2010 K-12 Parent Communication Arts Survey

 

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1. Please indicate the grade level(s) of your student(s):

2. I have a variety of reading and writing materials in my home for use by my child.

3. My child sees me read at home

4. My child sees me write at home

5. My child reads for pleasure at home

6. My child writes for pleasure at home

7. My child is motivated to learn in communication arts at school.

8. I am kept informed about the concepts and skills my child is learning in communication arts

9. I am kept informed about my child's performance in communication arts

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.

11. I would participate in a parent workshop related to communication arts instruction if provided.

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).

13. Overall, how would you rate the quality of education provided your child in the area of communication arts?

14. Are you aware that your child has a writing portfolio that moves with him/her from grade to grade?

15. My child is able to articulate his/her feelings in an age-appropriate manner when speaking and writing.

16. I utilize the teacher's, school's, and/or district's website in order to access online resources for my child.

17. The strengths of the communication arts program are:

18. Recommendations for improving the communication arts program are:

19. Has your child ever participated in the school district's summer reading program titled, "Webster Reads?"

20. If you answered "Yes":

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a) Has he/she participated in the program for more than one summer?
b) Did his/her participation help motivate him/her to read during the summer?

21. Please share any commendations or recommendations related to "Webster Reads."