Purpose of the Survey: The purpose of this survey is to gather information regarding the use and impact of Prop 28 funds on arts education in California. Your insights and experiences will contribute to our understanding of how these funds are being allocated and the benefits they are providing in various educational settings.
Who is Conducting the Survey: WestEd, a nonpartisan research, development, and service agency is conducting a survey as part of a study to deepen our understanding of the challenges and enabling factors districts and schools encounter in utilizing Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools (Prop 28 AMS) funds. This study is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Voluntary Participation: Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. You may withdraw from the survey at any time without penalty.
Confidentiality: All responses will be anonymous. Data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate. All data from this survey will be stored in WestEd’s secure, password-encrypted network.
Risks: We do not foresee any risks to participation in this survey. However, should you feel uncomfortable at any point, you have the right to discontinue participation immediately.
Benefits: Your responses will help to improve our understanding of arts education and the use of Prop 28 funds. The insights gained from this survey may potentially inform and influence policymakers in allocating Prop 28 funds in a way that supports the goals of schools, districts, and communities regarding arts education. Participation in the survey does not guarantee specific policy changes.
Duration: The survey should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete.
Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns about the survey or your participation, or if you would like to receive a copy of the results from this survey, please contact Sharon Herpin at sherpin@wested.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rights as a participant in this study, you may contact WestEd’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) at subjects@wested.org.