Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 139 96.53
YES 5 3.47

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 141 97.92
YES 3 2.08

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 128 88.89
YES 16 11.11

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 45 31.25
YES 99 68.75

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 134 93.06
YES 10 6.94

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 130 90.28
YES 14 9.72

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI 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 61 42.7 68 47.6 11 7.7 2 1.4 1 0.7 1
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 63 44.1 62 43.4 10 7.0 7 4.9 1 0.7 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 108 75.0 34 23.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 1.4 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 70 49.0 63 44.1 5 3.5 4 2.8 1 0.7 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 68 47.2 65 45.1 7 4.9 3 2.1 1 0.7 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 45 32.1 59 42.1 22 15.7 11 7.9 3 2.1 4
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 68 47.6 59 41.3 5 3.5 9 6.3 2 1.4 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 90 63.8 44 31.2 6 4.3 0 0.0 1 0.7 3
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 91 63.2 44 30.6 7 4.9 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 103 75.7 29 21.3 3 2.2 0 0.0 1 0.7 8
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 90 62.5 47 32.6 5 3.5 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 75 52.4 62 43.4 5 3.5 0 0.0 1 0.7 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 81 56.3 53 36.8 8 5.6 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 54 38.0 72 50.7 10 7.0 5 3.5 1 0.7 2
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 37 26.1 63 44.4 23 16.2 17 12.0 2 1.4 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 47 33.6 75 53.6 13 9.3 4 2.9 1 0.7 4
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 73 51.4 59 41.5 9 6.3 0 0.0 1 0.7 2
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 79 55.6 57 40.1 5 3.5 0 0.0 1 0.7 2
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 88 61.5 51 35.7 3 2.1 0 0.0 1 0.7 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 43 33.6 52 40.6 28 21.9 3 2.3 2 1.6 16
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 59 44.0 65 48.5 9 6.7 0 0.0 1 0.7 10
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 64 46.7 56 40.9 14 10.2 2 1.5 1 0.7 7
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 66 48.5 63 46.3 5 3.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 8
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 53 38.1 59 42.4 19 13.7 7 5.0 1 0.7 5
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 39 27.7 78 55.3 21 14.9 2 1.4 1 0.7 3
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 26 19.5 56 42.1 36 27.1 14 10.5 1 0.8 11
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 50 35.5 65 46.1 20 14.2 3 2.1 3 2.1 3
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 45 31.7 69 48.6 21 14.8 6 4.2 1 0.7 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 24 19.2 57 45.6 30 24.0 10 8.0 4 3.2 19
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 81 56.6 59 41.3 1 0.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 70 49.3 62 43.7 7 4.9 2 1.4 1 0.7 2
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 75 52.4 61 42.7 6 4.2 0 0.0 1 0.7 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 79 55.2 58 40.6 5 3.5 0 0.0 1 0.7 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 69 48.9 55 39.0 14 9.9 2 1.4 1 0.7 3
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 83 58.0 52 36.4 6 4.2 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 54 38.6 69 49.3 10 7.1 6 4.3 1 0.7 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 72 50.3 63 44.1 5 3.5 2 1.4 1 0.7 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 51 37.8 72 53.3 10 7.4 1 0.7 1 0.7 9
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 62 45.6 69 50.7 2 1.5 2 1.5 1 0.7 8
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 40 29.4 69 50.7 19 14.0 7 5.1 1 0.7 8
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 46 33.3 73 52.9 11 8.0 7 5.1 1 0.7 6
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 64 45.1 61 43.0 14 9.9 2 1.4 1 0.7 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 63 47.0 54 40.3 14 10.4 2 1.5 1 0.7 10
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 90 63.4 49 34.5 2 1.4 0 0.0 1 0.7 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 52 37.7 54 39.1 15 10.9 14 10.1 3 2.2 6
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 48 34.3 66 47.1 19 13.6 6 4.3 1 0.7 4
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 51 35.7 54 37.8 13 9.1 19 13.3 6 4.2 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 59 42.4 58 41.7 18 12.9 3 2.2 1 0.7 5
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 48 35.3 69 50.7 14 10.3 3 2.2 2 1.5 8
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 39 29.5 68 51.5 21 15.9 3 2.3 1 0.8 12
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 60 41.7 77 53.5 6 4.2 0 0.0 1 0.7 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 71 49.7 58 40.6 10 7.0 3 2.1 1 0.7 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 71 49.3 65 45.1 7 4.9 0 0.0 1 0.7 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 52 36.4 67 46.9 15 10.5 8 5.6 1 0.7 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 75 52.1 57 39.6 8 5.6 3 2.1 1 0.7 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 69 49.3 54 38.6 11 7.9 5 3.6 1 0.7 4
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 36 30.8 41 35.0 29 24.8 8 6.8 3 2.6 27
59 - I feel safe at this school 97 67.8 42 29.4 2 1.4 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 78 56.5 48 34.8 8 5.8 3 2.2 1 0.7 6
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 43 29.9 80 55.6 16 11.1 4 2.8 1 0.7 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 43 31.4 68 49.6 18 13.1 6 4.4 2 1.5 7
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 56 39.4 67 47.2 16 11.3 2 1.4 1 0.7 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 62 43.1 73 50.7 7 4.9 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 46 32.4 64 45.1 25 17.6 6 4.2 1 0.7 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 83 58.0 56 39.2 3 2.1 0 0.0 1 0.7 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 68 47.2 61 42.4 11 7.6 3 2.1 1 0.7 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 79 54.9 59 41.0 5 3.5 0 0.0 1 0.7 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 59 41.0 69 47.9 14 9.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 71 49.3 71 49.3 1 0.7 0 0.0 1 0.7 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 74 53.2 60 43.2 3 2.2 1 0.7 1 0.7 5
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 59 41.3 67 46.9 13 9.1 3 2.1 1 0.7 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 57 41.3 56 40.6 21 15.2 2 1.4 2 1.4 6
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 72 52.9 43 31.6 15 11.0 3 2.2 3 2.2 8
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 62 45.6 57 41.9 13 9.6 2 1.5 2 1.5 8
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 48 35.8 61 45.5 15 11.2 6 4.5 4 3.0 10
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 53 37.6 62 44.0 13 9.2 9 6.4 4 2.8 3
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 67 48.9 64 46.7 5 3.6 0 0.0 1 0.7 7
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 62 43.4 60 42.0 15 10.5 3 2.1 3 2.1 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 56 39.2 54 37.8 15 10.5 14 9.8 4 2.8 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 77 54.6 50 35.5 8 5.7 5 3.5 1 0.7 3
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 38 31.4 48 39.7 27 22.3 6 5.0 2 1.7 23

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 49 37.12
1/2 hour or less 77 58.33
1 hour 6 4.55

Frequency Missing = 12


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI 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. 22 18.0 30 24.6 38 31.1 16 13.1 16 13.1 22
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 66 49.3 47 35.1 14 10.4 4 3.0 3 2.2 10
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 50 37.9 42 31.8 30 22.7 5 3.8 5 3.8 12
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 91 67.9 32 23.9 7 5.2 1 0.7 3 2.2 10
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 37 29.4 36 28.6 25 19.8 15 11.9 13 10.3 18
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 75 56.4 47 35.3 6 4.5 1 0.8 4 3.0 11
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 34 26.6 34 26.6 30 23.4 16 12.5 14 10.9 16
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 30 24.4 26 21.1 33 26.8 18 14.6 16 13.0 21
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 51 38.6 42 31.8 26 19.7 5 3.8 8 6.1 12
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 42 33.1 35 27.6 26 20.5 8 6.3 16 12.6 17
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 58 43.9 41 31.1 19 14.4 5 3.8 9 6.8 12
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 93 71.0 31 23.7 2 1.5 0 0.0 5 3.8 13
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 105 80.2 21 16.0 3 2.3 0 0.0 2 1.5 13
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 115 85.2 16 11.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 3 2.2 9
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 90 67.2 38 28.4 3 2.2 0 0.0 3 2.2 10
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 91 67.9 37 27.6 3 2.2 1 0.7 2 1.5 10
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 81 62.3 32 24.6 10 7.7 4 3.1 3 2.3 14
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 57 44.2 41 31.8 19 14.7 3 2.3 9 7.0 15
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 24 19.2 25 20.0 36 28.8 26 20.8 14 11.2 19
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 77 59.2 29 22.3 10 7.7 2 1.5 12 9.2 14
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 36 28.3 40 31.5 33 26.0 10 7.9 8 6.3 17

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009