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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 34 97.14
YES 1 2.86

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 34 97.14
YES 1 2.86

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 31 88.57
YES 4 11.43

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 28.57
YES 25 71.43

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 33 94.29
YES 2 5.71

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 91.43
YES 3 8.57

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH ELEM., 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 10 28.6 23 65.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 6 17.1 23 65.7 4 11.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 24 68.6 11 31.4 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 5 14.3 20 57.1 5 14.3 4 11.4 1 2.9 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 5 14.3 16 45.7 10 28.6 3 8.6 1 2.9 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 8.8 12 35.3 11 32.4 6 17.6 2 5.9 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 4 11.4 23 65.7 1 2.9 6 17.1 1 2.9 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 20 58.8 13 38.2 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 22 62.9 12 34.3 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 21 61.8 13 38.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 20 57.1 14 40.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 16 45.7 18 51.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 40.0 19 54.3 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 10 29.4 20 58.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 2 5.7 19 54.3 6 17.1 7 20.0 1 2.9 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 9 25.7 19 54.3 6 17.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 15 44.1 17 50.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 1
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 16 45.7 17 48.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 18 51.4 14 40.0 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 5 16.1 14 45.2 10 32.3 1 3.2 1 3.2 4
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 7 20.6 23 67.6 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 20.6 19 55.9 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 7 20.6 21 61.8 5 14.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 32.4 20 58.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 6 17.6 27 79.4 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 12.5 16 50.0 10 31.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 9 28.1 20 62.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 3
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 10 29.4 20 58.8 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 17.9 6 21.4 14 50.0 3 10.7 0 0.0 7
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 19 54.3 13 37.1 1 2.9 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 24 68.6 9 25.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 22 62.9 11 31.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 24 68.6 8 22.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 17 48.6 13 37.1 5 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 22 62.9 12 34.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 21.2 17 51.5 8 24.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 20 57.1 13 37.1 2 5.7 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 12 35.3 17 50.0 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 18 52.9 14 41.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 8 22.9 20 57.1 4 11.4 3 8.6 0 0.0 0
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 8 22.9 19 54.3 7 20.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 18 51.4 14 40.0 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 15 44.1 17 50.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 23 65.7 12 34.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 13 37.1 13 37.1 3 8.6 6 17.1 0 0.0 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 11 31.4 18 51.4 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 28.6 18 51.4 6 17.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 40.0 17 48.6 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 11 31.4 20 57.1 2 5.7 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 6 20.7 14 48.3 8 27.6 1 3.4 0 0.0 6
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 13 37.1 20 57.1 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 40.0 20 57.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 20 57.1 12 34.3 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 11 33.3 18 54.5 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 2
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 14 41.2 17 50.0 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 17 48.6 14 40.0 3 8.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 7 24.1 15 51.7 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 6
59 - I feel safe at this school 21 60.0 13 37.1 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 15 42.9 18 51.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 3 9.1 21 63.6 6 18.2 3 9.1 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 12 35.3 18 52.9 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 13 38.2 18 52.9 2 5.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 22 62.9 10 28.6 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 20 57.1 12 34.3 2 5.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 14 42.4 15 45.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 15 42.9 15 42.9 5 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 13 38.2 18 52.9 3 8.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 17 48.6 14 40.0 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 37.1 20 57.1 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 13 39.4 18 54.5 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 12 34.3 19 54.3 2 5.7 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 9 25.7 20 57.1 4 11.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 17 48.6 16 45.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 13 37.1 19 54.3 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 7 20.6 11 32.4 9 26.5 7 20.6 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 21 60.0 12 34.3 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 16 47.1 13 38.2 5 14.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 12 35.3 15 44.1 3 8.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 22 62.9 12 34.3 1 2.9 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 20 58.8 8 23.5 3 8.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 6 21.4 16 57.1 5 17.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 7

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 16 48.48
1/2 hour or less 16 48.48
1 hour 1 3.03

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH ELEM., 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. 2 6.7 9 30.0 10 33.3 3 10.0 6 20.0 5
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 14 40.0 15 42.9 4 11.4 1 2.9 1 2.9 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 16 47.1 6 17.6 10 29.4 2 5.9 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 21 60.0 14 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 8 25.0 8 25.0 9 28.1 5 15.6 2 6.3 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 17 50.0 15 44.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 3 9.4 12 37.5 7 21.9 5 15.6 5 15.6 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 2 6.5 12 38.7 6 19.4 4 12.9 7 22.6 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 15 45.5 9 27.3 8 24.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 8 25.8 11 35.5 7 22.6 1 3.2 4 12.9 4
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 11 32.4 15 44.1 4 11.8 3 8.8 1 2.9 1
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 22 64.7 9 26.5 2 5.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 28 80.0 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 31 88.6 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 25 71.4 8 22.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 24 68.6 9 25.7 1 2.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 18 54.5 12 36.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 1 3.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 10 29.4 14 41.2 6 17.6 2 5.9 2 5.9 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 6.7 7 23.3 5 16.7 11 36.7 5 16.7 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 12 37.5 10 31.3 2 6.3 3 9.4 5 15.6 3
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 18.8 13 40.6 11 34.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 3

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