Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR MIDDLE, WINDSOR C-1 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 42 97.67
YES 1 2.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 37 86.05
YES 6 13.95

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 25.58
YES 32 74.42

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 42 97.67
YES 1 2.33

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR MIDDLE, WINDSOR C-1 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 3 7.0 26 60.5 5 11.6 8 18.6 1 2.3 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 7 16.3 23 53.5 6 14.0 6 14.0 1 2.3 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 33 76.7 9 20.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 4 9.5 24 57.1 7 16.7 5 11.9 2 4.8 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 7 16.3 22 51.2 5 11.6 6 14.0 3 7.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 4 9.8 14 34.1 9 22.0 13 31.7 1 2.4 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 2 4.7 21 48.8 9 20.9 8 18.6 3 7.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 7 16.7 23 54.8 10 23.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 11 26.2 25 59.5 3 7.1 2 4.8 1 2.4 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 26 63.4 13 31.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 16 37.2 20 46.5 6 14.0 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 23.8 27 64.3 3 7.1 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 7 16.7 27 64.3 5 11.9 2 4.8 1 2.4 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 3 7.1 25 59.5 9 21.4 4 9.5 1 2.4 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 11.6 22 51.2 5 11.6 9 20.9 2 4.7 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 3 7.1 23 54.8 7 16.7 8 19.0 1 2.4 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 16 38.1 20 47.6 4 9.5 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 18 42.9 20 47.6 2 4.8 0 0.0 2 4.8 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 19 45.2 20 47.6 1 2.4 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 3 8.3 22 61.1 6 16.7 5 13.9 0 0.0 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 7 17.1 22 53.7 8 19.5 3 7.3 1 2.4 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 15 35.7 20 47.6 5 11.9 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 19 44.2 16 37.2 4 9.3 3 7.0 1 2.3 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 5 12.2 20 48.8 13 31.7 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 19.5 25 61.0 5 12.2 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 10.3 15 38.5 14 35.9 5 12.8 1 2.6 4
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 22.0 21 51.2 7 17.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 4 10.0 23 57.5 11 27.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 8 20.5 12 30.8 14 35.9 5 12.8 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 9 22.5 24 60.0 3 7.5 3 7.5 1 2.5 3
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 24 55.8 17 39.5 1 2.3 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 18 43.9 19 46.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 15 35.7 22 52.4 4 9.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 8 19.5 23 56.1 9 22.0 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 8 18.6 27 62.8 4 9.3 2 4.7 2 4.7 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 4 10.0 14 35.0 10 25.0 10 25.0 2 5.0 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 8 18.6 27 62.8 6 14.0 1 2.3 1 2.3 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 10 25.0 19 47.5 6 15.0 3 7.5 2 5.0 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 15 36.6 22 53.7 2 4.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 4 9.8 12 29.3 5 12.2 14 34.1 6 14.6 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 2 4.9 14 34.1 8 19.5 9 22.0 8 19.5 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 13 32.5 21 52.5 5 12.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 13 32.5 24 60.0 1 2.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 24 55.8 18 41.9 0 0.0 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 9 21.4 10 23.8 6 14.3 12 28.6 5 11.9 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 5 11.6 12 27.9 17 39.5 5 11.6 4 9.3 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 6 14.3 19 45.2 10 23.8 7 16.7 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 7 16.7 23 54.8 7 16.7 4 9.5 1 2.4 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 9 20.9 30 69.8 4 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 3 7.3 24 58.5 7 17.1 7 17.1 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 8 19.5 19 46.3 8 19.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 32.6 24 55.8 4 9.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 11 25.6 22 51.2 8 18.6 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 7 16.3 28 65.1 3 7.0 5 11.6 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 9 21.4 26 61.9 4 9.5 3 7.1 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 8 19.0 20 47.6 8 19.0 6 14.3 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 2 5.7 12 34.3 14 40.0 6 17.1 1 2.9 8
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 47.6 20 47.6 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 36.6 21 51.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 11.6 33 76.7 3 7.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 25.0 16 40.0 7 17.5 6 15.0 1 2.5 3
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 3 7.5 22 55.0 11 27.5 4 10.0 0 0.0 3
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 7 17.1 28 68.3 3 7.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 3 7.3 24 58.5 9 22.0 5 12.2 0 0.0 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 42.9 20 47.6 2 4.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 14 32.6 24 55.8 2 4.7 3 7.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 11 26.8 24 58.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 19.0 27 64.3 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 39.5 23 53.5 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 21 51.2 15 36.6 2 4.9 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 9 20.9 31 72.1 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 8 19.5 23 56.1 7 17.1 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 17 39.5 18 41.9 6 14.0 0 0.0 2 4.7 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 8 21.1 23 60.5 6 15.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 5
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 11.9 20 47.6 11 26.2 6 14.3 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 9 20.9 26 60.5 7 16.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 7 17.9 27 69.2 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 4
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 4 10.0 22 55.0 9 22.5 4 10.0 1 2.5 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 6 14.3 24 57.1 6 14.3 6 14.3 0 0.0 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 23 57.5 9 22.5 5 12.5 1 2.5 2 5.0 3
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 2 6.3 10 31.3 16 50.0 4 12.5 0 0.0 11

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR MIDDLE, WINDSOR C-1 School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 17 43.59
1/2 hour or less 21 53.85
1 hour 1 2.56

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR MIDDLE, WINDSOR C-1 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. 3 7.3 20 48.8 13 31.7 4 9.8 1 2.4 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 12 30.0 16 40.0 11 27.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 10 25.6 15 38.5 13 33.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 52.5 15 37.5 2 5.0 2 5.0 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. 5 13.5 10 27.0 10 27.0 9 24.3 3 8.1 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 18 43.9 18 43.9 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 12.8 13 33.3 11 28.2 7 17.9 3 7.7 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 12.8 11 28.2 11 28.2 7 17.9 5 12.8 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 12 30.0 17 42.5 7 17.5 4 10.0 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 12 30.8 15 38.5 8 20.5 2 5.1 2 5.1 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 12 30.0 19 47.5 8 20.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 23 57.5 13 32.5 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 24 61.5 12 30.8 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 33 78.6 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 29 69.0 10 23.8 2 4.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 23 56.1 14 34.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 18 46.2 13 33.3 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 35.9 16 41.0 7 17.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 15.8 8 21.1 12 31.6 6 15.8 6 15.8 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 23 65.7 8 22.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 2 5.7 8
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 22.0 14 34.1 13 31.7 5 12.2 0 0.0 2

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