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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 97.62
YES 1 2.38

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 41 97.62
YES 1 2.38

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 37 88.10
YES 5 11.90

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 15 35.71
YES 27 64.29

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 40 95.24
YES 2 4.76

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 34 80.95
YES 8 19.05

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON ELEM., 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 5 11.9 28 66.7 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 7 16.7 25 59.5 8 19.0 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 35 83.3 7 16.7 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 12 30.0 19 47.5 4 10.0 5 12.5 0 0.0 2
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 13 32.5 19 47.5 8 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 6 15.4 15 38.5 11 28.2 5 12.8 2 5.1 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 5 11.9 16 38.1 6 14.3 12 28.6 3 7.1 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 43.9 21 51.2 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 15 36.6 23 56.1 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 30 73.2 10 24.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 18 42.9 22 52.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 23.8 31 73.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 33.3 22 52.4 3 7.1 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 7 16.7 23 54.8 9 21.4 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 7 16.7 17 40.5 10 23.8 6 14.3 2 4.8 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 12 28.6 23 54.8 2 4.8 3 7.1 2 4.8 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 10 23.8 28 66.7 3 7.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 11 26.2 29 69.0 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 16 38.1 26 61.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 2 5.0 22 55.0 12 30.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 23.8 23 54.8 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 10 24.4 22 53.7 8 19.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 13 31.0 25 59.5 4 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 9 21.4 24 57.1 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 11 26.8 24 58.5 6 14.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 9.8 16 39.0 13 31.7 8 19.5 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 28.6 22 52.4 6 14.3 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 9 21.4 23 54.8 9 21.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 13.5 10 27.0 14 37.8 8 21.6 0 0.0 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 12 28.6 28 66.7 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 14 33.3 19 45.2 6 14.3 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 12 28.6 19 45.2 7 16.7 3 7.1 1 2.4 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 14 34.1 20 48.8 5 12.2 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 7 16.7 16 38.1 11 26.2 7 16.7 1 2.4 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 14 33.3 25 59.5 1 2.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 23.8 22 52.4 6 14.3 3 7.1 1 2.4 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 11 26.2 29 69.0 2 4.8 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 8 19.0 23 54.8 6 14.3 5 11.9 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 12 28.6 22 52.4 6 14.3 2 4.8 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 12.8 18 46.2 11 28.2 4 10.3 1 2.6 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 6 15.0 23 57.5 9 22.5 1 2.5 1 2.5 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 11 27.5 21 52.5 5 12.5 3 7.5 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 18 43.9 17 41.5 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 22 53.7 19 46.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 11 26.8 16 39.0 3 7.3 6 14.6 5 12.2 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 26.2 21 50.0 6 14.3 3 7.1 1 2.4 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 11 26.8 23 56.1 4 9.8 1 2.4 2 4.9 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 16 38.1 19 45.2 4 9.5 2 4.8 1 2.4 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 31.0 23 54.8 0 0.0 5 11.9 1 2.4 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 7 16.7 27 64.3 6 14.3 1 2.4 1 2.4 0
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 11 26.2 26 61.9 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 18 42.9 22 52.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 36.6 22 53.7 2 4.9 2 4.9 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 9 21.4 26 61.9 4 9.5 3 7.1 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 16.7 30 71.4 4 9.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 5 11.9 26 61.9 7 16.7 3 7.1 1 2.4 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 21.6 19 51.4 9 24.3 1 2.7 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 21 50.0 18 42.9 3 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 8 19.0 25 59.5 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 17.5 25 62.5 6 15.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 13 31.7 22 53.7 3 7.3 2 4.9 1 2.4 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 9 22.0 25 61.0 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 16 38.1 23 54.8 2 4.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 6 14.3 21 50.0 14 33.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 15 35.7 21 50.0 4 9.5 2 4.8 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 12 28.6 27 64.3 2 4.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 15 35.7 20 47.6 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 13 31.0 28 66.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 18 42.9 23 54.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 18 43.9 20 48.8 2 4.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 10 25.0 22 55.0 7 17.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 2
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 9 23.1 21 53.8 6 15.4 3 7.7 0 0.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 5 12.2 19 46.3 10 24.4 7 17.1 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 6 15.4 22 56.4 6 15.4 4 10.3 1 2.6 3
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 11 27.5 21 52.5 6 15.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 14 34.1 21 51.2 5 12.2 1 2.4 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 11 28.2 24 61.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 2 4.9 21 51.2 6 14.6 10 24.4 2 4.9 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 6 14.3 28 66.7 2 4.8 5 11.9 1 2.4 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 23 54.8 12 28.6 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 12.5 13 40.6 13 40.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 10

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 16 40.00
1/2 hour or less 23 57.50
1 hour 1 2.50

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON ELEM., 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. 2 5.3 3 7.9 18 47.4 8 21.1 7 18.4 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 18 45.0 15 37.5 6 15.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 13 33.3 14 35.9 4 10.3 6 15.4 2 5.1 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 23 57.5 13 32.5 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 11 28.9 14 36.8 6 15.8 6 15.8 1 2.6 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 25 64.1 8 20.5 4 10.3 2 5.1 0 0.0 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 8 21.1 13 34.2 7 18.4 8 21.1 2 5.3 4
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 18.9 11 29.7 8 21.6 7 18.9 4 10.8 5
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 16 40.0 9 22.5 11 27.5 2 5.0 2 5.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 7 18.9 13 35.1 7 18.9 9 24.3 1 2.7 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 18 43.9 14 34.1 5 12.2 3 7.3 1 2.4 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 30 73.2 9 22.0 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 31 77.5 9 22.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 36 92.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 30 75.0 10 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 30 75.0 9 22.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 17 41.5 15 36.6 4 9.8 2 4.9 3 7.3 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 35.0 15 37.5 5 12.5 2 5.0 4 10.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 4 10.5 7 18.4 11 28.9 10 26.3 6 15.8 4
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 17 45.9 14 37.8 0 0.0 1 2.7 5 13.5 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 15.4 12 30.8 12 30.8 8 20.5 1 2.6 3

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