Family Survey - Special Education

Family Survey - Special Education

The purpose of this survey is to gather parent/guardian 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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School: What school(s) does your student attend (Select all that apply)?*

BrokawEVAGOALTransition/PathwaysBoulder HillChurchillFox ChaseGrande ParkHomesteadHunt ClubLakewood CreekLong BeachOld PostPrairie PointSouthburyThe WheatlandsWolf's CrossingBednarcikMurphyPlankThompsonTraughberOswego EastOswego High
Program: What Special Education program(s) is your student 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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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
2. The Special Education program helps my child succeed academically.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
3. The Special Education program celebrates and values students’ diverse needs and strengths.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
4. Families of students in Special Education are supported and included by the district.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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 language tests and classroom assessments) to support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
6. I understand how my child’s data are used to make decisions.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
7. Information about my student’s progress is shared clearly and on time.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
8. The district could improve how it uses data to support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
11. Collaboration among teachers help students in Special Education do better in school.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
12. More collaboration between teachers is needed to support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
13. Teachers receive training that helps them meet the needs of students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
15. Special Education services and expectations are similar across schools in the district.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
16. School staff understand how to support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
17. The district needs more consistency to better support students in Special Education.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
19. The district supports students’ in Special Education their right to fully participate in school.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
20. School practices help students in Special Education feel they belong.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
21. More efforts are needed to ensure students in Special Education feel included and represented.*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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 or families in Special Education experience?
24. What additional supports, information, or resources would help your family and your child?
25. How can the district improve consistency, communication, and inclusion for students in Special Education?
2a. SD 308 special education programming has strong instruction.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
2b. SD 308 special education programming has strong inclusion practices.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
2c. SD 308 special education programming has strong staffing.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
2d. SD 308 special education programming has strong communication with families.

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2e. SD 308 special education programming has strong related services (OT/PT/Speech, etc.).

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
3. Do you feel any of the following areas face significant challenges related to special education programs and services? (Select all that apply)*

StaffingResourcesScheduling/service timeCommunicationConsistency across schoolsOther
4. Do you feel your child's school uses student data (e.g., assessments, language proficiency scores) to guide decisions about support?*

YesNoNot sure
4a. If no, please explain:
5. Do you feel you and your child's school work well together to support your child?*

YesNoNot sure/Neutral
5a. If no, please explain:
6. Has the district demonstrated strong partnerships with families of students in special education?*

YesNoNot sure/Neutral
7. How well do you think your child is being supported to grow and thrive in school?*

1- not at all; 5- very supported
8. Have you noticed significant differences in special education support when your child changed grades or schools?*

YesNoNot applicable/not sure
8a. Please explain what differences you noticed and where:
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Family 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