Parent Involvement Survey

1. Wayne County Parent Involvement Survey

The Wayne County Public School system is working to strengthen partnerships between schools and families in order to help children perform better in school. In order to continue to do so, we need to collect as much information as possible regarding the involvement of parents of diverse backgrounds and the schools their children attend. The purpose of this survey is to get your opinion on how well the schools have met your family's and children's needs and how you feel about your and/or the involvement of other parents in the schools. There are no right or wrong answers. We are only interested in your opinions. The findings of the survey will be summarized and used to make improvements.

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* 1. My children attend:

Collinwood Elementary

Collinwood Middle

Collinwood High

Frank Hughes

Waynesboro Elementary

Waynesboro Middle

Wayne County High

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* 2. Please provide the following information about your children:

Number of children attending school:

Grade level of my children:

Language spoken at home:

Country of origin:

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* 3. Last year, did the school sponsor teacher/parent meetings to help parents understand and work with children?

Yes

Do not know

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* 4. Approximately how many meetings/workshops did the school provide for parents on parenting skills(e.g. discipline, child development, etc.) last year?

2-3

4-5

6 or more

Do not know

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* 5. How many meetings/workshops did you or your family attend last year?

2-3

4-5

6 or more

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* 6. If you did attend parent meetings, overall, were they well prepared and interesting?

Yes always

Usually

Not usually

Never

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* 7. If you did attend parent meetings, overall, did they provide you with useful information?

Yes always

Usually

Not usually

Never

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* 8. Are parent meetings provided in different languages? Are interpreters used?

I do not need interpreters

No, workshops are only in English

Yes, workshops are in different languages

Yes, interpreters are available

I do not know

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* 9. If you did not attend many parent meetings, please specify why(check all that apply):

I was not provided with enough information or notice

Workshops were not held at convenient times

No child care was available

Workshop information provided is difficult for parents to understand

I am not interested in workshop topics

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* 10. If you attended parent meetings/workshops, respond to the following:

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The workshops helped me better understand my child's needs	The workshops helped me better understand my child's needs Strongly agree	The workshops helped me better understand my child's needs Agree	The workshops helped me better understand my child's needs Disagree	The workshops helped me better understand my child's needs Strongly Disagree
I have used the techniques offered in the workshops	I have used the techniques offered in the workshops Strongly agree	I have used the techniques offered in the workshops Agree	I have used the techniques offered in the workshops Disagree	I have used the techniques offered in the workshops Strongly Disagree
I believe that my child has improved his/her skills and/or behaviors as a result of using the techniques suggested in the workshops	I believe that my child has improved his/her skills and/or behaviors as a result of using the techniques suggested in the workshops Strongly agree	I believe that my child has improved his/her skills and/or behaviors as a result of using the techniques suggested in the workshops Agree	I believe that my child has improved his/her skills and/or behaviors as a result of using the techniques suggested in the workshops Disagree	I believe that my child has improved his/her skills and/or behaviors as a result of using the techniques suggested in the workshops Strongly Disagree

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* 11. How much of the following information has the school provided to you or your family:

	A lot	Some	Very little	None
Child development and parenting	Child development and parenting A lot	Child development and parenting Some	Child development and parenting Very little	Child development and parenting None
How to support learning at home	How to support learning at home A lot	How to support learning at home Some	How to support learning at home Very little	How to support learning at home None
Discipline techniques	Discipline techniques A lot	Discipline techniques Some	Discipline techniques Very little	Discipline techniques None

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* 12. When you visit your child's school...

	Yes	Somewhat	No
Is the reception staff friendly and helpful?	Is the reception staff friendly and helpful? Yes	Is the reception staff friendly and helpful? Somewhat	Is the reception staff friendly and helpful? No
Are the teachers easy to talk to?	Are the teachers easy to talk to? Yes	Are the teachers easy to talk to? Somewhat	Are the teachers easy to talk to? No
Is the principal easy to talk to?	Is the principal easy to talk to? Yes	Is the principal easy to talk to? Somewhat	Is the principal easy to talk to? No
Do you feel comfortable interacting with parents of cultural & ethic backgrounds different from yours?	Do you feel comfortable interacting with parents of cultural & ethic backgrounds different from yours? Yes	Do you feel comfortable interacting with parents of cultural & ethic backgrounds different from yours? Somewhat	Do you feel comfortable interacting with parents of cultural & ethic backgrounds different from yours? No

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* 13. Are written communications from school, such as report cards and newsletters available in a language you understand?

Yes

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* 14. Clearly written?

Yes

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* 15. The best way to communicate with you and /or family is:(check your 2 preferred methods)

School memos/Newsletters

Children's teachers

Phone-Home program

Counselor

Parent representative(your own culture)

Newspaper Articles

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* 16. How many parent-teacher conferences did you attend last year?

None

2 or more

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* 17. Did you receive sufficient information about:

	Yes	Somewhat	No
English as a second language programs	English as a second language programs Yes	English as a second language programs Somewhat	English as a second language programs No
Special education programs	Special education programs Yes	Special education programs Somewhat	Special education programs No
Gifted & talented programs	Gifted & talented programs Yes	Gifted & talented programs Somewhat	Gifted & talented programs No
Bilingual education programs	Bilingual education programs Yes	Bilingual education programs Somewhat	Bilingual education programs No
Title I programs	Title I programs Yes	Title I programs Somewhat	Title I programs No
Report cards	Report cards Yes	Report cards Somewhat	Report cards No
Standardized testing	Standardized testing Yes	Standardized testing Somewhat	Standardized testing No

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* 18. How often do you communicate with teachers about your child's performance?

Often

A little

Never

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* 19. Check the following

	Yes	Somewhat	No
Are report cards fully explained to you?	Are report cards fully explained to you? Yes	Are report cards fully explained to you? Somewhat	Are report cards fully explained to you? No
Are standardized tests fully explained to you?	Are standardized tests fully explained to you? Yes	Are standardized tests fully explained to you? Somewhat	Are standardized tests fully explained to you? No

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* 20. Does the school provide translators, when needed, for:

	Yes	No	None Needed
Parent conferences	Parent conferences Yes	Parent conferences No	Parent conferences None Needed
Private individual meetings	Private individual meetings Yes	Private individual meetings No	Private individual meetings None Needed
When requested by parent	When requested by parent Yes	When requested by parent No	When requested by parent None Needed

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* 21. Volunteering

	Yes	No
Were you asked about your interests, talents, and availability for volunteering at school?	Were you asked about your interests, talents, and availability for volunteering at school? Yes	Were you asked about your interests, talents, and availability for volunteering at school? No
Last year, did you volunteer at school?	Last year, did you volunteer at school? Yes	Last year, did you volunteer at school? No

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* 22. If you did volunteer, please indicate for what type of activity and the frequency:

	Never	1 Time	2-3 Times	4 or more
Helping on trips or at parties	Helping on trips or at parties Never	Helping on trips or at parties 1 Time	Helping on trips or at parties 2-3 Times	Helping on trips or at parties 4 or more
Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture	Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture Never	Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture 1 Time	Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture 2-3 Times	Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture 4 or more
Assisting in the classroom (tutoring,grading papers, etc.)	Assisting in the classroom (tutoring,grading papers, etc.) Never	Assisting in the classroom (tutoring,grading papers, etc.) 1 Time	Assisting in the classroom (tutoring,grading papers, etc.) 2-3 Times	Assisting in the classroom (tutoring,grading papers, etc.) 4 or more
Leading club or other activities	Leading club or other activities Never	Leading club or other activities 1 Time	Leading club or other activities 2-3 Times	Leading club or other activities 4 or more
Other	Other Never	Other 1 Time	Other 2-3 Times	Other 4 or more

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* 23. If you have not volunteered at school, please indicate why:

Have never been asked

I don't know how

Conflict with work schedule

Have other children to care for

I don't feel comfortable

Not interested

Other

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* 24. Learning at home:

	Often	Sometimes	Very little	Never
Do teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child?	Do teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child? Often	Do teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child? Sometimes	Do teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child? Very little	Do teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child? Never
Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child?	Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child? Often	Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child? Sometimes	Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child? Very little	Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child? Never

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* 25. Is the information related to home learning activities provided in different languages?

No, information only in English

Yes, information is in different languages

Information in different languages is not needed in our home.

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* 26. Does the school have an active parent-teacher organization (PTA, PTO)?

Yes

Do not know

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* 27. If yes, how many parent-teacher organization meeting have you attended?

2 or more

None

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* 28. Are parents involved in planning and evaluating school programs?

Yes

Do not know

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* 29. If yes, have you participated on any school councils or committees?

Yes

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* 30. Does the school actively seek ideas from parents on school-related issues (e.g. improving student achievement, developing programs, improving communication)?

Yes

Do not know

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* 31. If yes, have you given your ideas or advice on school-related issues?

Yes

No, I have not offered my ideas or advice on school-related issues

No, I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues

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* 32. Which of these statements best reflect your opinion and/or level of participation?

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I feel my opinion is taken in consideration when it comes to school policy decisions.	I feel my opinion is taken in consideration when it comes to school policy decisions. Strongly agree	I feel my opinion is taken in consideration when it comes to school policy decisions. Agree	I feel my opinion is taken in consideration when it comes to school policy decisions. Disagree	I feel my opinion is taken in consideration when it comes to school policy decisions. Strongly Disagree
I actively participate in PTA meetings.	I actively participate in PTA meetings. Strongly agree	I actively participate in PTA meetings. Agree	I actively participate in PTA meetings. Disagree	I actively participate in PTA meetings. Strongly Disagree
I actively participate in school committees and/or school improvement teams.	I actively participate in school committees and/or school improvement teams. Strongly agree	I actively participate in school committees and/or school improvement teams. Agree	I actively participate in school committees and/or school improvement teams. Disagree	I actively participate in school committees and/or school improvement teams. Strongly Disagree
School staff considers my opinion when it comes to decisions concerning my child.	School staff considers my opinion when it comes to decisions concerning my child. Strongly agree	School staff considers my opinion when it comes to decisions concerning my child. Agree	School staff considers my opinion when it comes to decisions concerning my child. Disagree	School staff considers my opinion when it comes to decisions concerning my child. Strongly Disagree
I don't feel part of the decision making body at the school at any level.	I don't feel part of the decision making body at the school at any level. Strongly agree	I don't feel part of the decision making body at the school at any level. Agree	I don't feel part of the decision making body at the school at any level. Disagree	I don't feel part of the decision making body at the school at any level. Strongly Disagree
I believe Latino parents are very involved in decision making at the school.	I believe Latino parents are very involved in decision making at the school. Strongly agree	I believe Latino parents are very involved in decision making at the school. Agree	I believe Latino parents are very involved in decision making at the school. Disagree	I believe Latino parents are very involved in decision making at the school. Strongly Disagree
I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues.	I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues. Strongly agree	I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues. Agree	I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues. Disagree	I have not been asked for my ideas or advice on school-related issues. Strongly Disagree

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* 33. Would you like to participate more in school decisions? (Please check all that apply)

Yes, I would like to participate more but I don't feel encouraged by the school.

Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not know how to get involved.

Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not have time.

Yes, I would like to participate more but communicating in English is difficult for me.

Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not understand the issues very well.

Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not feel comfortable.

No, I am not interested in participating in school decision making.

No, I would rather become involved in other school activities.

Other reasons

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* 34. Does the school provide any of the following support programs for families of diverse educational and linguistic backgrounds?

	Yes	No	Do not know
G.E.D. programs	G.E.D. programs Yes	G.E.D. programs No	G.E.D. programs Do not know
English as a second language programs	English as a second language programs Yes	English as a second language programs No	English as a second language programs Do not know
Computer training programs	Computer training programs Yes	Computer training programs No	Computer training programs Do not know

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* 35. In which of these support programs have you participated?

	Yes	No
G.E.D. programs	G.E.D. programs Yes	G.E.D. programs No
English as a second language programs	English as a second language programs Yes	English as a second language programs No
Computer training programs	Computer training programs Yes	Computer training programs No

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* 36. What kind of support programs would you like the school to offer to you and your family? examples: (Family literacy, G.E.D. programs, English, Computer training, etc.)

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* 37. What is your opinion about the following statements? Please indicate.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning.	The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning. Strongly agree	The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning. Agree	The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning. Disagree	The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning. Strongly disagree
The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups.	The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups. Strongly agree	The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups. Agree	The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups. Disagree	The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups. Strongly disagree
School personnel assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools.	School personnel assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools. Strongly agree	School personnel assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools. Agree	School personnel assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools. Disagree	School personnel assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools. Strongly disagree

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* 38. What best describes your education level.

Informal education

Elementary school

High School

Trade school/Community College degree

College degree

Master's/Doctorate degree

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* 39. What best describes your household?

Two parents or guardians, both working outside the home

Two parents or guardians, one working outside the home

Two parents or guardians, none working outside the home

One parent or guardian, working outside the home

One parent or guardian, not working outside the home

Other

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* 1. My children attend:

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* 2. Please provide the following information about your children:

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* 3. Last year, did the school sponsor teacher/parent meetings to help parents understand and work with children?

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* 4. Approximately how many meetings/workshops did the school provide for parents on parenting skills(e.g. discipline, child development, etc.) last year?

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* 5. How many meetings/workshops did you or your family attend last year?

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* 6. If you did attend parent meetings, overall, were they well prepared and interesting?

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* 7. If you did attend parent meetings, overall, did they provide you with useful information?

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* 8. Are parent meetings provided in different languages? Are interpreters used?

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* 9. If you did not attend many parent meetings, please specify why(check all that apply):

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* 10. If you attended parent meetings/workshops, respond to the following:

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* 11. How much of the following information has the school provided to you or your family:

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* 12. When you visit your child's school...

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* 13. Are written communications from school, such as report cards and newsletters available in a language you understand?

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* 14. Clearly written?

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* 15. The best way to communicate with you and /or family is:(check your 2 preferred methods)

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* 16. How many parent-teacher conferences did you attend last year?

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* 17. Did you receive sufficient information about:

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* 18. How often do you communicate with teachers about your child's performance?

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* 19. Check the following

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* 20. Does the school provide translators, when needed, for:

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* 21. Volunteering

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* 22. If you did volunteer, please indicate for what type of activity and the frequency:

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* 23. If you have not volunteered at school, please indicate why:

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* 24. Learning at home:

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* 25. Is the information related to home learning activities provided in different languages?

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* 26. Does the school have an active parent-teacher organization (PTA, PTO)?

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* 27. If yes, how many parent-teacher organization meeting have you attended?

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* 28. Are parents involved in planning and evaluating school programs?

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* 29. If yes, have you participated on any school councils or committees?

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* 30. Does the school actively seek ideas from parents on school-related issues (e.g. improving student achievement, developing programs, improving communication)?

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* 31. If yes, have you given your ideas or advice on school-related issues?

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* 32. Which of these statements best reflect your opinion and/or level of participation?

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* 33. Would you like to participate more in school decisions? (Please check all that apply)

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* 34. Does the school provide any of the following support programs for families of diverse educational and linguistic backgrounds?

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* 35. In which of these support programs have you participated?

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* 36. What kind of support programs would you like the school to offer to you and your family? examples: (Family literacy, G.E.D. programs, English, Computer training, etc.)

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* 37. What is your opinion about the following statements? Please indicate.

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* 38. What best describes your education level.

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* 39. What best describes your household?

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* 40. Do any other relatives (or other persons) live in your home? Please specify.