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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 30 90.91
YES 3 9.09

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 39.39
YES 20 60.61

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 32 96.97
YES 1 3.03

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 78.79
YES 7 21.21

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON ELEM., 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 8 24.2 24 72.7 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 10 30.3 19 57.6 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 26 78.8 7 21.2 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 7 21.2 17 51.5 6 18.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 8 24.2 14 42.4 4 12.1 7 21.2 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 15.2 14 42.4 10 30.3 4 12.1 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 21.2 19 57.6 4 12.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 14 42.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 13 39.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 27 81.8 6 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 15 45.5 18 54.5 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 15 45.5 17 51.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 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 5 15.6 16 50.0 6 18.8 3 9.4 2 6.3 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 4 12.1 11 33.3 10 30.3 6 18.2 2 6.1 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 6 18.2 19 57.6 5 15.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 11 33.3 17 51.5 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 9 27.3 23 69.7 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 21 63.6 11 33.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 8 25.8 19 61.3 4 12.9 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 36.4 20 60.6 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 21.9 19 59.4 6 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 10 31.3 16 50.0 6 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 33.3 18 54.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 30.3 18 54.5 3 9.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 15.4 4 15.4 14 53.8 4 15.4 0 0.0 7
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 36.4 17 51.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 8 25.0 21 65.6 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 3 12.0 6 24.0 12 48.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 8
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 13 40.6 15 46.9 3 9.4 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 9 27.3 9 27.3 6 18.2 5 15.2 4 12.1 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 9 28.1 13 40.6 2 6.3 6 18.8 2 6.3 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 5 15.2 17 51.5 4 12.1 6 18.2 1 3.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 4 12.1 13 39.4 8 24.2 7 21.2 1 3.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 10 30.3 21 63.6 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 4 12.5 19 59.4 7 21.9 1 3.1 1 3.1 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 12 36.4 19 57.6 2 6.1 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 7 21.9 20 62.5 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 9 28.1 22 68.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 9.4 16 50.0 7 21.9 6 18.8 0 0.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 12.5 20 62.5 7 21.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 7 21.2 14 42.4 6 18.2 5 15.2 1 3.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 51.5 15 45.5 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 10 33.3 12 40.0 2 6.7 4 13.3 2 6.7 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 8 24.2 17 51.5 8 24.2 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 8 25.0 19 59.4 2 6.3 3 9.4 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 16 50.0 15 46.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 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 5 16.7 16 53.3 8 26.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 8 24.2 24 72.7 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 42.4 16 48.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 6 18.2 16 48.5 4 12.1 5 15.2 2 6.1 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 13 39.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 15 45.5 16 48.5 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 22.2 13 48.1 8 29.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 60.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 45.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 10 30.3 17 51.5 4 12.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 27.3 21 63.6 3 9.1 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 27.3 22 66.7 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 15 45.5 17 51.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 7 21.2 19 57.6 6 18.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 13 39.4 19 57.6 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 11 33.3 19 57.6 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 20 60.6 12 36.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 14 42.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 18 54.5 14 42.4 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 14 42.4 16 48.5 1 3.0 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 25.0 19 59.4 3 9.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 16 50.0 13 40.6 1 3.1 2 6.3 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 22 68.8 9 28.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 17 54.8 10 32.3 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 31.3 11 34.4 7 21.9 3 9.4 1 3.1 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 20 60.6 12 36.4 1 3.0 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 10 32.3 18 58.1 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 8 25.8 17 54.8 3 9.7 1 3.2 2 6.5 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 9 27.3 16 48.5 2 6.1 6 18.2 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 22 66.7 6 18.2 3 9.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 16.7 8 33.3 11 45.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 9

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 11 33.33
1/2 hour or less 22 66.67

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON ELEM., 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. 0 0.0 2 8.3 7 29.2 6 25.0 9 37.5 9
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 17 51.5 13 39.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 16 48.5 10 30.3 5 15.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 23 69.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 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. 8 26.7 6 20.0 12 40.0 2 6.7 2 6.7 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 20 60.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 16.1 6 19.4 12 38.7 7 22.6 1 3.2 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 14.3 6 21.4 5 17.9 10 35.7 3 10.7 5
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 16 50.0 10 31.3 6 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 7 24.1 10 34.5 5 17.2 6 20.7 1 3.4 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 13 40.6 12 37.5 5 15.6 1 3.1 1 3.1 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 26 78.8 6 18.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 25 75.8 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 31 93.9 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 26 78.8 7 21.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 17 51.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 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. 25 78.1 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 7 23.3 11 36.7 7 23.3 5 16.7 0 0.0 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 4 14.3 5 17.9 8 28.6 6 21.4 5 17.9 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 18 62.1 5 17.2 3 10.3 1 3.4 2 6.9 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 4 12.9 5 16.1 17 54.8 5 16.1 0 0.0 2

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