Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
EAST PRAIRIE R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 97 96.04
YES 4 3.96

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 98 97.03
YES 3 2.97

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 89 88.12
YES 12 11.88

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 33 32.67
YES 68 67.33

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 94 93.07
YES 7 6.93

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 93 92.08
YES 8 7.92

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
EAST PRAIRIE R-II 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 33 33.7 54 55.1 9 9.2 1 1.0 1 1.0 3
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 48 48.0 47 47.0 4 4.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 72 71.3 28 27.7 1 1.0 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 43 42.6 46 45.5 8 7.9 4 4.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 34 34.0 49 49.0 15 15.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 31 31.6 48 49.0 15 15.3 4 4.1 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 36 35.6 46 45.5 12 11.9 4 4.0 3 3.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 60 60.6 39 39.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 63 62.4 37 36.6 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 62 66.7 30 32.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 65 64.4 32 31.7 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 55 55.6 40 40.4 3 3.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 2
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 51 51.0 46 46.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 41 41.0 51 51.0 6 6.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 30 30.6 43 43.9 22 22.4 2 2.0 1 1.0 3
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 41 41.8 50 51.0 6 6.1 1 1.0 0 0.0 3
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 56 56.0 39 39.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 48 47.5 43 42.6 9 8.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 60 59.4 38 37.6 2 2.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 28 30.4 44 47.8 16 17.4 4 4.3 0 0.0 9
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 46 46.9 44 44.9 8 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 53 55.2 33 34.4 10 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 60 61.2 34 34.7 4 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 32 33.0 51 52.6 13 13.4 1 1.0 0 0.0 4
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 38 38.8 45 45.9 14 14.3 1 1.0 0 0.0 3
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 24 26.1 46 50.0 17 18.5 5 5.4 0 0.0 9
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 44 44.0 43 43.0 10 10.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 39 39.0 50 50.0 8 8.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 23 25.6 38 42.2 20 22.2 7 7.8 2 2.2 11
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 65 64.4 33 32.7 3 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 62 62.0 33 33.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 64 64.0 32 32.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 59 59.0 37 37.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 53 53.5 40 40.4 5 5.1 0 0.0 1 1.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 49 48.5 43 42.6 8 7.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 31 32.0 52 53.6 13 13.4 1 1.0 0 0.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 47 46.5 46 45.5 8 7.9 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 43 43.4 48 48.5 8 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 56 57.1 38 38.8 4 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 21 21.9 59 61.5 11 11.5 5 5.2 0 0.0 5
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 27 27.8 58 59.8 10 10.3 2 2.1 0 0.0 4
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 54 54.5 41 41.4 3 3.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 42 44.7 47 50.0 5 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 66 66.7 32 32.3 0 0.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 31 33.7 39 42.4 7 7.6 13 14.1 2 2.2 9
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 53 53.5 38 38.4 6 6.1 2 2.0 0 0.0 2
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 37 37.4 46 46.5 13 13.1 2 2.0 1 1.0 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 58 58.0 38 38.0 3 3.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 50 52.1 39 40.6 5 5.2 1 1.0 1 1.0 5
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 30 33.7 49 55.1 8 9.0 1 1.1 1 1.1 12
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 52 52.5 39 39.4 7 7.1 0 0.0 1 1.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 54 54.0 42 42.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 54 54.5 38 38.4 6 6.1 1 1.0 0 0.0 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 53 53.0 41 41.0 4 4.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 60 60.0 36 36.0 3 3.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 45 45.5 45 45.5 4 4.0 3 3.0 2 2.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 30 36.6 41 50.0 10 12.2 1 1.2 0 0.0 19
59 - I feel safe at this school 68 68.0 31 31.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 49 50.5 43 44.3 3 3.1 1 1.0 1 1.0 4
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 27 26.7 51 50.5 17 16.8 5 5.0 1 1.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 52 53.6 39 40.2 4 4.1 1 1.0 1 1.0 4
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 44 45.4 40 41.2 9 9.3 3 3.1 1 1.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 50 50.0 39 39.0 8 8.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 46 47.4 35 36.1 14 14.4 2 2.1 0 0.0 4
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 62 61.4 38 37.6 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 52 52.0 40 40.0 8 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 67 66.3 31 30.7 2 2.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 57 56.4 37 36.6 6 5.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 65 64.4 32 31.7 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 53 54.6 41 42.3 3 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 49 49.0 44 44.0 6 6.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 31 32.3 57 59.4 5 5.2 2 2.1 1 1.0 5
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 45 47.4 41 43.2 6 6.3 1 1.1 2 2.1 6
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 35 36.8 53 55.8 6 6.3 0 0.0 1 1.1 6
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 34 34.7 45 45.9 15 15.3 3 3.1 1 1.0 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 47 47.0 48 48.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 2 2.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 53 54.1 39 39.8 6 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 21 22.3 44 46.8 20 21.3 9 9.6 0 0.0 7
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 37 37.0 50 50.0 11 11.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 52 54.2 28 29.2 11 11.5 2 2.1 3 3.1 5
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 21 26.9 44 56.4 11 14.1 1 1.3 1 1.3 23

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
EAST PRAIRIE R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 36 40.00
1/2 hour or less 48 53.33
1 hour 6 6.67

Frequency Missing = 11


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
EAST PRAIRIE R-II 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. 20 22.5 25 28.1 27 30.3 6 6.7 11 12.4 12
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 43 44.8 41 42.7 10 10.4 1 1.0 1 1.0 5
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 47 50.5 30 32.3 13 14.0 2 2.2 1 1.1 8
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 60 65.2 30 32.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 1 1.1 9
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 20 22.5 32 36.0 21 23.6 9 10.1 7 7.9 12
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 49 52.7 36 38.7 6 6.5 0 0.0 2 2.2 8
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 21 24.1 25 28.7 29 33.3 7 8.0 5 5.7 14
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 20 23.3 23 26.7 23 26.7 12 14.0 8 9.3 15
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 54 58.7 26 28.3 8 8.7 3 3.3 1 1.1 9
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 34 38.2 33 37.1 16 18.0 1 1.1 5 5.6 12
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 48 52.2 29 31.5 12 13.0 1 1.1 2 2.2 9
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 63 67.7 26 28.0 4 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 72 75.0 21 21.9 3 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 83 85.6 13 13.4 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 73 77.7 18 19.1 2 2.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 7
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 60 63.2 29 30.5 5 5.3 0 0.0 1 1.1 6
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 52 56.5 29 31.5 11 12.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 41 44.1 36 38.7 14 15.1 1 1.1 1 1.1 8
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 18 20.7 18 20.7 25 28.7 12 13.8 14 16.1 14
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 43 48.9 27 30.7 9 10.2 3 3.4 6 6.8 13
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 31 33.7 27 29.3 25 27.2 9 9.8 0 0.0 9

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