Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 75 94.94
YES 4 5.06

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 77 97.47
YES 2 2.53

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 79 100.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 19 24.05
YES 60 75.95

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 72 91.14
YES 7 8.86

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 72 91.14
YES 7 8.86

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD 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 28 36.4 45 58.4 3 3.9 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 48 62.3 25 32.5 3 3.9 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 66 83.5 12 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 29 37.2 38 48.7 9 11.5 1 1.3 1 1.3 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 35 45.5 33 42.9 7 9.1 2 2.6 0 0.0 2
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 21 27.3 40 51.9 13 16.9 3 3.9 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 33 42.3 38 48.7 6 7.7 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 48 62.3 29 37.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 34 44.7 32 42.1 6 7.9 4 5.3 0 0.0 3
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 52 68.4 20 26.3 2 2.6 1 1.3 1 1.3 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 37 46.8 36 45.6 4 5.1 1 1.3 1 1.3 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 39 49.4 36 45.6 3 3.8 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 30 38.5 40 51.3 5 6.4 2 2.6 1 1.3 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 24 31.2 44 57.1 5 6.5 3 3.9 1 1.3 2
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 25 32.5 45 58.4 5 6.5 2 2.6 0 0.0 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 29 38.2 41 53.9 4 5.3 2 2.6 0 0.0 3
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 48 60.8 28 35.4 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 49 62.8 28 35.9 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 60 75.9 17 21.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 20 27.8 37 51.4 12 16.7 3 4.2 0 0.0 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 36 47.4 34 44.7 6 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 38 50.0 31 40.8 6 7.9 1 1.3 0 0.0 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 36 46.8 39 50.6 1 1.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 49 62.0 25 31.6 4 5.1 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 43 54.4 33 41.8 2 2.5 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 39 50.6 29 37.7 7 9.1 1 1.3 1 1.3 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 39 50.0 32 41.0 5 6.4 1 1.3 1 1.3 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 50 63.3 26 32.9 2 2.5 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 22 30.6 39 54.2 8 11.1 2 2.8 1 1.4 7
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 44 55.7 30 38.0 3 3.8 1 1.3 1 1.3 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 42 54.5 29 37.7 4 5.2 1 1.3 1 1.3 2
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 41 54.7 29 38.7 3 4.0 1 1.3 1 1.3 4
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 35 44.9 38 48.7 4 5.1 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 33 42.3 41 52.6 3 3.8 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 39 50.0 32 41.0 4 5.1 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 21 27.3 40 51.9 10 13.0 5 6.5 1 1.3 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 45 57.0 29 36.7 4 5.1 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 28 36.8 37 48.7 8 10.5 2 2.6 1 1.3 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 35 45.5 35 45.5 5 6.5 1 1.3 1 1.3 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 20 27.4 40 54.8 11 15.1 2 2.7 0 0.0 6
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 22 30.6 43 59.7 6 8.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 7
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 49 62.8 20 25.6 7 9.0 1 1.3 1 1.3 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 45 58.4 27 35.1 3 3.9 1 1.3 1 1.3 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 60 76.9 17 21.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 30 39.0 28 36.4 8 10.4 9 11.7 2 2.6 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 34 43.6 32 41.0 9 11.5 2 2.6 1 1.3 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 52 65.8 19 24.1 6 7.6 1 1.3 1 1.3 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 46 58.2 30 38.0 2 2.5 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 37 48.1 35 45.5 1 1.3 3 3.9 1 1.3 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 27 37.5 36 50.0 7 9.7 2 2.8 0 0.0 7
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 27 34.6 43 55.1 5 6.4 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 34 43.0 41 51.9 2 2.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 42 53.8 31 39.7 2 2.6 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 36 46.2 34 43.6 3 3.8 4 5.1 1 1.3 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 42 54.5 34 44.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 47 61.8 22 28.9 4 5.3 3 3.9 0 0.0 3
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 14 23.0 25 41.0 16 26.2 5 8.2 1 1.6 18
59 - I feel safe at this school 55 69.6 23 29.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 48 63.2 26 34.2 2 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 30 38.0 46 58.2 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 33 41.8 37 46.8 6 7.6 2 2.5 1 1.3 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 33 44.0 38 50.7 4 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 50 63.3 27 34.2 1 1.3 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 33 42.9 33 42.9 10 13.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 55 69.6 23 29.1 0 0.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 45 57.7 30 38.5 2 2.6 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 51 64.6 27 34.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 48 61.5 28 35.9 1 1.3 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 53 67.9 24 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 43 55.1 32 41.0 3 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 25 32.9 35 46.1 11 14.5 5 6.6 0 0.0 3
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 31 41.3 36 48.0 4 5.3 3 4.0 1 1.3 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 43 58.9 24 32.9 5 6.8 1 1.4 0 0.0 6
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 37 51.4 29 40.3 3 4.2 3 4.2 0 0.0 7
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 22 29.7 35 47.3 10 13.5 6 8.1 1 1.4 5
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 48 62.3 26 33.8 1 1.3 1 1.3 1 1.3 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 33 44.6 35 47.3 4 5.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 5
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 40 52.6 31 40.8 3 3.9 0 0.0 2 2.6 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 31 39.2 35 44.3 6 7.6 6 7.6 1 1.3 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 44 55.7 28 35.4 5 6.3 1 1.3 1 1.3 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 15 25.9 27 46.6 14 24.1 1 1.7 1 1.7 21
105 - I conscientiously prepare my students to do well on standardized tests. 29 41.4 33 47.1 6 8.6 2 2.9 0 0.0 9
106 - Students would benefit from more instructional time in school. 9 11.5 20 25.6 22 28.2 21 26.9 6 7.7 1
107 - To provide more time, I would support an extended school year. 8 10.4 11 14.3 14 18.2 20 26.0 24 31.2 2
108 - To provide more time, I would support an extended instructional day. 4 5.2 8 10.4 12 15.6 24 31.2 29 37.7 2
109 - My district should expand its preschool programs. 32 41.6 21 27.3 19 24.7 3 3.9 2 2.6 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 20 28.99
1/2 hour or less 35 50.72
1 hour 14 20.29

Frequency Missing = 10


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD 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. 15 21.4 28 40.0 18 25.7 6 8.6 3 4.3 9
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 28 36.8 37 48.7 11 14.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 33 44.0 26 34.7 14 18.7 2 2.7 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 44 57.9 27 35.5 5 6.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 21 28.8 21 28.8 20 27.4 8 11.0 3 4.1 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 42 55.3 27 35.5 6 7.9 1 1.3 0 0.0 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 21 29.2 27 37.5 18 25.0 3 4.2 3 4.2 7
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 25 34.2 18 24.7 22 30.1 4 5.5 4 5.5 6
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 41 53.2 27 35.1 8 10.4 1 1.3 0 0.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 28 38.4 26 35.6 15 20.5 4 5.5 0 0.0 6
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 34 45.9 26 35.1 11 14.9 3 4.1 0 0.0 5
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 51 69.9 21 28.8 0 0.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 6
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 52 68.4 23 30.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 64 84.2 11 14.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 52 69.3 22 29.3 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 47 62.7 24 32.0 3 4.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 4
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 36 48.6 33 44.6 4 5.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 5
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 38 52.1 28 38.4 7 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 17 23.9 25 35.2 18 25.4 5 7.0 6 8.5 8
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 39 54.9 22 31.0 7 9.9 2 2.8 1 1.4 8
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 13 17.8 26 35.6 28 38.4 6 8.2 0 0.0 6

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