Needs Assessment for Parents 2012-13 1. Question Title * 1. Please check the instructional areas you think should be priorities. Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Music/Art Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Please check the grade levels where you think Federal Program Funds should be spent on instruction. All grades Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Question Title * 3. Do you feel that the Federal Programs are important to your child's school? Yes, I think they have helped children be successful in my child's school. No, I do not think smaller class size and assistants help children be successful in my child's school. I don't know if smaller class size and assistants are helpful to children in my child's school. Question Title * 4. Do you think it would be beneficial to spend Federal Funds for technology? Yes No Don't Know Question Title * 5. Skip this question if you marked "No" to previous question.Which programs or technology do you think would help your child?Mark as many as apply. Study Island Renaissance Learning White Boards Handheld Individual response devices Computers IPads Electronic Notebooks Textbooks on computers Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Check the problems that you think most often cause students to have trouble in school. Class Size Poor Attendance Schoolwork Too Hard Poor Attitude Toward School Problems at Home Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Check the services below that you believe would most help your child succeed in school. Reduced Class Size Teacher Assistants Extended School Day/Year Parent Services (Workshops/Meetings) Counseling Services Drug Prevention/Intervention Programs Supplementary Supplies Tutorial Services Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Mark the Parental Involvement Activities in which you have participated. Grade Level Breakfast Awards Program Good Character Recognition Read to or listen to students read Practice math facts with students Tutoring Parent Support Group November Community Recognition Program I have never participated in any of these Please list ideas that you would like to see implemented. Question Title * 9. Does your child feel safe at school? Yes No Question Title * 10. If your child does not feel safe at school, please mark any area where child does not feel safe. (Skip this question, if you marked yes to question 9) Bus Cafeteria P.E. Classroom Hallway Restroom Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Check the parent training that would be most beneficial to you. Parent and School Partnerships Understanding State Mandated Assessments (state testing) Understanding Services for Special Education Students How to Help My Child in School with Specific Strategies for Math, Reading, and Language Discipline Strategies that Work Positive Ways to Build Self-Esteem Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Currently, most Federal Programs funds are used to provide salaries for teaching assistants and classroom reduction teachers (to promote smaller class sizes).Do you agree with this strategy? Yes No Don't Know Other (please specify) Done