Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 52 96.30
YES 2 3.70

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 52 96.30
YES 2 3.70

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 47 87.04
YES 7 12.96

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 19 35.19
YES 35 64.81

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 50 92.59
YES 4 7.41

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 48 88.89
YES 6 11.11

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II 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 11 21.2 32 61.5 8 15.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 16 30.8 28 53.8 6 11.5 2 3.8 0 0.0 2
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 37 68.5 16 29.6 1 1.9 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 11 21.6 28 54.9 8 15.7 4 7.8 0 0.0 3
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 10 18.5 25 46.3 10 18.5 8 14.8 1 1.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 15.7 19 37.3 16 31.4 8 15.7 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 18.9 27 50.9 9 17.0 5 9.4 2 3.8 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 21 42.0 23 46.0 6 12.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 19 35.2 26 48.1 6 11.1 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 29 55.8 22 42.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 15 27.8 33 61.1 5 9.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 15 28.3 27 50.9 11 20.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 26.4 31 58.5 8 15.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 11 21.2 31 59.6 7 13.5 3 5.8 0 0.0 2
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 6 11.5 26 50.0 10 19.2 8 15.4 2 3.8 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 9 18.0 29 58.0 6 12.0 6 12.0 0 0.0 4
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 17 32.1 30 56.6 5 9.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 14 25.9 29 53.7 11 20.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 17 32.1 33 62.3 3 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 13.3 26 57.8 12 26.7 1 2.2 0 0.0 9
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 8 17.0 32 68.1 5 10.6 2 4.3 0 0.0 7
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 14.6 26 54.2 10 20.8 5 10.4 0 0.0 6
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 10 19.6 33 64.7 5 9.8 3 5.9 0 0.0 3
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 10 18.9 32 60.4 10 18.9 1 1.9 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 9 17.6 36 70.6 5 9.8 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 2 4.4 28 62.2 12 26.7 3 6.7 0 0.0 9
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 8 15.4 33 63.5 8 15.4 3 5.8 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 9 17.3 38 73.1 5 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 10 21.3 25 53.2 12 25.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 19 36.5 28 53.8 5 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 26 49.1 20 37.7 6 11.3 0 0.0 1 1.9 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 20 38.5 25 48.1 6 11.5 1 1.9 0 0.0 2
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 23 46.0 22 44.0 3 6.0 2 4.0 0 0.0 4
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 16 32.7 21 42.9 10 20.4 2 4.1 0 0.0 5
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 18 34.0 27 50.9 6 11.3 2 3.8 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 20.4 21 42.9 13 26.5 5 10.2 0 0.0 5
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 15 28.3 31 58.5 7 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 13 27.7 27 57.4 5 10.6 2 4.3 0 0.0 7
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 16 32.7 29 59.2 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 9 19.1 25 53.2 8 17.0 5 10.6 0 0.0 7
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 11 23.4 24 51.1 9 19.1 3 6.4 0 0.0 7
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 17 36.2 22 46.8 8 17.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 17 33.3 29 56.9 4 7.8 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 31 58.5 22 41.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 14 28.0 15 30.0 9 18.0 6 12.0 6 12.0 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 12 22.2 29 53.7 9 16.7 4 7.4 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 14 26.4 27 50.9 8 15.1 2 3.8 2 3.8 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 29.2 26 54.2 7 14.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 6
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 17 32.7 27 51.9 3 5.8 5 9.6 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 5 11.4 20 45.5 15 34.1 4 9.1 0 0.0 10
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 11 21.2 32 61.5 4 7.7 4 7.7 1 1.9 2
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 16 29.6 28 51.9 9 16.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 15 28.3 29 54.7 5 9.4 4 7.5 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 15 27.8 31 57.4 5 9.3 2 3.7 1 1.9 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 17 32.7 28 53.8 2 3.8 5 9.6 0 0.0 2
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 6 11.5 21 40.4 11 21.2 11 21.2 3 5.8 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 5 10.9 26 56.5 13 28.3 1 2.2 1 2.2 8
59 - I feel safe at this school 24 44.4 25 46.3 3 5.6 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 5 9.6 30 57.7 9 17.3 6 11.5 2 3.8 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 9 17.3 23 44.2 16 30.8 3 5.8 1 1.9 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 19 39.6 25 52.1 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 6
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 13 25.5 27 52.9 10 19.6 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 16 30.2 32 60.4 4 7.5 1 1.9 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 10 20.4 30 61.2 9 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 14 27.5 30 58.8 6 11.8 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 16 30.2 33 62.3 4 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 15 28.8 24 46.2 8 15.4 5 9.6 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 29.6 30 55.6 5 9.3 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 20 37.0 34 63.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 24 47.1 24 47.1 2 3.9 1 2.0 0 0.0 3
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 22 41.5 22 41.5 6 11.3 3 5.7 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 13.7 22 43.1 15 29.4 6 11.8 1 2.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 6 11.8 27 52.9 9 17.6 8 15.7 1 2.0 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 6 12.5 19 39.6 13 27.1 10 20.8 0 0.0 6
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 9 18.4 15 30.6 13 26.5 11 22.4 1 2.0 5
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 17 34.7 24 49.0 5 10.2 3 6.1 0 0.0 5
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 13 26.5 26 53.1 8 16.3 2 4.1 0 0.0 5
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 6 12.0 17 34.0 16 32.0 7 14.0 4 8.0 4
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 12 22.2 35 64.8 1 1.9 5 9.3 1 1.9 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 34 63.0 15 27.8 2 3.7 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 10 22.7 16 36.4 16 36.4 2 4.5 0 0.0 10

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 19 41.30
1/2 hour or less 27 58.70

Frequency Missing = 8


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II 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. 5 11.4 12 27.3 16 36.4 6 13.6 5 11.4 10
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 16 33.3 24 50.0 6 12.5 1 2.1 1 2.1 6
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 14 29.2 22 45.8 9 18.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 6
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 28 59.6 16 34.0 2 4.3 0 0.0 1 2.1 7
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 10 23.3 13 30.2 12 27.9 5 11.6 3 7.0 11
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 22 47.8 19 41.3 4 8.7 0 0.0 1 2.2 8
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 9 21.4 14 33.3 12 28.6 3 7.1 4 9.5 12
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 7 16.7 13 31.0 11 26.2 3 7.1 8 19.0 12
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 24 52.2 14 30.4 7 15.2 0 0.0 1 2.2 8
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 13 30.2 18 41.9 8 18.6 1 2.3 3 7.0 11
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 14 29.8 22 46.8 8 17.0 2 4.3 1 2.1 7
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 33 68.8 13 27.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 1 2.1 6
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 34 69.4 12 24.5 1 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 5
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 39 79.6 9 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 5
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 32 65.3 15 30.6 1 2.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 5
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 25 52.1 16 33.3 5 10.4 1 2.1 1 2.1 6
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 19 40.4 21 44.7 5 10.6 1 2.1 1 2.1 7
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 18 39.1 19 41.3 8 17.4 0 0.0 1 2.2 8
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 6 14.3 9 21.4 17 40.5 5 11.9 5 11.9 12
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 14 33.3 16 38.1 9 21.4 2 4.8 1 2.4 12
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 9 19.1 15 31.9 15 31.9 4 8.5 4 8.5 7

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