Weekday School Family Survey

WDS Family Survey

Please answer the following questions by selecting the best response and adding comments, especially if you answer `Yes, but` or `No, but` .

Your Child`s Class 
Your Child`s Teachers 

RELATIONSHIPS

I feel that I have regular contact and communication with my child`s teacher and that we value and use each other`s input about the care of my child.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
My child`s teacher talks to me regularlly about the interests and needs of my child both at home and at school.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I know the rules and expectations of my child`s classroom.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
My child`s teacher asks me about my family background and my beliefs.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program staff help me and my child move smoothly between home and school.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
For families with children with special needs only: The program staff works with me to develop plans to support my child`s full inclusion.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

CURRICULUM

The program staff use information about my family background and beliefs to make my child`s leaning experiences more meaningful.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program takes into account my child`s home language wehn working on literacy and provides my child opportunities to learn in a language they are comfortable with.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Through loving interactions, sharing blessings, and talking about God`s world, my child is beginning to be aware of him/herself as a part of God`s family.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Through blessings, Chapel, selective art projects the sharing of stories, my child has a growing awareness of his/herself as a part of God`s family.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

TEACHING

I regularly have the opportunity to participate in classroom activities and events.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
When I disagree wit hhow a teacher works with my child, I feel taht I can have a good conversation with him or her and develop mutually satisfying decisions.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

ASSESSMENT

The program staff told me about the assessment process they use. I know about and understand the following:

the instruments they use
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
the procedures
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
the use of the results
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
how they keep my child`s progress confidential.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Program staff communicate with me about my child`s assessments in language I understand and in a manner that is respectful to my cultural identity.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I was or will be in cluded in developing the assessment plan for my child.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
My child`s teacher talks with me regularly about how my child is doing at home and at school.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I receive written reports about my child at least twice a year.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

HEALTH

Program staff let me know when there are contagious diseases in the program.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
For families who send food to school only: I am aware of the nutritional requirements for sending food along with my child to school.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
For families with children with allergies or special nutritional needs only: Program staff is aware of my child`s special health needs and carefully provides for them.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

FAMILIES

I am provided information about the following:

the program philosophy and goals
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
program rules and expectations
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
community activities
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
available community support
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
child assessment plans
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I am provided written materials (including the survey) in a language I understand.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program has the resources and ability to help me obtain the services I need for my child and family.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Information that I provide about my child`s skills, interests, and needs is incorporated into classroom interactions and activities.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program gives me opportunities to work with other families.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I have the opportunity to help plan program events.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Program staff and I informally share information about my child on at least a weekly basis.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program staff helps me know about and use community resources.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I believe I have a good relationship with the staff at my child`s program.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I am aware of many opportunities to volunteer at my child`s program.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program asks me for my input about the program in many different ways, both verbally and written.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I am encouraged by the program staff to take on leadership roles in the program.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
The program provides a translator when needed.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
N/A

When program staff have had a concern about my child and his or her development, they have communicated this concern to me with sensitivity and respect in private.

I have received this information in writing, with thorough explanations and suggestions about how to proceed.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
N/A
If problems arise in my interactions with teaching staff, they are good about working to solve these problems and do so in language I understand.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
N/A
Comments 

COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

Program staff have been able to provide me with special servies for my child`s special needs.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
N/A
Staff are good about informing me about special events in the community that may be of interest to my family.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I work with program staff members on community projects.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

The program administrator seems to keep up to date in the field and provides competetive, high-quality services.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I generally feel respected by the program staff and that my contributions are valued.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I am familiar with the program`s procedures for dropping off and picking up my child. Program staff and I use this time to communicate about my child.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
N/A
I have been or will be included in a yearly program evaluation.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
When a program evaluation is completed, I am given a final report of the findings.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
I feel like I have a voice in planning for program improvement.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor spaces are safe, childproof and adequate for the size of our program.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Indoor spaces are clean, safe and appealing and meet the needs of the children.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Supplies and equipment are adequate and kept in good condition.
Yes
Yes, but
No
No, but
Don't know
Comments 

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