DES Federal Programs Staff Needs Assessment Survey 2013-14 1. DES Federal Programs Staff Needs Assessment Survey 2013-14 Question Title * 1. Please check the category that applies to you. Teacher Support Staff Teacher Assistant Administrator Question Title * 2. Select the instructional areas you think should be priorities for our school: Reading Math Music/Art Language Arts Social Studies Science/Health Special Education Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Please check all levels where you think Federal Program funds should be spent on instruction. All Grades K-1 2-3 4-6 Question Title * 4. Do you feel smaller class is an effectve strategy to improve student success? Yes No Not sure Question Title * 5. What aspects of the Federal Programs do you feel to be beneficial to students? (check as many as you like) Smaller class size Highly qualified teachers Access to computers Tutoring Supplementary curriculum materials Cooperation between home and school Teacher assistant Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which of the strategies do you feel help coordinate efforts between Federal Programs and the regular program in your school. (Check as many as you think apply) Surveys like this one Brochures/pamphlets explaining Federal Programs Federal Program Community Meetings Information posted on district website Gathering data and evaluating programs Active Parent District Website Question Title * 7. Check the services below that you believe would help students succeed in school. Health services Home visits (when needed) Parent services (workshops/meetings) Drug prevention Counseling Bully Prevention Training Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What types of training would be most helpful to improve student achievement? Positive behavior support Effective teaching strategies Thinking maps: Tools for learning/teaching Discipline for difficult students Differentiated classroom instruction Curriculum alignment Functional behavioral assessments Pacing guides Lesson plans Student engagement Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. How beneficial are teacher assistants? Most beneficial Moderately beneficial Not beneficial Question Title * 10. What are your equipment needs? Listening center Computers Hovercam Smart board Computer software Video projector Interactive student response devices Speakers for computers Other (please specify) Next