Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE R-IX School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 27 87.10
YES 4 12.90

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 32.26
YES 21 67.74

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 28 90.32
YES 3 9.68

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 27 87.10
YES 4 12.90

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE 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 4 13.3 18 60.0 7 23.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 25.8 16 51.6 3 9.7 3 9.7 1 3.2 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 24 77.4 7 22.6 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 6 19.4 17 54.8 3 9.7 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 9 29.0 16 51.6 3 9.7 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 16.1 15 48.4 4 12.9 7 22.6 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 6 19.4 15 48.4 4 12.9 4 12.9 2 6.5 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 12 40.0 14 46.7 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 13 41.9 14 45.2 2 6.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 15 53.6 13 46.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 14 45.2 15 48.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 26.7 20 66.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 45.2 14 45.2 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 6 19.4 19 61.3 2 6.5 3 9.7 1 3.2 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 6 20.0 15 50.0 3 10.0 6 20.0 0 0.0 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 9 29.0 18 58.1 0 0.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 10 32.3 18 58.1 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 10 32.3 19 61.3 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 2 7.1 20 71.4 6 21.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 11 36.7 16 53.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 9 29.0 15 48.4 2 6.5 3 9.7 2 6.5 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 18 58.1 10 32.3 1 3.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 9 29.0 13 41.9 6 19.4 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 12 38.7 14 45.2 3 9.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 3 9.7 15 48.4 8 25.8 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 38.7 13 41.9 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 11 35.5 15 48.4 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 6 20.7 11 37.9 5 17.2 7 24.1 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 7 22.6 12 38.7 7 22.6 4 12.9 1 3.2 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 6 20.0 15 50.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 4 13.3 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 8 25.8 12 38.7 6 19.4 3 9.7 2 6.5 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 3 9.7 14 45.2 7 22.6 3 9.7 4 12.9 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 10 32.3 17 54.8 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 4 13.3 20 66.7 3 10.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 14 45.2 15 48.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 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 7 22.6 17 54.8 4 12.9 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 12 38.7 15 48.4 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 2 6.5 16 51.6 4 12.9 6 19.4 3 9.7 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 9.7 20 64.5 4 12.9 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 6 20.0 16 53.3 3 10.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 10 34.5 16 55.2 0 0.0 3 10.3 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 1 3.3 9 30.0 7 23.3 10 33.3 3 10.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 35.5 16 51.6 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 3 10.0 12 40.0 5 16.7 6 20.0 4 13.3 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 48.3 15 51.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 7 24.1 15 51.7 4 13.8 3 10.3 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 6 24.0 9 36.0 8 32.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 14 45.2 12 38.7 5 16.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 16 51.6 9 29.0 5 16.1 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 14 45.2 13 41.9 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 9 29.0 19 61.3 2 6.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 14 45.2 14 45.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 4 13.3 16 53.3 7 23.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 2 8.3 8 33.3 9 37.5 3 12.5 2 8.3 7
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 10 32.3 15 48.4 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 4 12.9 20 64.5 4 12.9 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 18 62.1 9 31.0 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 12 38.7 17 54.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 13 41.9 13 41.9 1 3.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 4 12.9 15 48.4 7 22.6 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 14 48.3 12 41.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 12 38.7 15 48.4 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 12 41.4 14 48.3 1 3.4 1 3.4 1 3.4 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 51.6 13 41.9 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 21 67.7 9 29.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 11 37.9 15 51.7 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 4 12.9 14 45.2 7 22.6 4 12.9 2 6.5 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 5 16.7 13 43.3 5 16.7 7 23.3 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 12 41.4 13 44.8 2 6.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 10 32.3 18 58.1 0 0.0 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 17.2 14 48.3 3 10.3 6 20.7 1 3.4 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 22 71.0 9 29.0 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 15 51.7 9 31.0 2 6.9 3 10.3 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 17.2 8 27.6 6 20.7 9 31.0 1 3.4 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 14 45.2 16 51.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 16 51.6 8 25.8 3 9.7 1 3.2 3 9.7 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 0 0.0 8 33.3 7 29.2 7 29.2 2 8.3 7

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE R-IX School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 2 7.14
1/2 hour or less 24 85.71
1 hour 2 7.14

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE 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. 1 3.6 10 35.7 13 46.4 2 7.1 2 7.1 3
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 11 37.9 15 51.7 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 37.9 10 34.5 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 20 69.0 8 27.6 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 5 17.2 10 34.5 7 24.1 5 17.2 2 6.9 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 13 44.8 9 31.0 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 0 0.0 10 35.7 9 32.1 5 17.9 4 14.3 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 2 6.9 11 37.9 8 27.6 4 13.8 4 13.8 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 11 39.3 14 50.0 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 31.0 17 58.6 2 6.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 50.0 9 32.1 4 14.3 0 0.0 1 3.6 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 23 79.3 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 25 86.2 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 15 51.7 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 15 51.7 9 31.0 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 22 75.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 12 41.4 12 41.4 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 11.1 8 29.6 9 33.3 5 18.5 2 7.4 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 4 13.8 11 37.9 10 34.5 4 13.8 0 0.0 2

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