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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 43 95.56
YES 2 4.44

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 43 95.56
YES 2 4.44

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 39 86.67
YES 6 13.33

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 26.67
YES 33 73.33

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 41 91.11
YES 4 8.89

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 44 97.78
YES 1 2.22

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG 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 14 31.1 25 55.6 4 8.9 2 4.4 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 14 31.1 20 44.4 7 15.6 4 8.9 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 38 84.4 7 15.6 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 14 31.8 23 52.3 2 4.5 4 9.1 1 2.3 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 13 29.5 20 45.5 6 13.6 5 11.4 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 11 24.4 21 46.7 8 17.8 3 6.7 2 4.4 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 17 37.8 21 46.7 5 11.1 1 2.2 1 2.2 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 40.0 24 53.3 2 4.4 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 28 62.2 15 33.3 1 2.2 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 28 66.7 14 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 19 42.2 22 48.9 3 6.7 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 18 40.0 22 48.9 5 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 22 48.9 18 40.0 4 8.9 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 17 37.8 22 48.9 5 11.1 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 14 31.1 16 35.6 10 22.2 4 8.9 1 2.2 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 17 38.6 18 40.9 6 13.6 2 4.5 1 2.3 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 21 46.7 21 46.7 2 4.4 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 15 33.3 27 60.0 3 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 20 44.4 22 48.9 2 4.4 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 11 26.8 18 43.9 9 22.0 2 4.9 1 2.4 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 16 37.2 22 51.2 3 7.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 27.3 24 54.5 7 15.9 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 20 46.5 20 46.5 3 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 17 39.5 21 48.8 3 7.0 2 4.7 0 0.0 2
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 14 32.6 20 46.5 5 11.6 4 9.3 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 18.6 18 41.9 12 27.9 4 9.3 1 2.3 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 13 29.5 20 45.5 9 20.5 1 2.3 1 2.3 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 14 31.8 21 47.7 7 15.9 2 4.5 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 9 22.0 17 41.5 13 31.7 2 4.9 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 22 50.0 16 36.4 4 9.1 2 4.5 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 20 44.4 21 46.7 4 8.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 18 40.9 21 47.7 4 9.1 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 23 51.1 18 40.0 3 6.7 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 12 27.3 23 52.3 7 15.9 1 2.3 1 2.3 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 19 42.2 22 48.9 2 4.4 2 4.4 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 14 32.6 22 51.2 6 14.0 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 19 42.2 20 44.4 5 11.1 1 2.2 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 14 31.1 22 48.9 5 11.1 4 8.9 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 13 28.9 25 55.6 6 13.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 8 19.5 24 58.5 8 19.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 11 26.8 24 58.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 20 44.4 22 48.9 2 4.4 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 22 52.4 16 38.1 1 2.4 3 7.1 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 28 63.6 14 31.8 2 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 20 47.6 13 31.0 5 11.9 2 4.8 2 4.8 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 14 31.1 19 42.2 9 20.0 3 6.7 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 17 37.8 20 44.4 6 13.3 1 2.2 1 2.2 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 23 52.3 18 40.9 2 4.5 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 18 42.9 22 52.4 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 3
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 17 41.5 21 51.2 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 18 40.9 18 40.9 7 15.9 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 27 61.4 15 34.1 1 2.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 24 55.8 12 27.9 6 14.0 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 19 43.2 19 43.2 4 9.1 2 4.5 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 20 46.5 23 53.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 10 23.3 24 55.8 5 11.6 4 9.3 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 16 38.1 20 47.6 5 11.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 3
59 - I feel safe at this school 26 59.1 15 34.1 3 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 13 30.2 22 51.2 7 16.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 12.2 19 46.3 13 31.7 3 7.3 1 2.4 4
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 18 41.9 23 53.5 1 2.3 0 0.0 1 2.3 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 16 39.0 20 48.8 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 14 31.8 25 56.8 2 4.5 3 6.8 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 15 35.7 22 52.4 3 7.1 2 4.8 0 0.0 3
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 13 29.5 25 56.8 4 9.1 1 2.3 1 2.3 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 18 42.9 21 50.0 2 4.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 3
68 - The community is proud of this school 18 40.9 22 50.0 4 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 19 43.2 21 47.7 4 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 39.5 24 55.8 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 21 47.7 19 43.2 4 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 19 42.2 21 46.7 3 6.7 2 4.4 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 14 31.8 25 56.8 4 9.1 1 2.3 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 18 41.9 22 51.2 2 4.7 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 16 36.4 23 52.3 5 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 24.4 21 51.2 6 14.6 2 4.9 2 4.9 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 16 35.6 22 48.9 6 13.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 12 28.6 26 61.9 1 2.4 3 7.1 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 3 6.8 15 34.1 9 20.5 10 22.7 7 15.9 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 5 11.1 29 64.4 4 8.9 6 13.3 1 2.2 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 23 51.1 13 28.9 3 6.7 5 11.1 1 2.2 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 12 32.4 17 45.9 6 16.2 1 2.7 1 2.7 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 13 33.33
1/2 hour or less 23 58.97
1 hour 3 7.69

Frequency Missing = 6


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG 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. 9 22.0 8 19.5 15 36.6 4 9.8 5 12.2 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 17 40.5 18 42.9 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 14 35.0 15 37.5 6 15.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 5
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 27 65.9 12 29.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 4
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 7 17.9 18 46.2 10 25.6 2 5.1 2 5.1 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 19 46.3 18 43.9 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 6 14.6 13 31.7 13 31.7 5 12.2 4 9.8 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 3 7.5 15 37.5 11 27.5 5 12.5 6 15.0 5
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 8 19.5 16 39.0 14 34.1 2 4.9 1 2.4 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 7 17.5 12 30.0 13 32.5 6 15.0 2 5.0 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 13 31.7 15 36.6 11 26.8 1 2.4 1 2.4 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 51.2 17 41.5 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 19 46.3 19 46.3 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 28 63.6 15 34.1 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 21 50.0 18 42.9 3 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 18 43.9 16 39.0 5 12.2 2 4.9 0 0.0 4
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 17 41.5 16 39.0 6 14.6 2 4.9 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 11 26.8 15 36.6 10 24.4 2 4.9 3 7.3 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 8 19.5 9 22.0 9 22.0 9 22.0 6 14.6 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 18 46.2 12 30.8 7 17.9 0 0.0 2 5.1 6
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 22.0 15 36.6 14 34.1 3 7.3 0 0.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007