Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
T. S. HILL MIDDLE, DEXTER R-XI School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 32 86.49
YES 5 13.51

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 27.03
YES 27 72.97

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 35 94.59
YES 2 5.41

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 34 91.89
YES 3 8.11

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
T. S. HILL MIDDLE, 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 15 40.5 18 48.6 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 16 43.2 16 43.2 3 8.1 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 30 81.1 7 18.9 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 16 43.2 18 48.6 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 19 51.4 14 37.8 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 12 32.4 15 40.5 6 16.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 29 78.4 6 16.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 24 64.9 10 27.0 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 28 77.8 7 19.4 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 26 70.3 10 27.0 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 25 67.6 12 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 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 18 48.6 14 37.8 3 8.1 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 10 27.0 17 45.9 5 13.5 4 10.8 1 2.7 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 18 48.6 16 43.2 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 24 66.7 10 27.8 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 21 58.3 13 36.1 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 14 40.0 13 37.1 6 17.1 1 2.9 1 2.9 2
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 18 48.6 15 40.5 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 19 52.8 14 38.9 2 5.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 20 54.1 17 45.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 18 48.6 15 40.5 2 5.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 12 32.4 21 56.8 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 21.6 16 43.2 8 21.6 5 13.5 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 15 40.5 17 45.9 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 15 40.5 16 43.2 4 10.8 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 9 24.3 16 43.2 10 27.0 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 25 67.6 12 32.4 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 23 62.2 12 32.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 22 59.5 14 37.8 1 2.7 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 24 64.9 11 29.7 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 23 62.2 12 32.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 16 43.2 16 43.2 4 10.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 21 56.8 16 43.2 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 14 37.8 18 48.6 4 10.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 19 51.4 16 43.2 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 15 41.7 16 44.4 3 8.3 2 5.6 0 0.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 16 43.2 18 48.6 1 2.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 22 59.5 13 35.1 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 18 50.0 16 44.4 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 14 37.8 15 40.5 3 8.1 5 13.5 0 0.0 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 18 48.6 14 37.8 4 10.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 15 40.5 17 45.9 1 2.7 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 21 56.8 12 32.4 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 35.1 20 54.1 4 10.8 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 11 30.6 20 55.6 5 13.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 12 32.4 21 56.8 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 19 51.4 16 43.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 18 48.6 18 48.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 16 43.2 15 40.5 4 10.8 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 26 70.3 10 27.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 21 58.3 10 27.8 4 11.1 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 11 33.3 12 36.4 9 27.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 4
59 - I feel safe at this school 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 26 72.2 10 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 18 48.6 14 37.8 4 10.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 15 40.5 19 51.4 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 20 54.1 15 40.5 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 22 59.5 14 37.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 15 40.5 15 40.5 6 16.2 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 18 48.6 17 45.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 43.2 18 48.6 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 22 59.5 15 40.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 20 54.1 15 40.5 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 14 37.8 19 51.4 3 8.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 20 54.1 14 37.8 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 25 67.6 11 29.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 23 62.2 12 32.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 19 51.4 14 37.8 1 2.7 3 8.1 0 0.0 0
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 20 55.6 13 36.1 3 8.3 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 22 61.1 14 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 18 48.6 12 32.4 6 16.2 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 21 56.8 15 40.5 1 2.7 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 22 59.5 12 32.4 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 14 40.0 13 37.1 6 17.1 2 5.7 0 0.0 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
T. S. HILL MIDDLE, DEXTER R-XI School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 16 44.44
1/2 hour or less 20 55.56

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
T. S. HILL MIDDLE, 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. 10 27.0 10 27.0 10 27.0 4 10.8 3 8.1 0
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 21 56.8 12 32.4 2 5.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 20 54.1 10 27.0 5 13.5 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 30 81.1 5 13.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 13 36.1 8 22.2 7 19.4 5 13.9 3 8.3 1
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 24 64.9 9 24.3 2 5.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 12 32.4 6 16.2 10 27.0 4 10.8 5 13.5 0
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 12 32.4 6 16.2 11 29.7 3 8.1 5 13.5 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 21 56.8 10 27.0 4 10.8 0 0.0 2 5.4 0
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 17 47.2 10 27.8 1 2.8 4 11.1 4 11.1 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 16 43.2 13 35.1 5 13.5 0 0.0 3 8.1 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 28 75.7 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 33 89.2 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 34 91.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 29 78.4 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 26 70.3 9 24.3 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 25 67.6 7 18.9 3 8.1 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 15 41.7 11 30.6 5 13.9 1 2.8 4 11.1 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 11 30.6 5 13.9 10 27.8 5 13.9 5 13.9 1
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 27 73.0 3 8.1 4 10.8 0 0.0 3 8.1 0
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 12 33.3 10 27.8 8 22.2 3 8.3 3 8.3 1

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