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FEA Family Survey

We are currently working with the Center for Active Family Engagement (CAFE) to improve our family engagement practices. Because parents are such an important part of helping students learn, we would like to know how welcome you feel in our building and how well we include you in your student's learning. Take a few moments to complete this short survey. Your information will be confidential and we won't share your individual responses. Thanks!

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* What grade is your child in? (Check all that apply if you have more than one child at our school.)

Pre K

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* Select the best answer for each of the following questions.

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* In what ways does the school communicate with you? (Mark all that apply)

Phone

School Website

Online Grading System

Texting

Twitter

Facebook

YouTube Videos

Teacher Website

District Website

Other (please specify)

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* Select the best answer for each of the following questions.

	Never	Sometimes	Always
Communications from Manchester’s Central Office provide me with the information I need to support me in my role as parent or family.	Communications from Manchester’s Central Office provide me with the information I need to support me in my role as parent or family. Never	Communications from Manchester’s Central Office provide me with the information I need to support me in my role as parent or family. Sometimes	Communications from Manchester’s Central Office provide me with the information I need to support me in my role as parent or family. Always
Manchester’s Central Office welcomes all families.	Manchester’s Central Office welcomes all families. Never	Manchester’s Central Office welcomes all families. Sometimes	Manchester’s Central Office welcomes all families. Always
The staff at Manchester’s Central Office treat me as a respected partner.	The staff at Manchester’s Central Office treat me as a respected partner. Never	The staff at Manchester’s Central Office treat me as a respected partner. Sometimes	The staff at Manchester’s Central Office treat me as a respected partner. Always
I am able to access the individuals I need at Manchester’s Central Office.	I am able to access the individuals I need at Manchester’s Central Office. Never	I am able to access the individuals I need at Manchester’s Central Office. Sometimes	I am able to access the individuals I need at Manchester’s Central Office. Always

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* How much do you agree with the following statements?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them.	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Strongly Disagree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Disagree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Agree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Strongly Agree
All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning.	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Strongly Disagree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Disagree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Agree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Strongly Agree
Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning.	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Strongly Disagree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Disagree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Agree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Strongly Agree
The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders.	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Strongly Disagree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Disagree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Agree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Strongly Agree

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* What is the greatest challenge for our school to actively engage you in ways that will increase your child's learning?

Thanks for completing this survey!

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Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit?	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Never	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Sometimes	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Always
Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning?	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Never	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Sometimes	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Always
Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language?	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Never	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Sometimes	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Always
Do you feel good about your child’s school?	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Never	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Sometimes	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Always
If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact?	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Never	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Sometimes	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Always
Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner?	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Never	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Sometimes	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Always
Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning?	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Never	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Sometimes	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Always
Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions?	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Never	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Sometimes	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Always
Is there a place (in school or online) where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn?	Is there a place (in school or online) where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Never	Is there a place (in school or online) where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Sometimes	Is there a place (in school or online) where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Always
Do you feel well informed about school policies & procedures?	Do you feel well informed about school policies & procedures? Never	Do you feel well informed about school policies & procedures? Sometimes	Do you feel well informed about school policies & procedures? Always
Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher?	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Never	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Sometimes	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Always
Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)?	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Never	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Sometimes	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Always
Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn?	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Never	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Sometimes	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Always
Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child?	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Never	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Sometimes	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Always
Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)?	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Never	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Sometimes	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Always
Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning?	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Never	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Sometimes	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Always
Have you attended workshops, received services or materials from school staff on how to help your child learn?	Have you attended workshops, received services or materials from school staff on how to help your child learn? Never	Have you attended workshops, received services or materials from school staff on how to help your child learn? Sometimes	Have you attended workshops, received services or materials from school staff on how to help your child learn? Always
Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement?	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Never	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Sometimes	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Always
Does the school help help you connect with other families?	Does the school help help you connect with other families? Never	Does the school help help you connect with other families? Sometimes	Does the school help help you connect with other families? Always
Does the school provide opportunities for you to observe learning activities in the classroom?	Does the school provide opportunities for you to observe learning activities in the classroom? Never	Does the school provide opportunities for you to observe learning activities in the classroom? Sometimes	Does the school provide opportunities for you to observe learning activities in the classroom? Always
Does the school show you how to engage in learning activities with your child at home?	Does the school show you how to engage in learning activities with your child at home? Never	Does the school show you how to engage in learning activities with your child at home? Sometimes	Does the school show you how to engage in learning activities with your child at home? Always
Does the school provide opportunities for you to practice these learning activities?	Does the school provide opportunities for you to practice these learning activities? Never	Does the school provide opportunities for you to practice these learning activities? Sometimes	Does the school provide opportunities for you to practice these learning activities? Always
Does the school offer learning opportunities at times convenient for your family?	Does the school offer learning opportunities at times convenient for your family? Never	Does the school offer learning opportunities at times convenient for your family? Sometimes	Does the school offer learning opportunities at times convenient for your family? Always
Does the school help you understand and know how to use data about your student's progress?	Does the school help you understand and know how to use data about your student's progress? Never	Does the school help you understand and know how to use data about your student's progress? Sometimes	Does the school help you understand and know how to use data about your student's progress? Always
Does the school help you understand and know how to use the data in the online grading system?	Does the school help you understand and know how to use the data in the online grading system? Never	Does the school help you understand and know how to use the data in the online grading system? Sometimes	Does the school help you understand and know how to use the data in the online grading system? Always