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PTA Special Education Survey
1.
What is your relationship to the child(ren) in special education?
Parent
Guardian
Grandparent
Foster Parent
Other (please specify)
2.
What grade will your child(ren) be in next school year 2025-2026?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
3.
What is your preferred language for communication from the school?
English
Spanish
Other (please specify)
4.
How would you prefer to receive information about special education resources and events?
Email
Text message
Phone call
Printed flyer sent home
School website or portal
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
In person meeting or workshops
Virtual sessions (Zoom, Google Meets)
Other (please specify)
5.
What type of information or resources would you find most helpful? (check all that apply)
Understanding my child’s IEP
Advocacy and rights in special education
Behavior and Emotional support strategies
Navigating services outside of school (e.g., healthcare and/or therapy)
Community resources
Technology and assistive devices
Support groups for parents and families
Other (please specify)
6.
Have you attended any school events this school year 2024-2025?
Yes
No
I was not aware of any
Please give estimate of how many you attended.
7.
If you did not attend, what was the main reason? (Check all that apply)
Time conflict
Transportation
Childcare
Lack of interest or relevance
Didn’t receive information
Accessibility concerns (mobility, sensory, etc.)
Language barrier
Other (please specify)
8.
What would make events more enjoyable and accessible for your family? (check all that apply)
Sensory friendly activities or spaces
Quiet room
Flexible schedule
On-site childcare or accommodations
More inclusive environments
Virtual attendance options
Language interpretation
Clear communication in advance
Other (please specify)
9.
How interested are you in attending family engagement events? (Workshops, fun nights, Support groups)
1 (1= not at all interested)
2
3
4
5 (5 = very interested)
10.
What is one positive thing the school is doing to support you and your student and where are there opportunities for growth? Do you have any suggestions for events?