Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 146 96.05
YES 6 3.95

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 148 97.37
YES 4 2.63

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 128 84.21
YES 24 15.79

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 52 34.21
YES 100 65.79

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 141 92.76
YES 11 7.24

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 141 92.76
YES 11 7.24

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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 47 31.3 77 51.3 21 14.0 5 3.3 0 0.0 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 66 43.4 73 48.0 7 4.6 6 3.9 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 110 73.3 37 24.7 3 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 53 34.9 69 45.4 21 13.8 8 5.3 1 0.7 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 58 38.2 59 38.8 23 15.1 11 7.2 1 0.7 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 31 21.1 66 44.9 26 17.7 20 13.6 4 2.7 5
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 39 25.8 71 47.0 24 15.9 15 9.9 2 1.3 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 64 43.8 68 46.6 13 8.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 6
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 84 55.3 49 32.2 9 5.9 8 5.3 2 1.3 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 97 66.4 45 30.8 4 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 76 50.0 71 46.7 5 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 61 40.7 76 50.7 8 5.3 5 3.3 0 0.0 2
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 66 43.4 80 52.6 5 3.3 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 49 32.2 75 49.3 24 15.8 3 2.0 1 0.7 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 45 29.8 60 39.7 24 15.9 17 11.3 5 3.3 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 50 33.1 66 43.7 24 15.9 10 6.6 1 0.7 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 65 43.0 72 47.7 11 7.3 3 2.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 68 45.0 73 48.3 8 5.3 2 1.3 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 81 53.6 63 41.7 7 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 33 23.2 64 45.1 28 19.7 15 10.6 2 1.4 10
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 46 31.5 72 49.3 19 13.0 9 6.2 0 0.0 6
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 52 35.1 69 46.6 20 13.5 6 4.1 1 0.7 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 68 44.7 68 44.7 15 9.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 56 37.1 71 47.0 21 13.9 3 2.0 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 43 28.3 90 59.2 18 11.8 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 29 20.4 52 36.6 47 33.1 14 9.9 0 0.0 10
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 54 36.2 67 45.0 23 15.4 5 3.4 0 0.0 3
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 63 41.4 69 45.4 16 10.5 4 2.6 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 40 28.4 66 46.8 22 15.6 12 8.5 1 0.7 11
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 77 51.7 63 42.3 8 5.4 1 0.7 0 0.0 3
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 73 48.3 66 43.7 4 2.6 7 4.6 1 0.7 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 75 49.7 64 42.4 8 5.3 3 2.0 1 0.7 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 69 45.7 62 41.1 12 7.9 5 3.3 3 2.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 67 45.0 60 40.3 12 8.1 8 5.4 2 1.3 3
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 68 45.3 62 41.3 13 8.7 6 4.0 1 0.7 2
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 34 23.8 55 38.5 41 28.7 12 8.4 1 0.7 9
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 69 45.4 71 46.7 9 5.9 3 2.0 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 41 28.1 73 50.0 20 13.7 10 6.8 2 1.4 6
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 60 41.1 63 43.2 16 11.0 6 4.1 1 0.7 6
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 22 15.2 64 44.1 29 20.0 24 16.6 6 4.1 7
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 25 17.2 67 46.2 28 19.3 21 14.5 4 2.8 7
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 58 38.4 75 49.7 15 9.9 3 2.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 53 36.3 77 52.7 12 8.2 4 2.7 0 0.0 6
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 83 55.7 63 42.3 3 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
46 - I have received violence prevention training 28 19.6 36 25.2 27 18.9 36 25.2 16 11.2 9
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 49 32.5 65 43.0 24 15.9 11 7.3 2 1.3 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 43 28.9 64 43.0 24 16.1 15 10.1 3 2.0 3
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 68 45.3 65 43.3 14 9.3 3 2.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 51 34.0 75 50.0 12 8.0 8 5.3 4 2.7 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 33 23.7 73 52.5 26 18.7 7 5.0 0 0.0 13
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 53 35.3 78 52.0 11 7.3 8 5.3 0 0.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 73 49.0 62 41.6 11 7.4 2 1.3 1 0.7 3
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 71 47.0 57 37.7 14 9.3 8 5.3 1 0.7 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 58 38.2 70 46.1 15 9.9 8 5.3 1 0.7 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 69 45.7 69 45.7 11 7.3 2 1.3 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 77 52.0 56 37.8 10 6.8 4 2.7 1 0.7 4
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 30 23.6 60 47.2 24 18.9 11 8.7 2 1.6 25
59 - I feel safe at this school 74 48.7 63 41.4 8 5.3 4 2.6 3 2.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 82 54.3 58 38.4 8 5.3 3 2.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 30 20.4 78 53.1 30 20.4 9 6.1 0 0.0 5
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 42 29.2 75 52.1 23 16.0 3 2.1 1 0.7 8
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 53 35.1 79 52.3 16 10.6 3 2.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 62 40.8 76 50.0 12 7.9 2 1.3 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 49 33.1 74 50.0 21 14.2 4 2.7 0 0.0 4
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 76 50.7 65 43.3 8 5.3 1 0.7 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 76 50.0 71 46.7 4 2.6 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 71 46.7 61 40.1 16 10.5 4 2.6 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 68 44.7 79 52.0 5 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 83 54.6 62 40.8 7 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 74 50.0 61 41.2 9 6.1 3 2.0 1 0.7 4
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 62 40.8 76 50.0 8 5.3 6 3.9 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 57 38.0 69 46.0 16 10.7 8 5.3 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 77 52.0 54 36.5 12 8.1 4 2.7 1 0.7 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 56 37.8 63 42.6 19 12.8 10 6.8 0 0.0 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 36 24.8 53 36.6 36 24.8 19 13.1 1 0.7 7
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 95 62.5 50 32.9 5 3.3 2 1.3 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 59 41.5 67 47.2 16 11.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 59 40.1 60 40.8 18 12.2 7 4.8 3 2.0 5
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 84 55.3 54 35.5 7 4.6 6 3.9 1 0.7 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 89 58.9 45 29.8 14 9.3 2 1.3 1 0.7 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 19 15.2 51 40.8 43 34.4 10 8.0 2 1.6 27

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 40 28.99
1/2 hour or less 86 62.32
1 hour 12 8.70

Frequency Missing = 14


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 27 20.1 41 30.6 45 33.6 12 9.0 9 6.7 18
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 53 36.8 61 42.4 26 18.1 3 2.1 1 0.7 8
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 43 30.9 49 35.3 27 19.4 13 9.4 7 5.0 13
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 94 66.2 33 23.2 13 9.2 1 0.7 1 0.7 10
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 28 20.0 41 29.3 39 27.9 19 13.6 13 9.3 12
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 71 50.4 58 41.1 7 5.0 4 2.8 1 0.7 11
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 31 22.6 36 26.3 41 29.9 18 13.1 11 8.0 15
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 21 15.1 37 26.6 41 29.5 25 18.0 15 10.8 13
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 57 40.4 40 28.4 35 24.8 6 4.3 3 2.1 11
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 31 22.3 51 36.7 41 29.5 8 5.8 8 5.8 13
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 63 44.7 44 31.2 27 19.1 4 2.8 3 2.1 11
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 81 57.0 52 36.6 9 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 96 67.1 35 24.5 10 7.0 1 0.7 1 0.7 9
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 114 78.6 27 18.6 4 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 90 62.1 44 30.3 11 7.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 77 53.5 56 38.9 10 6.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 8
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 78 54.9 37 26.1 21 14.8 5 3.5 1 0.7 10
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 59 42.1 58 41.4 19 13.6 2 1.4 2 1.4 12
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 24 17.4 30 21.7 50 36.2 22 15.9 12 8.7 14
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 69 50.0 42 30.4 17 12.3 4 2.9 6 4.3 14
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 43 30.1 45 31.5 46 32.2 7 4.9 2 1.4 9

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