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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 39 97.50
YES 1 2.50

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 39 97.50
YES 1 2.50

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 36 90.00
YES 4 10.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 32.50
YES 27 67.50

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 95.00
YES 2 5.00

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 80.00
YES 8 20.00

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., 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 21 52.5 14 35.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 25 62.5 12 30.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 33 82.5 6 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 18 45.0 16 40.0 3 7.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 8 20.0 19 47.5 7 17.5 6 15.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 11 28.2 19 48.7 4 10.3 4 10.3 1 2.6 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 26 65.0 11 27.5 0 0.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 28 70.0 11 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 30 75.0 8 20.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 34 89.5 3 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 29 72.5 10 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 27 69.2 11 28.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 27 67.5 9 22.5 3 7.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 27 67.5 6 15.0 4 10.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 11 27.5 14 35.0 8 20.0 6 15.0 1 2.5 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 17 43.6 20 51.3 0 0.0 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 26 65.0 13 32.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 29 72.5 10 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 30 75.0 9 22.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 15 40.5 21 56.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 23 60.5 14 36.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 27 71.1 10 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 29 74.4 9 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 22 55.0 16 40.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 17 42.5 22 55.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 11 28.2 20 51.3 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 17 42.5 18 45.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 20 50.0 16 40.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 9 25.7 15 42.9 9 25.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 22 56.4 16 41.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 18 48.6 11 29.7 3 8.1 3 8.1 2 5.4 3
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 25 65.8 8 21.1 2 5.3 2 5.3 1 2.6 2
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 23 59.0 11 28.2 2 5.1 2 5.1 1 2.6 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 24 61.5 7 17.9 7 17.9 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 28 70.0 10 25.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 13 35.1 16 43.2 7 18.9 0 0.0 1 2.7 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 30 75.0 9 22.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 26 68.4 11 28.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 28 73.7 9 23.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 19 50.0 16 42.1 1 2.6 2 5.3 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 19 50.0 17 44.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 17 44.7 15 39.5 4 10.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 23 60.5 13 34.2 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 32 80.0 7 17.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 7 17.5 15 37.5 9 22.5 6 15.0 3 7.5 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 22 55.0 14 35.0 3 7.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 28 70.0 11 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 26 65.0 10 25.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 25 62.5 14 35.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 12 31.6 21 55.3 2 5.3 2 5.3 1 2.6 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 19 47.5 19 47.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 30 75.0 8 20.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 28 70.0 11 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 20 50.0 15 37.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 2 5.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 28 70.0 10 25.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 27 69.2 10 25.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 14 45.2 11 35.5 5 16.1 0 0.0 1 3.2 9
59 - I feel safe at this school 31 77.5 7 17.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 30 76.9 8 20.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 22 55.0 15 37.5 2 5.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 22 57.9 15 39.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 26 65.0 13 32.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 29 72.5 9 22.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 27 67.5 9 22.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 35 87.5 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 26 65.0 13 32.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 33 82.5 6 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 26 65.0 12 30.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 27 67.5 12 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 21 55.3 15 39.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 22 55.0 14 35.0 1 2.5 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 26 68.4 10 26.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 31 79.5 6 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 5.1 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 28 73.7 8 21.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 1 2.6 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 22 56.4 15 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 5.1 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 28 70.0 11 27.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.5 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 22 59.5 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 25 64.1 13 33.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 24 60.0 11 27.5 2 5.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 23 59.0 11 28.2 3 7.7 1 2.6 1 2.6 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 14 41.2 18 52.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 6

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 6 15.79
1/2 hour or less 30 78.95
1 hour 2 5.26

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., 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. 2 5.6 16 44.4 10 27.8 3 8.3 5 13.9 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 28 73.7 9 23.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 24 64.9 11 29.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 32 82.1 7 17.9 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. 15 41.7 11 30.6 7 19.4 2 5.6 1 2.8 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 24 66.7 11 30.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 7 20.6 13 38.2 8 23.5 5 14.7 1 2.9 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 20.6 14 41.2 10 29.4 2 5.9 1 2.9 6
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 23 62.2 11 29.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 1 2.7 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 14 41.2 8 23.5 10 29.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 6
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 21 58.3 10 27.8 4 11.1 0 0.0 1 2.8 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 29 80.6 6 16.7 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 27 71.1 10 26.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 34 89.5 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 27 71.1 10 26.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 24 66.7 11 30.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 18 50.0 12 33.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 9.4 12 37.5 13 40.6 2 6.3 2 6.3 8
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 19 57.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 7
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 5 14.7 11 32.4 17 50.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 6

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