Post ARD Survey 2013

Admissions / Review / Dismissal (ARD) Survey
Thank you for your participation in this survey. It will help us as a group become better at informing and educating you as a parent work through this process so you feel you have a strong knowledge of where your child currently is at a learning level and where we anticipate their learning level to grow.

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* 1. Is this the first time you have been involved in the ARD process?

Yes

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* 2. Did someone discuss the ARD process and inform you of the way "it works" prior to receiving a Prior Written Notification of the ARD Committee Meeting?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Did you receive a Prior Written Notification of the ARD Committee Meeting at least 5 days prior to the ARD?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Did you receive draft copies of your child's IEP two weeks prior to the ARD?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Did you receive your child's evaluation at least two weeks prior to the ARD?

Yes

If no, when were you given the evaluation?

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* 6. Do you feel as though the staff was prepared and ready to address the needs of your child?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you feel the meeting was successful and goals / decisions were made in your child's best interest?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 8. My child's test results were effectively explained to me in a manner easily understood.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 9. I was given the opportunty to provide input into my child's Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Is your child receiving any related services such as Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy? If so, are those services satisfactorily allowing your child to benefit from his / her educational program?

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2= Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Services detailed in my child's IEP are provided timely and according to plan.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Please be specific.

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* 12. I receive reports concerning my child's progress on his/her IEP at least every six weeks.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 13. I feel valued and am treated with respect at ARD meetings.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 14. I know at least one person I can call on if I have questions or need information before or after the ARD.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 15. I feel comfortable asking for information or clarification during the ARD.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Copies of my child's IEP and other ARD documents are made available to me promptly after each ARD meeting.

4= Always / clearly

3= Usually

2 = Sometimes / avg.

1= Never / Unclear

N/A= Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 17. I have a good understanding of the role of the following staff members in the ARD meeting:

	4= Always / Clear	3=Usually	2=Sometimes / Average	1=Never / Unclear	N/A= Does not apply
Assistive Technology	Assistive Technology 4= Always / Clear	Assistive Technology 3=Usually	Assistive Technology 2=Sometimes / Average	Assistive Technology 1=Never / Unclear	Assistive Technology N/A= Does not apply
Other Related Service Staff	Other Related Service Staff 4= Always / Clear	Other Related Service Staff 3=Usually	Other Related Service Staff 2=Sometimes / Average	Other Related Service Staff 1=Never / Unclear	Other Related Service Staff N/A= Does not apply
Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators	Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators 4= Always / Clear	Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators 3=Usually	Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators 2=Sometimes / Average	Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators 1=Never / Unclear	Diagnostician, LSSP, or other evaluators N/A= Does not apply
General Ed Teacher	General Ed Teacher 4= Always / Clear	General Ed Teacher 3=Usually	General Ed Teacher 2=Sometimes / Average	General Ed Teacher 1=Never / Unclear	General Ed Teacher N/A= Does not apply
Special Ed Staff	Special Ed Staff 4= Always / Clear	Special Ed Staff 3=Usually	Special Ed Staff 2=Sometimes / Average	Special Ed Staff 1=Never / Unclear	Special Ed Staff N/A= Does not apply
Principal or Asst. Principal	Principal or Asst. Principal 4= Always / Clear	Principal or Asst. Principal 3=Usually	Principal or Asst. Principal 2=Sometimes / Average	Principal or Asst. Principal 1=Never / Unclear	Principal or Asst. Principal N/A= Does not apply
Speech Therapist (if appropriate)	Speech Therapist (if appropriate) 4= Always / Clear	Speech Therapist (if appropriate) 3=Usually	Speech Therapist (if appropriate) 2=Sometimes / Average	Speech Therapist (if appropriate) 1=Never / Unclear	Speech Therapist (if appropriate) N/A= Does not apply
Visual Impairment	Visual Impairment 4= Always / Clear	Visual Impairment 3=Usually	Visual Impairment 2=Sometimes / Average	Visual Impairment 1=Never / Unclear	Visual Impairment N/A= Does not apply
Adaptive Physical Education	Adaptive Physical Education 4= Always / Clear	Adaptive Physical Education 3=Usually	Adaptive Physical Education 2=Sometimes / Average	Adaptive Physical Education 1=Never / Unclear	Adaptive Physical Education N/A= Does not apply

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What particular strength have you noticed in working with our Special Education Department?

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* 19. If you could improve something about the Special Education Department what would you change?

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* 20. I would enjoy receiving training in the following:

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* 21. Please feel free to make any additional comments you would like to communicate with us? Thank you!

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* 22. Which grade level is your child enrolled?

Elementary

Middle School

High School

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* 23. Please provide your contact information if you would like to speak with the Executive Director of Special Education with any concerns or suggestions.