Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 20 90.91
YES 2 9.09

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 6 27.27
YES 16 72.73

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 20 90.91
YES 2 9.09

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 22 100.00

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, 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 9 40.9 12 54.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 12 54.5 6 27.3 2 9.1 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 19 86.4 3 13.6 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 11 50.0 8 36.4 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 9 40.9 9 40.9 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 7 33.3 8 38.1 4 19.0 2 9.5 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 45.5 10 45.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 17 77.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 18 81.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 9 40.9 13 59.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 6 27.3 12 54.5 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 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 11 50.0 8 36.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 8 36.4 8 36.4 3 13.6 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 8 36.4 10 45.5 2 9.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 10 45.5 10 45.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 13 59.1 7 31.8 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 30.0 10 50.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 45.5 10 45.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 11 50.0 8 36.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 13 59.1 6 27.3 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 8 36.4 10 45.5 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 9 40.9 9 40.9 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 31.8 11 50.0 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 11 50.0 7 31.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 6 28.6 11 52.4 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 23.8 6 28.6 7 33.3 3 14.3 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 13 59.1 7 31.8 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 12 54.5 9 40.9 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 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 11 50.0 7 31.8 2 9.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 9 40.9 9 40.9 2 9.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 9 40.9 8 36.4 3 13.6 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 8 36.4 11 50.0 1 4.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 8 36.4 10 45.5 2 9.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 13 59.1 8 36.4 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 4 18.2 14 63.6 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 5 22.7 13 59.1 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 7 31.8 12 54.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 11 52.4 10 47.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 9 45.0 9 45.0 0 0.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 10 45.5 6 27.3 4 18.2 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 45.5 11 50.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 45.5 10 45.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 9 42.9 10 47.6 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 8 36.4 11 50.0 1 4.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 6 27.3 10 45.5 4 18.2 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 10 45.5 11 50.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 9 40.9 9 40.9 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 11 50.0 9 40.9 0 0.0 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 11 50.0 10 45.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 13 61.9 8 38.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 11 55.0 7 35.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 14 63.6 7 31.8 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 33.3 9 42.9 4 19.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 7 31.8 11 50.0 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 8 40.0 9 45.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 9 42.9 12 57.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 8 38.1 11 52.4 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 45.5 9 40.9 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 10 47.6 9 42.9 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 7 35.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 38.1 10 47.6 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 10 45.5 12 54.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 12 57.1 8 38.1 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 11 52.4 10 47.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 12 54.5 9 40.9 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 8 36.4 7 31.8 4 18.2 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 10 50.0 10 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 25.0 7 35.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 4 18.2 8 36.4 7 31.8 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 13 59.1 5 22.7 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 8 38.1 8 38.1 4 19.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 7 33.33
1/2 hour or less 11 52.38
1 hour 3 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, 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. 6 27.3 9 40.9 6 27.3 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 9 40.9 9 40.9 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 6 27.3 5 22.7 6 27.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 0
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 9 40.9 4 18.2 6 27.3 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 17 81.0 3 14.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 12 54.5 3 13.6 5 22.7 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 9 40.9 8 36.4 0 0.0 4 18.2 1 4.5 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 5 22.7 7 31.8 4 18.2 5 22.7 1 4.5 0
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 6 27.3 7 31.8 4 18.2 5 22.7 0 0.0 0
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 6 27.3 9 40.9 3 13.6 3 13.6 1 4.5 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 11 50.0 9 40.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 10 45.5 12 54.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 19 86.4 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 16 72.7 6 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 16 72.7 6 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 14 63.6 4 18.2 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 8 36.4 9 40.9 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 5 22.7 6 27.3 5 22.7 4 18.2 2 9.1 0
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 9 42.9 8 38.1 1 4.8 0 0.0 3 14.3 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 42.9 9 42.9 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 1

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