Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 36 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 36 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 32 88.89
YES 4 11.11

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 22.22
YES 28 77.78

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 34 94.44
YES 2 5.56

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 33 91.67
YES 3 8.33

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III 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 25.7 24 68.6 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 17 47.2 16 44.4 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 34 94.4 2 5.6 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 13 36.1 14 38.9 3 8.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 14 38.9 15 41.7 4 11.1 3 8.3 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 6 16.7 16 44.4 7 19.4 6 16.7 1 2.8 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 12 33.3 15 41.7 5 13.9 3 8.3 1 2.8 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 50.0 15 41.7 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 31 86.1 5 13.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 34 94.4 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 25 69.4 11 30.6 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 14 38.9 20 55.6 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 18 50.0 17 47.2 1 2.8 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 18 50.0 14 38.9 4 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 8 22.2 24 66.7 3 8.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 15 41.7 17 47.2 2 5.6 2 5.6 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 19 52.8 15 41.7 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 19 52.8 16 44.4 0 0.0 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 23 63.9 13 36.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 11.1 22 61.1 9 25.0 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 12 34.3 16 45.7 4 11.4 3 8.6 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 16 44.4 14 38.9 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 17 47.2 15 41.7 3 8.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 15 41.7 15 41.7 3 8.3 3 8.3 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 12 33.3 19 52.8 4 11.1 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 25.8 13 41.9 5 16.1 5 16.1 0 0.0 5
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 34.3 15 42.9 6 17.1 2 5.7 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 12 33.3 22 61.1 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 7 19.4 16 44.4 6 16.7 6 16.7 1 2.8 0
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 22 61.1 12 33.3 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 30 83.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 26 72.2 10 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 28 77.8 7 19.4 1 2.8 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 26 72.2 8 22.2 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 32 88.9 4 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 15 41.7 13 36.1 5 13.9 3 8.3 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 30 83.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 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 24 66.7 12 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 24 66.7 9 25.0 2 5.6 1 2.8 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 16.7 15 41.7 5 13.9 9 25.0 1 2.8 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 6 16.7 17 47.2 9 25.0 4 11.1 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 25 69.4 9 25.0 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 20 55.6 14 38.9 0 0.0 2 5.6 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 30 83.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 5 14.7 11 32.4 9 26.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 14 38.9 11 30.6 3 8.3 6 16.7 2 5.6 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 12 33.3 20 55.6 2 5.6 2 5.6 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 15 42.9 13 37.1 7 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 10 27.8 18 50.0 2 5.6 5 13.9 1 2.8 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 7 21.2 20 60.6 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 11 30.6 21 58.3 2 5.6 2 5.6 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 17 47.2 16 44.4 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 13 36.1 19 52.8 2 5.6 2 5.6 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 19 52.8 15 41.7 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 21 58.3 15 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 38.9 15 41.7 2 5.6 5 13.9 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 7 21.9 15 46.9 9 28.1 0 0.0 1 3.1 4
59 - I feel safe at this school 22 61.1 13 36.1 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 38.9 13 36.1 6 16.7 3 8.3 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 20.0 22 62.9 4 11.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 12 35.3 16 47.1 2 5.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 17 48.6 16 45.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 17 50.0 13 38.2 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 13 37.1 15 42.9 5 14.3 2 5.7 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 22 64.7 10 29.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 23 65.7 10 28.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 22 62.9 13 37.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 22 62.9 12 34.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 27 77.1 8 22.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 19 54.3 14 40.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 22 61.1 13 36.1 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 11 31.4 20 57.1 3 8.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 22 61.1 11 30.6 2 5.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 15 42.9 17 48.6 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 14 41.2 12 35.3 4 11.8 3 8.8 1 2.9 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 28 77.8 8 22.2 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 18 51.4 14 40.0 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 11 30.6 14 38.9 7 19.4 3 8.3 1 2.8 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 3 8.3 11 30.6 8 22.2 11 30.6 3 8.3 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 23 63.9 10 27.8 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 21.4 10 35.7 12 42.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 8 23.53
1/2 hour or less 21 61.76
1 hour 5 14.71

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III 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. 5 14.7 17 50.0 9 26.5 3 8.8 0 0.0 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 19 55.9 13 38.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 12 34.3 12 34.3 8 22.9 3 8.6 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 22 62.9 11 31.4 2 5.7 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 7 21.2 9 27.3 5 15.2 1 3.0 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 21 60.0 9 25.7 4 11.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 6 17.6 15 44.1 5 14.7 7 20.6 1 2.9 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 21.9 10 31.3 9 28.1 3 9.4 3 9.4 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 20 57.1 6 17.1 9 25.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 17 51.5 8 24.2 7 21.2 0 0.0 1 3.0 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 18 51.4 11 31.4 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 24 68.6 11 31.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 26 74.3 8 22.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 32 91.4 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 26 76.5 8 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 21 61.8 10 29.4 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 9 27.3 7 21.2 11 33.3 4 12.1 2 6.1 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 25 78.1 4 12.5 1 3.1 1 3.1 1 3.1 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 29.0 9 29.0 11 35.5 1 3.2 1 3.2 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007