2010 K-12 Parent Communication Arts Survey Question Title * 1. Please indicate the grade level(s) of your student(s): K - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 Question Title * 2. I have a variety of reading and writing materials in my home for use by my child. Yes No Question Title * 3. My child sees me read at home Daily Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 4. My child sees me write at home Daily Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 5. My child reads for pleasure at home Daily Several times a week Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 6. My child writes for pleasure at home Daily Several times a week Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 7. My child is motivated to learn in communication arts at school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree N/A Question Title * 8. I am kept informed about the concepts and skills my child is learning in communication arts Daily Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 9. I am kept informed about my child's performance in communication arts Daily Once a week Once a month Once a year Never Question Title * 10. Whenever asked, my child's teacher and school are always willing to provide me with the materials, supplies, or strategies I need to support my child with his/her learning. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree N/A Question Title * 11. I would participate in a parent workshop related to communication arts instruction if provided. Yes No Question Title * 12. Please select the best ways to keep you informed about the communication arts program, not your individual child's progress (select all that apply). Parent conference Electronic newsletter Paper newsletters mailed home Paper newsletters sent home Open house/curriculum night Website Email Phone blasts Question Title * 13. Overall, how would you rate the quality of education provided your child in the area of communication arts? Exceptional Very good Good Fair Poor Very poor Question Title * 14. Are you aware that your child has a writing portfolio that moves with him/her from grade to grade? Yes No Question Title * 15. My child is able to articulate his/her feelings in an age-appropriate manner when speaking and writing. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree N/A Question Title * 16. I utilize the teacher's, school's, and/or district's website in order to access online resources for my child. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree N/A Question Title * 17. The strengths of the communication arts program are: Question Title * 18. Recommendations for improving the communication arts program are: Question Title * 19. Has your child ever participated in the school district's summer reading program titled, "Webster Reads?" Yes No Question Title * 20. If you answered "Yes": Yes No a) Has he/she participated in the program for more than one summer? a) Has he/she participated in the program for more than one summer? Yes a) Has he/she participated in the program for more than one summer? No b) Did his/her participation help motivate him/her to read during the summer? b) Did his/her participation help motivate him/her to read during the summer? Yes b) Did his/her participation help motivate him/her to read during the summer? No Question Title * 21. Please share any commendations or recommendations related to "Webster Reads." Finished