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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 33 89.19
YES 4 10.81

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 32.43
YES 25 67.57

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 86.49
YES 5 13.51

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON ELEM., 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 19 51.4 16 43.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 23 62.2 12 32.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 35 94.6 2 5.4 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 13 36.1 12 33.3 8 22.2 2 5.6 1 2.8 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 12 32.4 11 29.7 6 16.2 7 18.9 1 2.7 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 9 24.3 15 40.5 5 13.5 8 21.6 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 16 43.2 19 51.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 23 62.2 14 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 34 91.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 28 75.7 9 24.3 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 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 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 20 54.1 15 40.5 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 11 29.7 21 56.8 2 5.4 3 8.1 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 16 43.2 18 48.6 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 20 54.1 15 40.5 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 28 75.7 7 18.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 18.2 19 57.6 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 12 36.4 21 63.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 18 50.0 17 47.2 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 21 56.8 15 40.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 23 62.2 14 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 22 59.5 14 37.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 16 43.2 17 45.9 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 23 65.7 11 31.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 25 69.4 11 30.6 0 0.0 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 15 44.1 11 32.4 7 20.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 3
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 30 81.1 6 16.2 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 33 89.2 4 10.8 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 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 28 75.7 9 24.3 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 18 50.0 12 33.3 5 13.9 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 21 58.3 14 38.9 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 19 52.8 13 36.1 4 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 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 21 60.0 14 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 22 59.5 14 37.8 1 2.7 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 11 31.4 18 51.4 2 5.7 4 11.4 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 14 40.0 19 54.3 0 0.0 2 5.7 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 20 55.6 15 41.7 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 24 64.9 12 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 26 74.3 9 25.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 16 44.4 13 36.1 6 16.7 0 0.0 1 2.8 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 21 61.8 12 35.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 24 66.7 12 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 21 58.3 13 36.1 1 2.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 15 45.5 16 48.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 23 62.2 14 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 28 75.7 8 21.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 27 73.0 9 24.3 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 41.2 18 52.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 3
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 18 58.1 9 29.0 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 32 86.5 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 22 59.5 12 32.4 1 2.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 14 37.8 20 54.1 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 22 59.5 12 32.4 3 8.1 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 23 62.2 14 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 25 67.6 9 24.3 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 45.9 18 48.6 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 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 16 45.7 15 42.9 2 5.7 2 5.7 0 0.0 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 41.2 12 35.3 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 16 45.7 11 31.4 7 20.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 17 48.6 16 45.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 23 62.2 13 35.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 21 60.0 14 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 15 41.7 13 36.1 3 8.3 4 11.1 1 2.8 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 31 83.8 5 13.5 1 2.7 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 19 54.3 13 37.1 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 2
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 16 53.3 10 33.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 7

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 16 48.48
1/2 hour or less 16 48.48
1 hour 1 3.03

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON ELEM., 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. 4 13.3 9 30.0 11 36.7 3 10.0 3 10.0 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 25 71.4 10 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 22 64.7 9 26.5 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 26 72.2 9 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.8 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 12 36.4 12 36.4 6 18.2 1 3.0 2 6.1 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 22 62.9 11 31.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 12 36.4 9 27.3 4 12.1 5 15.2 3 9.1 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 10 29.4 13 38.2 5 14.7 3 8.8 3 8.8 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 17 48.6 11 31.4 2 5.7 3 8.6 2 5.7 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 13 38.2 16 47.1 4 11.8 0 0.0 1 2.9 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 20 57.1 10 28.6 3 8.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 24 66.7 11 30.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 33 89.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 27 75.0 8 22.2 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 20 58.8 14 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 16 47.1 12 35.3 5 14.7 0 0.0 1 2.9 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 20.0 8 26.7 9 30.0 6 20.0 1 3.3 7
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 16 51.6 9 29.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 4 12.9 6
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 14 40.0 11 31.4 8 22.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 2

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