8. Overall, how much do you feel your child’s school values parent input?
Not at all
Minimally
Quite a bit
A tremendous amount
Communication
9. Do you know with whom to communicate at your child’s school when you have a question or concern?
Not at all
Minimally
Quite a bit
A tremendous amount
10. How often does your child’s school provide you with information about ways to be involved in the education of my child?
Not at all
Minimal
Quite a bit
A tremendous amount
11. How often have you had opportunities to visit with your child’s teachers to discuss your child’s progress throughout the
school year?
Not at all
Minimal
Quite a bit
A tremendous amount
12. In the past year, how often did you communicate with teachers at your child’s school?
Never
Once or twice
Every few months
Monthly
Weekly or more
13. In your opinion, how effective are the following when it comes to the school communicating with you or your family?
Not Effective
Effective
Very Effective
Parent meetings (open house, curriculum night, etc.)
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Newsletters (link on schools website)
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Automated calls from the school
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Email
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School website
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Flyers sent home with your child
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14. What are the best ways for you to provide input regarding your child’s school? (Please check all that apply)
____ Attend meetings
_____ Complete survey online
____ Phone call
_____ Complete and return a paper survey
____ Email
_____ Send a note to the school
15. Do you have difficulties with any of the following?
Yes
No
Understanding school policies
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Accessing the school web page
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Accessing the Parent Portal (if applicable)
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If yes, please provide specifics: ________________________________________________________
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent
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