Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 68 97.14
YES 2 2.86

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 68 97.14
YES 2 2.86

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 64 91.43
YES 6 8.57

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 19 27.14
YES 51 72.86

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 66 94.29
YES 4 5.71

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 65 92.86
YES 5 7.14

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV 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 34 48.6 31 44.3 5 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 42 60.0 25 35.7 2 2.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 65 92.9 5 7.1 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 28 40.6 24 34.8 12 17.4 4 5.8 1 1.4 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 28 40.0 23 32.9 9 12.9 9 12.9 1 1.4 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 25 36.2 23 33.3 9 13.0 12 17.4 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 31 44.3 30 42.9 4 5.7 3 4.3 2 2.9 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 44 62.9 24 34.3 2 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 46 65.7 21 30.0 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 55 79.7 14 20.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 47 67.1 21 30.0 2 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 40 57.1 28 40.0 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 49 70.0 19 27.1 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 39 55.7 26 37.1 3 4.3 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 23 32.9 34 48.6 7 10.0 6 8.6 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 31 44.3 33 47.1 4 5.7 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 35 50.0 33 47.1 2 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 44 62.9 23 32.9 3 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 48 68.6 22 31.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 18 29.0 31 50.0 13 21.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 27 40.9 37 56.1 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 34 50.0 28 41.2 4 5.9 2 2.9 0 0.0 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 41 58.6 27 38.6 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 40 57.1 28 40.0 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 38 54.3 28 40.0 4 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 25 36.2 29 42.0 10 14.5 5 7.2 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 43 63.2 22 32.4 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 39 56.5 27 39.1 2 2.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 29 43.9 24 36.4 12 18.2 1 1.5 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 54 77.1 12 17.1 4 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 55 78.6 11 15.7 2 2.9 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 50 71.4 17 24.3 2 2.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 50 71.4 18 25.7 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 31 45.6 26 38.2 7 10.3 4 5.9 0 0.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 39 56.5 26 37.7 3 4.3 0 0.0 1 1.4 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 30 44.8 27 40.3 7 10.4 2 3.0 1 1.5 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 43 62.3 24 34.8 0 0.0 2 2.9 0 0.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 33 48.5 34 50.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 38 54.3 29 41.4 3 4.3 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 22 32.8 29 43.3 8 11.9 8 11.9 0 0.0 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 27 39.7 34 50.0 3 4.4 4 5.9 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 36 52.9 27 39.7 4 5.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 40 58.0 26 37.7 2 2.9 0 0.0 1 1.4 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 52 74.3 18 25.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 48 70.6 18 26.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 1 1.5 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 33 47.8 23 33.3 9 13.0 2 2.9 2 2.9 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 40 59.7 25 37.3 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 42 60.9 24 34.8 2 2.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 38 55.1 26 37.7 3 4.3 2 2.9 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 30 45.5 33 50.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 40 57.1 26 37.1 1 1.4 3 4.3 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 49 70.0 20 28.6 0 0.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 49 70.0 18 25.7 1 1.4 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 47 67.1 21 30.0 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 48 68.6 20 28.6 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 34 50.7 28 41.8 3 4.5 1 1.5 1 1.5 3
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 39 60.9 21 32.8 3 4.7 1 1.6 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 56 80.0 12 17.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 1 1.4 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 42 60.0 23 32.9 2 2.9 3 4.3 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 27 38.6 36 51.4 5 7.1 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 38 54.3 26 37.1 6 8.6 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 39 55.7 27 38.6 3 4.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 46 65.7 22 31.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 40 57.1 25 35.7 3 4.3 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 45 64.3 21 30.0 3 4.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 50 71.4 19 27.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 44 63.8 24 34.8 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 44 62.9 25 35.7 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 52 74.3 18 25.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 31 44.3 36 51.4 3 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 40 57.1 26 37.1 3 4.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 34 50.7 26 38.8 4 6.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 38 56.7 21 31.3 6 9.0 2 3.0 0 0.0 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 36 52.9 24 35.3 7 10.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 30 44.8 29 43.3 5 7.5 2 3.0 1 1.5 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 45 64.3 24 34.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.4 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 42 62.7 25 37.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 30 43.5 26 37.7 4 5.8 8 11.6 1 1.4 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 46 65.7 17 24.3 4 5.7 3 4.3 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 36 52.9 25 36.8 4 5.9 3 4.4 0 0.0 2
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 29 47.5 26 42.6 5 8.2 1 1.6 0 0.0 9

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 28 43.08
1/2 hour or less 34 52.31
1 hour 3 4.62

Frequency Missing = 5


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON R-IV 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. 12 19.0 22 34.9 18 28.6 7 11.1 4 6.3 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 37 55.2 25 37.3 5 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 33 50.0 16 24.2 15 22.7 2 3.0 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 49 71.0 19 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.4 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 24 36.9 20 30.8 13 20.0 6 9.2 2 3.1 5
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 45 66.2 21 30.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 1 1.5 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 23 35.4 20 30.8 10 15.4 7 10.8 5 7.7 5
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 22 33.3 21 31.8 12 18.2 7 10.6 4 6.1 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 28 42.4 22 33.3 8 12.1 6 9.1 2 3.0 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 24 36.9 23 35.4 11 16.9 4 6.2 3 4.6 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 29 45.3 15 23.4 11 17.2 6 9.4 3 4.7 6
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 45 66.2 20 29.4 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 49 72.1 18 26.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 61 88.4 8 11.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 53 76.8 12 17.4 3 4.3 0 0.0 1 1.4 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 49 73.1 13 19.4 4 6.0 0 0.0 1 1.5 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 40 61.5 20 30.8 4 6.2 1 1.5 0 0.0 5
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 28 43.1 23 35.4 10 15.4 3 4.6 1 1.5 5
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 16 26.7 15 25.0 14 23.3 11 18.3 4 6.7 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 35 57.4 14 23.0 5 8.2 1 1.6 6 9.8 9
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 32 47.8 18 26.9 15 22.4 1 1.5 1 1.5 3

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