Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
A. J. MARTIN ELEM., EAST PRAIRIE R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 26 86.67
YES 4 13.33

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 36.67
YES 19 63.33

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 86.67
YES 4 13.33

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
A. J. MARTIN ELEM., 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 6 22.2 15 55.6 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 27.6 19 65.5 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 18 60.0 11 36.7 1 3.3 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 9 30.0 17 56.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 4 13.3 17 56.7 9 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 27.6 17 58.6 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 13 43.3 12 40.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 13 44.8 16 55.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 19 67.9 9 32.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 19 63.3 11 36.7 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 16 55.2 13 44.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 12 41.4 16 55.2 1 3.4 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 8 27.6 18 62.1 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 6 21.4 11 39.3 10 35.7 0 0.0 1 3.6 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 10 35.7 15 53.6 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 15 51.7 12 41.4 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 9 30.0 15 50.0 6 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 14 46.7 15 50.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 10 33.3 13 43.3 6 20.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 13 44.8 12 41.4 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 17 58.6 11 37.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 18 62.1 10 34.5 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 8 29.6 15 55.6 4 14.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 27.6 15 51.7 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 14.8 13 48.1 8 29.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 33.3 15 50.0 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 10 33.3 19 63.3 1 3.3 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 6 21.4 15 53.6 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 15 50.0 14 46.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 17 56.7 13 43.3 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 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 10 33.3 20 66.7 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 15 50.0 14 46.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 13 43.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 6 20.7 16 55.2 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 11 36.7 18 60.0 1 3.3 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 9 31.0 17 58.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 12 42.9 15 53.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 6 22.2 16 59.3 3 11.1 2 7.4 0 0.0 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 7 25.0 18 64.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 11 37.9 16 55.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 18 62.1 10 34.5 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 12 44.4 7 25.9 2 7.4 5 18.5 1 3.7 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 19 63.3 10 33.3 1 3.3 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 9 30.0 17 56.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 19 63.3 11 36.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 18 60.0 11 36.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 8 33.3 12 50.0 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 12 42.9 15 53.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 12 41.4 15 51.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 17 58.6 12 41.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 13 44.8 15 51.7 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 7 31.8 13 59.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
59 - I feel safe at this school 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 50.0 13 46.4 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 4 13.3 21 70.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 17 58.6 11 37.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 12 41.4 14 48.3 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 14 46.7 12 40.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 12 42.9 11 39.3 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 16 53.3 14 46.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 11 36.7 16 53.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 22 73.3 8 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 15 50.0 15 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 26.7 18 60.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 24.1 21 72.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 13 48.1 13 48.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 9 32.1 18 64.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 9 30.0 16 53.3 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 13 43.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 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 14 46.7 14 46.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 2 7.4 14 51.9 9 33.3 2 7.4 0 0.0 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 17 58.6 7 24.1 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 5 25.0 13 65.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 10

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
A. J. MARTIN ELEM., EAST PRAIRIE R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 12 44.44
1/2 hour or less 13 48.15
1 hour 2 7.41

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
A. J. MARTIN ELEM., 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. 8 28.6 9 32.1 8 28.6 1 3.6 2 7.1 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 13 44.8 13 44.8 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 17 63.0 9 33.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 16 59.3 10 37.0 1 3.7 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. 4 14.8 16 59.3 6 22.2 0 0.0 1 3.7 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 42.9 14 50.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 1 3.6 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 17.9 11 39.3 10 35.7 1 3.6 1 3.6 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 3 11.1 13 48.1 8 29.6 1 3.7 2 7.4 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 21 72.4 7 24.1 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 10 37.0 13 48.1 4 14.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 48.3 12 41.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 18 64.3 9 32.1 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 22 75.9 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 27 93.1 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 22 75.9 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 17 60.7 8 28.6 3 10.7 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. 15 53.6 10 35.7 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 10 35.7 14 50.0 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 4 15.4 5 19.2 10 38.5 4 15.4 3 11.5 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 11 42.3 6 23.1 6 23.1 1 3.8 2 7.7 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 10 34.5 9 31.0 8 27.6 2 6.9 0 0.0 1

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