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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 32 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 90.63
YES 3 9.38

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 31.25
YES 22 68.75

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 30 93.75
YES 2 6.25

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 27 84.38
YES 5 15.63

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM., 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 8 25.0 21 65.6 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 9 28.1 16 50.0 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 29 90.6 3 9.4 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 11 35.5 15 48.4 5 16.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 8 25.8 20 64.5 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 25.8 15 48.4 6 19.4 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 2 6.3 15 46.9 6 18.8 8 25.0 1 3.1 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 15 46.9 16 50.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 10 31.3 16 50.0 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 22 71.0 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 13 40.6 15 46.9 3 9.4 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 12 37.5 15 46.9 3 9.4 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 43.8 13 40.6 4 12.5 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 9 28.1 15 46.9 5 15.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 7 24.1 15 51.7 3 10.3 4 13.8 0 0.0 3
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 8 26.7 18 60.0 1 3.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 41.9 14 45.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 9 28.1 21 65.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 13 40.6 18 56.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 7 24.1 15 51.7 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 3
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 34.5 18 62.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 15 48.4 15 48.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 35.5 16 51.6 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 32.3 18 58.1 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 6 20.0 15 50.0 7 23.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 38.7 15 48.4 2 6.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 15 48.4 11 35.5 3 9.7 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 8 29.6 9 33.3 8 29.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 12 37.5 20 62.5 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 40.6 14 43.8 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 46.9 11 34.4 4 12.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 12 37.5 16 50.0 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 6 19.4 19 61.3 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 10 33.3 16 53.3 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 2
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 8 25.0 19 59.4 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 12 37.5 18 56.3 0 0.0 2 6.3 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 10 32.3 17 54.8 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 12 37.5 17 53.1 3 9.4 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 7 21.9 19 59.4 4 12.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 8 25.0 17 53.1 4 12.5 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 11 35.5 17 54.8 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 54.8 13 41.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 22 68.8 10 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 14 45.2 12 38.7 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 34.4 16 50.0 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 9 29.0 10 32.3 8 25.8 4 12.9 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 20 62.5 10 31.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 46.7 16 53.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 6 21.4 17 60.7 3 10.7 2 7.1 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 10 31.3 13 40.6 5 15.6 4 12.5 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 18 56.3 13 40.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 13 40.6 14 43.8 2 6.3 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 12 37.5 18 56.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 15 46.9 15 46.9 0 0.0 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 32.0 11 44.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 7
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 62.5 11 34.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 17 53.1 13 40.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 8 25.0 16 50.0 6 18.8 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 14 45.2 14 45.2 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 14 43.8 18 56.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 17 53.1 12 37.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 17 53.1 14 43.8 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 16 50.0 13 40.6 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 13 40.6 16 50.0 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 11 34.4 12 37.5 7 21.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 12 37.5 17 53.1 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 11 35.5 16 51.6 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 25.0 15 46.9 7 21.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 10 33.3 18 60.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 16 53.3 14 46.7 0 0.0 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 13 41.9 17 54.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 6 19.4 22 71.0 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 11 36.7 18 60.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 6 20.0 10 33.3 9 30.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 3 9.4 14 43.8 8 25.0 5 15.6 2 6.3 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 13 41.9 15 48.4 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 5 17.9 16 57.1 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 4

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 15 50.00
1/2 hour or less 14 46.67
1 hour 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM., 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 23.1 5 19.2 12 46.2 1 3.8 2 7.7 6
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 18 58.1 9 29.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 8 26.7 12 40.0 8 26.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 20 64.5 11 35.5 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. 6 19.4 13 41.9 7 22.6 4 12.9 1 3.2 1
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 15 50.0 15 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 17.2 9 31.0 9 31.0 5 17.2 1 3.4 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 6 20.7 10 34.5 5 17.2 7 24.1 1 3.4 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 14 45.2 9 29.0 6 19.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 11 36.7 9 30.0 4 13.3 3 10.0 3 10.0 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 13 41.9 15 48.4 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 23 74.2 7 22.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 23 74.2 7 22.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 27 87.1 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 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. 22 73.3 5 16.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 16 53.3 9 30.0 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 4 13.8 12 41.4 7 24.1 4 13.8 2 6.9 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 19 63.3 5 16.7 3 10.0 1 3.3 2 6.7 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 8 25.8 11 35.5 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

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