Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 24 85.71
YES 4 14.29

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 32.14
YES 19 67.86

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 27 96.43
YES 1 3.57

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 23 82.14
YES 5 17.86

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V 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 15 53.6 12 42.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 16 57.1 10 35.7 0 0.0 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 24 85.7 4 14.3 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 28.6 15 53.6 2 7.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 5 17.9 16 57.1 4 14.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 11.5 12 46.2 9 34.6 2 7.7 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 9 32.1 16 57.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 66.7 8 29.6 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 18 64.3 9 32.1 0 0.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 24 85.7 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 15 53.6 11 39.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 15 53.6 11 39.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 17 60.7 7 25.0 4 14.3 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 14 50.0 12 42.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 35.7 15 53.6 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 12 42.9 16 57.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 46.4 13 46.4 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 16 57.1 11 39.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 19 67.9 9 32.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 12 44.4 13 48.1 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 16 59.3 9 33.3 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 10 40.0 8 32.0 7 28.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 17 65.4 7 26.9 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 17 60.7 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 18 64.3 8 28.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 29.6 13 48.1 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 16 59.3 10 37.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 14 50.0 10 35.7 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 10 37.0 7 25.9 8 29.6 1 3.7 1 3.7 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 17 60.7 10 35.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 24 85.7 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 24 85.7 2 7.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 22 78.6 6 21.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 10 35.7 16 57.1 0 0.0 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 15 53.6 12 42.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 8 28.6 18 64.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 19 67.9 8 28.6 1 3.6 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 15 53.6 9 32.1 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 16 57.1 12 42.9 0 0.0 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 6 22.2 15 55.6 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 13 48.1 9 33.3 5 18.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 14 50.0 12 42.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 60.7 9 32.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 24 85.7 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 14 50.0 10 35.7 2 7.1 2 7.1 0 0.0 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 8 28.6 17 60.7 3 10.7 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 10 35.7 15 53.6 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 18 64.3 10 35.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 50.0 11 39.3 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 7 26.9 16 61.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 1 3.8 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 11 40.7 11 40.7 1 3.7 4 14.8 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 17 63.0 9 33.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 17 63.0 6 22.2 3 11.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 16 59.3 8 29.6 3 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 13 48.1 11 40.7 2 7.4 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 13 48.1 13 48.1 0 0.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 10 43.5 6 26.1 6 26.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 18 66.7 9 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 18 66.7 9 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 12 42.9 13 46.4 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 11 39.3 15 53.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 9 32.1 16 57.1 2 7.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 18 64.3 8 28.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 8 29.6 12 44.4 7 25.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 64.3 8 28.6 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 15 53.6 12 42.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 22 78.6 6 21.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 17 60.7 11 39.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 20 71.4 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 60.7 10 35.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 14 50.0 12 42.9 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 17 63.0 9 33.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 17 60.7 10 35.7 1 3.6 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 16 59.3 8 29.6 3 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 14 51.9 7 25.9 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 20 71.4 8 28.6 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 15 55.6 10 37.0 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 18.5 18 66.7 4 14.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 4 14.8 18 66.7 4 14.8 1 3.7 0 0.0 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 15 55.6 10 37.0 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 9 34.6 6 23.1 10 38.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 13 50.00
1/2 hour or less 13 50.00

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V 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. 8 29.6 11 40.7 5 18.5 2 7.4 1 3.7 1
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 11 39.3 11 39.3 6 21.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 40.7 6 22.2 7 25.9 2 7.4 1 3.7 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 18 66.7 9 33.3 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. 5 17.9 8 28.6 10 35.7 5 17.9 0 0.0 0
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 19 67.9 4 14.3 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 13 46.4 7 25.0 4 14.3 3 10.7 1 3.6 0
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 6 21.4 8 28.6 9 32.1 5 17.9 0 0.0 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 10 37.0 11 40.7 3 11.1 2 7.4 1 3.7 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 8 30.8 9 34.6 6 23.1 3 11.5 0 0.0 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 11 39.3 11 39.3 3 10.7 2 7.1 1 3.6 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 75.0 6 21.4 0 0.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 22 78.6 5 17.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 24 85.7 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 20 71.4 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 16 61.5 7 26.9 3 11.5 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. 16 59.3 7 25.9 3 11.1 0 0.0 1 3.7 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 5 18.5 15 55.6 4 14.8 1 3.7 2 7.4 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 23.1 6 23.1 7 26.9 3 11.5 4 15.4 2
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 15 60.0 7 28.0 1 4.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 3
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 22.2 14 51.9 7 25.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

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