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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 31 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 24 77.42
YES 7 22.58

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 35.48
YES 20 64.52

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON MIDDLE, 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 9 29.0 22 71.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 18 58.1 12 38.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 28 93.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 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 15 48.4 6 19.4 5 16.1 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 12 38.7 9 29.0 5 16.1 4 12.9 1 3.2 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 6 20.7 9 31.0 7 24.1 7 24.1 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 15 48.4 12 38.7 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 21 67.7 9 29.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 21 67.7 8 25.8 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 24 82.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 20 64.5 9 29.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 17 54.8 12 38.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 12 38.7 18 58.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 14 46.7 13 43.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 16.1 15 48.4 9 29.0 1 3.2 1 3.2 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 11 35.5 15 48.4 3 9.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 33.3 10 37.0 6 22.2 2 7.4 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 13 44.8 14 48.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 9 29.0 15 48.4 3 9.7 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 17 54.8 11 35.5 3 9.7 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 29.0 13 41.9 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 25.8 20 64.5 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 23.3 10 33.3 8 26.7 5 16.7 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 11 35.5 14 45.2 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 6 19.4 19 61.3 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 3 10.0 17 56.7 6 20.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 17 56.7 12 40.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 19 63.3 8 26.7 1 3.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 50.0 14 46.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 15 50.0 12 40.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 10 33.3 13 43.3 4 13.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 12 40.0 14 46.7 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 4 14.3 16 57.1 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 11 36.7 18 60.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 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 14 50.0 13 46.4 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 10 32.3 17 54.8 1 3.2 2 6.5 1 3.2 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 10 32.3 15 48.4 4 12.9 1 3.2 1 3.2 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 9 29.0 18 58.1 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 12 41.4 14 48.3 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 19 63.3 10 33.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 7 22.6 12 38.7 5 16.1 6 19.4 1 3.2 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 10 32.3 14 45.2 3 9.7 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 14 46.7 15 50.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 45.2 14 45.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 17 54.8 9 29.0 4 12.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 6 22.2 17 63.0 1 3.7 3 11.1 0 0.0 4
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 12 40.0 14 46.7 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 17 56.7 12 40.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 50.0 10 33.3 3 10.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 12 40.0 17 56.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 15 50.0 12 40.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 46.7 15 50.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 10 38.5 13 50.0 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 24 80.0 6 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 50.0 13 43.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 15 48.4 16 51.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 31.0 19 65.5 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 11 36.7 18 60.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 17 54.8 14 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 7 22.6 20 64.5 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 18 58.1 11 35.5 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 25 80.6 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 51.6 13 41.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 16 53.3 12 40.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 16 55.2 10 34.5 1 3.4 1 3.4 1 3.4 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 13 41.9 14 45.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 9 29.0 15 48.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 10 33.3 9 30.0 8 26.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 9 29.0 13 41.9 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 8 26.7 10 33.3 5 16.7 6 20.0 1 3.3 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 15 48.4 14 45.2 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 16 53.3 12 40.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 12 38.7 15 48.4 2 6.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 18 58.1 12 38.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 19 61.3 9 29.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 7 28.0 14 56.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 31.03
1/2 hour or less 18 62.07
1 hour 2 6.90

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON MIDDLE, 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. 9 29.0 10 32.3 11 35.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 51.7 8 27.6 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 8 27.6 8 27.6 11 37.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 72.4 7 24.1 1 3.4 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. 6 20.7 7 24.1 12 41.4 3 10.3 1 3.4 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 17 58.6 9 31.0 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 7 24.1 11 37.9 6 20.7 4 13.8 1 3.4 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 17.2 11 37.9 5 17.2 7 24.1 1 3.4 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 10 34.5 12 41.4 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 13 44.8 7 24.1 5 17.2 3 10.3 1 3.4 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 12 41.4 4 13.8 9 31.0 4 13.8 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 72.4 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 20 69.0 8 27.6 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 28 96.6 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 19 65.5 10 34.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 15 51.7 11 37.9 3 10.3 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. 16 55.2 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 48.3 8 27.6 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 10.7 8 28.6 8 28.6 5 17.9 4 14.3 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 18 62.1 7 24.1 2 6.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 8 27.6 7 24.1 11 37.9 3 10.3 0 0.0 2

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