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We are currently working with the Center for Active Family Engagement (CAFE) to improve our family engagement practices. Because parents are such an important part of helping students learn, we would like to know how welcome you feel in our building and how well we include you in your student's learning. Take a few moments to complete this short survey. Your information will be confidential and we won't share your individual responses. Thanks!

* What grade is your child in? (Check all that apply if you have more than one child at our school.)

* Select the best answer for each of the following questions.

* How much do you agree with the following statements?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them.	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Strongly Disagree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Disagree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Agree	All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. Strongly Agree
All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning.	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Strongly Disagree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Disagree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Agree	All parents have the capacity to support their children's learning. Strongly Agree
Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning.	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Strongly Disagree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Disagree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Agree	Parents and school staff should be equal partners in their children's learning. Strongly Agree
The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders.	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Strongly Disagree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Disagree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Agree	The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders. Strongly Agree

* Does your school have a parent liaison?

Yes

* If your school has a parent liaison, please answer the following question. If you don't have a parent liaison, please leave this question blank and go on to the final question.

	Regularly	Sometimes	Rarely/Never
Do you attend workshops or receive services/materials from the parent liaison?	Do you attend workshops or receive services/materials from the parent liaison? Regularly	Do you attend workshops or receive services/materials from the parent liaison? Sometimes	Do you attend workshops or receive services/materials from the parent liaison? Rarely/Never

* What is the greatest challenge for our school to actively engage you in ways that will increase your child's learning?

Thanks for completing this survey!

	Always	Sometimes	Never
Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit?	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Always	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Sometimes	Are school personnel friendly to you when you visit? Never
Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning?	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Always	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Sometimes	Do you feel comfortable communicating with your child’s teacher about your child's learning? Never
Do you feel good about your child’s school?	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Always	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Sometimes	Do you feel good about your child’s school? Never
Do you feel your family’s culture, ethnicity, religion are respected at school?	Do you feel your family’s culture, ethnicity, religion are respected at school? Always	Do you feel your family’s culture, ethnicity, religion are respected at school? Sometimes	Do you feel your family’s culture, ethnicity, religion are respected at school? Never
Is the school clean and free of litter?	Is the school clean and free of litter? Always	Is the school clean and free of litter? Sometimes	Is the school clean and free of litter? Never
Can you easily reach school personnel if you need to?	Can you easily reach school personnel if you need to? Always	Can you easily reach school personnel if you need to? Sometimes	Can you easily reach school personnel if you need to? Never
Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner?	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Always	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Sometimes	Do school personnel respond to your concerns in a timely manner? Never
Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher?	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Always	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Sometimes	Do you receive positive comments about your child from your child’s teacher? Never
If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact?	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Always	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Sometimes	If there is a question or concern at school, do you know the right person to contact? Never
Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning?	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Always	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Sometimes	Do you understand the information the school provides about your child’s learning? Never
Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language?	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Always	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Sometimes	Is there a front office person fluent in your preferred language? Never
Do you feel well-informed about school policies & procedures?	Do you feel well-informed about school policies & procedures? Always	Do you feel well-informed about school policies & procedures? Sometimes	Do you feel well-informed about school policies & procedures? Never
Is there a place in the school where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn?	Is there a place in the school where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Always	Is there a place in the school where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Sometimes	Is there a place in the school where you can get helpful information, materials, or other resources to help your child learn? Never
Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)?	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Always	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Sometimes	Do you feel informed about your child’s performance in school (grades, behavior)? Never
Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn?	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Always	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Sometimes	Does your school offer information or training on how to help your child learn? Never
Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child?	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Always	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Sometimes	Are you encouraged to join a school committee & participate in school decisions that affect your child? Never
Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions?	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Always	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Sometimes	Do you feel the school is open to your suggestions? Never
Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)?	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Always	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Sometimes	Do you attend school events (conferences, curriculum night, band/choral performances, etc.)? Never
Does the school present you with opportunities to participate in your child's learning and the school community?	Does the school present you with opportunities to participate in your child's learning and the school community? Always	Does the school present you with opportunities to participate in your child's learning and the school community? Sometimes	Does the school present you with opportunities to participate in your child's learning and the school community? Never
Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning?	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Always	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Sometimes	Do you feel the school includes you in your child’s learning? Never
Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement?	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Always	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Sometimes	Does the school offer translators, transportation, & other accommodations to encourage engagement? Never