Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON R-I School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 86 96.63
YES 3 3.37

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 87 97.75
YES 2 2.25

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 80 89.89
YES 9 10.11

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 28 31.46
YES 61 68.54

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 82 92.13
YES 7 7.87

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 79 88.76
YES 10 11.24

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON R-I 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 15.7 55 61.8 17 19.1 3 3.4 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 25 28.1 49 55.1 11 12.4 4 4.5 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 65 73.9 21 23.9 2 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 29 33.3 39 44.8 8 9.2 10 11.5 1 1.1 2
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 30 34.9 39 45.3 11 12.8 5 5.8 1 1.2 3
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 15 18.3 29 35.4 24 29.3 10 12.2 4 4.9 7
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 15 16.9 36 40.4 14 15.7 18 20.2 6 6.7 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 38 44.2 42 48.8 4 4.7 1 1.2 1 1.2 3
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 35 39.8 47 53.4 5 5.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 51 60.7 31 36.9 1 1.2 1 1.2 0 0.0 5
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 33 37.9 47 54.0 5 5.7 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 24 27.3 59 67.0 4 4.5 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 31 34.8 49 55.1 5 5.6 4 4.5 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 19 21.6 48 54.5 16 18.2 5 5.7 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 19 21.3 41 46.1 12 13.5 14 15.7 3 3.4 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 25 28.4 48 54.5 6 6.8 6 6.8 3 3.4 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 26 29.2 51 57.3 8 9.0 4 4.5 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 23 25.8 55 61.8 8 9.0 3 3.4 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 35 39.3 51 57.3 3 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 10 12.3 41 50.6 23 28.4 7 8.6 0 0.0 8
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 24 28.2 48 56.5 12 14.1 1 1.2 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 22 25.6 37 43.0 22 25.6 4 4.7 1 1.2 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 29 32.6 51 57.3 8 9.0 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 18 20.2 49 55.1 15 16.9 7 7.9 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 20 22.7 56 63.6 11 12.5 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 13 15.1 36 41.9 23 26.7 14 16.3 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 30 34.1 42 47.7 13 14.8 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 20 22.7 43 48.9 18 20.5 7 8.0 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 13 15.9 26 31.7 29 35.4 14 17.1 0 0.0 7
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 30 34.1 54 61.4 3 3.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 39 44.3 40 45.5 6 6.8 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 33 38.4 39 45.3 10 11.6 3 3.5 1 1.2 3
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 41 47.1 36 41.4 7 8.0 2 2.3 1 1.1 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 25 28.7 31 35.6 18 20.7 11 12.6 2 2.3 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 28 31.8 50 56.8 5 5.7 5 5.7 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 25 28.4 43 48.9 11 12.5 7 8.0 2 2.3 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 23 26.1 53 60.2 8 9.1 4 4.5 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 20 22.7 48 54.5 13 14.8 7 8.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 27 31.0 48 55.2 8 9.2 4 4.6 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 14 16.9 42 50.6 17 20.5 9 10.8 1 1.2 6
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 18 21.4 46 54.8 16 19.0 3 3.6 1 1.2 5
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 28 32.6 44 51.2 9 10.5 4 4.7 1 1.2 3
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 37 44.0 37 44.0 8 9.5 2 2.4 0 0.0 5
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 55 63.2 32 36.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 22 25.6 33 38.4 9 10.5 15 17.4 7 8.1 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 26 29.5 45 51.1 11 12.5 5 5.7 1 1.1 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 33 37.9 38 43.7 10 11.5 4 4.6 2 2.3 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 34 38.6 39 44.3 11 12.5 3 3.4 1 1.1 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 30 34.9 41 47.7 4 4.7 10 11.6 1 1.2 3
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 15 17.4 57 66.3 10 11.6 3 3.5 1 1.2 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 21 23.6 59 66.3 5 5.6 4 4.5 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 37 41.6 45 50.6 6 6.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 32 36.4 45 51.1 6 6.8 5 5.7 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 27 30.3 51 57.3 6 6.7 5 5.6 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 26 29.2 51 57.3 9 10.1 3 3.4 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 18 20.7 45 51.7 11 12.6 11 12.6 2 2.3 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 21 25.3 42 50.6 16 19.3 4 4.8 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 43 48.3 38 42.7 7 7.9 0 0.0 1 1.1 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 18 20.2 52 58.4 14 15.7 4 4.5 1 1.1 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 17 19.5 49 56.3 12 13.8 6 6.9 3 3.4 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 24 28.2 49 57.6 8 9.4 3 3.5 1 1.2 4
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 16 18.8 49 57.6 15 17.6 5 5.9 0 0.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 28 31.5 49 55.1 9 10.1 3 3.4 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 12 13.6 43 48.9 27 30.7 6 6.8 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 33 37.1 45 50.6 7 7.9 4 4.5 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 25 28.1 57 64.0 5 5.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 24 27.3 52 59.1 10 11.4 2 2.3 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 21 23.9 60 68.2 5 5.7 2 2.3 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 39 43.8 49 55.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 39 45.3 42 48.8 4 4.7 1 1.2 0 0.0 3
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 27 31.0 47 54.0 10 11.5 3 3.4 0 0.0 2
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 18 21.7 47 56.6 11 13.3 7 8.4 0 0.0 6
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 17 19.5 44 50.6 18 20.7 8 9.2 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 15 18.3 42 51.2 17 20.7 6 7.3 2 2.4 7
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 21 24.7 40 47.1 14 16.5 9 10.6 1 1.2 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 36 41.4 43 49.4 6 6.9 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 28 32.9 48 56.5 7 8.2 2 2.4 0 0.0 4
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 6 6.9 38 43.7 14 16.1 24 27.6 5 5.7 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 9 10.1 49 55.1 12 13.5 15 16.9 4 4.5 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 44 50.0 31 35.2 9 10.2 4 4.5 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 9 11.8 34 44.7 27 35.5 6 7.9 0 0.0 13

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON R-I School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 34 41.46
1/2 hour or less 42 51.22
1 hour 6 7.32

Frequency Missing = 7


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON R-I 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. 11 13.4 17 20.7 36 43.9 11 13.4 7 8.5 7
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 31 37.8 31 37.8 17 20.7 3 3.7 0 0.0 7
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 22 27.2 27 33.3 16 19.8 13 16.0 3 3.7 8
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 44 53.0 30 36.1 8 9.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 6
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 20 24.7 23 28.4 16 19.8 17 21.0 5 6.2 8
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 42 51.2 26 31.7 9 11.0 5 6.1 0 0.0 7
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 19 23.5 19 23.5 18 22.2 22 27.2 3 3.7 8
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 15 19.2 21 26.9 20 25.6 16 20.5 6 7.7 11
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 32 38.6 19 22.9 22 26.5 7 8.4 3 3.6 6
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 16 20.3 28 35.4 16 20.3 13 16.5 6 7.6 10
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 30 36.6 27 32.9 18 22.0 5 6.1 2 2.4 7
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 52 62.7 26 31.3 4 4.8 1 1.2 0 0.0 6
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 61 73.5 20 24.1 2 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 65 80.2 15 18.5 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 52 63.4 27 32.9 3 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 50 61.0 26 31.7 6 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 39 47.6 28 34.1 10 12.2 2 2.4 3 3.7 7
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 21 25.6 29 35.4 20 24.4 6 7.3 6 7.3 7
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 9 11.4 16 20.3 24 30.4 19 24.1 11 13.9 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 38 49.4 25 32.5 5 6.5 4 5.2 5 6.5 12
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 18 21.7 28 33.7 21 25.3 15 18.1 1 1.2 6

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