Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH R-III School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 88 97.78
YES 2 2.22

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 88 97.78
YES 2 2.22

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 81 90.00
YES 9 10.00

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 24 26.67
YES 66 73.33

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 80 88.89
YES 10 11.11

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 87 96.67
YES 3 3.33

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH R-III 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 29 32.2 55 61.1 5 5.6 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 22 24.4 43 47.8 12 13.3 11 12.2 2 2.2 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 67 74.4 23 25.6 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 22 24.4 49 54.4 10 11.1 7 7.8 2 2.2 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 21 23.3 39 43.3 21 23.3 8 8.9 1 1.1 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 13 14.6 33 37.1 24 27.0 16 18.0 3 3.4 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 18 20.0 45 50.0 7 7.8 16 17.8 4 4.4 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 40 45.5 38 43.2 9 10.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 41 45.6 33 36.7 5 5.6 11 12.2 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 53 63.1 30 35.7 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 34 38.2 47 52.8 4 4.5 4 4.5 0 0.0 1
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 23 25.6 57 63.3 4 4.4 6 6.7 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 28 31.1 49 54.4 7 7.8 5 5.6 1 1.1 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 23 25.8 47 52.8 12 13.5 7 7.9 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 13 14.6 42 47.2 17 19.1 14 15.7 3 3.4 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 23 25.8 44 49.4 13 14.6 9 10.1 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 31 34.8 52 58.4 2 2.2 3 3.4 1 1.1 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 32 35.6 50 55.6 5 5.6 3 3.3 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 41 45.6 43 47.8 4 4.4 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 9 12.0 36 48.0 19 25.3 10 13.3 1 1.3 15
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 21 24.7 48 56.5 13 15.3 3 3.5 0 0.0 5
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 14 16.3 42 48.8 20 23.3 8 9.3 2 2.3 4
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 21 23.6 58 65.2 9 10.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 22 25.0 51 58.0 11 12.5 4 4.5 0 0.0 2
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 16 18.0 63 70.8 7 7.9 3 3.4 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 9.5 39 46.4 25 29.8 11 13.1 1 1.2 6
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 27 32.1 47 56.0 8 9.5 2 2.4 0 0.0 6
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 20 23.0 50 57.5 11 12.6 6 6.9 0 0.0 3
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 20 25.0 20 25.0 32 40.0 7 8.8 1 1.3 10
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 44 48.9 34 37.8 6 6.7 6 6.7 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 40 44.9 35 39.3 6 6.7 7 7.9 1 1.1 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 37 42.5 31 35.6 10 11.5 6 6.9 3 3.4 3
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 42 47.7 33 37.5 7 8.0 3 3.4 3 3.4 2
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 26 29.5 31 35.2 11 12.5 13 14.8 7 8.0 2
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 39 43.3 39 43.3 8 8.9 4 4.4 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 22 26.2 38 45.2 17 20.2 6 7.1 1 1.2 6
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 38 42.2 42 46.7 8 8.9 2 2.2 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 23 26.4 43 49.4 15 17.2 4 4.6 2 2.3 3
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 30 34.1 45 51.1 7 8.0 4 4.5 2 2.3 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 18 20.9 49 57.0 9 10.5 7 8.1 3 3.5 4
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 23 26.7 44 51.2 15 17.4 2 2.3 2 2.3 4
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 34 39.5 34 39.5 10 11.6 5 5.8 3 3.5 4
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 34 41.5 38 46.3 5 6.1 5 6.1 0 0.0 8
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 53 60.2 33 37.5 1 1.1 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
46 - I have received violence prevention training 35 40.7 30 34.9 10 11.6 10 11.6 1 1.2 4
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 24 27.6 43 49.4 14 16.1 5 5.7 1 1.1 3
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 30 34.9 40 46.5 11 12.8 4 4.7 1 1.2 4
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 33 38.8 40 47.1 11 12.9 1 1.2 0 0.0 5
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 26 30.2 48 55.8 4 4.7 7 8.1 1 1.2 4
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 19 22.9 44 53.0 16 19.3 4 4.8 0 0.0 7
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 25 27.8 52 57.8 4 4.4 7 7.8 2 2.2 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 33 36.7 45 50.0 7 7.8 5 5.6 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 36 40.0 39 43.3 7 7.8 5 5.6 3 3.3 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 30 34.1 44 50.0 8 9.1 5 5.7 1 1.1 2
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 33 37.1 44 49.4 6 6.7 6 6.7 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 39 43.3 38 42.2 7 7.8 6 6.7 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 22 27.8 36 45.6 16 20.3 5 6.3 0 0.0 11
59 - I feel safe at this school 50 55.6 36 40.0 3 3.3 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 33 37.5 47 53.4 6 6.8 2 2.3 0 0.0 2
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 15 17.0 51 58.0 12 13.6 9 10.2 1 1.1 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 22 25.9 51 60.0 10 11.8 2 2.4 0 0.0 5
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 25 28.7 48 55.2 10 11.5 4 4.6 0 0.0 3
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 39 43.3 40 44.4 7 7.8 4 4.4 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 30 33.3 38 42.2 14 15.6 8 8.9 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 37 42.5 38 43.7 7 8.0 4 4.6 1 1.1 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 37 41.1 43 47.8 6 6.7 4 4.4 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 33 37.1 45 50.6 9 10.1 2 2.2 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 34 37.8 42 46.7 10 11.1 4 4.4 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 36 40.0 48 53.3 6 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 33 38.8 48 56.5 3 3.5 1 1.2 0 0.0 5
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 28 31.1 46 51.1 6 6.7 8 8.9 2 2.2 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 22 25.6 48 55.8 11 12.8 4 4.7 1 1.2 4
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 39 44.8 40 46.0 5 5.7 2 2.3 1 1.1 3
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 33 37.9 44 50.6 7 8.0 3 3.4 0 0.0 3
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 16 18.2 36 40.9 19 21.6 15 17.0 2 2.3 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 48 53.9 36 40.4 4 4.5 0 0.0 1 1.1 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 41 46.6 35 39.8 10 11.4 1 1.1 1 1.1 2
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 21 24.1 43 49.4 10 11.5 11 12.6 2 2.3 3
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 40 44.4 40 44.4 4 4.4 3 3.3 3 3.3 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 41 47.1 30 34.5 9 10.3 6 6.9 1 1.1 3
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 16 20.5 39 50.0 18 23.1 5 6.4 0 0.0 12

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH R-III School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 24 30.00
1/2 hour or less 53 66.25
1 hour 3 3.75

Frequency Missing = 10


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH R-III 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. 13 15.9 30 36.6 24 29.3 8 9.8 7 8.5 8
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 35 39.8 38 43.2 13 14.8 1 1.1 1 1.1 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 29 34.1 19 22.4 29 34.1 7 8.2 1 1.2 5
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 47 54.0 33 37.9 6 6.9 1 1.1 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. 15 17.9 25 29.8 25 29.8 14 16.7 5 6.0 6
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 40 46.5 33 38.4 11 12.8 1 1.2 1 1.2 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 17 20.5 28 33.7 17 20.5 13 15.7 8 9.6 7
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 17 20.5 26 31.3 14 16.9 13 15.7 13 15.7 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 26 30.6 22 25.9 29 34.1 5 5.9 3 3.5 5
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 22 26.8 29 35.4 18 22.0 7 8.5 6 7.3 8
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 23 26.7 37 43.0 14 16.3 10 11.6 2 2.3 4
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 48 56.5 30 35.3 4 4.7 2 2.4 1 1.2 5
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 55 63.2 28 32.2 2 2.3 0 0.0 2 2.3 3
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 72 82.8 13 14.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 1 1.1 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 58 66.7 22 25.3 6 6.9 0 0.0 1 1.1 3
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 57 65.5 20 23.0 9 10.3 0 0.0 1 1.1 3
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 43 51.8 28 33.7 8 9.6 3 3.6 1 1.2 7
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 25 29.4 29 34.1 23 27.1 4 4.7 4 4.7 5
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 12 15.0 16 20.0 22 27.5 21 26.3 9 11.3 10
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 42 50.6 23 27.7 7 8.4 5 6.0 6 7.2 7
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 23 27.1 28 32.9 28 32.9 6 7.1 0 0.0 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007