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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 21 80.77
YES 5 19.23

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 30.77
YES 18 69.23

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 24 92.31
YES 2 7.69

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG ELEM., 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 7 26.9 16 61.5 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 30.8 10 38.5 6 23.1 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 21 80.8 5 19.2 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 6 24.0 16 64.0 0 0.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 6 23.1 13 50.0 5 19.2 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 6 23.1 13 50.0 4 15.4 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 38.5 13 50.0 2 7.7 0 0.0 1 3.8 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 8 30.8 16 61.5 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 15 57.7 9 34.6 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 20 76.9 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 10 38.5 13 50.0 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 30.8 15 57.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 12 46.2 11 42.3 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 10 38.5 14 53.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 9 34.6 10 38.5 4 15.4 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 10 38.5 12 46.2 3 11.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 12 46.2 14 53.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 8 30.8 16 61.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 10 38.5 14 53.8 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 24.0 13 52.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 8 30.8 16 61.5 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 5 19.2 19 73.1 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 11 44.0 13 52.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 45.8 11 45.8 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 2
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 32.0 12 48.0 2 8.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 5 20.0 8 32.0 9 36.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 8 30.8 11 42.3 6 23.1 0 0.0 1 3.8 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 8 32.0 12 48.0 3 12.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 3 13.0 10 43.5 9 39.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 3
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 12 48.0 9 36.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 9 34.6 15 57.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 10 40.0 13 52.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 12 46.2 12 46.2 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 8 30.8 13 50.0 4 15.4 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 9 34.6 13 50.0 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 26.9 16 61.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 10 38.5 12 46.2 3 11.5 1 3.8 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 8 30.8 13 50.0 3 11.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 7 26.9 16 61.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 5 20.8 14 58.3 4 16.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 6 25.0 14 58.3 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 10 38.5 13 50.0 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 12 48.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 18 69.2 6 23.1 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 12 46.2 8 30.8 4 15.4 1 3.8 1 3.8 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 7 26.9 12 46.2 7 26.9 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 11 42.3 9 34.6 5 19.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 12 48.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 10 41.7 13 54.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 10 43.5 12 52.2 0 0.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 36.0 12 48.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 56.0 11 44.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 13 54.2 7 29.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 40.0 12 48.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 12 48.0 13 52.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 6 24.0 15 60.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 33.3 12 50.0 3 12.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 13 52.0 11 44.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 8 32.0 14 56.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 3 12.0 11 44.0 8 32.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 12 48.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 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 10 40.0 13 52.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 7 28.0 16 64.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 7 28.0 16 64.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 7 28.0 15 60.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 8 33.3 13 54.2 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 2
68 - The community is proud of this school 12 48.0 11 44.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 10 40.0 13 52.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 9 36.0 15 60.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 13 50.0 11 42.3 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 10 38.5 12 46.2 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 8 32.0 14 56.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 7 28.0 15 60.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 9 34.6 16 61.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 20.8 14 58.3 3 12.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 5 19.2 15 57.7 5 19.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 8 30.8 15 57.7 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 3 12.0 8 32.0 6 24.0 6 24.0 2 8.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 5 19.2 18 69.2 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 12 46.2 8 30.8 2 7.7 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 5 21.7 12 52.2 5 21.7 1 4.3 0 0.0 3

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

 


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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 36.00
1/2 hour or less 15 60.00
1 hour 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG ELEM., 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. 4 16.7 2 8.3 10 41.7 3 12.5 5 20.8 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 40.0 11 44.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 9 36.0 9 36.0 4 16.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 15 60.0 10 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 5 20.8 11 45.8 6 25.0 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 48.0 11 44.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 3 12.0 6 24.0 8 32.0 5 20.0 3 12.0 1
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 1 4.0 9 36.0 7 28.0 4 16.0 4 16.0 1
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 6 24.0 9 36.0 7 28.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 3 12.0 8 32.0 8 32.0 4 16.0 2 8.0 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 8 32.0 8 32.0 7 28.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 12 48.0 11 44.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 13 52.0 12 48.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 17 68.0 8 32.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 12 48.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 12 48.0 11 44.0 2 8.0 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. 11 44.0 10 40.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 7 28.0 8 32.0 7 28.0 0 0.0 3 12.0 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 12.0 6 24.0 7 28.0 5 20.0 4 16.0 1
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 11 44.0 7 28.0 5 20.0 0 0.0 2 8.0 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 5 20.0 9 36.0 9 36.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1

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