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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 57 95.00
YES 3 5.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 58 96.67
YES 2 3.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 60 100.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 15 25.00
YES 45 75.00

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 58 96.67
YES 2 3.33

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 51 85.00
YES 9 15.00

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WYDOWN MIDDLE, 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 21 38.9 26 48.1 5 9.3 2 3.7 0 0.0 6
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 42 70.0 17 28.3 0 0.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 49 84.5 8 13.8 1 1.7 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 22 37.3 31 52.5 3 5.1 3 5.1 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 24 40.7 28 47.5 4 6.8 3 5.1 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 18 31.6 21 36.8 14 24.6 3 5.3 1 1.8 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 23 40.4 25 43.9 3 5.3 6 10.5 0 0.0 3
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 27 49.1 23 41.8 3 5.5 1 1.8 1 1.8 5
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 21 35.6 21 35.6 10 16.9 5 8.5 2 3.4 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 40 74.1 14 25.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 29 49.2 20 33.9 8 13.6 2 3.4 0 0.0 1
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 30 50.0 26 43.3 2 3.3 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 23 39.0 25 42.4 6 10.2 5 8.5 0 0.0 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 19 31.7 25 41.7 11 18.3 4 6.7 1 1.7 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 25 43.1 21 36.2 9 15.5 2 3.4 1 1.7 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 31 51.7 25 41.7 3 5.0 0 0.0 1 1.7 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 46 78.0 13 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 40 67.8 18 30.5 1 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 50 83.3 10 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 17 30.9 22 40.0 11 20.0 5 9.1 0 0.0 5
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 24 42.9 28 50.0 2 3.6 2 3.6 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 22 39.3 20 35.7 9 16.1 4 7.1 1 1.8 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 26 46.4 29 51.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 43 72.9 16 27.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 31 53.4 25 43.1 1 1.7 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 34 59.6 18 31.6 5 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 40 66.7 15 25.0 3 5.0 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 45 75.0 13 21.7 2 3.3 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 32 58.2 15 27.3 7 12.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 42 71.2 14 23.7 3 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 33 55.0 21 35.0 2 3.3 3 5.0 1 1.7 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 31 52.5 21 35.6 5 8.5 1 1.7 1 1.7 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 27 45.0 26 43.3 2 3.3 4 6.7 1 1.7 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 21 36.2 29 50.0 4 6.9 3 5.2 1 1.7 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 24 40.0 29 48.3 2 3.3 5 8.3 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 17 35.4 16 33.3 11 22.9 4 8.3 0 0.0 12
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 32 53.3 23 38.3 4 6.7 1 1.7 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 25 47.2 22 41.5 4 7.5 1 1.9 1 1.9 7
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 30 55.6 19 35.2 4 7.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 6
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 12 22.6 28 52.8 8 15.1 3 5.7 2 3.8 7
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 17 32.7 27 51.9 4 7.7 3 5.8 1 1.9 8
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 31 53.4 23 39.7 3 5.2 0 0.0 1 1.7 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 31 54.4 24 42.1 2 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 46 78.0 13 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 21 36.2 16 27.6 8 13.8 12 20.7 1 1.7 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 25 44.6 21 37.5 8 14.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 4
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 24 40.0 22 36.7 8 13.3 6 10.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 32 55.2 22 37.9 3 5.2 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 32 55.2 24 41.4 1 1.7 0 0.0 1 1.7 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 30 54.5 20 36.4 4 7.3 1 1.8 0 0.0 5
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 26 45.6 26 45.6 5 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 36 61.0 17 28.8 5 8.5 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 35 59.3 19 32.2 4 6.8 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 30 50.8 22 37.3 3 5.1 3 5.1 1 1.7 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 23 40.4 25 43.9 7 12.3 2 3.5 0 0.0 3
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 26 44.1 28 47.5 0 0.0 5 8.5 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 12.5 15 31.3 13 27.1 9 18.8 5 10.4 12
59 - I feel safe at this school 45 75.0 15 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 29 49.2 28 47.5 1 1.7 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 18 31.0 30 51.7 8 13.8 2 3.4 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 33 55.9 23 39.0 3 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 36 60.0 22 36.7 2 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 39 65.0 20 33.3 1 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 30 52.6 24 42.1 3 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 46 78.0 12 20.3 1 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 29 48.3 27 45.0 4 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 44 73.3 14 23.3 1 1.7 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 32 53.3 27 45.0 0 0.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 41 68.3 18 30.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 37 62.7 20 33.9 2 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 17 29.3 26 44.8 9 15.5 6 10.3 0 0.0 2
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 25 44.6 25 44.6 4 7.1 2 3.6 0 0.0 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 32 59.3 16 29.6 6 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 29 53.7 22 40.7 0 0.0 3 5.6 0 0.0 6
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 16 28.6 20 35.7 13 23.2 7 12.5 0 0.0 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 40 70.2 17 29.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 22 44.0 19 38.0 8 16.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 10
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 37 62.7 18 30.5 3 5.1 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 14 23.3 28 46.7 2 3.3 13 21.7 3 5.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 43 71.7 16 26.7 1 1.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 11 26.2 12 28.6 13 31.0 4 9.5 2 4.8 18
105 - I have received adequate training in the prevention of bullying and know how to address this behavior. 31 52.5 25 42.4 3 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
106 - The assessment methods that I use allow students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. 35 62.5 18 32.1 3 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 17 30.91
1/2 hour or less 29 52.73
1 hour 9 16.36

Frequency Missing = 5


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WYDOWN MIDDLE, 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. 16 32.0 16 32.0 14 28.0 2 4.0 2 4.0 10
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 28 50.9 20 36.4 6 10.9 0 0.0 1 1.8 5
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 16 31.4 19 37.3 10 19.6 5 9.8 1 2.0 9
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 33 62.3 16 30.2 3 5.7 0 0.0 1 1.9 7
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 13 24.1 20 37.0 15 27.8 2 3.7 4 7.4 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 33 62.3 13 24.5 5 9.4 0 0.0 2 3.8 7
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 11 20.8 24 45.3 10 18.9 3 5.7 5 9.4 7
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 14 26.4 20 37.7 11 20.8 5 9.4 3 5.7 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 22 41.5 20 37.7 7 13.2 2 3.8 2 3.8 7
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 20 37.7 20 37.7 8 15.1 2 3.8 3 5.7 7
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 26 48.1 19 35.2 5 9.3 2 3.7 2 3.7 6
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 42 80.8 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 1.9 8
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 42 79.2 10 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.9 7
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 47 87.0 7 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 46 83.6 8 14.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.8 5
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 40 74.1 8 14.8 5 9.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 6
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 35 68.6 15 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 9
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 26 50.0 14 26.9 8 15.4 3 5.8 1 1.9 8
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 15 30.6 11 22.4 13 26.5 6 12.2 4 8.2 11
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 26 54.2 15 31.3 3 6.3 1 2.1 3 6.3 12
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 12 22.6 14 26.4 18 34.0 7 13.2 2 3.8 7

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