Results of the Winter 2015VTSD Special Education Survey

Background

• Hardcopy surveys were sent home to parents/guardians of classified students.

• Close to 500 surveys were released. 106 surveys were returned.

• Not every returned survey had every question completed.

1. I am considered an equal partner with teachers and other professionals planning my child’s program?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree05

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2. At the IEP meeting we discussed how my child would participate in statewide assessments?

Strongly Disagree

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3. At the IEP meeting we discussed accommodations and modifications that my child would need?

Strongly Disagree

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4. All of my concerns and recommendations were documented on the IEP?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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5. Written information I receive is written in terms I understand?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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6. Teachers and administrators are available to speak with me?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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7. Teachers and administrators treat me as a team member?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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8. Teachers and administrators seek out parent input?

Strongly Disagree

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9. Teachers and administrators show sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities and their families?

Strongly Disagree

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10. Teachers and administrators encourage me to participate in the decision making process?

Strongly Disagree

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11. The school communicates regularly with me regarding my child’s progress on IEP goals?

Strongly Disagree

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12. The school gives me choices with regard to services that address my child’s needs?

Strongly Disagree

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13. The school offers parents a variety of ways to communicate with teachers?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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14. The school explains what options parents have if they disagree with a decision of the school?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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15. My child’s evaluation report is written in terms I understand?

Strongly Disagree

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16. My child’s evaluations are completed in a timely manner?

Strongly Disagree

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17. I am given adequate notice of meetings/evaluations concerning my child?

Strongly Disagree

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18. I feel my voice/opinion is heard and valued in the educational process?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Does Not Apply

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19. When I contact my caseworker he/she is available or returns my calls in a timely manner?

Strongly Disagree

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20. It is important to me that the caseworker remains consistent throughout my child’s education?

Strongly Disagree

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21. The District Special Education Director and Superintendent are available and approachable

when I have a question or concern?

Strongly Disagree

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22. The Vernon School District meets the education needs of my child?

Strongly Disagree

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Does Not Apply

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