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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 66 95.65
YES 3 4.35

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 67 97.10
YES 2 2.90

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 63 91.30
YES 6 8.70

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 24 34.78
YES 45 65.22

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 59 85.51
YES 10 14.49

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 66 95.65
YES 3 4.35

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WELLSTON 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 13 19.4 31 46.3 12 17.9 10 14.9 1 1.5 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 12 17.6 28 41.2 6 8.8 17 25.0 5 7.4 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 47 68.1 21 30.4 1 1.4 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 10 14.5 28 40.6 13 18.8 15 21.7 3 4.3 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 10 14.7 30 44.1 11 16.2 13 19.1 4 5.9 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 9 13.6 19 28.8 17 25.8 17 25.8 4 6.1 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 14.7 27 39.7 9 13.2 12 17.6 10 14.7 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 19 29.2 32 49.2 11 16.9 2 3.1 1 1.5 4
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 14 20.3 28 40.6 7 10.1 9 13.0 11 15.9 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 31 49.2 25 39.7 5 7.9 1 1.6 1 1.6 6
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 8 11.9 31 46.3 14 20.9 9 13.4 5 7.5 2
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 11.9 32 47.8 12 17.9 14 20.9 1 1.5 2
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 9 13.2 30 44.1 14 20.6 14 20.6 1 1.5 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 9 13.0 28 40.6 12 17.4 16 23.2 4 5.8 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 14.7 31 45.6 10 14.7 12 17.6 5 7.4 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 10 14.7 28 41.2 13 19.1 14 20.6 3 4.4 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 9 13.0 32 46.4 13 18.8 10 14.5 5 7.2 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 11 16.4 29 43.3 13 19.4 10 14.9 4 6.0 2
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 23 34.3 35 52.2 4 6.0 3 4.5 2 3.0 2
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 13 21.0 35 56.5 10 16.1 4 6.5 0 0.0 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 16 24.6 33 50.8 10 15.4 6 9.2 0 0.0 4
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 9 13.6 23 34.8 12 18.2 14 21.2 8 12.1 3
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 12 18.5 25 38.5 10 15.4 10 15.4 8 12.3 4
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 14 20.3 29 42.0 14 20.3 10 14.5 2 2.9 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 8 11.8 40 58.8 14 20.6 5 7.4 1 1.5 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 10.9 27 42.2 21 32.8 7 10.9 2 3.1 5
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 18 26.5 34 50.0 9 13.2 3 4.4 4 5.9 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 9 13.4 38 56.7 15 22.4 4 6.0 1 1.5 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 6 9.4 23 35.9 17 26.6 17 26.6 1 1.6 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 19 27.9 39 57.4 4 5.9 5 7.4 1 1.5 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 19 28.4 28 41.8 11 16.4 7 10.4 2 3.0 2
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 14 21.5 33 50.8 8 12.3 7 10.8 3 4.6 4
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 19 28.4 31 46.3 8 11.9 4 6.0 5 7.5 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 11 16.9 26 40.0 16 24.6 8 12.3 4 6.2 4
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 11 16.2 31 45.6 11 16.2 9 13.2 6 8.8 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 6 9.1 34 51.5 10 15.2 8 12.1 8 12.1 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 14 20.3 27 39.1 14 20.3 8 11.6 6 8.7 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 9 13.8 32 49.2 8 12.3 11 16.9 5 7.7 4
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 13 19.4 32 47.8 12 17.9 5 7.5 5 7.5 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 8 12.5 30 46.9 12 18.8 11 17.2 3 4.7 5
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 10 15.9 24 38.1 14 22.2 13 20.6 2 3.2 6
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 13 19.7 38 57.6 9 13.6 3 4.5 3 4.5 3
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 23 35.9 29 45.3 7 10.9 4 6.3 1 1.6 5
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 43 64.2 22 32.8 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 10 15.6 16 25.0 8 12.5 16 25.0 14 21.9 5
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 14 20.9 24 35.8 18 26.9 6 9.0 5 7.5 2
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 11 16.7 16 24.2 17 25.8 9 13.6 13 19.7 3
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 16 24.6 30 46.2 13 20.0 3 4.6 3 4.6 4
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 20.9 36 53.7 7 10.4 8 11.9 2 3.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 5 7.8 14 21.9 25 39.1 11 17.2 9 14.1 5
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 14 20.6 28 41.2 8 11.8 10 14.7 8 11.8 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 13 18.8 27 39.1 11 15.9 13 18.8 5 7.2 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 14 20.3 21 30.4 13 18.8 15 21.7 6 8.7 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 14.7 35 51.5 12 17.6 5 7.4 6 8.8 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 19 27.5 30 43.5 8 11.6 6 8.7 6 8.7 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 2 3.0 11 16.4 16 23.9 17 25.4 21 31.3 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 5 8.3 11 18.3 19 31.7 12 20.0 13 21.7 9
59 - I feel safe at this school 17 25.4 26 38.8 8 11.9 11 16.4 5 7.5 2
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 4 6.1 12 18.2 17 25.8 15 22.7 18 27.3 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 2 3.0 14 21.2 14 21.2 21 31.8 15 22.7 3
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 15.6 34 53.1 15 23.4 3 4.7 2 3.1 5
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 8 12.1 28 42.4 16 24.2 9 13.6 5 7.6 3
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 16 23.5 34 50.0 11 16.2 2 2.9 5 7.4 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 8 11.9 27 40.3 18 26.9 9 13.4 5 7.5 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 16 25.0 26 40.6 12 18.8 5 7.8 5 7.8 5
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 14 20.6 24 35.3 16 23.5 9 13.2 5 7.4 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 11 16.4 17 25.4 18 26.9 16 23.9 5 7.5 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 17 25.4 31 46.3 9 13.4 8 11.9 2 3.0 2
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 17 25.4 43 64.2 5 7.5 2 3.0 0 0.0 2
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 20 30.8 27 41.5 9 13.8 8 12.3 1 1.5 4
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 10 14.5 19 27.5 13 18.8 16 23.2 11 15.9 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 10 15.4 18 27.7 16 24.6 10 15.4 11 16.9 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 15 23.1 18 27.7 14 21.5 11 16.9 7 10.8 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 4 6.2 15 23.1 22 33.8 15 23.1 9 13.8 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 8 12.5 21 32.8 16 25.0 16 25.0 3 4.7 5
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 9 13.2 34 50.0 14 20.6 7 10.3 4 5.9 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 7 11.5 25 41.0 17 27.9 7 11.5 5 8.2 8
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 5 7.4 8 11.8 9 13.2 19 27.9 27 39.7 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 2 3.0 11 16.4 6 9.0 21 31.3 27 40.3 2
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 45 68.2 11 16.7 5 7.6 4 6.1 1 1.5 3
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 9.5 14 22.2 23 36.5 13 20.6 7 11.1 6

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 11 18.33
1/2 hour or less 25 41.67
1 hour 19 31.67
2 hours 5 8.33

Frequency Missing = 9


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
WELLSTON 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. 13 22.8 16 28.1 17 29.8 5 8.8 6 10.5 12
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 33 52.4 24 38.1 4 6.3 2 3.2 0 0.0 6
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 26 42.6 19 31.1 12 19.7 3 4.9 1 1.6 8
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 38 61.3 22 35.5 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 15 25.0 22 36.7 13 21.7 7 11.7 3 5.0 9
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 33 54.1 22 36.1 6 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 17 28.3 26 43.3 7 11.7 7 11.7 3 5.0 9
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 14 23.7 26 44.1 11 18.6 4 6.8 4 6.8 10
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 30 47.6 22 34.9 9 14.3 2 3.2 0 0.0 6
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 26 43.3 16 26.7 10 16.7 6 10.0 2 3.3 9
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 31 50.0 22 35.5 7 11.3 0 0.0 2 3.2 7
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 40 65.6 15 24.6 5 8.2 1 1.6 0 0.0 8
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 40 63.5 17 27.0 5 7.9 1 1.6 0 0.0 6
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 47 74.6 14 22.2 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 40 63.5 19 30.2 4 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 37 58.7 19 30.2 6 9.5 1 1.6 0 0.0 6
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 33 55.0 19 31.7 6 10.0 1 1.7 1 1.7 9
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 31 49.2 20 31.7 12 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 15 25.9 19 32.8 12 20.7 8 13.8 4 6.9 11
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 27 44.3 18 29.5 11 18.0 2 3.3 3 4.9 8
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 19 31.1 21 34.4 17 27.9 3 4.9 1 1.6 8

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