SSWAA Member Survey - COVID-19

SSWAA survey to gather member feedback and concerns around the status of the Coronavirus.

This survey is to help a SSWAA leadership assess the lay of the land, and the general mindset of SSWAA members. Responses will guide the focus of SSWAA's Summer Virtual Conference and provision of resources toward serving the needs of its members in the immediate future. Please respond by Wednesday, May 13th.

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* 1. What is your primary grade level assignment?

University

High School

Middle School

Elementary School

Elem / MS / HS combination

Adult Ed / Alternative Ed

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* 2. What is your primary service group?

Special Education

General Education

Both

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* 3. Have you heard any indication about reduction or elimination of your position?

I have heard nothing.

I have heard my position will or may be reduced.

I have heard my position will or may be eliminated.

I have heard my position will NOT be reduced or eliminated.

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What have you heard from your school/district about starting classes?

I have heard nothing.

I can plan on starting in-person instruction in August/September.

I can plan on starting NTI (non-traditional instruction) in August/September.

I can plan on starting either in-person instruction or NTI in August/September.

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* 5. If instruction begins under social distancing measures: Mention any specific barriers to effective instruction that you anticipate under social distancing. Feel free to reflect how you think you may overcome them.

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* 6. In regards to Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI): Mention any specific barriers to effective NTI instruction that you have experienced or anticipate. Feel free to reflect how you overcame them.

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* 7. What specific issues are of concern to you as we look to a new school year in the fall:

Trauma experienced by students, families, staff, and community

Access to resources for basic needs

Transition back to school (variety of formats that may involve)

Grief/Loss issues

Engagement level of students

Use of expertise to keep my position relevant

Self-care

Ethics around virtual services and telehealth

Addressing issues of inequity

Other:

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How concerned are you with keeping your program relevant and valued during NTI ?

I am not concerned/Not applicable to my situation.

I'm a little concerned about this.

I'm very concerned about this.

I'm extremely concerned about this.

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* 9. OVERLOOKED TOPICS: Describe any pandemic-related concerns you have that are not addressed in this survey.

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* 10. If you have experienced a certain program success or have implemented a specific strategy with great success and would be willing to share that with SSWAA and your school social work colleagues, please enter your name and email in the box and someone from SSWAA will reach out.