Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 85.29
YES 5 14.71

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 32.35
YES 23 67.65

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 31 91.18
YES 3 8.82

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 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 11 32.4 19 55.9 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 18 52.9 12 35.3 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 29 85.3 5 14.7 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 10 29.4 16 47.1 5 14.7 1 2.9 2 5.9 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 11 32.4 20 58.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 9.1 12 36.4 9 27.3 6 18.2 3 9.1 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 12 35.3 18 52.9 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 21 61.8 13 38.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 17 50.0 12 35.3 3 8.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 18 52.9 13 38.2 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 16 48.5 16 48.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 41.2 17 50.0 3 8.8 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 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 29.4 14 41.2 7 20.6 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 15 44.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 19 55.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 18 54.5 15 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 11 36.7 16 53.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 13 43.3 13 43.3 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 14 43.8 14 43.8 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 12 36.4 18 54.5 1 3.0 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 20 58.8 10 29.4 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 13 38.2 16 47.1 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 10 29.4 15 44.1 2 5.9 7 20.6 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 17 51.5 13 39.4 1 3.0 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 19 55.9 9 26.5 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 8 23.5 12 35.3 8 23.5 6 17.6 0 0.0 0
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 23 67.6 9 26.5 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 19 57.6 9 27.3 4 12.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 21 61.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 21 63.6 10 30.3 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 20 58.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 19 55.9 11 32.4 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 12 36.4 11 33.3 6 18.2 4 12.1 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 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 14 41.2 17 50.0 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 13 38.2 17 50.0 3 8.8 1 2.9 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 17.6 20 58.8 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 11 32.4 16 47.1 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 19 57.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 15 44.1 18 52.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 25 73.5 9 26.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 7 21.2 14 42.4 5 15.2 4 12.1 3 9.1 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 33.3 14 42.4 5 15.2 2 6.1 1 3.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 14 42.4 13 39.4 4 12.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 13 38.2 17 50.0 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 41.2 18 52.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 9 28.1 18 56.3 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 27.3 18 54.5 6 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 42.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 14 42.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 13 40.6 12 37.5 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 9 27.3 13 39.4 4 12.1 6 18.2 1 3.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 4 13.8 12 41.4 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 23 69.7 8 24.2 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 10 30.3 12 36.4 8 24.2 2 6.1 1 3.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 15 44.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 13 38.2 17 50.0 3 8.8 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 18 52.9 9 26.5 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 23 69.7 9 27.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 16 47.1 10 29.4 4 11.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 14 41.2 15 44.1 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 19 55.9 10 29.4 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 18 52.9 13 38.2 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 21 61.8 12 35.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 25 73.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 18 52.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 16 47.1 11 32.4 5 14.7 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 13 38.2 14 41.2 5 14.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 20 58.8 11 32.4 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 14 41.2 17 50.0 1 2.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 16 47.1 12 35.3 4 11.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 23 67.6 8 23.5 1 2.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 13 38.2 15 44.1 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 14.7 13 38.2 8 23.5 7 20.6 1 2.9 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 5 14.7 10 29.4 8 23.5 8 23.5 3 8.8 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 24 70.6 8 23.5 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 5 15.2 12 36.4 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 28.13
1/2 hour or less 19 59.38
1 hour 4 12.50

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 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 9.1 15 45.5 7 21.2 5 15.2 3 9.1 1
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 44.1 10 29.4 7 20.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 19 57.6 6 18.2 5 15.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 24 70.6 9 26.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 7 20.6 15 44.1 3 8.8 7 20.6 2 5.9 0
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 23 67.6 8 23.5 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 7 21.9 7 21.9 12 37.5 3 9.4 3 9.4 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 20.6 10 29.4 8 23.5 4 11.8 5 14.7 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 20 60.6 7 21.2 6 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 14 41.2 7 20.6 8 23.5 3 8.8 2 5.9 0
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 21 63.6 9 27.3 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 28 82.4 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 29 85.3 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 32 94.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 29 85.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 23 67.6 4 11.8 4 11.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 18 52.9 8 23.5 4 11.8 2 5.9 2 5.9 0
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 7 21.2 7 21.2 10 30.3 7 21.2 2 6.1 1
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 14 43.8 10 31.3 3 9.4 1 3.1 4 12.5 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 17.6 8 23.5 16 47.1 4 11.8 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009