Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 87 96.67
YES 3 3.33

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 87 96.67
YES 3 3.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 83 92.22
YES 7 7.78

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 28 31.11
YES 62 68.89

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 83 92.22
YES 7 7.78

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 81 90.00
YES 9 10.00

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 22, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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 31 34.4 52 57.8 6 6.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 35 38.9 41 45.6 9 10.0 4 4.4 1 1.1 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 77 85.6 13 14.4 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 40 44.9 40 44.9 9 10.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 34 38.2 43 48.3 11 12.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 34 39.1 33 37.9 14 16.1 6 6.9 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 26 28.9 43 47.8 8 8.9 11 12.2 2 2.2 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 54 60.0 35 38.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 43 47.8 37 41.1 7 7.8 3 3.3 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 65 73.9 20 22.7 2 2.3 0 0.0 1 1.1 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 39 43.3 46 51.1 4 4.4 0 0.0 1 1.1 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 34 37.8 44 48.9 8 8.9 3 3.3 1 1.1 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 46 51.1 37 41.1 6 6.7 0 0.0 1 1.1 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 39 43.8 37 41.6 8 9.0 4 4.5 1 1.1 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 29 33.3 39 44.8 10 11.5 9 10.3 0 0.0 3
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 33 37.5 45 51.1 5 5.7 5 5.7 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 40 44.9 43 48.3 5 5.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 40 44.9 45 50.6 3 3.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 48 53.3 40 44.4 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 24 28.9 40 48.2 15 18.1 4 4.8 0 0.0 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 35 40.2 46 52.9 4 4.6 2 2.3 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 45 51.1 35 39.8 7 8.0 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 49 55.1 34 38.2 5 5.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 35 39.3 43 48.3 10 11.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 35 39.3 44 49.4 8 9.0 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 27 30.7 42 47.7 14 15.9 4 4.5 1 1.1 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 41 46.1 37 41.6 9 10.1 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 37 42.0 41 46.6 7 8.0 2 2.3 1 1.1 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 24 28.6 32 38.1 22 26.2 6 7.1 0 0.0 6
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 45 50.0 44 48.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 47 52.2 33 36.7 8 8.9 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 48 53.3 33 36.7 7 7.8 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 45 50.0 37 41.1 6 6.7 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 37 41.6 39 43.8 8 9.0 5 5.6 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 38 43.2 42 47.7 5 5.7 3 3.4 0 0.0 2
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 34 37.8 42 46.7 11 12.2 2 2.2 1 1.1 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 36 40.0 46 51.1 3 3.3 4 4.4 1 1.1 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 35 39.3 42 47.2 10 11.2 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 43 47.8 42 46.7 4 4.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 19 21.1 55 61.1 11 12.2 5 5.6 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 24 27.0 50 56.2 12 13.5 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 34 38.6 45 51.1 7 8.0 1 1.1 1 1.1 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 45 51.7 38 43.7 4 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 56 62.2 34 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 40 46.0 33 37.9 8 9.2 6 6.9 0 0.0 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 40 44.4 35 38.9 12 13.3 3 3.3 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 34 38.6 35 39.8 13 14.8 6 6.8 0 0.0 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 52 57.8 34 37.8 4 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 46 52.9 37 42.5 3 3.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 3
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 27 31.8 46 54.1 5 5.9 7 8.2 0 0.0 5
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 30 33.7 42 47.2 9 10.1 8 9.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 49 54.4 37 41.1 3 3.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 38 42.2 40 44.4 7 7.8 5 5.6 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 43 47.8 41 45.6 4 4.4 1 1.1 1 1.1 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 43 48.3 43 48.3 3 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 51 57.3 34 38.2 2 2.2 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 37 46.3 29 36.3 11 13.8 3 3.8 0 0.0 10
59 - I feel safe at this school 59 65.6 28 31.1 3 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 54 60.0 32 35.6 3 3.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 27 30.7 40 45.5 17 19.3 3 3.4 1 1.1 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 40 45.5 38 43.2 6 6.8 4 4.5 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 40 45.5 45 51.1 3 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 47 52.8 39 43.8 2 2.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 43 48.3 41 46.1 4 4.5 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 49 54.4 33 36.7 7 7.8 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 41 46.1 41 46.1 5 5.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 34 39.1 35 40.2 12 13.8 6 6.9 0 0.0 3
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 38 42.7 43 48.3 8 9.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 53 58.9 35 38.9 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 40 46.0 42 48.3 4 4.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 3
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 37 41.6 39 43.8 11 12.4 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 38 43.2 45 51.1 3 3.4 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 51 58.0 35 39.8 1 1.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 44 49.4 41 46.1 4 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 32 36.0 40 44.9 10 11.2 7 7.9 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 46 52.3 37 42.0 5 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 41 47.7 42 48.8 3 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 21 24.4 30 34.9 21 24.4 8 9.3 6 7.0 4
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 21 23.3 36 40.0 16 17.8 13 14.4 4 4.4 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 44 49.4 33 37.1 9 10.1 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 27 32.9 40 48.8 12 14.6 3 3.7 0 0.0 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 22, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 36 43.90
1/2 hour or less 40 48.78
1 hour 6 7.32

Frequency Missing = 8


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 22, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. 23 28.0 27 32.9 27 32.9 2 2.4 3 3.7 8
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 44 50.6 29 33.3 12 13.8 2 2.3 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 22 25.6 35 40.7 21 24.4 8 9.3 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 54 62.1 33 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 26 29.9 29 33.3 22 25.3 8 9.2 2 2.3 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 47 55.3 36 42.4 2 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 28 33.3 26 31.0 21 25.0 8 9.5 1 1.2 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 25 29.4 34 40.0 10 11.8 14 16.5 2 2.4 5
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 30 34.9 30 34.9 14 16.3 10 11.6 2 2.3 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 27 31.4 30 34.9 13 15.1 13 15.1 3 3.5 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 34 39.1 37 42.5 10 11.5 4 4.6 2 2.3 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 55 63.2 28 32.2 4 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 55 63.2 31 35.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 72 82.8 15 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 65 74.7 22 25.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 57 65.5 29 33.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 57 66.3 21 24.4 8 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 39 45.3 32 37.2 14 16.3 1 1.2 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 20 23.5 30 35.3 21 24.7 9 10.6 5 5.9 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 47 56.0 25 29.8 5 6.0 1 1.2 6 7.1 6
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 35 40.7 31 36.0 18 20.9 2 2.3 0 0.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 22, 2008