Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., WINDSOR C-1 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

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

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 30 93.75
YES 2 6.25

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 7 21.88
YES 25 78.13

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 29 90.63
YES 3 9.38

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., 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 4 12.5 21 65.6 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 10 31.3 20 62.5 1 3.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 23 71.9 9 28.1 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 8 25.0 18 56.3 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 7 21.9 17 53.1 7 21.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 9.7 9 29.0 12 38.7 7 22.6 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 5 15.6 14 43.8 5 15.6 7 21.9 1 3.1 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 16 50.0 16 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 9 28.1 17 53.1 3 9.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 10 31.3 20 62.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 11 34.4 19 59.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 6 18.8 23 71.9 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 6 18.8 19 59.4 6 18.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 15.6 17 53.1 4 12.5 5 15.6 1 3.1 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 7 21.9 19 59.4 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 9 28.1 20 62.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 11 34.4 21 65.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 15 46.9 17 53.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 7 22.6 22 71.0 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 31.3 19 59.4 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 15 46.9 15 46.9 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 13 40.6 17 53.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 5 15.6 20 62.5 6 18.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 7 21.9 21 65.6 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 1 3.1 13 40.6 14 43.8 4 12.5 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 6 18.8 17 53.1 6 18.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 4 12.5 24 75.0 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 4 12.9 15 48.4 9 29.0 1 3.2 2 6.5 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 10 31.3 20 62.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 8 25.0 21 65.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 10 31.3 18 56.3 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 7 21.9 18 56.3 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 10 31.3 19 59.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 5 16.1 20 64.5 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 1 3.2 21 67.7 6 19.4 3 9.7 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 8 25.0 22 68.8 1 3.1 1 3.1 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 6 18.8 20 62.5 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 11 34.4 17 53.1 4 12.5 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 23.3 13 43.3 2 6.7 6 20.0 2 6.7 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 13.3 11 36.7 3 10.0 12 40.0 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 14 43.8 15 46.9 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 9 29.0 20 64.5 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 20 62.5 12 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 5 16.1 18 58.1 2 6.5 4 12.9 2 6.5 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 6 18.8 17 53.1 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 7 21.9 13 40.6 8 25.0 2 6.3 2 6.3 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 7 21.9 16 50.0 9 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 4 12.5 15 46.9 10 31.3 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 2 6.7 16 53.3 12 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 3 9.4 24 75.0 3 9.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 7 21.9 19 59.4 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 9 28.1 20 62.5 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 3 9.7 22 71.0 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 12 37.5 18 56.3 1 3.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 9 28.1 18 56.3 3 9.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 0 0.0 10 34.5 18 62.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 3
59 - I feel safe at this school 16 50.0 15 46.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 11 36.7 15 50.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 16.1 17 54.8 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 30.0 16 53.3 5 16.7 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 4 12.5 26 81.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 9 28.1 22 68.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 6 18.8 22 68.8 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 31.3 18 56.3 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 11 34.4 20 62.5 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 10 31.3 19 59.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 13 40.6 18 56.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 40.6 18 56.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 13 41.9 14 45.2 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 3 9.4 22 68.8 3 9.4 4 12.5 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 5 16.1 19 61.3 5 16.1 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 7 21.9 13 40.6 6 18.8 6 18.8 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 5 16.1 18 58.1 6 19.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 15.6 19 59.4 5 15.6 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 34.4 21 65.6 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 8 25.0 19 59.4 5 15.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 15.6 18 56.3 6 18.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 8 25.0 17 53.1 4 12.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 19 61.3 9 29.0 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 20.7 10 34.5 11 37.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 3

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., WINDSOR C-1 School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 12 37.50
1/2 hour or less 20 62.50

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., 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. 0 0.0 7 26.9 10 38.5 5 19.2 4 15.4 6
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 12 40.0 15 50.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 16 51.6 12 38.7 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 11 35.5 20 64.5 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. 4 14.3 11 39.3 8 28.6 4 14.3 1 3.6 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 14 46.7 11 36.7 3 10.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 2 7.1 11 39.3 8 28.6 6 21.4 1 3.6 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 2 6.7 5 16.7 14 46.7 6 20.0 3 10.0 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 15 48.4 8 25.8 4 12.9 4 12.9 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 6 22.2 5 18.5 10 37.0 2 7.4 4 14.8 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 15 48.4 12 38.7 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 24 77.4 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 26 83.9 2 6.5 3 9.7 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. 22 71.0 8 25.8 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 18 58.1 13 41.9 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. 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 12 38.7 14 45.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 1 3.2 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 4 14.3 7 25.0 9 32.1 5 17.9 3 10.7 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 13 46.4 7 25.0 4 14.3 0 0.0 4 14.3 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 1 3.2 8 25.8 15 48.4 3 9.7 4 12.9 1

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