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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 40.91
YES 13 59.09

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 21 95.45
YES 1 4.55

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 17 77.27
YES 5 22.73

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MERAMEC 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 8 36.4 12 54.5 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 22 100.0 0 0.0 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 40.9 10 45.5 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 8 36.4 10 45.5 2 9.1 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 6 28.6 10 47.6 4 19.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 7 31.8 13 59.1 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 9 42.9 11 52.4 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 17 77.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 17 89.5 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 18 81.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 14 63.6 7 31.8 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 13 59.1 9 40.9 0 0.0 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 17 77.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 45.5 12 54.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 16 72.7 6 27.3 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 20 95.2 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 18 85.7 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 20 95.2 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 10 47.6 9 42.9 2 9.5 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 11 52.4 10 47.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 14 63.6 6 27.3 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 19 86.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 17 77.3 4 18.2 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 15 71.4 6 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 12 54.5 7 31.8 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 17 77.3 4 18.2 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 6 28.6 10 47.6 3 14.3 2 9.5 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 18 81.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 20 90.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 17 85.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 21 95.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 20 90.9 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 21 95.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 50.0 8 40.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 17 77.3 3 13.6 2 9.1 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 13 59.1 6 27.3 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 14 63.6 6 27.3 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 1 4.5 8 36.4 5 22.7 7 31.8 1 4.5 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 14.3 10 47.6 6 28.6 2 9.5 0 0.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 11 55.0 9 45.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 14 70.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 21 95.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 15 68.2 5 22.7 0 0.0 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 14 66.7 6 28.6 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 66.7 7 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 63.6 7 31.8 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 15 78.9 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 15 68.2 6 27.3 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 19 86.4 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 18 85.7 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 17 81.0 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 15 71.4 5 23.8 0 0.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 63.6 7 31.8 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 5 29.4 6 35.3 4 23.5 2 11.8 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 20 90.9 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 71.4 4 19.0 1 4.8 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 8 36.4 8 36.4 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 15 71.4 5 23.8 1 4.8 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 18 85.7 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 21 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 16 76.2 3 14.3 1 4.8 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 21 95.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 16 72.7 3 13.6 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 21 95.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 72.7 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 18 81.8 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 15 68.2 6 27.3 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 17 81.0 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 16 72.7 4 18.2 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 15 75.0 3 15.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 16 76.2 4 19.0 0 0.0 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 50.0 6 30.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 55.0 5 25.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 14 70.0 6 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 17 77.3 4 18.2 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 12 54.5 5 22.7 3 13.6 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 16 72.7 5 22.7 0 0.0 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 37.5 6 37.5 4 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
105 - I have received adequate training in the prevention of bullying and know how to address this behavior. 17 77.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 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. 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 5 27.78
1/2 hour or less 8 44.44
1 hour 5 27.78

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
MERAMEC 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. 10 55.6 2 11.1 3 16.7 0 0.0 3 16.7 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 75.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 16 84.2 2 10.5 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 16 80.0 2 10.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 8 40.0 10 50.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 13 65.0 5 25.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 8 42.1 6 31.6 2 10.5 2 10.5 1 5.3 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 8 42.1 5 26.3 2 10.5 3 15.8 1 5.3 3
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 14 73.7 2 10.5 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 10 58.8 5 29.4 1 5.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 9 50.0 4 22.2 3 16.7 1 5.6 1 5.6 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 16 80.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 19 95.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 20 95.2 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 16 80.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 19 95.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 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. 15 78.9 4 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 12 66.7 3 16.7 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 9 47.4 2 10.5 1 5.3 5 26.3 2 10.5 3
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 10 62.5 3 18.8 2 12.5 0 0.0 1 6.3 6
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 3 17.6 6 35.3 4 23.5 3 17.6 1 5.9 5

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