National PTA School of Excellence and CHE PTA Program Survey

National PTA School of Excellence

Question Title

* 1. National PTA School of Excellence promotes families to feel welcomed and empowered to support student success. Please select the response that reflects your experience.

	Unknown	Never	Sometimes	Frequently	Always
Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages.	Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Unknown	Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Never	Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Sometimes	Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Frequently	Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Always
Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed.	Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. Unknown	Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. Never	Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. Sometimes	Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. Frequently	Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. Always
Our school encourages families to volunteer.	Our school encourages families to volunteer. Unknown	Our school encourages families to volunteer. Never	Our school encourages families to volunteer. Sometimes	Our school encourages families to volunteer. Frequently	Our school encourages families to volunteer. Always
Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background).	Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Unknown	Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Never	Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Sometimes	Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Frequently	Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Always
Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website).	Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website). Unknown	Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website). Never	Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website). Sometimes	Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website). Frequently	Our school communications with families in multiple ways (e.g. email, phone, website). Always
Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs.	Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs. Unknown	Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs. Never	Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs. Sometimes	Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs. Frequently	Our school provides clear, two way conversations about student progress or needs. Always
Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning.	Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning. Unknown	Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning. Never	Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning. Sometimes	Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning. Frequently	Our school helps families understand how they can support their child's learning. Always
Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers).	Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Unknown	Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Never	Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Sometimes	Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Frequently	Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Always
Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students.	Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students. Unknown	Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students. Never	Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students. Sometimes	Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students. Frequently	Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today's students. Always
Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences).	Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Unknown	Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Never	Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Sometimes	Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Frequently	Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Always
Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards.	Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Unknown	Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Never	Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Sometimes	Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Frequently	Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Always
Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level.	Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Unknown	Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Never	Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Sometimes	Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Frequently	Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Always
Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions.	Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Unknown	Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Never	Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Sometimes	Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Frequently	Our school listens to families' concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Always
Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws.	Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Unknown	Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Never	Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Sometimes	Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Frequently	Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Always
Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic).	Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Unknown	Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Never	Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Sometimes	Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Frequently	Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Always
Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel).	Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Unknown	Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Never	Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Sometimes	Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Frequently	Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Always
Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan.	Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Unknown	Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Never	Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Sometimes	Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Frequently	Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Always
Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community.	Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Unknown	Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Never	Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Sometimes	Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Frequently	Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Always
Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families.	Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Unknown	Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Never	Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Sometimes	Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Frequently	Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Always
Our school is a central part of the community.	Our school is a central part of the community. Unknown	Our school is a central part of the community. Never	Our school is a central part of the community. Sometimes	Our school is a central part of the community. Frequently	Our school is a central part of the community. Always