Family Engagement Survey

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education wants to hear from the families in our community. Simply put - your voice matters and will help guide and shape future family engagement events and activities.

It only takes a few minutes and is anonymous. Thank you for sharing your valuable input!

Note: If a question does not have a red star, it is optional.

Please select one of your children and answer all the questions thinking of them.

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This survey was adapted from the "Family-School Relationship Survey" created by Panorama Education.

My child attends school in the following district:

My child is in: *

What are your preferred methods of receiving communications from or getting information about your child's school? Select all that apply. *

Robo-Calls (automatic calls from school)

Emails from the school or district

The school's website

Logging into the Student Information System's Parent Portal (ie: Synergy, Infinite Campus, etc)

Letters, newsletters or emails from the teacher or school

The school's marquee

Direct phone call from teacher, School Community Coordinator, Parent Liasion or other staff member

The school's social media accounts

Other:

Required

What is the best thing your school does to help families become involved at the school?

How big of a problem are the following issues for becoming involved with your child’s current school?

(Note: Please scroll to the right to see all of the options)

Not a problem at all

Small problem

Medium problem

Large problem

Very large problem

Childcare needs

Transportation-related challenges

Concerns about getting to the school safely

How busy your schedule is

School staff seem too busy

You feel unsure about how to communicate with the school

The school provides little information about involvement opportunities

The school is not welcoming to parents

The school does not communicate well with people from your culture

You do not feel a sense of belonging with your child's school community

Negative memories of your own school experience

Your child does not want you to contact the school

You worry that adults at the school will treat your child differently if you raise a concern

Not a problem at all

Small problem

Medium problem

Large problem

Very large problem

Childcare needs

Transportation-related challenges

Concerns about getting to the school safely

How busy your schedule is

School staff seem too busy

You feel unsure about how to communicate with the school

The school provides little information about involvement opportunities

The school is not welcoming to parents

The school does not communicate well with people from your culture

You do not feel a sense of belonging with your child's school community

Negative memories of your own school experience

Your child does not want you to contact the school

You worry that adults at the school will treat your child differently if you raise a concern

What is the most significant obstacle for getting involved with your child's school, and how could the school help you overcome it?
*

If you were in charge of the school, how would you try to engage more families from your community?

In what areas would you like to grow your confidence as a parent/caregiver? *

Learning strategies to help with homework and organization

Getting familiar with after-school tutoring and other academic support

Supporting your child with managing their emotions and feelings

Supporting your child as they navigate peer relationships

Understanding school requirements and expectations around attendance and discipline

Getting familiar with after-school activities

Understanding high school graduation requirements, college/career options and requirements

Other:

Required

What sorts of things might help you feel more confident about your role as a parent/caregiver?

What does the school do well in helping you support your child?

What kind of information would you like to know more about: *

Activities and events for your family

Academic resources for your child

Mental health resources for your child, self or family

Resources regarding affordable housing, food and clothing banks, etc.

Resources regarding student employment and/or leadership opportunities

Opportunities to become more involved in decision-making in your child's school

Student and community awards and recognitions

Other:

Required

When would you prefer to have school - community meetings? *

During the school day

Weekday evenings

Saturdays

Sundays

Required

Please note your agreement with the following statements.

( Note: Please scroll to the right to see all of the options)

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know / Not Applicable

My child's school shares information with my family effectively and clearly.

My child's school provides meaningful opportunities to be involved in my child's education

Clear selection

With which race/ethnicity do you most closely identify? (OPTIONAL)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African-American

Latinx

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White (non-Latinx)

Two or more races

Prefer not to state

Other:

Clear selection

With which gender do you most identify? (OPTIONAL)

Female

Male

Nonbinary

Prefer not to say

Clear selection

Do you have anything else to add or questions about Family Engagement?

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