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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 41 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 40 97.56
YES 1 2.44

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 40 97.56
YES 1 2.44

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 26.83
YES 30 73.17

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 92.68
YES 3 7.32

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 33 80.49
YES 8 19.51

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK ELEM., 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 23 56.1 16 39.0 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 29 70.7 11 26.8 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 40 97.6 1 2.4 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 17 42.5 18 45.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 19 46.3 15 36.6 4 9.8 3 7.3 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 10 25.0 14 35.0 12 30.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 19 46.3 10 24.4 6 14.6 5 12.2 1 2.4 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 34 82.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 36 90.0 4 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 40 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 38 92.7 3 7.3 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 31 75.6 10 24.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 32 78.0 9 22.0 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 24 58.5 15 36.6 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 17 41.5 17 41.5 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 19 46.3 14 34.1 7 17.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 31 75.6 10 24.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 30 73.2 11 26.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 37 90.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 19 47.5 14 35.0 7 17.5 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 28 68.3 13 31.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 29 70.7 12 29.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 31 75.6 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 27 65.9 14 34.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 23 56.1 17 41.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 18 43.9 14 34.1 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 22 53.7 11 26.8 6 14.6 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 28 68.3 9 22.0 4 9.8 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 18 48.6 13 35.1 5 13.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 29 70.7 11 26.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 25 61.0 14 34.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 29 70.7 10 24.4 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 32 78.0 9 22.0 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 25 61.0 14 34.1 2 4.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 32 78.0 9 22.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 23 56.1 15 36.6 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 34 82.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 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 27 65.9 12 29.3 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 30 73.2 10 24.4 1 2.4 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 11 28.9 8 21.1 8 21.1 10 26.3 1 2.6 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 13 34.2 17 44.7 6 15.8 2 5.3 0 0.0 3
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 21 51.2 18 43.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 26 63.4 14 34.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 36 87.8 5 12.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 25 61.0 10 24.4 2 4.9 3 7.3 1 2.4 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 16 39.0 16 39.0 4 9.8 4 9.8 1 2.4 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 30 73.2 7 17.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 25 62.5 12 30.0 2 5.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 26 66.7 11 28.2 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 17 51.5 12 36.4 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 32 78.0 8 19.5 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 34 82.9 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 30 73.2 10 24.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 25 61.0 12 29.3 2 4.9 2 4.9 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 34 82.9 7 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 37 90.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 10 43.5 5 21.7 8 34.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 18
59 - I feel safe at this school 37 90.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 38 92.7 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 14 35.0 24 60.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 24 61.5 10 25.6 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 29 70.7 10 24.4 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 30 73.2 11 26.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 31 77.5 8 20.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 38 92.7 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 30 73.2 9 22.0 1 2.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 35 85.4 6 14.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 33 80.5 8 19.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 34 82.9 6 14.6 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 31 75.6 10 24.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 28 68.3 10 24.4 3 7.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 26 65.0 13 32.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 35 87.5 5 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 32 80.0 6 15.0 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 23 57.5 12 30.0 4 10.0 1 2.5 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 31 77.5 8 20.0 1 2.5 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 27 71.1 10 26.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 22 55.0 16 40.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 37 90.2 4 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 31 75.6 10 24.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 14 53.8 6 23.1 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 15

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 3 7.89
1/2 hour or less 30 78.95
1 hour 5 13.16

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK ELEM., 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. 6 20.0 9 30.0 7 23.3 4 13.3 4 13.3 11
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 25 65.8 11 28.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 12 33.3 12 33.3 9 25.0 3 8.3 0 0.0 5
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 24 64.9 11 29.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 9 25.7 17 48.6 6 17.1 3 8.6 0 0.0 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 11 32.4 13 38.2 6 17.6 3 8.8 1 2.9 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 21 58.3 6 16.7 7 19.4 2 5.6 0 0.0 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 23 62.2 11 29.7 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 31 81.6 7 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 36 92.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 38 95.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 32 82.1 7 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 30 78.9 7 18.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 22 59.5 11 29.7 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 24 63.2 13 34.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 10 28.6 10 28.6 8 22.9 4 11.4 3 8.6 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 26 70.3 9 24.3 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 10 27.8 14 38.9 9 25.0 2 5.6 1 2.8 5

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