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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 204 97.14
YES 6 2.86

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 205 97.62
YES 5 2.38

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 206 98.10
YES 4 1.90

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 67 31.90
YES 143 68.10

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 197 93.81
YES 13 6.19

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 163 77.62
YES 47 22.38

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CLAYTON 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 72 36.9 92 47.2 24 12.3 6 3.1 1 0.5 15
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 116 55.5 80 38.3 4 1.9 9 4.3 0 0.0 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 164 78.8 41 19.7 3 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 75 36.4 97 47.1 13 6.3 18 8.7 3 1.5 4
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 66 31.9 100 48.3 21 10.1 17 8.2 3 1.4 3
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 51 24.9 77 37.6 48 23.4 25 12.2 4 2.0 5
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 59 28.6 103 50.0 21 10.2 19 9.2 4 1.9 4
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 68 34.9 97 49.7 22 11.3 5 2.6 3 1.5 15
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 71 34.1 83 39.9 28 13.5 20 9.6 6 2.9 2
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 135 73.4 43 23.4 6 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 26
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 95 46.1 84 40.8 21 10.2 6 2.9 0 0.0 4
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 99 47.8 92 44.4 7 3.4 8 3.9 1 0.5 3
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 83 40.5 91 44.4 19 9.3 12 5.9 0 0.0 5
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 78 37.9 84 40.8 28 13.6 14 6.8 2 1.0 4
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 83 40.7 89 43.6 20 9.8 10 4.9 2 1.0 6
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 101 48.6 91 43.8 10 4.8 4 1.9 2 1.0 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 124 61.4 73 36.1 3 1.5 2 1.0 0 0.0 8
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 115 56.1 81 39.5 5 2.4 3 1.5 1 0.5 5
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 147 71.0 58 28.0 2 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 48 25.5 88 46.8 37 19.7 14 7.4 1 0.5 22
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 69 35.2 102 52.0 17 8.7 7 3.6 1 0.5 14
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 70 35.9 82 42.1 31 15.9 10 5.1 2 1.0 15
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 77 38.9 97 49.0 18 9.1 5 2.5 1 0.5 12
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 143 69.1 57 27.5 4 1.9 2 1.0 1 0.5 3
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 116 56.3 84 40.8 5 2.4 1 0.5 0 0.0 4
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 102 51.5 70 35.4 21 10.6 5 2.5 0 0.0 12
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 106 50.5 81 38.6 14 6.7 7 3.3 2 1.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 140 66.7 60 28.6 7 3.3 3 1.4 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 74 38.3 68 35.2 33 17.1 17 8.8 1 0.5 17
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 137 65.9 60 28.8 7 3.4 4 1.9 0 0.0 2
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 123 59.7 62 30.1 9 4.4 8 3.9 4 1.9 4
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 98 48.5 78 38.6 17 8.4 4 2.0 5 2.5 8
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 100 48.1 85 40.9 9 4.3 11 5.3 3 1.4 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 93 45.4 79 38.5 15 7.3 15 7.3 3 1.5 5
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 90 43.5 83 40.1 21 10.1 12 5.8 1 0.5 3
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 49 27.5 70 39.3 43 24.2 14 7.9 2 1.1 32
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 104 50.0 86 41.3 15 7.2 2 1.0 1 0.5 2
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 67 34.5 81 41.8 33 17.0 8 4.1 5 2.6 16
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 82 41.4 80 40.4 25 12.6 8 4.0 3 1.5 12
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 34 17.8 80 41.9 40 20.9 29 15.2 8 4.2 19
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 44 23.4 94 50.0 29 15.4 17 9.0 4 2.1 22
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 96 47.3 85 41.9 12 5.9 5 2.5 5 2.5 7
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 87 45.8 95 50.0 7 3.7 1 0.5 0 0.0 20
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 153 75.7 46 22.8 3 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
46 - I have received violence prevention training 67 34.2 66 33.7 26 13.3 28 14.3 9 4.6 14
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 88 43.3 85 41.9 20 9.9 7 3.4 3 1.5 7
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 88 43.1 86 42.2 16 7.8 14 6.9 0 0.0 6
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 102 50.5 87 43.1 10 5.0 2 1.0 1 0.5 8
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 99 49.3 88 43.8 8 4.0 5 2.5 1 0.5 9
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 95 51.9 68 37.2 14 7.7 5 2.7 1 0.5 27
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 89 44.3 85 42.3 18 9.0 8 4.0 1 0.5 9
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 118 56.5 69 33.0 12 5.7 8 3.8 2 1.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 120 58.5 65 31.7 13 6.3 5 2.4 2 1.0 5
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 97 47.3 86 42.0 12 5.9 9 4.4 1 0.5 5
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 92 45.8 82 40.8 16 8.0 11 5.5 0 0.0 9
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 98 49.0 75 37.5 12 6.0 12 6.0 3 1.5 10
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 25 15.2 58 35.2 46 27.9 26 15.8 10 6.1 45
59 - I feel safe at this school 151 72.6 51 24.5 5 2.4 1 0.5 0 0.0 2
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 103 51.0 78 38.6 11 5.4 8 4.0 2 1.0 8
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 62 30.0 103 49.8 26 12.6 15 7.2 1 0.5 3
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 109 54.0 77 38.1 15 7.4 1 0.5 0 0.0 8
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 108 52.9 81 39.7 10 4.9 5 2.5 0 0.0 6
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 131 62.7 70 33.5 5 2.4 3 1.4 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 93 46.7 85 42.7 12 6.0 8 4.0 1 0.5 11
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 165 79.7 39 18.8 2 1.0 1 0.5 0 0.0 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 114 54.8 80 38.5 13 6.3 1 0.5 0 0.0 2
68 - The community is proud of this school 155 74.5 46 22.1 6 2.9 1 0.5 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 114 54.8 85 40.9 6 2.9 3 1.4 0 0.0 2
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 138 66.3 65 31.3 5 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 118 59.0 72 36.0 10 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 74 36.6 87 43.1 26 12.9 15 7.4 0 0.0 8
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 73 37.4 86 44.1 18 9.2 14 7.2 4 2.1 15
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 90 49.5 65 35.7 20 11.0 5 2.7 2 1.1 28
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 82 44.3 71 38.4 15 8.1 14 7.6 3 1.6 25
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 49 25.5 75 39.1 38 19.8 27 14.1 3 1.6 18
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 99 50.3 75 38.1 13 6.6 6 3.0 4 2.0 13
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 72 40.0 83 46.1 22 12.2 1 0.6 2 1.1 30
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 133 65.2 60 29.4 8 3.9 3 1.5 0 0.0 6
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 91 43.5 77 36.8 17 8.1 20 9.6 4 1.9 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 137 67.2 52 25.5 9 4.4 6 2.9 0 0.0 6
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 37 24.7 41 27.3 49 32.7 18 12.0 5 3.3 60
105 - I have received adequate training in the prevention of bullying and know how to address this behavior. 101 49.0 92 44.7 10 4.9 1 0.5 2 1.0 4
106 - The assessment methods that I use allow students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. 109 55.9 73 37.4 13 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 15

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 45 25.57
1/2 hour or less 96 54.55
1 hour 34 19.32
2 hours 1 0.57

Frequency Missing = 34


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
CLAYTON 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. 45 28.0 52 32.3 47 29.2 9 5.6 8 5.0 49
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 91 50.8 61 34.1 25 14.0 1 0.6 1 0.6 31
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 75 43.4 57 32.9 28 16.2 11 6.4 2 1.2 37
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 104 59.8 59 33.9 10 5.7 0 0.0 1 0.6 36
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 38 22.6 60 35.7 40 23.8 21 12.5 9 5.4 42
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 97 55.7 59 33.9 13 7.5 2 1.1 3 1.7 36
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 43 25.6 67 39.9 34 20.2 14 8.3 10 6.0 42
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 48 29.6 49 30.2 30 18.5 23 14.2 12 7.4 48
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 83 47.2 63 35.8 21 11.9 6 3.4 3 1.7 34
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 72 43.1 54 32.3 29 17.4 7 4.2 5 3.0 43
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 86 49.1 50 28.6 27 15.4 8 4.6 4 2.3 35
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 133 75.6 35 19.9 7 4.0 0 0.0 1 0.6 34
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 138 76.7 36 20.0 5 2.8 0 0.0 1 0.6 30
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 150 82.0 33 18.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 27
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 134 73.6 41 22.5 5 2.7 1 0.5 1 0.5 28
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 126 69.6 42 23.2 12 6.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 29
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 98 58.0 51 30.2 16 9.5 3 1.8 1 0.6 41
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 83 49.1 52 30.8 25 14.8 8 4.7 1 0.6 41
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 47 29.4 39 24.4 40 25.0 21 13.1 13 8.1 50
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 78 49.1 53 33.3 17 10.7 5 3.1 6 3.8 51
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 28 16.9 42 25.3 62 37.3 24 14.5 10 6.0 44

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