Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 104 97.20
YES 3 2.80

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 105 98.13
YES 2 1.87

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 94 87.85
YES 13 12.15

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 34 31.78
YES 73 68.22

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 98 91.59
YES 9 8.41

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 97 90.65
YES 10 9.35

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV 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 45 42.5 53 50.0 7 6.6 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 62 57.9 38 35.5 4 3.7 2 1.9 1 0.9 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 89 84.0 16 15.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 50 46.7 36 33.6 12 11.2 8 7.5 1 0.9 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 35 32.7 44 41.1 15 14.0 12 11.2 1 0.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 27 26.2 45 43.7 17 16.5 13 12.6 1 1.0 4
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 57 53.3 37 34.6 6 5.6 6 5.6 1 0.9 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 70 65.4 32 29.9 3 2.8 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 72 67.3 30 28.0 3 2.8 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 77 77.8 21 21.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 8
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 64 59.8 39 36.4 3 2.8 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 57 53.8 44 41.5 4 3.8 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 57 53.3 43 40.2 5 4.7 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 58 54.7 34 32.1 11 10.4 2 1.9 1 0.9 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 22 20.8 47 44.3 26 24.5 9 8.5 2 1.9 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 39 36.8 50 47.2 11 10.4 5 4.7 1 0.9 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 64 60.4 38 35.8 3 2.8 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 67 62.6 34 31.8 5 4.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 72 67.3 29 27.1 5 4.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 27 28.7 46 48.9 17 18.1 4 4.3 0 0.0 13
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 50 48.5 46 44.7 7 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 48 45.7 42 40.0 8 7.6 5 4.8 2 1.9 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 65 61.3 35 33.0 5 4.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 43 40.6 42 39.6 17 16.0 3 2.8 1 0.9 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 36 33.6 60 56.1 7 6.5 3 2.8 1 0.9 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 27 25.7 45 42.9 25 23.8 8 7.6 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 40 37.4 45 42.1 19 17.8 3 2.8 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 36 33.6 50 46.7 15 14.0 5 4.7 1 0.9 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 16 16.0 52 52.0 24 24.0 6 6.0 2 2.0 7
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 59 56.2 39 37.1 4 3.8 2 1.9 1 1.0 2
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 55 53.9 31 30.4 8 7.8 6 5.9 2 2.0 5
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 56 54.4 35 34.0 5 4.9 6 5.8 1 1.0 4
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 55 52.9 35 33.7 10 9.6 3 2.9 1 1.0 3
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 43 41.3 34 32.7 16 15.4 7 6.7 4 3.8 3
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 55 51.9 43 40.6 5 4.7 2 1.9 1 0.9 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 31 30.7 40 39.6 28 27.7 1 1.0 1 1.0 6
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 58 54.7 43 40.6 3 2.8 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 55 53.9 41 40.2 5 4.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 5
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 63 60.6 37 35.6 3 2.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 3
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 41 39.0 52 49.5 4 3.8 7 6.7 1 1.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 42 40.0 50 47.6 8 7.6 3 2.9 2 1.9 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 39 37.5 47 45.2 12 11.5 6 5.8 0 0.0 3
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 48 49.0 42 42.9 6 6.1 2 2.0 0 0.0 9
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 73 69.5 29 27.6 2 1.9 0 0.0 1 1.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 26 25.0 38 36.5 20 19.2 15 14.4 5 4.8 3
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 45 42.5 44 41.5 12 11.3 5 4.7 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 61 58.1 41 39.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 60 56.6 37 34.9 7 6.6 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 58 54.7 40 37.7 6 5.7 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 31 30.7 60 59.4 4 4.0 5 5.0 1 1.0 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 43 41.0 54 51.4 5 4.8 2 1.9 1 1.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 67 63.8 34 32.4 1 1.0 2 1.9 1 1.0 2
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 58 54.7 37 34.9 7 6.6 3 2.8 1 0.9 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 47 44.3 49 46.2 6 5.7 2 1.9 2 1.9 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 61 57.5 38 35.8 2 1.9 4 3.8 1 0.9 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 58 55.2 41 39.0 5 4.8 0 0.0 1 1.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 37 40.7 42 46.2 11 12.1 0 0.0 1 1.1 16
59 - I feel safe at this school 81 76.4 22 20.8 2 1.9 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 63 60.6 33 31.7 7 6.7 0 0.0 1 1.0 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 52 49.1 48 45.3 5 4.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 43 43.4 51 51.5 3 3.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 8
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 46 43.8 54 51.4 4 3.8 0 0.0 1 1.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 57 53.3 45 42.1 3 2.8 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 46 43.0 44 41.1 15 14.0 1 0.9 1 0.9 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 82 76.6 23 21.5 1 0.9 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 63 58.9 38 35.5 3 2.8 2 1.9 1 0.9 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 87 81.3 19 17.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 61 57.0 41 38.3 4 3.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 62 58.5 40 37.7 3 2.8 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 52 53.1 38 38.8 5 5.1 1 1.0 2 2.0 9
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 51 47.7 42 39.3 10 9.3 3 2.8 1 0.9 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 49 47.1 42 40.4 11 10.6 1 1.0 1 1.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 53 51.5 27 26.2 16 15.5 5 4.9 2 1.9 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 52 50.0 33 31.7 17 16.3 1 1.0 1 1.0 3
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 40 38.5 37 35.6 16 15.4 8 7.7 3 2.9 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 57 53.3 44 41.1 2 1.9 3 2.8 1 0.9 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 56 54.9 37 36.3 8 7.8 0 0.0 1 1.0 5
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 54 51.4 45 42.9 4 3.8 2 1.9 0 0.0 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 65 60.7 36 33.6 3 2.8 2 1.9 1 0.9 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 65 61.3 29 27.4 8 7.5 2 1.9 2 1.9 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 33 36.3 46 50.5 10 11.0 2 2.2 0 0.0 16

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 18 18.75
1/2 hour or less 69 71.88
1 hour 8 8.33
2 hours 1 1.04

Frequency Missing = 11


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV 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. 19 18.8 39 38.6 33 32.7 5 5.0 5 5.0 6
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 52 53.1 36 36.7 9 9.2 1 1.0 0 0.0 9
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 40 41.7 27 28.1 24 25.0 4 4.2 1 1.0 11
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 72 72.7 21 21.2 5 5.1 1 1.0 0 0.0 8
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 26 27.1 29 30.2 29 30.2 10 10.4 2 2.1 11
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 57 59.4 28 29.2 11 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 18 19.1 37 39.4 22 23.4 14 14.9 3 3.2 13
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 17 18.1 38 40.4 22 23.4 15 16.0 2 2.1 13
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 42 43.3 36 37.1 16 16.5 2 2.1 1 1.0 10
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 38 40.4 24 25.5 23 24.5 7 7.4 2 2.1 13
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 44 45.8 22 22.9 22 22.9 7 7.3 1 1.0 11
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 71 74.0 20 20.8 5 5.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 64 65.3 30 30.6 4 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 85 86.7 12 12.2 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 66 67.3 27 27.6 5 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 60 61.9 28 28.9 9 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 58 60.4 30 31.3 8 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 45 46.9 30 31.3 19 19.8 2 2.1 0 0.0 11
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 13 14.3 26 28.6 30 33.0 15 16.5 7 7.7 16
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 56 60.9 24 26.1 8 8.7 2 2.2 2 2.2 15
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 20 21.5 30 32.3 37 39.8 5 5.4 1 1.1 14

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008