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© 2016 Results and Analysis Special Education Satisfaction for Parents Killeen ISD School District Jan. 12–26, 2016
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©  2016

Results   and  Analysis

Special  Education  Satisfaction  for  Parents

Killeen  ISD  School  District

Jan.  12–26,  2016

©  2016

Purpose  of  the  Study

It  is  essential   that  school  districts  provide  a  quality  education  to  students  receiving  special  education  services.  Parental  satisfaction  with  district  special  education  programs  fosters   a  collaborative  relationship  between   school  and  home.  

In  the  Special  Education  Satisfaction  Survey   for  Parents,  Killeen  ISD  asked   parents  for  feedback   on  the  special  education  program.  Results  will  be  used   to  identify  ways   to  improve  the  special  education  program.

K12  Insight  partnered  with  Diana  Miller,  Assistant   Superintendent  of  Curriculum  and  Instruction,  to  develop  the  Special  Education  Satisfaction  Survey  for  Parents.  The  survey  was  also  developed   based   on  results  from  focus  groups  with  parents  of  children  receiving  special  education  services   from  Killeen  ISD.  The   survey  addressed   the  following  topics:

• Quality  of  special  education  information• Parental  understanding  of  special  education  topics• Communication• Parent  experience   in  IEP  meetings• Perception  of  IEP  implementation• Instruction,  expectations,  and  access• Transition  planning

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©  2016

Details  of  the  Study

K12  Insight emailed  individual  invitations  with  survey  links  to  parents  of  Killeen  ISD  students  receiving  special  education  services.   Parents  for  whom  the  district  did  not  have  an  email  address  were   able  to  take  the  survey   at  their  child’s  school  through  a  custom  url.

The   survey  was   open  from  Jan.  12–26,  2016.

Participants  learned  about  the  survey   via  a  letter  home.  Reminders  were   sent  Jan.  15,  20  and  25  using  email.  The   survey  was  available  in  Spanish.

This  report  summarizes   survey  results   and  breaks   them  down  by  school  level  and  high  and  low  incidence  of  disability.  High  incidence  is  defined  as  students  who  receive   special  education  services   under  the  category  of  emotional  disability,  other  health  impairment,  specific learning  disability,  or  speech   or  language   disability.    Low  incidence  is  defined  as   students  who  receive  special  education  services   under the  category   of  autism,  deaf-­‐blindness,   deafness,   intellectual  disability,  multiple  disabilities,  orthopedic  impairment,  traumatic  brain  injury, or  visual  impairment.  Reports  for  each  school  are   included  in  this  project.  

Results  do  not  reflect  random  sampling;  therefore,   they  should  not  be  generalized   to  all  parents   of  students   receiving  special  education  services.   Rather,  results  reflect  only  the  perceptions  and  opinions  of  survey   participants.  

Findings  for  each  item  in  the  report  exclude  participants  who  did  not  answer.  In  some   charts  and  graphs,  data  labels  less   than  5 percent  are   not  shown.

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Survey  Participation

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Emails  Delivered

Responses   from  Emails

Link  for  Additional  Children

Public  URL Total  Responses  Received

3,894 551 23 10 584

-­‐-­‐ 94% 4% 2% 100%

Surveys   Takenin  English

Surveys   Taken  in  Spanish

569 15

97% 3%

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Survey  Participation  (Continued)

Please  select  your  child's  school.  (N=566) What  is  your  child's  primary   disability  category  for  which  they  receive  special  education  services?  (N=462)

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21%0%1%4%1%5%8%

1%10%

24%18%

1%1%6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

AutismDeaf-­‐Blindness

DeafnessEmotional  DisabilityHearing  ImpairmentIntellectual  DisabilityMultiple  Disabilities

Orthopedic  ImpairmentOther  Health  Impairment

Specific  Learning  DisabilitySpeech   or  Language  Disability

Traumatic  Brain  InjuryVisual  Impairment

Don't  Know

50%

24%

26%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Elementary   Schools

Middle  Schools

High  Schools

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Dimension  Overview

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3.06

2.49

3.05

2.91

2.87

2.75

2.96

1 2 3 4

Understanding  Special  Education  (N=544)

Special  Education  Information  (N=527)

IEP  Meeting   (N=572)

IEP  Content  (N=574)

IEP  Implementation  (N=542)

Communication  (N=572)

Instruction  (N=376)

Weighted  Score

Note: This  graph  shows  the  weighted  score  for  each  topic  covered  in  the  survey.  The  weighted  score  is  calculated  based  on  how  participants  responded  to  each  question,  with  Strongly  Agree  receiving  4  points,  Agree  receiving  3  points,  Disagree  receiving  2  points  and  Strongly  Disagree  receiving  1  point.

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Dimension  Overview  – By  School  Level  

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3.14

2.6

3.14

3.02

3.06

2.92

3.09

3.00

2.45

2.99

2.85

2.77

2.68

2.88

3.01

2.4

2.92

2.79

2.62

2.5

2.82

1 2 3 4

Understanding  Special  Education

Special  Education  Information

IEP  Meeting

IEP  Content

IEP  Implementation

Communication

Instruction

Weighted  ScoreElementary   School  (N=266) Middle  School  (N=130) High  School  (N=138)

Note: This  graph  shows  the  weighted  score  for  each  topic  covered  in  the  survey.  The  weighted  score  is  calculated  based  on  how  participants  responded  to  each  question,  with  Strongly  Agree  receiving  4  points,  Agree  receiving  3  points,  Disagree  receiving  2  points  and  Strongly  Disagree  receiving  1  point.

©  2016

Service  and  Support

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On  a  scale  of  1–10,  how  would  you  rate  the  quality  of  special  education  support  your  child  receives?  (N=565)

11%

5%

7%

7%

11%

7%

10%

14%

12%

16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

1  -­‐ Poor

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10  -­‐ Excellent

52%

The  average  score  for  the  quality  of  special  education  support  is  6.2.

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Satisfaction

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17%

28%

27%

22%

17%

34%

38%

39%

39%

32%

18%

15%

16%

16%

19%

20%

12%

11%

13%

18%

12%

8%

7%

10%

14%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  quality  of  the  special  education  information  the  school  district  provides?  (N=527)

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  your  level  of  participation  in  developing  your  child's  current  IEP?  (N=560)

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied  were  you  with  your  child's  most  recent  eligibility  determination  meeting?  (N=572)

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  content  of  your  child's  current  IEP?  (N=572)

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  district's  communication  about  your  child?  (N=570)

Completely  Satisfied Satisfied Neither  Satisfied   nor  Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Completely  Dissatisfied

©  2016

Satisfaction  – By  School  Level

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59%

70%

72%

67%

58%

46%

67%

66%

61%

45%

41%

55%

55%

52%

39%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  quality  of  the  special  education  information  the  school  district  provides?

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  your  level  of  participation  in  developing  your  child's  current  IEP?

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied  were  you  with  your  child's  most  recent  eligibility  determination  meeting?

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  content  of  your  child's  current  IEP?

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied   are  you  with  the  district's  communication  about  your  child?

Percentage  Completely  Satisfied  or  Satisfied

Elementary   School  (N=270) Middle  School  (N=129) High  School  (N=136)

Answer  options:  Completely  Satisfied,  Satisfied,  Neither  Satisfied  nor  Dissatisfied,  Dissatisfied,  Completely  Dissatisfied

©  2016

Understanding  Special  Education

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  how  well  the  district  provides  you  with  information  about  special  education.  Your  responses  will  help  us  identify  topics  for  future  special  education  training.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following   statements?

30%

34%

34%

35%

33%

35%

50%

44%

48%

47%

47%

46%

9%

10%

8%

9%

11%

10%

10%

11%

9%

9%

9%

8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   district  explained  how  my  child  becomes  eligible  for  special  education  services.   (N=543)

The   district  explained  my  rights  as   the  parent  of  a  child  receiving  special  education  services.   (N=544)

The   district  explained  the  IEP/ARD  meeting   process.  (N=543)

The   district  explained  the  IEP/ARD  meeting   topics.  (N=542)

The   district  explained  the  IEP/ARD  meeting   roles.  (N=541)

The   district  explained  the  IEP/ARD  meeting's   purpose   and  what  would  be  decided.  (N=544)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

©  2016

Special  Education  Information

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Killeen  ISD  wants   your  feedback  on  how  well  we  share  information.  Your  feedback  will  help  us  better  communicate  with  parents  of   children  receiving  special  education  services.  How   strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

18%

19%

18%

15%

10%

17%

41%

37%

39%

26%

20%

32%

22%

23%

25%

27%

29%

25%

15%

17%

15%

23%

22%

22%

9%

18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I  know   where   to  find   information   about   the   district's   special   education  services.   (N=529)

The  district   provides   adequate   special   education   information.   (N=529)

The  special   education   information   the   district   provides   is  easy  to  understand.   (N=527)

The  district   provides   adequate   information   about   organizations   that  help   parents   of  students   with   disabilities.   (N=528)

Parent   training   on   special   education   is  provided   by  the  school   or  district.  (N=528)

I  receive   information   and  resources   from  my  child's   school   that  help   me  understand   my  child's   special   needs   and  development.   (N=527)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

©  2016

Special  Education  Information  – By  School  Level

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Information  Killeen  ISD  wants   your  feedback  on  how  well  we  share   information.  Your  feedback  will  help  us  better  communicate  with parents  of  children  receiving  special  education  services.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

64%

62%

63%

45%

34%

56%

55%

55%

55%

40%

30%

49%

56%

52%

50%

36%

29%

40%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I  know  where   to  find  information  about  the  district's  special  education  services.

The   district  provides  adequate  special  education  information.

The   special  education  information  the  district  provides  is  easy   to  understand.

The   district  provides  adequate  information  about  organizations  that  help  parents  of  students  with  disabilities.

Parent  training  on  special  education  is  provided  by  the  school  or  district.

I  receive   information  and  resources   from  my  child's  school  that  help  me  understand  my  child's  special  needs   and  development.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=255) Middle  School  (N=124) High  School  (N=131)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

©  2016

IEP  Meeting

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.    How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

40%

31%

39%

32%

35%

39%

43%

39%

42%

40%

42%

41%

6%

15%

9%

14%

13%

11%

11%

12%

10%

12%

9%

8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   IEP/ARD  team  meeting  was  scheduled  at  a  time  and  place  that  met  my  needs.   (N=573)

I  was   provided  with  relevant  documents  prior  to  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.  (N=573)

I  felt  comfortable  asking   questions  and  expressing  concerns  during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.  (N=570)

My  ideas  were  considered  when  developing  the  IEP.  (N=570)

School  staff  members  asked   for  my  feedback   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.  (N=568)

My  child's  teachers  and  other  service  providers  treated  me  like  a  respected   partner  in  my  child's  education.  (N=570)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

©  2016

IEP  Meeting  (Continued)

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.    How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

34%

37%

36%

34%

37%

37%

44%

43%

43%

41%

15%

9%

12%

12%

9%

13%

8%

8%

9%

11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I  trusted  the  school  staff  members   to  develop  an  IEP/ARD  that  meets  my  child’s  needs.   (N=567)

My  child's  strengths  and  needs  were  discussed   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.  (N=571)

Information  in  the  IEP/ARD  meeting  was  clearly  presented   to  me.  (N=570)

The   special  education  services   in  my  child's  IEP  were   fully  explained  to  me.  (N=569)

There  was  adequate   time  provided  for  the  meeting.  (N=572)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

©  2016

IEP  Meeting  – By  School  Level  

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

85%

72%

82%

76%

78%

81%

81%

69%

80%

69%

75%

82%

80%

65%

79%

66%

74%

75%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   IEP/ARD  team  meeting  was  scheduled  at  a  time  and  place  that  met  my  needs.

I  was   provided  with  relevant  documents  prior  to  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

I  felt  comfortable  asking   questions  and  expressing  concerns  during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

My  ideas  were  considered  when  developing  the  IEP.

School  staff  members  asked   for  my  feedback   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

My  child's  teachers  and  other  service  providers  treated  me  like  a  respected   partner  in  my  child's  education.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=279) Middle  School  (N=134) High  School  (N=142)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

©  2016

IEP  Meeting  – By  School  Level  (Continued)

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

74%

84%

81%

80%

81%

69%

81%

79%

80%

77%

64%

77%

74%

70%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I  trusted  the  school  staff  members   to  develop  an  IEP/ARD  that  meets  my  child’s  needs.

My  child's  strengths  and  needs  were  discussed   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

Information  in  the  IEP/ARD  meeting  was  clearly  presented   to  me.

The   special  education  services   in  my  child's  IEP  were   fully  explained  to  me.

There  was  adequate   time  provided  for  the  meeting.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=279) Middle  School  (N=134) High  School  (N=142)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

©  2016

IEP  Meeting  – By  Incidence

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNote:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

84%

73%

83%

74%

81%

84%

85%

63%

79%

69%

75%

78%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   IEP/ARD  team  meeting  was  scheduled  at  a  time  and  place  that  met  my  needs.

I  was   provided  with  relevant  documents  prior  to  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

I  felt  comfortable  asking   questions  and  expressing  concerns  during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

My  ideas  were  considered  when  developing  the  IEP.

School  staff  members  asked   for  my  feedback   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

My  child's  teachers  and  other  service  providers  treated  me  like  a  respected   partner  in  my  child's  education.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

High  Incidence  (N=250) Low  Incidence  (N=173)

©  2016

IEP  Meeting  – By  Incidence  (Continued)

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  about  your  IEP/ARD  meeting  experiences.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  last  annual  IEP/ARD  meeting.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

76%

85%

82%

84%

83%

65%

79%

76%

72%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I  trusted  the  school  staff  members   to  develop  an  IEP/ARD  that  meets  my  child’s  needs.

My  child's  strengths  and  needs  were  discussed   during  the  IEP/ARD  meeting.

Information  in  the  IEP/ARD  meeting  was  clearly  presented   to  me.

The   special  education  services   in  my  child's  IEP  were   fully  explained  to  me.

There  was  adequate   time  provided  for  the  meeting.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

High  Incidence  (N=250) Low  Incidence  (N=173)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNote:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

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IEP  Content

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  what  you  think  about  the  content  of  your  child's  IEP.  Please  answer   these  questions  for  your  child's  current  IEP.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

27%

28%

29%

28%

27%

48%

47%

40%

43%

40%

12%

11%

17%

14%

16%

9%

9%

12%

11%

13%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My  child's  IEP  accurately  reflects  the  decisions  made  at  the  IEP  meeting.  (N=576)

Data  was  used   to  make  decisions  about  my  child's  goals,  services  and  placement.  (N=577)

I  feel   all  concerns  were  addressed   during  the  IEP  meeting.  (N=576)

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  academic  needs.   (N=576)

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  social/behavioral  needs.  (N=574)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

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IEP  Content  – By  School  Level  

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  what  you  think  about  the  content  of  your  child's  IEP.  Please  answer   these  questions  for  your  child's  current  IEP.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

80%

80%

74%

75%

72%

69%

73%

68%

69%

65%

74%

68%

63%

63%

63%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My  child's  IEP  accurately  reflects  the  decisions  made  at  the  IEP  meeting.

Data  was  used   to  make  decisions  about  my  child's  goals,  services   and  placement.

I  feel   all  concerns  were  addressed   during  the  IEP  meeting.

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  academic  needs.

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  social/behavioral  needs.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=278) Middle  School  (N=135) High  School  (N=144)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

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IEP  Content  – By  Incidence

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Killeen  ISD  would  like  to  know  what  you  think  about  the  content  of  your  child's  IEP.  Please  answer   these  questions  for  your  child's  current  IEP.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

81%

82%

74%

76%

75%

73%

70%

65%

67%

62%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My  child's  IEP  accurately  reflects  the  decisions  made  at  the  IEP  meeting.

Data  was  used   to  make  decisions  about  my  child's  goals,  services   and  placement.

I  feel   all  concerns  were  addressed   during  the  IEP  meeting.

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  academic  needs.

My  child's  IEP  has   addressed   his  or  her  social/behavioral  needs.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

High  Incidence  (N=251) Low  Incidence  (N=175)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNote:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

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IEP  Implementation

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  how  well  your  child's  IEP  is  being  implemented.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's current  IEP.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

25%

25%

25%

26%

24%

40%

35%

35%

38%

36%

14%

16%

13%

11%

17%

11%

13%

12%

10%

10%

10%

11%

15%

15%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

All  special  education  and  related  services   (speech,   counseling,  etc.)  in  my  child's  IEP  are   being  provided.  (N=544)

The  modifications  and  accommodations  in  my  child's  IEP  (extended   time,  small  group  settings,  etc.)  are  consistently  

provided.  (N=548)

Special  education  staff  members   are   tracking  the  IEP  goals  progress   as  written  in  my  child's  IEP.  (N=547)

The   time  my  child  is  spending  in  different  educational  settings  (general   education  classroom,  resource  room,  etc.)  is  consistent  

with  the  IEP.  (N=542)

Overall,  my  child's  current  IEP  is  being  fully  implemented.  (N=546)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don't  Know

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IEP  Implementation  – By  School  Level  

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  how  well  your  child's  IEP  is  being  implemented.  Please  answer   these  questions  based  on  your  child's  current  IEP.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

74%

67%

68%

68%

66%

55%

54%

57%

64%

55%

57%

53%

47%

58%

50%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

All  special  education  and  related  services  (speech,  counseling,  etc.)  in  my  child's  IEP  are  being  provided.

The  modifications  and  accommodations  in  my  child's  IEP  (extended  time,  small  group  settings,  etc.)  are  consistently  provided.

Special  education  staff  members  are  tracking  the  IEP  goals  progress  as  written  in  my  child's  IEP.

The  time  my  child  is  spending  in  different  educational  settings  (general  education  classroom,  resource  room,  etc.)  is  consistent  with  the  IEP.

Overall,  my  child's  current  IEP  is  being  fully  implemented.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=266) Middle  School  (N=127) High  School  (N=132)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

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Communication

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  your  views  of  communication  about  your  child's  special  education  services.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

20%

23%

25%

25%

24%

23%

25%

30%

38%

38%

43%

44%

35%

35%

15%

20%

17%

13%

15%

19%

17%

15%

16%

16%

10%

13%

19%

17%

20%

8%

6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

General   education   and  special   education   staff  members   effectively  communicate   with   each  other   about   my  child's   IEP.  (N=576)

Special   education   staff  members   keep  me  informed   about   my  child's  academic   progress.   (N=576)

General   education   staff  members   keep  me  informed   about   my  child's  academic   progress.   (N=572)

Special   education   staff  members   respond   to  my  questions   in  a  timely  manner.   (N=576)

School   staff  members   clearly   explain   how   and  why  decisions   are  made  about   my  child's   educational   program.   (N=577)

Special   education   staff  members   help   me  understand   how   to   improve  my  child's   skills.  (N=576)

Special   education   staff  members   share  concerns   about   my  child   as  they  occur.   (N=572)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don’t  Know

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Communication  – By  School  Level

26

Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  your  views  of  communication  about  your  child's  special  education  services.  How  strongly   do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

57%

67%

69%

73%

75%

67%

67%

45%

56%

60%

66%

64%

52%

54%

38%

50%

54%

61%

60%

50%

53%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

General   education  and  special  education  staff  members  effectively   communicate  with  each  other  about  my  child's  IEP.Special  education  staff  members   keep  me  informed  about  my  

child's  academic  progress.General   education  staff  members   keep  me  informed  about  my  

child's  academic  progress.Special  education  staff  members   respond  to  my  questions  in  a  

timely  manner.School  staff  members  clearly  explain  how  and  why  decisions  

are  made   about  my  child's  educational  program.Special  education  staff  members   help  me  understand  how  to  

improve  my  child's  skills.Special  education  staff  members   share   concerns  about  my  child  

as  they  occur.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  AgreeElementary   School  (N=277) Middle  School  (N=134) High  School  (N=144)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

©  2016

Instruction,  Expectations,  and  Access

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  your  opinion  about  your  child's  education.  Please  consider  your  child's  experiences  during  the  current school  year.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

27%

26%

27%

29%

30%

35%

24%

45%

43%

44%

46%

49%

42%

30%

12%

13%

16%

12%

6%

6%

13%

10%

10%

11%

11%

8%

10%

13%

5%

8%

7%

6%

20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers   set  clear  academic  expectations  for  my  child.  (N=528)

Teachers   set  high  academic  expectations  for  my  child.  (N=527)

My  child  is  making  academic  progress   each  year.  (N=527)

My  child  is  making  social/behavioral  progress  each   year.  (N=526)

My  child  has  access   to  the  general   education  curriculum.  (N=528)

My  child  has  access   to  the  same   activities  — sports,  clubs  and  field  trips  — as  every   other  student.  (N=527)

My  child’s  programming  is  preparing  him  or  her  for  post-­‐secondary   goals/outcomes.  (High  School  Parents  Only)  (N=376)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don't  Know

©  2016

Instruction,  Expectations,  and  Access  – By  School  Level

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  your  opinion  about  your  child's  education.  Please  consider  your  child's  experiences  during  the  current school  year.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

82%

75%

76%

80%

80%

75%

69%

65%

70%

71%

80%

79%

58%

60%

62%

70%

77%

81%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers   set  clear  academic  expectations  for  my  child.

Teachers   set  high  academic  expectations  for  my  child.

My  child  is  making  academic  progress   each  year.

My  child  is  making  social/behavioral  progress  each   year.

My  child  has  access   to  the  general   education  curriculum.

My  child  has  access   to  the  same   activities  — sports,  clubs  and  field  trips  — as  every   other  student.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

Elementary   School  (N=253) Middle  School  (N=126) High  School  (N=133)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  Know

©  2016

Instruction,  Expectations,  and  Access  – By  Incidence

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Killeen  ISD  wants   to  know  your  opinion  about  your  child's  education.  Please  consider  your  child's  experiences  during  the  current school  year.  How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

80%

74%

78%

82%

87%

85%

66%

63%

66%

69%

71%

69%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Teachers   set  clear  academic  expectations  for  my  child.

Teachers   set  high  academic  expectations  for  my  child.

My  child  is  making  academic  progress   each  year.

My  child  is  making  social/behavioral  progress  each   year.

My  child  has  access   to  the  general   education  curriculum.

My  child  has  access   to  the  same   activities  — sports,  clubs  and  field  trips  — as  every   other  student.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

High  Incidence  (N=176) Low  Incidence  (N=112)Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNote:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

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Transition

How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

30

17%

19%

17%

37%

39%

36%

17%

24%

23%

13%

16%

17%

16%

7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My  child  has  a  postsecondary  goal  in  his  or  her  IEP.  (N=167)

Planning  for  transition  to  adulthood  was  introduced  at  my  child's  last  IEP  meeting.  (N=167)

My  child  participated  in  developing  his  or  her  transition  plan.  (N=166)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don't  Know

Note:  Only  parents  who  indicated  their  child  was  at  least  14  years  old  at  their  last  IEP/ARD  meeting  were  given  the  opportunity  to  respond  to  these  items.  

©  2016

Transition  – By  Incidence

How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

31

62%

64%

60%

50%

52%

46%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

My  child  has  a  postsecondary  goal  in  his  or  her  IEP.

Planning  for  transition  to  adulthood  was  introduced  at  my  child's  last  IEP  meeting.

My  child  participated  in  developing  his  or  her  transition  plan.

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  Agree

High  Incidence  (N=77) Low  Incidence  (N=54)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNotes:  • Only  parents  who  indicated  their  child  was  at  least  14  years  old  at  his  or  her  last  IEP/ARD  meeting  were  given  the  opportunity  to  respond  to  these  items.• Note:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

©  2016

Transition  (Continued)

How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

32

27%

17%

10%

48%

35%

21%

12%

27%

31%

10%

15%

22%

6%

16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   school  district  actively  encourages  my  child  to  attend  and  participate  in  IEP/ARD  meetings.  (N=125)

My  child's  IEP  identifies  goals  related  to  employment  and/or  post-­‐secondary   education,  independent  living  and  community  

participation,  if  appropriate.  (N=124)

When  appropriate,  outside  agencies   have   been  invited  to  participate  in  secondary   transition  planning,  such  as  the  

Department  of  Assistive   and  Rehabilitative  Services   (DARS).  (N=125)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don't  Know

Note:  Only  parents  who  indicated  their  child  was  at  least  15  years  old  at  his  or  her  last  IEP/ARD  meeting  were  given  the  opportunity  to  respond  to  these  items.  

©  2016

Transition  (Continued)  – By  Incidence

How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statements?

33

79%

55%

33%

73%

45%

25%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   school  district  actively  encourages  my  child  to  attend  and  participate  in  IEP/ARD  meetings.

My  child's  IEP  identifies  goals  related  to  employment  and/or  post-­‐secondary   education,  independent  living  and  community  

participation,  if  appropriate.

When  appropriate,  outside  agencies   have   been  invited  to  participate  in  secondary   transition  planning,  such  as  the  

Department  of  Assistive   and  Rehabilitative  Services   (DARS).

Percentage  Strongly  Agree  or  AgreeHigh  Incidence  (N=57) Low  Incidence  (N=44)

Answer  Options:  Strongly  Agree,  Agree,  Disagree,  Strongly  Disagree,  Don’t  KnowNotes:  • Only  parents  who  indicated  their  child  was  at  least  14  years  old  at  his  or  her  last  IEP/ARD  meeting  were  given  the  opportunity  to  respond  to  these  items.• Note:  Only  the  responses  of  parents  who  indicated  the  type  of  disability    for  which  their  child  receives  special  education  services  are  included  in  this  graph.

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Staff  Knowledge

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How  strongly  do  you  agree  or  disagree  with  the  following  statement?

26%

21%

37%

26%

12%

10%

13%

11%

12%

33%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

The   special  education  staff  members   at  my  child’s  school  know  how  to  educate  children  with  his  or  her  disability.  (N=571)

Special  education  staff  members   at  my  child’s  school  use  behavioral  management   strategies   that  benefit  students  with  

disabilities.  (N=560)

Strongly  Agree Agree Disagree Strongly  Disagree Don't  Know

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Transfers

Did  your  child  transfer   into  Killeen  ISD  with  an  IEP  from  another  school  district?  (N=562)

Overall,  how  satisfied   or  dissatisfied  were  you  with  the  content  of  your  child’s  IEP  after  the  ARD  process  was  completed  with  Killeen  ISD?  (N=187)

35

33%

67%

Yes No

Note:  Parents  who  indicated  their  child  transferred  into  KISD  with  an  IEP  from  another  district  were  given  the  opportunity  to  respond  to  the  question  on  the  right.

19%

31%

18%

18%

14%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Completely  Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neither  Satisfied   nor  Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Completely  Satisfied

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Key  Insights

§ More   than  half  of  the  parents  who  took  the  survey   rated  the  quality  of  special  education  services   their  child  receives   as  a  7  or  higher,  indicating  that  most  parents   are  pleased  with  the  quality  of  services   their  child  receives.

§ Only  41  percent  of  parents   agreed   or  strongly  agreed   the  district  provides  information  about  organizations  that  will  help  parents  of  children  with  disabilities,  30  percent  agreed   or  strongly  agreed   that  the  district  provides  training  on  special  education,  and  49  percent  agreed   or  strongly  agreed   that  they  receive  resources   from  the  district  that  help  them  understand  their  child’s  special  needs.  

§ Throughout  the  majority  of  the  survey,   high  school  parents  had  lower  rates   of  agreement   and  satisfaction  than  elementary   and  middle  school  parents.  The   high  schools  may  benefit  from  additional  support  in  working  with  parents  of  students  receiving  special  education  services.

§ Parents  of  children  with  low  incidence  disabilities  had  lower  levels  of  agreement   regarding  IEP  content  than  parents   of  children with  high  incidence  disabilities.  Because   the  IEP  for  the  low  incidence  population  may  be  more  complex,  it’s  essential   that  staff  members  explain  how  data  are  used   to  develop  the  IEP.  

§ Parents  of  children  with  low  incidence  disabilities  had  lower  levels  of  agreement   regarding  instruction,  expectations,  and  access   than  parents  of  children  with  high  incidence  disabilities.  

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Recommendations

• Establish  a  Special  Education  Advisory  Committee  (SEAC)   that  is  composed  of  both  parents   and  staff  members.   The  purpose   of  this  committee  is  to  identify  areas   of  improvement  for  the  district  and  collaboratively  develop  solutions.

• Conduct  parent  trainings  on  special  education  topics.  The  topics  can  be  generated   by  the  SEAC  to  help  parents  understand  their  child’s  needs   and  the  resources   that  may  be  available  to  help  them.  Based   on  the  survey   findings,  these   topics  should  include  the  following:• Educating  parents   about  their  child’s  specific  special  needs• What  data  are  used  to  determine  their  child’s  academic  levels• How  the  IEP  goals  intend  to  meets   students’  academic  and  social/behavioral  needs

• Create   a  Parent  Resource   Center  (PRC)  in  the  district  with  materials  that  will  help  parents   understand  special  education  rights, services,  and  processes.  Market   the  availability  of  the  PRC  throughout  the  district.

• Train  staff   on  how  to  use  data  to  develop   the  IEP  and  how  to  communicate  how  those  data  are   used  to  parents.  

• Provide  a  system  of  ongoing,  two-­‐way  dialogue  between   parents  and  staff.   This  system  should  provide  an  opportunity  for  parents   to  ask  a  question  or  voice  a  concern  and  receive  a  timely  response,   as  well  as   set  expectations  for  how  frequently  staff  will  update  parents   on  their  child’s  progress.

• Share  the  survey   results  with  the  community  including  any  proposed  changes   the  district  will  make  based  on  what  was  learned   through  this  project.

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