Pennsylvania stakeholder consultations for the ARP ESSER Fund - Post-Secondary

Pennsylvania seeks stakeholder input to inform planning for the state’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP ESSER) application for the U.S. Department of Education.

After the first two questions about the perspectives you bring, all questions are optional. While this questionnaire is anonymous, you will have the option to share your name and contact information at the end. We appreciate your valuable perspective and expertise, along with input from discussions with colleagues and students.

Please respond by Thursday, June 17, 2021. Although the survey will not close, submitting your responses by June 17 will help ensure they are considered in planning. Thank you in advance for your input.

Expected time to complete: 10-30 minutes.

Before you begin, the only required items are to help us know about who we are hearing from. Please tell us:

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* 1. I am primarily responding as a stakeholder representing the interests of... [select all that apply]

Children and youth with disabilities

English learners

Children experiencing homelessness

Children and youth in foster care

Migrant students

Justice-involved youth including incarcerated children

Other K-12 students disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

Educators or future educators disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

Other (please specify)

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* 2. I am primarily responding as a(n)... [select one—you can submit this form multiple times if needed]

Not all of the following questions apply to all types of respondents listed above. Please consider responding where you can best contribute. We appreciate your valuable perspective and expertise.

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* 3. Overall Priorities: Top 2-3 issues* currently facing K-12 students and schools as a result of or in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

* “Issues” is left open-ended intentionally. They could relate to academics and access to instruction, social and emotional wellness, nutrition and physical wellness, student safety, etc., but this is up to you.

1st Priority

2nd Priority

3rd Priority

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* 4. Progress and Promising Practices: Top 2-3 most effective strategies for supporting K-12 students during the COVID-19 pandemic:

1st Strategy

2nd Strategy

3rd Strategy

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* 5. Progress and Promising Practices for Supporting Students Most Impacted by the Pandemic: (If different,) Strategies that have been especially effective for supporting the K-12 students most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic:

1st Strategy

2nd Strategy

3rd Strategy

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* 6. Identifying Needs of Underserved Students: Describe the 2-3 highest priority academic, social, emotional, and/or mental health needs for each of these K-12 student groups identified by the U.S. Department of Education in the ARP ESSER state plan template. Fill in all that apply. Use blank rows to identify additional student groups that you recommend the state include.

Students who have missed the most in-person instruction during the pandemic

Students who did not consistently participate in remote instruction when offered during school building closures

Justice-involved youth

Children and youth with disabilities

English learners

Children and youth in foster care

Students experiencing homelessness

Migrant students

Immigrant or refugee students

Students from low-income families

Underserved student groups based on gender

LGBTQ+ students

Hispanic/Latino students

Black or African American students

Asian students

Other underserved student group based on race or ethnicity, not listed above

[Add a student group]

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* 7. Supporting and Stabilizing the K-12 Educator Workforce: Describe educator, administrator, or other school personnel shortages and needs specific to any of these educator groups identified by the U.S. Department of Education in the ARP ESSER state plan template. Based on your experience and awareness, fill in all that apply. Use blank rows to add educator groups you would like the state to include.

Special education educators

Special education paraprofessionals and related service personnel

Bilingual educators

English as a second language educators

STEM educators

CTE educators

Early childhood educators

School counselors

Social workers

School nurses health staff

School psychologists

School librarians

Future educators (student teachers, etc.)

[Add an educator group]

Supporting and Stabilizing the K-12 Educator Workforce: Describe school personnel shortages and needs specific to a particular Pennsylvania county. This form accommodates information for up to four counties; please use the text box below to provide additional information.