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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 30 90.91
YES 3 9.09

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 6 18.18
YES 27 81.82

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 33 100.00

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON MIDDLE, 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 9 27.3 22 66.7 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 13 39.4 15 45.5 2 6.1 2 6.1 1 3.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 25 75.8 8 24.2 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 19 57.6 10 30.3 1 3.0 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 18 54.5 11 33.3 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 9 28.1 13 40.6 4 12.5 6 18.8 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 13 39.4 15 45.5 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 21 65.6 8 25.0 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 19 57.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 24 72.7 9 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 13 39.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 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 14 42.4 16 48.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 15.2 17 51.5 7 21.2 4 12.1 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 6 18.2 22 66.7 2 6.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 9 27.3 20 60.6 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 9 27.3 20 60.6 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 11 33.3 19 57.6 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 12.1 19 57.6 7 21.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 9 27.3 19 57.6 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 13 40.6 16 50.0 1 3.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 13 39.4 17 51.5 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 34.4 15 46.9 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 12 36.4 17 51.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 21.2 19 57.6 5 15.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 14 42.4 12 36.4 6 18.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 7 21.2 18 54.5 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 15.6 18 56.3 6 18.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 22 66.7 9 27.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 21 63.6 10 30.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 24 72.7 7 21.2 2 6.1 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 15 45.5 13 39.4 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 15 45.5 17 51.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 32.3 16 51.6 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 13 39.4 19 57.6 0 0.0 1 3.0 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 13 39.4 18 54.5 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 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 6 18.2 23 69.7 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 9 27.3 20 60.6 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 12 36.4 19 57.6 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 19 57.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 17 51.5 9 27.3 4 12.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 12 36.4 16 48.5 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 13 39.4 12 36.4 5 15.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 17 51.5 13 39.4 3 9.1 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 27.3 17 51.5 6 18.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 10 30.3 17 51.5 2 6.1 4 12.1 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 20 60.6 12 36.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 12 36.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 11 33.3 18 54.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 11 33.3 20 60.6 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 11 33.3 15 45.5 1 3.0 4 12.1 2 6.1 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 9 29.0 15 48.4 5 16.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 18 54.5 13 39.4 0 0.0 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 16 50.0 12 37.5 2 6.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 21.9 18 56.3 1 3.1 6 18.8 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 12 36.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 13 40.6 16 50.0 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 13 39.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 11 34.4 15 46.9 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 16 48.5 12 36.4 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 14 42.4 16 48.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 16 48.5 14 42.4 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 13 40.6 14 43.8 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 14 43.8 15 46.9 1 3.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 14 42.4 16 48.5 1 3.0 1 3.0 1 3.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 17 51.5 12 36.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 9 27.3 20 60.6 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 12 36.4 15 45.5 1 3.0 2 6.1 3 9.1 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 9 27.3 17 51.5 2 6.1 4 12.1 1 3.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 21.2 17 51.5 7 21.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 18 54.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 14 42.4 16 48.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 7 21.2 18 54.5 5 15.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 22 66.7 9 27.3 0 0.0 1 3.0 1 3.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 17 51.5 12 36.4 1 3.0 2 6.1 1 3.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 9 29.0 15 48.4 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 2

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

 


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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 27.27
1/2 hour or less 23 69.70
1 hour 1 3.03

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON MIDDLE, 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. 7 21.2 16 48.5 7 21.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 46.9 12 37.5 3 9.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 9 28.1 17 53.1 6 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 65.6 11 34.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 11 33.3 11 33.3 8 24.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 0
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 18 54.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 8 24.2 16 48.5 4 12.1 3 9.1 2 6.1 0
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 21.2 16 48.5 6 18.2 2 6.1 2 6.1 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 19 57.6 9 27.3 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 12 36.4 13 39.4 5 15.2 2 6.1 1 3.0 0
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 42.4 11 33.3 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 19 57.6 11 33.3 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 17 51.5 12 36.4 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 23 69.7 8 24.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 19 57.6 12 36.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 22 68.8 9 28.1 1 3.1 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. 19 57.6 8 24.2 4 12.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 0
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 42.4 13 39.4 6 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 8 25.0 8 25.0 9 28.1 4 12.5 3 9.4 1
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 19 59.4 10 31.3 1 3.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 14 42.4 11 33.3 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0

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