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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 35 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 34 97.14
YES 1 2.86

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 30 85.71
YES 5 14.29

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 31.43
YES 24 68.57

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 33 94.29
YES 2 5.71

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 31 88.57
YES 4 11.43

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER ELEM., 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 5 14.7 22 64.7 6 17.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 22.9 22 62.9 4 11.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 20 58.8 13 38.2 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 6 17.1 20 57.1 7 20.0 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 13 37.1 12 34.3 6 17.1 4 11.4 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 4 11.4 21 60.0 5 14.3 4 11.4 1 2.9 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 9 26.5 15 44.1 7 20.6 3 8.8 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 11 33.3 14 42.4 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 6 17.1 14 40.0 7 20.0 6 17.1 2 5.7 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 23 69.7 9 27.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 13 37.1 19 54.3 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 19 55.9 14 41.2 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 11 31.4 22 62.9 2 5.7 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 10 28.6 18 51.4 7 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 7 20.0 17 48.6 5 14.3 4 11.4 2 5.7 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 8 22.9 19 54.3 5 14.3 3 8.6 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 14 41.2 15 44.1 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 19 54.3 13 37.1 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 20 57.1 12 34.3 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 5 15.2 24 72.7 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 12 35.3 17 50.0 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 17 48.6 15 42.9 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 19 54.3 13 37.1 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 10 29.4 19 55.9 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 28.6 19 54.3 6 17.1 0 0.0 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 12 38.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 4
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 35.3 13 38.2 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 12 34.3 17 48.6 5 14.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 7 22.6 15 48.4 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 14 41.2 16 47.1 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 44.1 15 44.1 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 10 29.4 16 47.1 5 14.7 2 5.9 1 2.9 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 9 27.3 16 48.5 5 15.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 11 33.3 15 45.5 3 9.1 3 9.1 1 3.0 2
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 5 15.2 12 36.4 12 36.4 3 9.1 1 3.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 12 34.3 16 45.7 5 14.3 2 5.7 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 8 24.2 16 48.5 7 21.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 14 42.4 10 30.3 8 24.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 9.1 13 39.4 14 42.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 8.8 17 50.0 12 35.3 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 9 26.5 16 47.1 7 20.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 11 33.3 18 54.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 6 18.2 7 21.2 6 18.2 10 30.3 4 12.1 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 8 22.9 21 60.0 5 14.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 7 20.6 11 32.4 9 26.5 6 17.6 1 2.9 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 16 45.7 14 40.0 4 11.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 16 45.7 16 45.7 3 8.6 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 6 20.0 15 50.0 9 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 26.5 22 64.7 3 8.8 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 2
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 18 51.4 13 37.1 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 11 31.4 14 40.0 7 20.0 3 8.6 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 16 45.7 16 45.7 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 17 50.0 12 35.3 3 8.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 26.1 8 34.8 8 34.8 1 4.3 0 0.0 12
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 57.1 11 31.4 3 8.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 19 54.3 13 37.1 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 4 12.5 17 53.1 10 31.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 3
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 11 32.4 21 61.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 12 35.3 20 58.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 14 40.0 20 57.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 9 26.5 22 64.7 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 15 44.1 18 52.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 14 40.0 18 51.4 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 13 37.1 15 42.9 6 17.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 13 37.1 20 57.1 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 48.6 14 40.0 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 48.6 15 42.9 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 22.9 17 48.6 6 17.1 4 11.4 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 13 37.1 18 51.4 3 8.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 19 55.9 11 32.4 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 15 44.1 13 38.2 5 14.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 9 26.5 18 52.9 3 8.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 19 54.3 13 37.1 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 13 39.4 15 45.5 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 8 23.5 11 32.4 12 35.3 2 5.9 1 2.9 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 22 62.9 11 31.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 19 54.3 12 34.3 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 3 12.5 12 50.0 9 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 11

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 8 25.81
1/2 hour or less 21 67.74
1 hour 2 6.45

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER ELEM., 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. 1 3.6 7 25.0 12 42.9 5 17.9 3 10.7 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 11 33.3 14 42.4 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 12 36.4 13 39.4 5 15.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 19 57.6 11 33.3 3 9.1 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. 6 18.8 10 31.3 9 28.1 5 15.6 2 6.3 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 16 48.5 12 36.4 2 6.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 4 12.9 8 25.8 12 38.7 5 16.1 2 6.5 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 16.1 3 9.7 10 32.3 9 29.0 4 12.9 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 14 43.8 11 34.4 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 4 12.5 11 34.4 13 40.6 1 3.1 3 9.4 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 42.4 14 42.4 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 17 51.5 11 33.3 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 21 63.6 9 27.3 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 25 75.8 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 17 51.5 14 42.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 18 54.5 13 39.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 19 57.6 8 24.2 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 42.4 14 42.4 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 6.5 6 19.4 10 32.3 11 35.5 2 6.5 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 18 54.5 7 21.2 4 12.1 1 3.0 3 9.1 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 7 21.2 9 27.3 14 42.4 2 6.1 1 3.0 2

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