7 6.6 4 3.8 10
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 51 48.6 44 41.9 8 7.6 1 1.0 1 1.0 11
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 16 15.1 47 44.3 21 19.8 15 14.2 7 6.6 10
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 18 17.0 38 35.8 29 27.4 14 13.2 7 6.6 10
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 58 53.7 32 29.6 14 13.0 4 3.7 0 0.0 8
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 32 30.2 43 40.6 18 17.0 8 7.5 5 4.7 10
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 51 47.2 35 32.4 17 15.7 2 1.9 3 2.8 8
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 75 69.4 26 24.1 7 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 69 63.9 31 28.7 7 6.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 8
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 90 81.8 18 16.4 2 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 71 65.1 33 30.3 5 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 71 65.7 34 31.5 2 1.9 1 0.9 0 0.0 8
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 58 54.7 27 25.5 14 13.2 5 4.7 2 1.9 10
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 46 42.2 46 42.2 14 12.8 3 2.8 0 0.0 7
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 17 16.0 31 29.2 30 28.3 20 18.9 8 7.5 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 55 53.9 27 26.5 11 10.8 3 2.9 6 5.9 14
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 33 30.8 37 34.6 27 25.2 8 7.5 2 1.9 9

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