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Results, Comparisons to Last Year, What We Can Learn From It

Results, Comparisons to Last Year, What We Can Learn From It. 2008 Parent Satisfaction Survey. Return Rate. 146 out of 847 returned 17.2% for Fayette County 19.7 % statewide. Who returned the survey?. Certain schools were given the survey K-5 – 56 (38.4%) 6-8 - 36 (24.7%)

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Results, Comparisons to Last Year, What We Can Learn From It

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  1. Results, Comparisons to Last Year, What We Can Learn From It 2008 Parent Satisfaction Survey

  2. Return Rate • 146 out of 847 returned • 17.2% for Fayette County • 19.7 % statewide

  3. Who returned the survey? • Certain schools were given the survey • K-5 – 56 (38.4%) • 6-8 - 36 (24.7%) • 9-12 – 36 (24.7%) • Unknown – 18 (12.3%)

  4. Percentage of Parents who indicated strong levels of satisfaction • 28 % for Fayette County • 27% for Statewide

  5. Looking at Specifics • 25 questions were given to parents. • % for the top and bottom ten were given to us. • The exact wording is listed. • Some of them are not worded very well.

  6. At the IEP meeting, we discussed how my child would participate in statewide assessments. Increased 4% from 2007 to 44% in 2008 The Good News

  7. The school explains what options parents have if they disagree with a decision of the school. Satisfaction remained the same at 34%

  8. Things to Improve Upon

  9. Teamwork

  10. Teachers seek out parent input. 42% in 2008 and 61% in 2007

  11. Teachers treat me as a team member. 56% in 2008 and 73% in 2007

  12. All of my concerns and recommendations were documented in the IEP. 58% in 2008 and 67% in 2007

  13. I am considered an EQUAL partner with teachers and other professionals in planning my child's program. 60% in 2008 and 69% in 2007

  14. Teachers encourage me to participate in the decision-making process. 53% in 2008 and 60% in 2007

  15. I have been asked for my opinion about how well the special education services my child receives are meeting my child's needs. 36% in 2008 and 40% in 2007

  16. The school gives parents the help they may need to play an active role in their child's education. 49% of parents in 2007 felt this way. No stats in 2008.

  17. Communication

  18. Teachers are available to speak with me. 58% in 2008 and 72% in 2007

  19. The school gives me choices in regard to services that address my child's needs. 51% in 2007 and 44% in 2008

  20. Written justification was given for the extent that my child would not receive services in the regular classroom. 40% in 2008 and 46% in 2007

  21. At the IEP meeting, we discussed accommodations and modifications the my child would need. 60% in 2008 and 64 % in 2007

  22. Teachers and administrators ensure that I have fully understood the Procedural Safeguards (parents rights) In 2007, 63% of parents felt this way. No stats for 2008.

  23. The school has a person on staff who is available to answer parents' questions. 51 % of parents in 2008 knew of a person who could answer their questions. No stats for 2007

  24. My child’s evaluation report is written in terms that I understand. 48% of parents felt this way . No stats for 2007.

  25. Written information I receive is written in an understandable way. 48% of parents felt this way . • No stats for 2007.

  26. The school communicates regularly with me regarding my child's progress on IEP goals. No stats available. Parents did not feel strongly either way.

  27. The school offers parents a variety of ways to communicate with teachers. • No stats available. • Parents did not feel strongly either way.

  28. Special Assistance

  29. Teachers show sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities and their families. 52% in 2008 and 62% in 2007

  30. The school provides information on agencies that can assist my child in the transition from school. 27 % in 2008 and 36 % in 2007

  31. I was offered special assistance (such as child care) so that I could participate in the IEP meeting. 19% in 2008 and 26 % in 2007

  32. I was given information about organizations that offer support for parents of students with disabilities. 25 % in 2008 and 29% in 2007. I will work to get more info on specific groups to give to parents

  33. The school offers parents training about special education issues. 25 % in 2008 and 27% in 2007 Exceptional Ops is offering a training tomorrow night on IDEA & Parents Rights I will have a workshop for Elem & Middle school parents on March 4th.

  34. Teachers respect my cultural heritage. 58 % is parents felt this way in 2007. No stats for 2008.

  35. Final Thoughts Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. -- Samuel Johnson

  36. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

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