Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM., KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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 26 76.47
YES 8 23.53

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 41.18
YES 20 58.82

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, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WHITEMAN A.F.B. 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 8 23.5 21 61.8 3 8.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 28 84.8 5 15.2 0 0.0 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 16 47.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 17 50.0 10 29.4 4 11.8 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 9 26.5 13 38.2 6 17.6 5 14.7 1 2.9 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 20.6 22 64.7 2 5.9 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 13 40.6 18 56.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 23 67.6 9 26.5 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 22 64.7 11 32.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 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 11 32.4 19 55.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 18 52.9 14 41.2 0 0.0 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 18 52.9 15 44.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 20 58.8 13 38.2 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 23 67.6 11 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 25 73.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 12 37.5 11 34.4 6 18.8 2 6.3 1 3.1 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 16 50.0 13 40.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 17 53.1 13 40.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 16 47.1 16 47.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 16 47.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 13 38.2 17 50.0 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 23.3 8 26.7 12 40.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 4
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 36.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 19 55.9 13 38.2 2 5.9 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 7 24.1 14 48.3 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 19 57.6 13 39.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 20 58.8 13 38.2 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 19 55.9 12 35.3 0 0.0 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 28 84.8 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 22 64.7 11 32.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 23.3 11 36.7 11 36.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 19 55.9 14 41.2 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 13 41.9 15 48.4 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 18 58.1 10 32.3 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 7 21.9 19 59.4 1 3.1 4 12.5 1 3.1 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 10 31.3 17 53.1 1 3.1 4 12.5 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 22 64.7 12 35.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 51.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 25 75.8 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 5 16.7 5 16.7 6 20.0 12 40.0 2 6.7 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 16 48.5 16 48.5 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 31.3 18 56.3 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 19 55.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 12 36.4 20 60.6 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 10 34.5 13 44.8 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 19 57.6 13 39.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 23 69.7 9 27.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 21 63.6 11 33.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 17 50.0 15 44.1 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 24 72.7 8 24.2 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 16 50.0 13 40.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 5 20.0 11 44.0 8 32.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 9
59 - I feel safe at this school 11 32.4 16 47.1 2 5.9 2 5.9 3 8.8 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 42.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 21.2 21 63.6 3 9.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 11 35.5 18 58.1 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 14 41.2 20 58.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 19 55.9 14 41.2 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 20 60.6 13 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 24 70.6 8 23.5 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 28 82.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 51.5 14 42.4 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 17 50.0 15 44.1 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 9 27.3 14 42.4 5 15.2 5 15.2 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 7 22.6 18 58.1 4 12.9 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 6 18.8 12 37.5 6 18.8 8 25.0 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 8 27.6 16 55.2 3 10.3 1 3.4 1 3.4 5
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 27 79.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 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 43.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 18 52.9 14 41.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 10 29.4 15 44.1 4 11.8 4 11.8 1 2.9 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 20 60.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 3 12.5 11 45.8 9 37.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 10

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

 


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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 11 35.48
1/2 hour or less 17 54.84
1 hour 3 9.68

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WHITEMAN A.F.B. 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. 3 10.7 7 25.0 11 39.3 2 7.1 5 17.9 6
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 14 42.4 13 39.4 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 13 43.3 10 33.3 5 16.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 25 80.6 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 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. 6 18.8 8 25.0 11 34.4 4 12.5 3 9.4 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 7 21.9 6 18.8 10 31.3 6 18.8 3 9.4 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 3 9.7 8 25.8 11 35.5 5 16.1 4 12.9 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 12 38.7 8 25.8 9 29.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 5 16.7 10 33.3 8 26.7 4 13.3 3 10.0 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 15 46.9 5 15.6 10 31.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 63.6 12 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 25 75.8 6 18.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 31 93.9 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 23 69.7 8 24.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 19 57.6 12 36.4 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 18 56.3 10 31.3 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 13 41.9 12 38.7 4 12.9 0 0.0 2 6.5 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 6.5 4 12.9 15 48.4 6 19.4 4 12.9 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 14 43.8 12 37.5 3 9.4 1 3.1 2 6.3 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 8 25.8 9 29.0 11 35.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 3

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