Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., CLAYTON School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 26 100.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 34.62
YES 17 65.38

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 26 100.00

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 19 73.08
YES 7 26.92

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., 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 4 16.0 11 44.0 8 32.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 8 30.8 15 57.7 0 0.0 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 17 65.4 9 34.6 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 34.6 13 50.0 0 0.0 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 7 26.9 15 57.7 1 3.8 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 5 19.2 10 38.5 5 19.2 5 19.2 1 3.8 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 5 19.2 13 50.0 1 3.8 5 19.2 2 7.7 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 5 20.8 11 45.8 5 20.8 3 12.5 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 4 15.4 18 69.2 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 19 79.2 5 20.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 11 42.3 11 42.3 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 38.5 11 42.3 2 7.7 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 12 46.2 10 38.5 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 5 19.2 13 50.0 4 15.4 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 19.2 13 50.0 3 11.5 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 8 30.8 13 50.0 2 7.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 6 24.0 18 72.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 7 26.9 16 61.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 10 38.5 16 61.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 18.2 13 59.1 1 4.5 4 18.2 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 6 26.1 15 65.2 1 4.3 1 4.3 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 6 26.1 15 65.2 1 4.3 1 4.3 0 0.0 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 4 16.7 13 54.2 5 20.8 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 12 48.0 11 44.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 30.8 16 61.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 5 20.8 12 50.0 5 20.8 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 34.6 13 50.0 3 11.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 10 38.5 15 57.7 1 3.8 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 3 12.5 6 25.0 5 20.8 9 37.5 1 4.2 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 7 26.9 14 53.8 2 7.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 5 20.8 12 50.0 1 4.2 3 12.5 3 12.5 2
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 4 15.4 16 61.5 1 3.8 2 7.7 3 11.5 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 4 15.4 14 53.8 2 7.7 4 15.4 2 7.7 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 8 30.8 11 42.3 3 11.5 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 6 23.1 14 53.8 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 3 13.0 11 47.8 6 26.1 2 8.7 1 4.3 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 6 24.0 18 72.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 4 16.0 11 44.0 5 20.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 3 12.5 13 54.2 3 12.5 4 16.7 1 4.2 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 12.5 5 20.8 6 25.0 8 33.3 2 8.3 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 12.5 6 25.0 7 29.2 7 29.2 1 4.2 2
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 6 23.1 10 38.5 2 7.7 4 15.4 4 15.4 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 9 37.5 13 54.2 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 17 65.4 9 34.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 7 29.2 9 37.5 4 16.7 2 8.3 2 8.3 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 6 24.0 12 48.0 4 16.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 7 26.9 16 61.5 0 0.0 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 9 37.5 12 50.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 9 36.0 12 48.0 2 8.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 9 45.0 6 30.0 3 15.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 7 29.2 14 58.3 1 4.2 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 8 30.8 10 38.5 3 11.5 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 11 42.3 10 38.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 2 7.7 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 6 23.1 11 42.3 4 15.4 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 26.9 11 42.3 5 19.2 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 7 28.0 12 48.0 3 12.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 2 11.1 7 38.9 6 33.3 2 11.1 1 5.6 8
59 - I feel safe at this school 14 53.8 9 34.6 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 9 34.6 11 42.3 4 15.4 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 19.2 8 30.8 5 19.2 7 26.9 1 3.8 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 36.0 12 48.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 6 23.1 16 61.5 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 8 30.8 15 57.7 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 6 24.0 13 52.0 2 8.0 3 12.0 1 4.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 10 38.5 14 53.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 11 44.0 11 44.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 32.0 12 48.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 10 40.0 13 52.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 12 46.2 13 50.0 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 32.0 12 48.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 4 16.0 12 48.0 2 8.0 5 20.0 2 8.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 8 36.4 10 45.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 2 9.1 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 8 34.8 10 43.5 2 8.7 2 8.7 1 4.3 3
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 20.0 8 32.0 6 24.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 7 29.2 14 58.3 1 4.2 1 4.2 1 4.2 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 8 33.3 14 58.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 14 58.3 10 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 10 38.5 11 42.3 2 7.7 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 18 69.2 7 26.9 0 0.0 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 1 7.7 5 38.5 5 38.5 1 7.7 1 7.7 13
105 - I have received adequate training in the prevention of bullying and know how to address this behavior. 10 38.5 15 57.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
106 - The assessment methods that I use allow students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. 9 36.0 14 56.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., CLAYTON School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 5 25.00
1/2 hour or less 9 45.00
1 hour 6 30.00

Frequency Missing = 6


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., 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. 3 14.3 5 23.8 9 42.9 1 4.8 3 14.3 5
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 10 43.5 10 43.5 3 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 14 60.9 7 30.4 1 4.3 1 4.3 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 13 56.5 9 39.1 1 4.3 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. 5 23.8 6 28.6 5 23.8 3 14.3 2 9.5 5
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 54.5 7 31.8 2 9.1 0 0.0 1 4.5 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 23.8 7 33.3 5 23.8 1 4.8 3 14.3 5
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 21.1 6 31.6 6 31.6 0 0.0 3 15.8 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 12 52.2 9 39.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 1 4.3 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 11 52.4 4 19.0 2 9.5 2 9.5 2 9.5 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 13 56.5 6 26.1 3 13.0 0 0.0 1 4.3 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 18 75.0 4 16.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 18 75.0 6 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 18 75.0 6 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 15 62.5 8 33.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 13 54.2 10 41.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 14 60.9 6 26.1 3 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 7 31.8 9 40.9 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 15.0 6 30.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 3 15.0 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 5 25.0 8 40.0 4 20.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 6
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 3 15.0 5 25.0 5 25.0 3 15.0 4 20.0 6

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