Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MCGRATH ELEM., BRENTWOOD School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 19 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 19 100.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 5 26.32
YES 14 73.68

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 18 94.74
YES 1 5.26

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 16 84.21
YES 3 15.79

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MCGRATH ELEM., 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 7 38.9 9 50.0 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 16 84.2 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 17 89.5 2 10.5 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 9 47.4 9 47.4 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 7 36.8 8 42.1 4 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 9 47.4 7 36.8 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 15 78.9 3 15.8 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 16 84.2 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 14 73.7 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 12 63.2 7 36.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 11 57.9 7 36.8 1 5.3 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 4 21.1 10 52.6 3 15.8 2 10.5 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 26.3 11 57.9 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 9 47.4 10 52.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 68.4 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 12 66.7 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 14 73.7 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 3 16.7 12 66.7 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 10 52.6 8 42.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 63.2 6 31.6 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 8 42.1 11 57.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 13 68.4 3 15.8 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 11 57.9 6 31.6 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 13 72.2 2 11.1 2 11.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 63.2 5 26.3 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 15 78.9 2 10.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 27.8 9 50.0 3 16.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 10 52.6 5 26.3 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 11 57.9 5 26.3 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 10 52.6 7 36.8 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 8 42.1 8 42.1 2 10.5 0 0.0 1 5.3 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 8 42.1 8 42.1 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 13 68.4 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 11 57.9 7 36.8 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 14 73.7 4 21.1 1 5.3 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 11 57.9 6 31.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 10 55.6 6 33.3 2 11.1 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 7 41.2 5 29.4 4 23.5 1 5.9 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 23.5 10 58.8 2 11.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 11 57.9 4 21.1 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 12 63.2 6 31.6 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 15 78.9 4 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 8 44.4 8 44.4 1 5.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 9 47.4 5 26.3 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 14 73.7 2 10.5 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 12 63.2 6 31.6 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 11 57.9 6 31.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 7 41.2 5 29.4 5 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 10 52.6 8 42.1 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 8 42.1 9 47.4 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 78.9 1 5.3 1 5.3 2 10.5 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 52.6 4 21.1 2 10.5 3 15.8 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 13 68.4 6 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 73.7 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 3 25.0 4 33.3 5 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
59 - I feel safe at this school 16 84.2 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 73.7 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 26.3 11 57.9 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 8 42.1 7 36.8 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 10 52.6 9 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 15 78.9 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 10 52.6 7 36.8 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 16 84.2 2 10.5 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 13 68.4 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 16 84.2 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 84.2 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 89.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 16 84.2 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 11 57.9 4 21.1 2 10.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 12 66.7 6 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 77.8 3 16.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 11 64.7 5 29.4 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 2
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 8 44.4 7 38.9 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 12 66.7 5 27.8 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 10 55.6 6 33.3 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 10 55.6 6 33.3 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 7 36.8 5 26.3 4 21.1 3 15.8 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 14 73.7 3 15.8 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 36.4 2 18.2 5 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
105 - I conscientiously prepare my students to do well on standardized tests. 8 44.4 8 44.4 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
106 - Students would benefit from more instructional time in school. 4 21.1 2 10.5 6 31.6 6 31.6 1 5.3 0
107 - To provide more time, I would support an extended school year. 2 10.5 1 5.3 1 5.3 7 36.8 8 42.1 0
108 - To provide more time, I would support an extended instructional day. 0 0.0 1 5.3 2 10.5 7 36.8 9 47.4 0
109 - My district should expand its preschool programs. 11 57.9 4 21.1 3 15.8 0 0.0 1 5.3 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MCGRATH ELEM., BRENTWOOD School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 4 23.53
1/2 hour or less 11 64.71
1 hour 2 11.76

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MCGRATH ELEM., 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. 2 11.1 6 33.3 7 38.9 1 5.6 2 11.1 1
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 52.6 9 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 13 68.4 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 9 50.0 6 33.3 2 11.1 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 6 31.6 8 42.1 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 36.8 8 42.1 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 13 68.4 5 26.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 50.0 6 33.3 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 15 78.9 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 16 84.2 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 17 89.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 19 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 14 77.8 4 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 16 84.2 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 11 57.9 7 36.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 14 73.7 5 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 15.8 9 47.4 5 26.3 0 0.0 2 10.5 0
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 10 55.6 6 33.3 1 5.6 1 5.6 0 0.0 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 2 10.5 4 21.1 12 63.2 1 5.3 0 0.0 0

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