Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 34 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 30 88.24
YES 4 11.76

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 38.24
YES 21 61.76

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 76.47
YES 8 23.53

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., 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 18 52.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 17 51.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 28 82.4 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 15 45.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 3 9.1 1 3.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 13 38.2 16 47.1 1 2.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 10 31.3 13 40.6 5 15.6 3 9.4 1 3.1 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 20 60.6 12 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 22 66.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 27 79.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 27 81.8 5 15.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 28 82.4 4 11.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 19 55.9 14 41.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 21 61.8 11 32.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 11 32.4 17 50.0 3 8.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 9 26.5 16 47.1 6 17.6 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 12 36.4 18 54.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 15 44.1 15 44.1 3 8.8 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 22 64.7 10 29.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 27 79.4 6 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 33.3 9 33.3 7 25.9 1 3.7 1 3.7 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 17 58.6 9 31.0 2 6.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 5
23 - My school administers assessments throughout the school year that are used to guide instruction 17 56.7 8 26.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 16 55.2 9 31.0 2 6.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 5
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 16 53.3 8 26.7 4 13.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 4
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 11 34.4 16 50.0 4 12.5 0 0.0 1 3.1 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 24.1 7 24.1 11 37.9 3 10.3 1 3.4 5
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 27.3 14 42.4 6 18.2 1 3.0 3 9.1 1
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 13 39.4 15 45.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 4 20.0 6 30.0 7 35.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 14
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 20 60.6 11 33.3 1 3.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 17 51.5 14 42.4 0 0.0 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 20 60.6 12 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 21 63.6 11 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 15 45.5 14 42.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 28 84.8 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 9 29.0 20 64.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 24 72.7 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 15 50.0 12 40.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 4
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 14 48.3 14 48.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 5
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 9 29.0 14 45.2 6 19.4 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 11 35.5 13 41.9 5 16.1 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 16 47.1 15 44.1 1 2.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 14 45.2 12 38.7 4 12.9 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 22 66.7 10 30.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 13 43.3 12 40.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 33.3 16 48.5 4 12.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 30.3 12 36.4 7 21.2 2 6.1 2 6.1 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 12 37.5 15 46.9 3 9.4 1 3.1 1 3.1 2
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 40.6 16 50.0 2 6.3 0 0.0 1 3.1 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 7 25.0 14 50.0 5 17.9 1 3.6 1 3.6 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 16 47.1 17 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 16 48.5 14 42.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 21 61.8 11 32.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 9 26.5 19 55.9 3 8.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 20 58.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 14 45.2 14 45.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 28.6 6 28.6 7 33.3 1 4.8 1 4.8 13
59 - I feel safe at this school 26 76.5 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 12 38.7 16 51.6 1 3.2 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 10 29.4 19 55.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 31.3 16 50.0 3 9.4 2 6.3 1 3.1 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 17 50.0 14 41.2 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 18 52.9 12 35.3 2 5.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 13 38.2 14 41.2 3 8.8 3 8.8 1 2.9 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 22 64.7 11 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 20 58.8 11 32.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 20 58.8 11 32.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 20 58.8 12 35.3 0 0.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 20 58.8 12 35.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 16 50.0 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 1 3.1 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 13 38.2 18 52.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 12 40.0 10 33.3 7 23.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 12 41.4 10 34.5 5 17.2 0 0.0 2 6.9 5
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 10 34.5 13 44.8 4 13.8 1 3.4 1 3.4 5
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 33.3 15 50.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 4
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 9 28.1 15 46.9 4 12.5 3 9.4 1 3.1 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 13 43.3 13 43.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 4
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 12 35.3 16 47.1 4 11.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 6 18.2 13 39.4 5 15.2 6 18.2 3 9.1 1
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 16 48.5 13 39.4 2 6.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 9 40.9 9 40.9 2 9.1 1 4.5 1 4.5 12

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 14 43.75
1/2 hour or less 18 56.25

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., 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. 4 18.2 2 9.1 3 13.6 3 13.6 10 45.5 12
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 16 51.6 12 38.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 12 40.0 10 33.3 5 16.7 0 0.0 3 10.0 4
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 65.6 8 25.0 2 6.3 0 0.0 1 3.1 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 7 25.9 8 29.6 6 22.2 2 7.4 4 14.8 7
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 15 48.4 13 41.9 1 3.2 0 0.0 2 6.5 3
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 8 28.6 6 21.4 5 17.9 3 10.7 6 21.4 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 30.4 4 17.4 3 13.0 4 17.4 5 21.7 11
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 11 35.5 9 29.0 6 19.4 1 3.2 4 12.9 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 32.1 5 17.9 6 21.4 0 0.0 8 28.6 6
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 17 56.7 7 23.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 3 10.0 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 72.4 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 6.9 5
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 24 82.8 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.4 5
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 26 83.9 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 20 64.5 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 21 67.7 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 18 62.1 8 27.6 2 6.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 5
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 18 62.1 4 13.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 2 6.9 5
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 5 19.2 2 7.7 5 19.2 10 38.5 4 15.4 8
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 15 51.7 6 20.7 2 6.9 2 6.9 4 13.8 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 23.1 4 15.4 10 38.5 2 7.7 4 15.4 8

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