2023 Parent and Family Engagement Survey

LDOE 2023 Parent and Family Engagement Survey

The Family Engagement Survey is an online survey designed to inform school systems and building leaders about their success at engaging all parents in the education of their children. The survey seeks feedback on the welcoming environment, supports for student learning, effective communication, shared power and advocacy, and community involvement. Your responses will provide guidance for future initiatives at both the state and local level. Please complete a separate survey for each school that your children attend. (5 minutes) Thank you for your participation.
Does your child(ren) attend a traditional public school or a charter school?*

Traditional PublicPublic Charter
Traditional School Sites
Charter School Sites
Demographics: Select your race*

WhiteBlackHispanicMultiple RacesAsianAmerican IndianHawaiian/Pacific Islander
How many children do you have enrolled in a publically funded Child Care Program or the K-12 school system?*

12345 or more
Select the grade level for your child(ren) that attend the same school. Check all that apply. If schools differ, please complete a separate survey for each additional school. *

Early Childhood B-3Pre K-4Kindergarten1st grade2nd grade3rd grade4th grade5th grade6th grade7th grade8th grade9th grade10th grade11th grade12th grade
Survey Questions

We are asking for your feedback to gage how well your District/School engages families in the education of children. Please complete this 16-item survey to let us know how we’re doing. (Complete a separate survey if your children attend multiple schools)
1. In my child's/children's school, the staff (e.g., administrators, teachers, counselors) build positive relationships with families.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
2. When I walk into my child’s/children school, I feel welcome.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
3. I am invited to a variety of events about student learning (e.g., open house, new family orientation, back to school nights, or literacy/math nights).*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
4. The school offers an easy-to-navigate website with meaningful information.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
5. School staff listens to my concerns.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
6. I’m provided understandable data on my child’s progress.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
7. In my child’s school, staff regularly communicates with me (e.g., communication notebook, letters, postcards, email, phone calls, texts, website, or newsletters).*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
8. I’m provided clear information about policies, programs, improvement efforts and events.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
9. The school staff consults me before making important decisions about my child’s education.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
10. If my child receives additional supports, I am provided with information about these supports.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
11. The school staff keeps me well informed about how my child is doing in school.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
12. I have a good working relationship with school staff in which we solve problems together.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
13. I’m provided useful information about how to support my child’s learning.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
14. The school partners with businesses and community organizations in a variety of ways (e.g., volunteer opportunities, field trips, guest speakers, mentoring, tutoring, or leadership team participation).*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
15. The school helps my family connect with community resources that we need.*

Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
16. What would make a school-related visit a positive experience for parents/families?*
Should be Empty:

LDOE 2023 Parent and Family Engagement Survey