Certified Faculty Questionnaire 							April 2004

District Name Greenfield R-IV

School Name Greenfield Elementary

Scoring:  

Scores were averaged from a Likert Scale assigned scores of 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10, with 10 be the most favorable response.

8.0-10    	Excellent

7.0-7.9 	Fair

6.0-6.9 	Caution

0.0-5.9	Unsatisfactory

Curriculum

8.4	I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach.
8.2	My instructional materials support the curriculum.
8.0	The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans.
7.7	My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards.
7.6	My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each 	objective.
6.5	The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the 	development and revision of my curriculum.
6.5	The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to 	aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards on the MAP.
6.1	Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum
5.7	I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP.
5.6	How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)?
5.2	Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum.

Achievement

8.0	I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction 
7.6	I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's 	CSIP.
7.5	The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by 	disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity.
7.4	Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis.
6.7	My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP 	tests.
6.3	The teachers in my building study the achievement levels of subgroups of students (by 	race/ethnicity, gender, LEP, migrant and/or disability) and based upon this study take actions 	to improve the performance of any subgroup which lags behind.

Teachers/Pedagogy

9.2	I think all children can learn.
8.9	I feel safe at this school.
8.5	Teachers in this school make learning interesting.
8.4	I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher.
8.3	Teachers in this school really care.
8.2	Students are held accountable for doing quality work.
8.2	My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades.
8.1	Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be 	learning.
8.1	Teachers here are good teachers.
8.1	If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help.
7.9	Teachers in this school treat children with respect.
7.9	I expect all children to achieve at a high level.
7.8	All staff hold high expectations for student learning.
7.7	Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades.
7.7	Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school.
7.6	I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction.
7.4	This school is a good place to learn.
7.3	If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career.
6.7	I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction.

Professional Development

8.9	I believe professional development is an integral part of my job.
8.5	I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities.
8.0	The professional development activities I attend are related to district-wide instructional 	improvement.
7.9	In the past two years how many professional development activities directly related to 	improving student performance or instructional improvement have you participated in ?
7.8	I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the 	curriculum.
7.4	I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers.
7.3	The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach.
6.5	The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the 	development and revision of my curriculum.
6.5	The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to 	aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards on the MAP.
6.0	I have received training in the following classroom assessment strategies (Performance-based 	(hands-on), Constructed response, Portfolio management, Essay, Observation w / rubric

Discipline/Conduct

8.4	Students understand what conduct is expected of them.
7.9	Discipline is handled fairly in this school.
7.7	Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced.

Students

8.3	Students are safe at this school.
8.2	Children in this school have fun learning.
8.1	This school makes children feel they belong.
7.9	Children are friendly to each other.
7.9	Children like attending this school.
7.7	Children are treated fairly in this school.
5.2	Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum.

Parents

8.3	My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s 	learning.
8.2	Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school.
7.8	My school views parents as partners in the educational process.
7.8	My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their 	child.
7.4	Parents believe their children can do well in school.
7.3	Parents want to keep their children in this school.
6.1	Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum

School Board and Community

7.9	The board has high expectations for learning.
7.8	The community is proud of this school.
7.7	The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day 	to day basis.
7.3	There is a lot of teamwork in our community.
6.9	In our community, people tend to trust each other.
5.6	The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to 	children.

School Policy and Facilities

8.4	Overall, my school building is in good condition.
8.2	Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently.
8.1	There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students.
8.0	The mission of this school is clearly defined.
7.2	Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.
6.3	I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my 	classroom prior to the adoption of the budget.
6.1	Our classes are often interrupted.
5.9	Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school.

Communication

8.9	My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress.
8.5	My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 
8.2	Students are frequently provided information about their performance
8.2	There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators.
8.2	Parents are frequently provided information about student performance.
8.1	My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes.
7.9	There is good communication between teachers and students.

Services

8.4	Individual counseling services are available to students.
8.0	The library media center materials are current and in good condition.
7.3	The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects.
7.3	There are sufficient library media materials to support my program.
6.0	I have input into the selection of library materials.

Technology

7.8	I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the 	curriculum.
7.4	I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers.
6.6	I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities
6.0	Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program.
5.9	If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class 	project.
5.9	I use computers and related technology in my classes.
5.5	I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program.
4.8	Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district.
3.8	Access to the Internet in my building is reliable.