Parent Survey Thank you for participating! This survey helps identify where environmental and sustainability education is happening in elementary schools across San Diego County, what access gaps exist, and how we can help schools build Climate-Ready Classrooms. All responses are confidential and for research purposes only; this survey will take 6-9 minutes to complete. SECTION 1: About Your Student Question Title * 1. Which school district does your child attend? San Diego Unified Chula Vista Elementary Poway Unified Escondido Union Oceanside Unified Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Which school does your child attend? Question Title * 3. How long has your child attended this school? Less than 1 year 1–2 years 3–5 years 6+ years SECTION 2: Program Access and Participation Question Title * 4. Does your child’s school currently offer environmental or sustainability education? Yes, regularly (part of weekly or monthly lessons) Yes, occasionally (special events, Earth Week, etc.) No Unsure Question Title * 5. How often does your child participate in environmental or sustainability lessons at school? Weekly Monthly A few times per year Rarely or never Question Title * 6. How familiar are you personally with environmental or sustainability topics? Not familiar Somewhat familiar Moderately familiar Very familiar Question Title * 7. How important is it to you that your child learns about the environment and sustainability at school? Not important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Not important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Question Title * 8. Compared to other students in San Diego County, how would you rate your child’s access to environmental education? Much lower Slightly lower About average Slightly higher Much higher Much lower Slightly lower About average Slightly higher Much higher SECTION 3: Barriers and Equity Question Title * 9. Which factors make it difficult for your child to access environmental education? Lack of outdoor space or garden Cost of programs or transportation Limited after-care / before-care availability Unsafe neighborhood or air quality concerns Limited access to parks or natural areas Language or communication barriers Lack of disability accommodations Other (please describe) Question Title * 10. Do you believe certain student groups at your school have less access to environmental programs? Yes, low-income students Yes, English learners Yes, students with disabilities No Unsure Question Title * 11. Do you believe certain student groups at your school have less access to environmental programs? Very limited Some opportunities Regular opportunities Many opportunities Very limited Some opportunities Regular opportunities Many opportunities Question Title * 12. What improvements do you think would make outdoor learning more effective at your school? Improved school gardens or outdoor classrooms Easier access to parks or field trips More funding or transportation Administrative or scheduling support Shaded/temperature-controlled areas SECTION 4: Teacher Capacity and Curriculum Question Title * 13. How confident are you that teachers at your child’s school can effectively teach environmental topics? Not confident Somewhat confident Moderately confident Very confident Not confident Somewhat confident Moderately confident Very confident Question Title * 14. Does your child’s school provide teacher training or professional development in environmental or sustainability topics? Yes, regularly Yes, occasionally No Unsure Question Title * 15. Which resources do teachers seem to use most often for environmental lessons? Classroom books or worksheets Online resources or videos Hands-on materials or science kits Field trips or outdoor exploration Guest speakers or local organizations Not sure Question Title * 16. Would pre-prepared lesson plans or outdoor activity guides make environmental teaching more effective? Not helpful Slightly helpful Moderately helpful Very helpful Not helpful Slightly helpful Moderately helpful Very helpful Question Title * 17. How well is your child’s school meeting environmental education goals or standards (if known)? Not at all Slightly Moderately Very well Unsure SECTION 5: Family and Community Support Question Title * 18. How engaged is your child in environmental activities at school? Not engaged Somewhat engaged Moderately engaged Very engaged Question Title * 19. How engaged is your child in environmental activities outside of school (after-school clubs, camps, volunteer projects)? Not engaged Somewhat engaged Moderately engaged Very engaged Question Title * 20. Which types of learning experiences help your child learn best? Hands-on experiments and projects Outdoor or nature-based lessons Reading or book-based activities Field trips to museums or parks After-school or club programs Summer camps Community volunteer projects Question Title * 21. How supportive is your family of your child’s participation in environmental learning opportunities? Not supportive Somewhat supportive Moderately supportive Very supportive Question Title * 22. What new environmental learning opportunities would you like your child’s school to offer? SECTION 6: Policy, Partnerships, and Case Study Interest Question Title * 23. Are you aware of any district or state programs that encourage environmental education at your child’s school? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 24. Would you like your child’s school to be considered for the Green Explorers Club “Climate-Ready Classrooms” case study participation? Yes, please nominate my school Maybe, I’d like to learn more No, not at this time Question Title * 25. Please enter an email address to receive a code for $15 off a project box, a class pack, or a free curriculum download credit! Learn more about Green Explorers Club in this short video, and thank you for taking this survey! We really appreciate your thoughtful participation. Done
