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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 92 97.87
YES 2 2.13

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 91 96.81
YES 3 3.19

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 93 98.94
YES 1 1.06

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 26 27.66
YES 68 72.34

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 86 91.49
YES 8 8.51

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 80 85.11
YES 14 14.89

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK 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 41 44.1 44 47.3 8 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 63 67.0 28 29.8 2 2.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 83 89.2 10 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 40 43.5 36 39.1 11 12.0 5 5.4 0 0.0 2
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 43 46.2 32 34.4 14 15.1 4 4.3 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 26 28.6 29 31.9 29 31.9 7 7.7 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 40 43.0 35 37.6 9 9.7 8 8.6 1 1.1 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 69 75.0 22 23.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 59 63.4 31 33.3 3 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 75 88.2 9 10.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 62 66.0 30 31.9 2 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 52 55.3 40 42.6 2 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 56 59.6 36 38.3 2 2.1 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 45 47.9 43 45.7 4 4.3 1 1.1 1 1.1 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 38 40.9 42 45.2 11 11.8 1 1.1 1 1.1 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 44 47.8 34 37.0 11 12.0 2 2.2 1 1.1 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 55 58.5 33 35.1 6 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 52 55.3 34 36.2 6 6.4 2 2.1 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 68 72.3 26 27.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 34 40.0 34 40.0 17 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 50 54.9 39 42.9 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 57 60.6 35 37.2 1 1.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 61 64.9 28 29.8 5 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 54 57.4 32 34.0 6 6.4 2 2.1 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 45 48.9 41 44.6 4 4.3 2 2.2 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 37 40.2 36 39.1 16 17.4 3 3.3 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 49 52.1 33 35.1 8 8.5 4 4.3 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 50 53.8 33 35.5 9 9.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 28 32.6 35 40.7 18 20.9 4 4.7 1 1.2 8
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 61 65.6 29 31.2 2 2.2 0 0.0 1 1.1 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 50 54.9 34 37.4 6 6.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 3
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 53 58.9 32 35.6 4 4.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 4
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 63 68.5 24 26.1 4 4.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 47 52.2 35 38.9 6 6.7 2 2.2 0 0.0 4
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 54 58.1 32 34.4 4 4.3 3 3.2 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 37 41.1 42 46.7 7 7.8 4 4.4 0 0.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 54 58.1 34 36.6 4 4.3 1 1.1 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 43 50.0 32 37.2 8 9.3 3 3.5 0 0.0 8
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 54 60.7 27 30.3 6 6.7 2 2.2 0 0.0 5
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 27 31.8 33 38.8 12 14.1 12 14.1 1 1.2 9
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 31 36.9 43 51.2 8 9.5 2 2.4 0 0.0 10
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 46 50.0 33 35.9 8 8.7 3 3.3 2 2.2 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 47 54.0 34 39.1 4 4.6 2 2.3 0 0.0 7
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 77 82.8 16 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 52 56.5 29 31.5 5 5.4 5 5.4 1 1.1 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 37 40.2 41 44.6 8 8.7 4 4.3 2 2.2 2
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 59 64.1 25 27.2 5 5.4 2 2.2 1 1.1 2
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 53 57.0 34 36.6 4 4.3 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 46 53.5 31 36.0 5 5.8 4 4.7 0 0.0 8
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 31 37.3 40 48.2 10 12.0 1 1.2 1 1.2 11
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 49 54.4 36 40.0 4 4.4 1 1.1 0 0.0 4
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 65 69.1 26 27.7 3 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 54 57.4 37 39.4 3 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 50 53.2 35 37.2 5 5.3 3 3.2 1 1.1 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 65 69.1 26 27.7 3 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 69 75.0 22 23.9 0 0.0 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 31 43.1 25 34.7 13 18.1 3 4.2 0 0.0 22
59 - I feel safe at this school 73 77.7 20 21.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 76 82.6 15 16.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 27 29.7 49 53.8 12 13.2 3 3.3 0 0.0 3
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 44 51.8 33 38.8 7 8.2 1 1.2 0 0.0 9
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 44 47.3 35 37.6 8 8.6 6 6.5 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 49 52.1 39 41.5 5 5.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 45 48.9 34 37.0 9 9.8 4 4.3 0 0.0 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 69 73.4 20 21.3 5 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 55 58.5 32 34.0 4 4.3 3 3.2 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 68 72.3 22 23.4 3 3.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 55 58.5 33 35.1 6 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 63 67.0 28 29.8 3 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 55 61.1 32 35.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 1 1.1 4
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 47 50.5 34 36.6 10 10.8 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 50 57.5 31 35.6 5 5.7 0 0.0 1 1.1 7
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 65 73.9 18 20.5 5 5.7 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 60 69.0 20 23.0 6 6.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 7
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 36 40.9 28 31.8 15 17.0 8 9.1 1 1.1 6
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 62 66.7 29 31.2 2 2.2 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 53 59.6 30 33.7 6 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 47 50.5 42 45.2 4 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 77 82.8 15 16.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 68 73.1 21 22.6 3 3.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 29 40.8 27 38.0 12 16.9 3 4.2 0 0.0 23

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 11.54
1/2 hour or less 59 75.64
1 hour 10 12.82

Frequency Missing = 16


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK 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. 24 32.0 19 25.3 23 30.7 5 6.7 4 5.3 19
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 44 53.0 32 38.6 5 6.0 2 2.4 0 0.0 11
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 47 58.8 21 26.3 9 11.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 14
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 56 66.7 21 25.0 7 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 22 28.2 26 33.3 16 20.5 12 15.4 2 2.6 16
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 45 55.6 32 39.5 4 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 13
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 18 23.1 31 39.7 25 32.1 4 5.1 0 0.0 16
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 21 26.9 27 34.6 18 23.1 10 12.8 2 2.6 16
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 53 64.6 14 17.1 11 13.4 3 3.7 1 1.2 12
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 41 51.3 19 23.8 15 18.8 4 5.0 1 1.3 14
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 45 55.6 26 32.1 10 12.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 13
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 63 75.9 18 21.7 2 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 67 79.8 14 16.7 3 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 74 86.0 12 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 58 69.9 20 24.1 5 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 61 72.6 20 23.8 3 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 10
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 44 53.7 32 39.0 6 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 12
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 41 50.0 32 39.0 7 8.5 1 1.2 1 1.2 12
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 22 28.9 19 25.0 20 26.3 10 13.2 5 6.6 18
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 47 60.3 26 33.3 5 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 16
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 22 26.8 27 32.9 26 31.7 6 7.3 1 1.2 12

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007