Special Education Parental Survey Scottsboro City

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* 1. School Home Partnership

	Always, 2	Sometimes, 1	Never, 0
The IEP team discussed accommodations and modifications that my child would need.	The IEP team discussed accommodations and modifications that my child would need. Always, 2	The IEP team discussed accommodations and modifications that my child would need. Sometimes, 1	The IEP team discussed accommodations and modifications that my child would need. Never, 0
I have been given a chance to share my opinion about the special education services my child receives.	I have been given a chance to share my opinion about the special education services my child receives. Always, 2	I have been given a chance to share my opinion about the special education services my child receives. Sometimes, 1	I have been given a chance to share my opinion about the special education services my child receives. Never, 0
I understand the information that is shared with me by the school.	I understand the information that is shared with me by the school. Always, 2	I understand the information that is shared with me by the school. Sometimes, 1	I understand the information that is shared with me by the school. Never, 0
I am treated as a valuable team member at my child's IEP meeting.	I am treated as a valuable team member at my child's IEP meeting. Always, 2	I am treated as a valuable team member at my child's IEP meeting. Sometimes, 1	I am treated as a valuable team member at my child's IEP meeting. Never, 0
School staff ask my opinion about my child's needs.	School staff ask my opinion about my child's needs. Always, 2	School staff ask my opinion about my child's needs. Sometimes, 1	School staff ask my opinion about my child's needs. Never, 0
I am encouraged to participate in decision-making for my child at school.	I am encouraged to participate in decision-making for my child at school. Always, 2	I am encouraged to participate in decision-making for my child at school. Sometimes, 1	I am encouraged to participate in decision-making for my child at school. Never, 0
School staff help me to understand my rights as a parent in special education.	School staff help me to understand my rights as a parent in special education. Always, 2	School staff help me to understand my rights as a parent in special education. Sometimes, 1	School staff help me to understand my rights as a parent in special education. Never, 0
The school staff explain what options i have if I disagree with a decision of the school.	The school staff explain what options i have if I disagree with a decision of the school. Always, 2	The school staff explain what options i have if I disagree with a decision of the school. Sometimes, 1	The school staff explain what options i have if I disagree with a decision of the school. Never, 0
I am encouraged to participate in my child's IEP meetings.	I am encouraged to participate in my child's IEP meetings. Always, 2	I am encouraged to participate in my child's IEP meetings. Sometimes, 1	I am encouraged to participate in my child's IEP meetings. Never, 0
The school staff offer training about education and my child's disability.	The school staff offer training about education and my child's disability. Always, 2	The school staff offer training about education and my child's disability. Sometimes, 1	The school staff offer training about education and my child's disability. Never, 0

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* 2. Impact of Special Education Services on my Family

	Yes	No
I know who to ask for help or support to meet my child's needs within the school system.	I know who to ask for help or support to meet my child's needs within the school system. Yes	I know who to ask for help or support to meet my child's needs within the school system. No
The school has connected me to resources in the community to meet my child and family's needs.	The school has connected me to resources in the community to meet my child and family's needs. Yes	The school has connected me to resources in the community to meet my child and family's needs. No
I know how to tell if my child is making progress at school.	I know how to tell if my child is making progress at school. Yes	I know how to tell if my child is making progress at school. No
I know the role of school staff who work with my child.	I know the role of school staff who work with my child. Yes	I know the role of school staff who work with my child. No
I trust the school staff.	I trust the school staff. Yes	I trust the school staff. No
I trust that my child is safe at school.	I trust that my child is safe at school. Yes	I trust that my child is safe at school. No

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* 3. Satisfaction with School

	Yes	No
My child is included in general education classes with children without disabilities.	My child is included in general education classes with children without disabilities. Yes	My child is included in general education classes with children without disabilities. No
I am satisfied with the progress my child made this year.	I am satisfied with the progress my child made this year. Yes	I am satisfied with the progress my child made this year. No
My school carried out my child’s IEP as it was discussed and written.	My school carried out my child’s IEP as it was discussed and written. Yes	My school carried out my child’s IEP as it was discussed and written. No
I am satisfied with the special education services my child received this school year.	I am satisfied with the special education services my child received this school year. Yes	I am satisfied with the special education services my child received this school year. No
I am satisfied with my child's school.	I am satisfied with my child's school. Yes	I am satisfied with my child's school. No
I am satisfied with my child's classroom.	I am satisfied with my child's classroom. Yes	I am satisfied with my child's classroom. No
My child's special education is preparing my child for life after leaving high school.	My child's special education is preparing my child for life after leaving high school. Yes	My child's special education is preparing my child for life after leaving high school. No

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* 4. Access to Information

	Yes	No
I have access to the internet at home.	I have access to the internet at home. Yes	I have access to the internet at home. No
I use social media to share and get information.	I use social media to share and get information. Yes	I use social media to share and get information. No

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* 5. Which online media media do you use often?

Google and Web searches

Facebook

Instagram

SnapChat

YouTube

Other Social Media(please specify)

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* 6. What device do you use to access the internet (Check all that you use)

A desktop computer or laptop

Tablet

Cell Phone

Public computers outside of my home

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you prefer to receive training and information from the school?

In a one on one meeting with school staff

In a meeting with someone who does not work with the school system

In a group with families of children with disabilities

Watch a video online

Send me printed information

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If trainings or meetings were held what is the best day and time of the week for you to attend.

	Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Nights 9:00 PM or later
Monday	Monday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Monday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Monday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Monday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Tuesday	Tuesday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Tuesday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Tuesday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Tuesday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Wednesday	Wednesday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Wednesday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Wednesday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Thursday	Thursday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Thursday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Thursday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Friday	Friday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Friday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Friday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Friday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Saturday	Saturday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Saturday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Saturday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Saturday Nights 9:00 PM or later
Sunday	Sunday Mornings 8:00 to 12:00	Sunday Afternoons 1:00 to 5:00	Sunday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00	Sunday Nights 9:00 PM or later

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* 9. Please share with us; What are your barriers to participate in meetings or training at schools?

I do not have transportation to attend

It is just hard to travel with my kids

The time of day they are offered I cannot attend

I do not want to come

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What topics would interest you as a parent of a child with disabilities. (Please check all topics that interest you)

My child's disability

The IEP and special education

Social Security benefits for my child

Guardianship and trusts to protect my child

Sexuality and disability

Keeping my child safe

Parenting help and support

Behavior management

Sibling and family support for families with children with disabilities

Special education rights for parents

The school staff and their responsibilities

Who to call at school when I need help

Transition planning for my child after high school

Helping my child with Math

Helping my child with English and Language Arts

Helping my child with Science

Helping my child with History

Helping my child to develop social skills and friendships

Helping me to connect with agencies I can get help from outside of the school system

Recreational services available for my child

Helping to stop bullying

Other things you would want to know more about to help your child and family:

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* 11. How old is Your Child?

Birth to 2 years old

3 to 5 years old

6 to 8 years old

11 to 18 years old

19 to 21 years old

Over 22 years old

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* 12. What is your child's disability?

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* 13. If you would like to talk with someone about your child and your concerns please complete the following information:

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number