Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM., GALENA R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 25 80.65
YES 6 19.35

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 38.71
YES 19 61.29

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 83.87
YES 5 16.13

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM., 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 6 20.7 19 65.5 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 11 37.9 14 48.3 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 22 71.0 9 29.0 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 7 24.1 15 51.7 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 5 16.1 15 48.4 6 19.4 5 16.1 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 10.3 12 41.4 10 34.5 4 13.8 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 5 16.1 16 51.6 5 16.1 3 9.7 2 6.5 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 14 46.7 15 50.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 13 41.9 14 45.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 11 36.7 16 53.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 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 8 26.7 18 60.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 5 16.7 16 53.3 5 16.7 2 6.7 2 6.7 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 7 23.3 18 60.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 41.9 14 45.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 10 32.3 17 54.8 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 5 18.5 13 48.1 9 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 3 10.7 20 71.4 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 3 11.1 15 55.6 8 29.6 1 3.7 0 0.0 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 5 16.1 22 71.0 3 9.7 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 7 22.6 20 64.5 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 5 17.2 21 72.4 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 2 7.7 16 61.5 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 5
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 5 17.2 19 65.5 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 6 20.7 21 72.4 2 6.9 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 4 15.4 15 57.7 7 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 11 35.5 18 58.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 18 60.0 11 36.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 15 50.0 13 43.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 15 50.0 13 43.3 0 0.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 13 43.3 11 36.7 5 16.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 13 43.3 13 43.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 6 21.4 13 46.4 9 32.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 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 8 28.6 18 64.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 10 35.7 17 60.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 6 21.4 14 50.0 5 17.9 3 10.7 0 0.0 3
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 7 25.0 13 46.4 7 25.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 12 42.9 13 46.4 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 9 30.0 17 56.7 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 19 61.3 12 38.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 6 22.2 6 22.2 8 29.6 3 11.1 4 14.8 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 8 25.8 17 54.8 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 7 22.6 14 45.2 6 19.4 2 6.5 2 6.5 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 9 32.1 16 57.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 11 36.7 14 46.7 1 3.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 2 8.7 9 39.1 10 43.5 2 8.7 0 0.0 8
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 10 33.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 12 38.7 12 38.7 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 11 36.7 15 50.0 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 10 32.3 19 61.3 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 14 46.7 16 53.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 2 6.9 9 31.0 8 27.6 8 27.6 2 6.9 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 2 8.0 10 40.0 11 44.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 19 61.3 9 29.0 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 2 6.7 17 56.7 6 20.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 23.3 14 46.7 7 23.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 14 50.0 12 42.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 9 31.0 15 51.7 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 13 43.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 8 28.6 16 57.1 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 11 37.9 15 51.7 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 10 33.3 17 56.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 12 41.4 14 48.3 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 13 41.9 17 54.8 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 56.7 11 36.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 15 50.0 12 40.0 1 3.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 3 10.7 11 39.3 11 39.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 2 6.9 14 48.3 5 17.2 7 24.1 1 3.4 2
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 2 7.7 7 26.9 10 38.5 7 26.9 0 0.0 5
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 25.0 9 32.1 8 28.6 4 14.3 0 0.0 3
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 9 32.1 15 53.6 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 9 32.1 14 50.0 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 3 10.3 8 27.6 9 31.0 6 20.7 3 10.3 2
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 7 22.6 19 61.3 1 3.2 3 9.7 1 3.2 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 21 67.7 7 22.6 0 0.0 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 25.0 8 33.3 10 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 7

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM., GALENA R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 14 50.00
1/2 hour or less 14 50.00

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM., 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. 1 3.7 6 22.2 10 37.0 6 22.2 4 14.8 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 11 37.9 13 44.8 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 37.9 11 37.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 17 60.7 10 35.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 6 24.0 6 24.0 7 28.0 4 16.0 2 8.0 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 12 44.4 12 44.4 3 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 3 12.5 8 33.3 8 33.3 2 8.3 3 12.5 7
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 2 8.3 7 29.2 8 33.3 2 8.3 5 20.8 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 18 64.3 6 21.4 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 6 24.0 13 52.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 2 8.0 6
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 9 31.0 12 41.4 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 72.4 7 24.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 23 76.7 6 20.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 28 93.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 23 76.7 7 23.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 17 58.6 8 27.6 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 14 50.0 11 39.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 12 42.9 11 39.3 5 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 3 12.5 5 20.8 10 41.7 2 8.3 4 16.7 7
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 8 33.3 10 41.7 5 20.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 7
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 3 10.7 9 32.1 10 35.7 3 10.7 3 10.7 3

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