Staff Survey - Special Education

Staff Survey - Special Education

The purpose of this survey is to gather staff perspectives on the effectiveness, strengths, and needs of the district’s Special Education program as part of a Comprehensive Review. Your input will help guide improvements in programming, instruction, professional learning, and student support. Thank you for your time.
Email:*
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Building: What school do you work at?*

BrokawEVAGOALTransition/PathwaysBoulder HillChurchillFox ChaseGrande ParkHomesteadHunt ClubLakewood CreekLong BeachOld PostPrairie PointSouthburyThe WheatlandsWolf's CrossingBednarcikMurphyPlankThompsonTraughberOswego EastOswego High
Program: What program(s) are you part of (Select all that apply)?*

Speech onlyResourceEarly ChildhoodDHH (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)SKILLS (Supporting Kids in Life Long Learning of Socialization, Self-Control, and Self-Advocacy)STARS (Skills Training and Autism Related Services)ISP (Instructional Skills Program)RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Education)EVA (East View Academy)REACH (Resiliency, Expression, Awareness, Connection, Hope)Transition (Pathways)None
Section 1: Program Strengths & Overall Effectiveness

Key: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral/Not sure, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
1. I believe the district’s Special Education programs have strong and positive qualities.*

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2. The Special Education program helps students in Special Education succeed academically.*

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3. The Special Education program celebrates and values students’ diverse needs and strengths.*

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4. Families of students in Special Education are supported and included by the district.*

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Section 2: Data & Student Progress

Key: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral/Not sure, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
5. The district uses student data (such as assessments and progress monitoring) to support students in Special Education. *

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6. I understand how student data is used to make decisions.*

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7. Information about student progress in Special Education is shared clearly and on time.*

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8. The district could improve how it uses data to support students in Special Education.*

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Section 3: Collaboration & Staff Support

Key: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral/Not sure, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
9. General education teachers and Special Education teachers work together to support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
10. Staff have opportunities to communicate and collaborate about supporting students in Special Education. *

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11. Collaboration among teachers helps students in Special Education do better in school.*

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12. More collaboration between teachers is needed to support students in Special Education.*

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13. Teachers receive training that help them meet the needs of students in Special Education.*

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Section 4: Consistency Across the District

Key: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral/Not sure, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
14. Students in Special Education receive consistent support in different classrooms.*

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15. Special Education services and expectations are similar across schools in the district.*

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16. School staff understand how to support students in Special Education. *

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17. The district needs more consistency to better support students in Special Education.*

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Section 5: Belonging, Inclusion, and Rightful Presence

Key: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral/Not sure, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree
18. Students in Special Education are welcomed and included in all parts of the school community.*

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19. The district supports students in Special Education to fully participate in school.*

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20. School practices help students in Special Education feel they belong.*

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21. More efforts are needed to ensure students in Special Education feel included and represented.*

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Optional Open-Ended Questions
22. What do you think are the greatest strengths of the district’s Special Education program?
23. What challenges do you believe students in Special Education or their families experience?
24. What additional supports, information, or resources would help better support students in Special Education?
25. How can the district improve consistency, communication, and inclusion for students in Special Education?
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Staff Survey - Special Education

Section 1: Program Strengths & Overall Effectiveness

Section 2: Data & Student Progress

Section 3: Collaboration & Staff Support

Section 4: Consistency Across the District

Section 5: Belonging, Inclusion, and Rightful Presence

Optional Open-Ended Questions