Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 111 96.52
YES 4 3.48

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 112 97.39
YES 3 2.61

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 107 93.04
YES 8 6.96

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 33 28.70
YES 82 71.30

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 108 93.91
YES 7 6.09

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 103 89.57
YES 12 10.43

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN R-I 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 25 21.9 79 69.3 7 6.1 3 2.6 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 49 42.6 61 53.0 2 1.7 3 2.6 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 73 64.0 40 35.1 1 0.9 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 36 31.3 60 52.2 14 12.2 5 4.3 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 39 33.9 50 43.5 19 16.5 6 5.2 1 0.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 23 21.1 36 33.0 34 31.2 15 13.8 1 0.9 6
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 37 32.2 54 47.0 14 12.2 8 7.0 2 1.7 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 41 36.0 67 58.8 5 4.4 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 60 52.2 45 39.1 6 5.2 4 3.5 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 69 61.6 42 37.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 45 39.1 66 57.4 4 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 36 31.3 71 61.7 5 4.3 3 2.6 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 45 39.1 60 52.2 8 7.0 2 1.7 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 36 32.4 65 58.6 7 6.3 3 2.7 0 0.0 4
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 33 28.9 49 43.0 21 18.4 9 7.9 2 1.8 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 36 31.9 54 47.8 20 17.7 3 2.7 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 29 25.7 73 64.6 5 4.4 6 5.3 0 0.0 2
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 32 28.1 66 57.9 10 8.8 5 4.4 1 0.9 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 57 49.6 51 44.3 6 5.2 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 20 18.7 48 44.9 25 23.4 13 12.1 1 0.9 8
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 27 24.5 69 62.7 12 10.9 2 1.8 0 0.0 5
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 24 22.4 49 45.8 24 22.4 8 7.5 2 1.9 8
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 33 30.0 58 52.7 12 10.9 6 5.5 1 0.9 5
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 28 24.6 63 55.3 19 16.7 3 2.6 1 0.9 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 28 24.8 74 65.5 8 7.1 3 2.7 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 13 12.3 54 50.9 29 27.4 10 9.4 0 0.0 9
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 36 32.1 63 56.3 12 10.7 1 0.9 0 0.0 3
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 30 26.3 60 52.6 18 15.8 6 5.3 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 20 18.9 42 39.6 31 29.2 10 9.4 3 2.8 9
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 47 41.2 63 55.3 2 1.8 2 1.8 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 48 42.1 59 51.8 5 4.4 0 0.0 2 1.8 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 42 36.8 62 54.4 6 5.3 3 2.6 1 0.9 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 46 40.4 53 46.5 10 8.8 4 3.5 1 0.9 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 32 28.3 49 43.4 20 17.7 11 9.7 1 0.9 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 45 39.1 62 53.9 3 2.6 4 3.5 1 0.9 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 30 27.5 56 51.4 16 14.7 6 5.5 1 0.9 6
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 38 33.0 72 62.6 5 4.3 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 25 22.3 65 58.0 18 16.1 3 2.7 1 0.9 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 33 28.9 71 62.3 8 7.0 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 21 19.8 54 50.9 16 15.1 15 14.2 0 0.0 9
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 22 20.8 65 61.3 15 14.2 4 3.8 0 0.0 9
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 33 28.9 68 59.6 10 8.8 2 1.8 1 0.9 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 29 26.4 76 69.1 3 2.7 2 1.8 0 0.0 5
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 60 52.6 54 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 31 27.9 47 42.3 13 11.7 19 17.1 1 0.9 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 29 25.9 61 54.5 14 12.5 8 7.1 0 0.0 3
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 29 25.4 56 49.1 13 11.4 11 9.6 5 4.4 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 40 36.0 59 53.2 9 8.1 3 2.7 0 0.0 4
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 37 32.7 59 52.2 10 8.8 7 6.2 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 19 18.4 59 57.3 22 21.4 2 1.9 1 1.0 12
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 36 31.3 67 58.3 6 5.2 5 4.3 1 0.9 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 40 35.1 56 49.1 11 9.6 6 5.3 1 0.9 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 37 32.7 58 51.3 10 8.8 7 6.2 1 0.9 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 38 33.6 65 57.5 7 6.2 3 2.7 0 0.0 2
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 40 34.8 65 56.5 5 4.3 4 3.5 1 0.9 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 42 37.2 54 47.8 10 8.8 5 4.4 2 1.8 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 31 30.7 51 50.5 16 15.8 3 3.0 0 0.0 14
59 - I feel safe at this school 64 55.7 46 40.0 3 2.6 2 1.7 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 48 42.1 48 42.1 14 12.3 4 3.5 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 29 26.4 63 57.3 12 10.9 6 5.5 0 0.0 5
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 38 35.2 58 53.7 11 10.2 1 0.9 0 0.0 7
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 30 27.0 59 53.2 19 17.1 3 2.7 0 0.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 41 36.3 64 56.6 6 5.3 2 1.8 0 0.0 2
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 31 27.9 54 48.6 24 21.6 2 1.8 0 0.0 4
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 40 36.7 53 48.6 12 11.0 3 2.8 1 0.9 6
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 45 39.5 63 55.3 4 3.5 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 41 36.9 52 46.8 14 12.6 3 2.7 1 0.9 4
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 39 34.5 65 57.5 9 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 50 44.6 60 53.6 2 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 36 32.4 64 57.7 9 8.1 2 1.8 0 0.0 4
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 41 36.9 52 46.8 8 7.2 9 8.1 1 0.9 4
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 38 33.9 59 52.7 13 11.6 1 0.9 1 0.9 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 64 57.1 35 31.3 11 9.8 2 1.8 0 0.0 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 48 43.2 53 47.7 8 7.2 1 0.9 1 0.9 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 28 25.7 49 45.0 22 20.2 8 7.3 2 1.8 6
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 46 40.0 62 53.9 5 4.3 2 1.7 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 31 29.2 59 55.7 16 15.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 4.4 27 23.7 24 21.1 38 33.3 20 17.5 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 14 12.3 49 43.0 23 20.2 15 13.2 13 11.4 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 51 44.3 39 33.9 14 12.2 9 7.8 2 1.7 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 13 13.5 48 50.0 31 32.3 4 4.2 0 0.0 19

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN R-I School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 34 33.01
1/2 hour or less 66 64.08
1 hour 3 2.91

Frequency Missing = 12


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN R-I 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. 16 15.5 29 28.2 32 31.1 12 11.7 14 13.6 12
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 33 30.8 50 46.7 18 16.8 6 5.6 0 0.0 8
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 47 44.3 26 24.5 24 22.6 5 4.7 4 3.8 9
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 61 57.5 35 33.0 7 6.6 2 1.9 1 0.9 9
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 16 15.7 32 31.4 27 26.5 19 18.6 8 7.8 13
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 50 46.7 40 37.4 14 13.1 2 1.9 1 0.9 8
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 19 18.1 37 35.2 28 26.7 13 12.4 8 7.6 10
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 12 11.8 31 30.4 34 33.3 17 16.7 8 7.8 13
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 36 35.3 33 32.4 24 23.5 8 7.8 1 1.0 13
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 24 24.0 28 28.0 31 31.0 12 12.0 5 5.0 15
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 27 26.7 35 34.7 27 26.7 9 8.9 3 3.0 14
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 61 58.1 38 36.2 5 4.8 1 1.0 0 0.0 10
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 64 59.8 34 31.8 8 7.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 8
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 80 74.1 24 22.2 4 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 67 62.6 34 31.8 6 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 53 51.0 45 43.3 6 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 49 46.7 32 30.5 20 19.0 2 1.9 2 1.9 10
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 35 35.0 42 42.0 18 18.0 4 4.0 1 1.0 15
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 13 13.4 25 25.8 32 33.0 16 16.5 11 11.3 18
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 47 48.0 34 34.7 8 8.2 3 3.1 6 6.1 17
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 28 27.2 33 32.0 33 32.0 7 6.8 2 1.9 12

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