Newton SEPAC Family Survey
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)

The following survey is intended to identify strengths and opportunities in the special education community, assist in making plans for SEPAC that best suit our community, and ensure that we are reaching the special education community in an equitable way. All questions are optional, but each one helps SEPAC get a better picture of how best to represent our community. The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete.

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* 1. How many students do you have with this type of formal special education plan?

504

IEP

None

In the Evaluation Process

I don't know

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* 2. Please comment on what aspects of your special education journey have gone well (ex: evaluation process, creating special education plan, communication with the school-based team such as a special education teacher/facilitator/liaison, Quality of services you receive through Newton Public Schools) suggestions

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* 3. How well do you feel your child(ren)’s needs are being met in school?

Very Well

Awful

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. What issues, questions, or needs do you have related to special education?

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* 5. What talents or skills do you or your family have that might be helpful to SEPAC? (graphic design, musician, organizing an event, web/computer knowledge, etc.) Please elaborate as much as you’d like, and indicate your availability.

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* 6. What ideas do you have for presentations, events, or ways SEPAC can be most helpful to you and your family?

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* 7. Would you attend SEPAC meetings or presentations held (check all that apply):

Virtually

In-person

I don't know

Feel free to explain

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* 8. Would you attend SEPAC social events held (check all that apply):

Virtually

In-person

I don't know

Feel free to explain

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* 9. What, if anything, prevents you from attending SEPAC meetings, presentations or events? (Time of day, childcare, privacy concerns, etc.)

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* 10. What special needs related conversations/presentations have you enjoyed or benefitted from in the past or would like to see in the future? (Check all that apply)

Parent to parent discussions about your child’s diagnosis, treatment or education

Disability specific presentations: ADHD, autism, dyslexia (please specify which below)

Executive Function (EF)

Navigating IEPs and 504s

Assistive technology (AT)

Sex education for special needs children and teens

Best ways to maintain progress using home practices for kids with special needs

Addressing Social Media Concerns in a Vulnerable Population

Big T Transition topics

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you would like help with anything, please add your needs here, include your contact information and someone from SEPAC will follow up with you.

Name

Contact Information (phone or email)

Details

Demographic Information

Diversity, equity and inclusion are very important to us. If you are comfortable sharing, please indicate how you and your child/children identify with the following demographics. This information will help us understand where we need to do better in reaching and serving our entire community.

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* 12. Your children's gender (indicate number of children in each category)

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Other

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* 13. Your children's race (indicate number of children in each category)

Multi or Biracial

White

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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* 14. What is the primary language spoken at home? (choose 1)

English

American Sign Language

Chinese

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What secondary language(s) is/are spoken at home? (choose all that apply)

English

American Sign Language

Chinese

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Other (please specify)

Thank you for completing this survey!

Newton SEPAC Family Survey (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)

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* 1. How many students do you have with this type of formal special education plan?

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* 3. How well do you feel your child(ren)’s needs are being met in school?

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* 4. What issues, questions, or needs do you have related to special education?

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* 5. What talents or skills do you or your family have that might be helpful to SEPAC? (graphic design, musician, organizing an event, web/computer knowledge, etc.) Please elaborate as much as you’d like, and indicate your availability.

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* 6. What ideas do you have for presentations, events, or ways SEPAC can be most helpful to you and your family?

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* 7. Would you attend SEPAC meetings or presentations held (check all that apply):

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* 8. Would you attend SEPAC social events held (check all that apply):

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* 9. What, if anything, prevents you from attending SEPAC meetings, presentations or events? (Time of day, childcare, privacy concerns, etc.)

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* 10. What special needs related conversations/presentations have you enjoyed or benefitted from in the past or would like to see in the future? (Check all that apply)

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* 11. If you would like help with anything, please add your needs here, include your contact information and someone from SEPAC will follow up with you.

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* 12. Your children's gender (indicate number of children in each category)

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* 13. Your children's race (indicate number of children in each category)

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* 14. What is the primary language spoken at home? (choose 1)

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* 15. What secondary language(s) is/are spoken at home? (choose all that apply)

Newton SEPAC Family Survey
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)