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Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Office of Program Evaluation

Parent Involvement Survey: 2007-08

Instructions


The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes that strong, continuing family and community involvement in all aspects of school programs and activities provides support for measurable improvement in student achievement.

In order to determine the effectiveness of the District’s programs, parents are asked to respond to an annual survey. Your answers to this survey will provide a measure of the District’s success in involving parents. The findings of this survey will be compared to last year’s results.


Please answer each question as it applies to you. In most cases, you will be asked to use a scale to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with a statement.

Your answers should reflect your experience during the current school year. If you have children who attend different schools, please answer the questions with regard to only one school at a time. You may submit a survey for each school.


 

1.

Please indicate the role that best describes your relationship to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. (Please select only one.)

Parent

Caregiver

Community Member

Business Representative

Teacher

School Employee

Other (Specify):


2.

From the Drop Down list of schools below, please select the name of your child's school.


3.

I am aware that it is my responsibility to set guidelines for my child and to discuss with him/her the work assignments, progress reports, and report cards.

Yes

No

I Don't Know


4.

My child's school provided me with information in the following ways:

(Select all that apply.)

Flyers and other printed materials

Recorded telephone messages

Personal phone calls

E-mails

Home visits

Other (Specify):


5.

I have been informed by my child's school how to access the Parent Portal on the District's website.

Yes

No

I Don't Know


6.

I was informed in writing by my child's school on how to contact my child’s teachers.

Yes

No

I Don't Know


7.

When I go to my child’s school, I feel welcome.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


8.

I feel that my child is safe and secure in his/her school.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


9.

I am treated with respect by the staff at my child's school.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


10.

I was informed of meetings for parents about school procedures and programs.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


11.

I was invited to participate in the following school activities during the school year:

(Select all that apply.)

EESAC

PTA or PTSA

Title I meeting

Other (specify):


12.

There is a Parent Resource Center or space for parents within my child's school .

I Don't Know

No

Yes


13.

The school includes parents in the planning and implementation of some school events.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


14.

I was made aware of learning activities for parents at my child's school.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


15.

I am aware of activities provided for parents by THE PARENT ACADEMY.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


16.

The school encourages participation in learning opportunities for parents.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


17.

Learning activities were scheduled at times that were convenient for me and other parents.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


18.

The school encourages parents to participate in The Parent Academy.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


19.

The Community Involvement Specialist or Parent Liaison encourages parents to participate in learning opportunities at the school.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


20.

Resources, such as pamphlets, videotapes, lists of references and agencies that assist parents in helping their children, are available at the school site for parents.

Yes

No

I Don't Know


21.

I was encouraged by school staff to demonstrate my special knowledge, abilities, talents, and cultural experiences in school programs and activities such as career days, mentoring programs and tutoring sessions.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


22.

A copy of the Board Rule "Parental Involvement - A Home-School-District Partnership" was provided for me by the school.

Yes

No

I Don't Know


23.

I and/or other parents participated in decision-making committees and parent groups.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


24.

I know how to work with my child's school to resolve a concern I may have regarding his/her education.

I Don't Know

No

Yes, (Specify how):


25.

I believe that my child is receiving a good education at this school.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I Don't Know


26.

A Title I Compact or an educational agreement was given to me at the beginning of the year. (If your child does not attend a Title I school, please select "Not Applicable" as your answer)

Not Applicable

Yes

No

I Don't Know


27.

I have been informed about high school graduation requirements and about prerequisites for post-secondary education. (if your child does not attend high school, please select "Not Applicable" as your answer)

Not Applicable

Yes

No

I Don't Know


28.

I received information about services available for students who are learning English as a Second Language (ESOL). (If your child is not in ESOL program, please select "Not Applicable" as your answer.)

Not Applicable

Yes

No

I Don't Know


29.

For students who are receiving special educational programs or services. I have been informed of my child’s rights and am aware of services available for our family. (If your child is not a special education student, please select "Not Applicable" as your answer.)

Not Applicable

Yes

No

I Don't Know


30.

What is your gender?

Male

Female


31.

What is your ethnicity/race?

American Indian

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black (Non-Hispanic)

Hispanic

Multicultural

White

Other (specify):


32.

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