101 APPENDICES 102 APPENDIX A English Parent Consent to Participate Form As a parent participant in the district’s parent involvement workshop sessions, you are invited to participate in a research study which will be conducted by Gloria Hernandez, an administrator with the district and a doctoral candidate in the Independent Doctorate, EDD Department in the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). The study will examine parent and teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of the district’s parent involvement programs and workshop sessions. You will be asked to complete two questionnaires about home-school communications. Each questionnaire will take about 20-30 minutes to complete. Additionally you will be asked to attend and participate in monthly parent workshop sessions where your input will be noted. Finally, you will be invited to take part in a 30 minute interview at the completion of the study. Some of the items in the questionnaire may seem personal, but you do not have to answer any question if you don’t want to. Some of the interview questions may also seem personal; and again, you don’t have to answer any question if you don’t want to. There are a number of benefits of voluntarily participating in this research study. The information you provide will help the district understand how we can be more effective in working together with parents. We hope to learn how to better provide parents with information and tools to increase students’ academic achievement and improve student learning. All results obtained in this study will be confidential. Your responses on the questionnaires will be anonymous. With your permission the interview will be taped. However as soon as the tape is transcribed, the tape will be destroyed and you will be identified only as a parent of a Hispanic, African American, or an English Learner student. Only group results for the project will be reported. You will not receive any compensation for participating in this study. If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact me via email at gloriahe@gmail.com or by phone: (916) 616-7397. Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. You may decide not to participate in this study. You may also change your mind and withdraw at anytime without any consequences. The researcher may also end your participation at any time. Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand this consent form and agree to participate in the research. ________________________________________ Signature of Participant ____________________ Date ________________________________________ Signature of Witness ____________________ Date 103 APPENDIX B Spanish Parent Consent to Participate Form Consentimiento de padre/tutor legal de participar en un estudio de investigación Usted esta invitado a participar en un estudio de investigación que esta siendo llevado a cabo por Gloria Hernández, candidata a un doctorado en la facultad de educación en la universidad del estado de California, Sacramento (CSUS), quien además es una administradora del distrito. El estudio se enfocará en la efectividad del programa para participación de padres de familia del distrito. Se le pedirá llenar dos cuestionarios sobre el programa para la participación de padres del que usted forma parte. Cada cuestionario tomara hasta 30 minutos para completarse. Adicionalmente, usted pudiera tomar parte en la reunión de un grupo de enfoque junto con otros padres y tutores legales, para hablar con respecto al programa para la participación de padres de familia. La reunión del grupo de enfoque podría durar hasta 45 minutos. Algunas de las preguntas del cuestionario pudieran parecer de índole personal, pero usted no esta obligado a responder cada pregunta si usted no lo desea. Algunas preguntas del grupo de enfoque también pudieran parecer muy personales, pero usted puede participar en la discusión tanto o tan poco como usted guste. Usted puede obtener mayor información de como ayudar a su hijo/a a tener éxito en sus estudios, o bien puede que no se beneficie personalmente de participar en este estudio de investigación. Se espera que los resultados de este estudio sean de beneficio a programas diseñados para animar e incrementar la participación de los padres de familia en la escuela y el distrito. Todos los resultados obtenidos en esta investigación son totalmente confidenciales. Sus respuestas son anónimas. Solo se utilizara su nombre en los grupos de enfoque y usted tiene la opción de usar un nombre ficticio, si así lo desea. Con el permiso de todos en el grupo, la plática del grupo de enfoque será grabada en casete. Sin embargo, tan pronto como el casete sea transcrito el casete será destruido. Los resultados del proyecto serán reportados en base a la aportación del grupo. Usted no recibirá ningún tipo de pago por participar en este estudio. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre este estudio, favor de contactarme vía e-mail al gloriahe@gmail.com o por teléfono al (916)-616-7397. Su participación en esta investigación es enteramente voluntaria. Si firma a continuación indica que usted ha leído y entiende este formulario de autorización y esta de acuerdo en participar en el estudio de investigación. ________________________________________ ____________________ Firma del participante Fecha ________________________________________ ____________________ Firma del testigo Fecha 104 APPENDIX C Hmong Parent Consent to Participate Form Rau Tus Niamtxiv/Tus Neeg Saib Xyuas Uas Pom Zoo Koom Tes Nrog Qhov Kev Tshawb Fawb No Caw koj tuaj koom tes nrog rau qhov kev kawm tshawb fawb no, uas ntsuam xyuas los ntawm Gloria Hernandez, ib tug tswj kav nrog rau koog tsev kawmntawv no uas tam tom kawm nws daim doctor degree yuav tiav nyob rau hauv lub tsev kawmntawv qib siab College of Education hauv California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). Qhov kev kawm tshawb fawb no yuav ntsuam txog kev tij lim ntawm koog tsev kawmntawv cov niamtxiv kev sib koom tes lub program. Yuav kom koj teb ib cov lus nug txog niamtxiv cov program uas koj tau mus koom tes nrog rau. Ib qhob lus nug twg tej zaum yuav siv li ntawm 30 feeb los teb thiaj li yuav tiav. Ntxiv li ntawd tej zaum tseem yuav caw koj tuaj koom tes ua ib feem nyob rau hauv pab pawg yuav tsi los mus sib tham nrog rau lwm cov niamtxiv thiab cov neeg saib xyuas hais txog niamtxiv kev sib koom tes lub program. Pab pawg no kev sib tham yuav ntev txog li ntawm 45 feeb. Tej cov nqi lus nug yuav hais txog koj tus kheej, tiam sis koj tsis xav teb ib qhob twg li los tsis ua licas. Ib cov lus nug nyob rau hauv pab pawg tsi ntawd los kuj yuav nug txog koj tus kheej thiab, tiam sis koom tes teb kom ntau li ntau tau lossis tsawg li tsawg tau nyob ntawm koj xav rau. Tej zaum koj yuav kawm tau tej yam xov-xwm zoo seb yuav pab koj tus me nyuam kom kawm tau ntawv zoo tuaj nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv, lossis tej zaum koj yuav kawm tau tej yam zoo rau koj tus kheej nyob rau hauv qhov kev koom tes tshawb fawb no. Cia siab tias cov kev tshawb fawb tau ntawd yuav zoo rau cov programs yuav coj los tsim txhawb nqa thiab kom muaj coob leej ntau tus niamtxiv tuaj koom tes nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv/koog tsev kawmntawv. Txhua yam kev tshawb fawb tau los ntawd yuav tsis pub qhia tawm. Koj cov lus teb rau cov lus nug ntawd los yuav tsis pub leej twg paub. Koj lub npe (tsis yog lub xeev) yuav muab siv nyob rau hauv pab pawg tsi ntawd thiab koj cia li xev tso lwm tus lub npe xwb los tau yog koj tsis xav siv koj lub npe tiagtiag. Yog txhua leej txhua tus nyob rau hauv pab pawg no pom zoo, kev sib tham hauv pab pawg no yuav muab kaw tseg cia. Tab sis tom qab muab daim kab-xev kaw ntawd coj los mloog tag es muab cov lus sau tseg tag lam, yuav muab daim kab-xev ntawd nrhuav pov tseg. Kev tshawb fawb tau licas los ntawd pab pawg ntawd yuav muab coj los tshaj ntawd. Peb yuav tsis them nyiaj dabtsi lossis npaum licas rau koj rau qhov kev koom tes kawm no. Yog koj muaj lus nug dabtsi lossis txhawb xeeb txog qhov kev kawm no, thov hu xov tooj tau rau kuv ntawm (916)616-7397 lossis sau email xav rau kuv ntawm gloriahe@gmail.com . Kev koom tes nrog rau qhov kev tshawb fawb no yog nyob ntawm koj tus kheej kev pom zoo xwb. Koj kev kos npe rau hauv qab no txhais tau hais tias koj tau twm thiab to taub txog daim ntawv no thiab pom zoo koom tes nrog rau qhov kev tshawb fawb no. ________________________________________ Tus Neeg Koom Tes Ntawd Kos Npe ____________________ Hnub ________________________________________ Tus Neeg Ua Pov Thawj Ntawd Kos Npe ____________________ Hnub 105 APPENDIX D Russian Parent Consent to Participate Form Согласие родителей/опекунов для участия в опросе Вы приглашаетесь для участия в опросе которое проводит Gloria Hernandez, аспирант Педагогического колледжа в Калифорнийском государственном университете города Сакраменто (CSUS) и администратор школьного округа. Этот опрос поможет определить эффективность программы школьного округа, которая проводит работу с родителями, вовлекая их принимать активное участие в жизни школы. Вам будут предложены две анкеты с вопросами о работе родительской программе, в которой вы принимаете участие. Каждая анкета приблизительно занимает 30 минут. Кроме того вы возможно будете приглашены, чтобы принять участие в дискуссионной группе с другими родителями и опекунами, относительно программы, которая проводит работу с родителями, вовлекая их принимать активное участие в жизни школы. Продолжительность дискуссионной группы составит не больше чем 45 минут. Если некоторые вопросы в анкетном опросе вам покажутся слишком личными, вы можете не отвечать на них. Также если вы будете участвовать в дискуссионной группе и некоторые из обсуждаемых вопросов вам покажутся слишком личными, вы можете не отвечать на них. Если участие в этом опросе не принесет вам никакой пользы, вы можете получить дополнительную информацию относительно того, как вы можете помочь вашему ребенку быть более успешным в школе. Надеемся, что результаты этого опроса будут полезны для программ, разработанных для того, чтобы поощрить и увеличить родительское участие в школе/округе. Все результаты, полученные из этого опроса будут находится в полной конфиденциальности. Ваши ответы в анкетных опросах будут анонимны. Только будут использоваться имена в группе во время дискуссии, но по желанию вы можете использовать другое имя. С разрешением каждого участника в группе, дискуссия будет записана на пленку. Однако, как только разговор будет зафиксирован на бумаге, пленка будет уничтожена. Только будут сообщены результаты дискуссии. Участники опроса не будут получать никакую компенсацию за участие. Если у вас есть вопросы или предложения относительно этого опроса, пожалуйста пишите на электронную почту gloriahe@gmail.com или звоните: (916) 616-7397. Ваше участие в этом опросе абсолютно добровольное. Если вы прочитали и приняли это предложение и согласны принять участие в этом опросе, пожалуйста подпишитеь ниже. ________________________________________ Подпись участника опроса ________________________________________ Подпись свидетеля ____________________ Дата ____________________ Дата 106 APPENDIX E Teacher Consent to Participate in Research As a teacher of a student whose parent is a participant in the district’s parent involvement workshop sessions, you are invited to participate in a research study which will be conducted by Gloria Hernandez, an administrator with the district and a doctoral candidate in the Independent Doctorate, EDD Department in the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). The study will examine parent and teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of the district’s parent involvement programs and workshop sessions. You will be asked to complete two questionnaires about home-school communications. Each questionnaire will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Some of the items in the questionnaire may seem personal, but you do not have to answer any question if you don’t want to. Some of the interview questions may also seem personal; and again, you don’t have to answer any question if you don’t want to. There are a number of benefits of voluntarily participating in this research study. The information you provide will help the district understand how we can be more effective in working together with parents. We hope to learn how to better provide parents with information and tools to increase students’ academic achievement and improve student learning. All results obtained in this study will be confidential. Your responses on the questionnaires will be anonymous. No one is ever identified individually. Upon completion and submission of the second questionnaire you will have a choice of a $10 Starbuck’s or Target gift certificate. If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact me via email at gloriahe@gmail.com or by phone: (916) 616-7397. Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. You may decide not to participate in this study. You may also change your mind and withdraw at anytime without any consequences. The researcher may also end your participation at any time. Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand this consent form and agree to participate in the research. ________________________________________ Signature of Participant ____________________ Date ________________________________________ Signature of Witness ____________________ Date 107 APPENDIX F Parent Survey in English 1. How well has your child’s teacher or someone at school done the following THIS SCHOOL YEAR? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if the school does this: Well (1), OK (2), Poorly (3), or Never (4). A. THE SCHOOL’S CONTACT WITH YOU Does this… My child’s teacher or someone at the school… Well OK Poorly Never a. Helps me understand my child’s stage of development. 1 2 3 4 b. Tells me how my child is doing in school. 1 2 3 4 c. Asks me to volunteer at the school. 1 2 3 4 d. Explains how to check my child’s homework. 1 2 3 4 e. Sends home news about things happening at school. 1 2 3 4 f. Tells me what skills my child needs to learn in: math. 1 2 3 4 reading/language arts. 1 2 3 4 science. 1 2 3 4 g. Provides information on community services that I may want to use with my family. 1 2 3 4 h. Invites me to PTA/PTO meetings. 1 2 3 4 i. Assigns homework that requires my child to talk with me about things learned in class. 1 2 3 4 j. Invites me to a program at the school. 1 2 3 4 k. Asks me to help with fund raising. 1 2 3 4 l. Has a parent-teacher conference with me. 1 2 3 4 m. Includes parents on school committees, such as curriculum, budget, or improvement committees. 1 2 3 4 n. Provides information on community events that I may want to attend with my child. 1 2 3 4 108 2. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child’s school and teachers? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if you: Strongly Agree (1), Agree (2), Disagree (3), or Strongly Disagree (4). Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree a. This is a very good school. 1 2 3 4 b. I feel welcome at the school. 1 2 3 4 c. I get along well with my child’s teacher(s). 1 2 3 4 d. The teachers at this school care about my child. 1 2 3 4 B. YOUR INVOLVEMENT 3. Families are involved in different ways at school and at home. How often do YOU do the following activities? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if this happens: Everyday or Most Days (1), Once a Week (2), Once in a While (3), or Never (4). How often do you… Everyday /Most Days Once a Week Once in a While Never a. Read with your child? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 b. Volunteer in the classroom or at the school? c. Work with your child on science homework? d. Review and discuss the schoolwork your child brings home? e. Help your child with math? f. Visit your child’s school? g. Go over spelling or vocabulary with your child? h. Ask your child about what he/she is learning in science? i. Talk to your child’s teacher? j. Ask your child about what he/she is learning in math? k. Help your child with reading/language arts homework? 109 l. Help your child understand what he/she is learning in science? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 p. Go to a school event (e.g., sports, music, drama) or meeting? 1 2 3 4 q. Check to see if your child finished his/her homework? 1 2 3 4 m. Help your child prepare for math tests? n. Ask your child how well he/she is doing in school? o. Ask your child to read something he/she wrote? C. YOUR IDEAS 4. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about what parents should do? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if you: Strongly Agree (1), Agree (2), Disagree (3), or Strongly Disagree (4). Strongly Disagree It is a parent’s responsibility to… Strongly Agree Agree Disagree a. Make sure that their child learns at school. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 c. Show their child how to use things like a dictionary or encyclopedia. 1 2 3 4 d. Contact the teacher as soon as academic problems arise. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 b. Teach their child to value schoolwork. e. Test their child on subjects taught in school. f. Keep track of their child’s progress in school. g. Contact the teacher if they think their child is struggling in school. h. Show an interest in their child’s schoolwork. i. Help their child understand homework. j. Know if their child is having trouble in school. 110 5. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if you Strongly Agree (1), Agree (2), Disagree (3), or Strongly Disagree (4). Strongl y Agree a. I know how to help my child do well in school. b. I never know if I’m getting through to my child. c. I know how to help my child make good grades in school. d. I can motivate my child to do well in school. e. I feel good about my efforts to help my child learn. f. I don’t know how to help my child on schoolwork. g. My efforts to help my child learn are successful. h. I make a difference in my child’s school performance. Strongl y Disagre e Agree Disagre e 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 D. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PARENTS 6. Sometimes parents talk with other parents about their children’s education. Please think of up to five parents who have children in your child’s school. Circle the number that best describes how often you talk with each parent. Refer to one person on each line. If you do not speak with any other parents at your child’s school, check this box . (Skip to Q5, below.) How often do you talk? Give the first name of each parent only Once a Day Once a Week Twice a month Once a Month A few times a year SCHOOL PARENT 1 1 2 3 4 5 SCHOOL PARENT 2 1 2 3 4 5 SCHOOL PARENT 3 1 2 3 4 5 SCHOOL PARENT 4 1 2 3 4 5 SCHOOL PARENT 5 1 2 3 4 5 111 Please list some of the things you talk about with these parents. A _______________________ B. _______________________ C. _______________________ D. _______________________ 7. Please think of up to five other adults (who do not have children in your child’s school) with whom you talk about your child and his/her education. Refer to one person on each line. If you do not speak with any other adults about your child’s education, check this box . (Skip to Q6 on the next page.) Do you speak with this person often? Is this person a relative? Does this person have a child at a different school? ADULT 1 yes no yes no yes no ADULT 2 yes no yes no yes no ADULT 3 yes no yes no yes no ADULT 4 yes no yes no yes no ADULT 5 yes no yes no yes no Give the first name of each adult only Please list some of the things you talk about with these adults. A ______________ B. _______________________ C. _______________________ D. _____________ 8. How often do you talk with parents who have children at your child’s school about the topics listed below? Circle ONE answer on each line to tell if this happens: Very often (1), Once in a while (2), A few times a year (3), or Never (4). How often do you and parents at your child’s school . . Very Often Once in a while A few times a year Never a. Talk about activities at your children’s school? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 b. Talk about your children’s teacher(s)? c. Provide each other advice about parenting? d. Share helpful information about your child’s: reading/language arts? math? 112 science? e. Share books or book titles to read with your children? f. Talk about your children’s behavior or misbehavior? g. Talk about where to send your children to school? h. Share information about community events (e.g., museum exhibits, library readings, children’s theater)? i. Talk about the school’s policies and rules? j. Share information about extra-curricular activities (e.g., music teachers, arts and crafts, sports clubs/leagues)? k. Talk about how to become involved at the school? l. Share games, or the names of games, to play with your children? m. Talk about how your children are changing (e.g., growth spurts, boyfriends/girlfriends, social or emotional changes)? n. Provide each other with advice about helping your child with homework? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 o. Talk about your children’s accomplishments in school? 9. How have your connections with other parents helped you the most as a parent? E. YOUR FAMILY 10. The following questions will help us plan programs and activities to meet your family’s needs. Please mark one answer for each item. a. Is your child at this school a: _______ Girl b. When was your child born: _______ Month c. What is your relationship to the child? Mother Father Stepmother Stepfather _______ Boy _______ Year Grandmother Grandfather Other (please describe) __________________ 113 d. How much formal schooling have you completed? _____ Some high school _____ High school diploma _____ Some college _____ Vocational school/Technical college _____ College degree _____ Graduate degree or credits e. How much schooling do you think your child will complete? _____ Some high school _____ High school diploma _____ Some college _____ Vocational school/Technical college _____ College degree _____ Graduate degree f. How do you describe yourself? _____ Asian-American _____ Black or African-American _____ White or Caucasian _____ Hispanic or Latino(a) _____ Other (describe)_________________ g. What language do you speak at home? _____ English _____ Spanish _____ Hmong _____ Other (describe)_________________ h. Marital Status: _____ Married _____ Divorced or separated _____ Never married i. Are you employed? _____ Full-time _____ Part-time _____ Not employed j. If applicable, is your spouse or partner employed? _____ Full-time _____ Part-time _____ Not employed ____Not applicable 11. What other suggestions do you have about how the school could help you support your child’s education or learning? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! 114 APPENDIX G Parent Survey in Spanish A. EL CONTACTO DE LA ESCUELA CON USTED 1. ¿Qué tan bien ha realizado el maestro o alguien en la escuela lo siguiente ESTE AÑO ESCOLAR? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si la escuela hace: Muy bien (1), bien (2), mal (3) ó nunca (4) El maestro de mi hijo/a o alguien en la escuela… a. Me ayuda a entender la etapa de desarrollo de mi hijo/a b. Me dice como c. Me pide que sirva como voluntario/a en la escuela d. Me explica como revisar la tarea de mi hijo/a e. Envía boletines a casa sobre eventos que se llevan a cabo en la escuela Me dice que conceptos necesita aprender mi hijo/a en: matemáticas Lenguaje y literatura f. Ciencias g. h. i. Provee información sobre recursos comunitarios que talvez yo quiera usar con mi familia Me invita a reuniones de PTA/PTO j. Asigna tarea que requiere que mi hijo/a hable conmigo de cosas que ha aprendido en clase Me invita a un programa en la escuela k. Me pide que ayude a recaudar fondos l. Sostiene una reunión de padre-maestro conmigo m. Incluye a padres en comités de la escuela; tales como currículo, presupuesto o comités para hacer mejoras Provee información sobre eventos en la comunidad a los cuales quizá yo quiera asistir con mi hijo/a n. Hace esto… Muy Bien bien Mal Nunca 115 2. ¿Qué tanto concuerda o desacuerda con los siguientes comentarios sobre la escuela y los maestros de su hijo/a? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si esta completamente de acuerdo (1), de acuerdo (2), desacuerdo (3), completamente en desacuerdo (4). a. Esta es una buena escuela 1 2 3 Completam ente en desacuerdo 4 b. Me siento bien recibido en la escuela 1 2 3 4 c. Me llevo bien con el maestro/a de mi hijo/a Los maestros de esta escuela se interesan por mi hijo/a 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 d. Completamen te de acuerdo De acuerdo Desacuerdo B. SU PARTICIPACION 3. Las familias están involucradas de diferentes maneras en la escuela y en el hogar. ¿Qué tan seguido realiza USTED las siguientes actividades? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si esto sucede: Toda o la mayoría del tiempo (1), una vez por semana (2), una vez al tiempo (3), nunca (4). ¿Qué tan seguido…? Toda o la mayoría del tiempo Una vez por semana Una vez al tiempo Nunca 1 2 3 4 a. ¿Le lee a su hijo? b. ¿Sirve como voluntario en la escuela o salón de clase? 1 2 3 4 c. ¿Hace la tarea de ciencias junto con su hijo/a? 1 2 3 4 d. ¿Revisan y platican de las tareas que su hijo/a trae a la casa? 1 2 3 4 e. ¿Ayuda a su hijo/a con matemáticas? 1 2 3 4 f. ¿Visita la escuela de su hijo/a? 1 2 3 4 g. ¿Repasa ortografía y vocabulario con su hijo/a? 1 2 3 4 h. ¿Le pregunta a su hijo/a sobre lo que esta aprendiendo en ciencias? 1 2 3 4 i. ¿Habla con el maestro de su hijo/a? 1 2 3 4 j. ¿Le pregunta a su hijo/a sobre lo que esta aprendiendo en matemáticas? 1 2 3 4 k. ¿Ayuda a su hijo/a en la tarea de lenguaje y literatura? 1 2 3 4 116 l. ¿Ayuda a su hijo/a a entender lo que esta aprendiendo en ciencias? 1 2 3 4 m. ¿Ayuda a su hijo/a a prepararse para exámenes de matemáticas? 1 2 3 4 n. ¿Le pregunta a su hijo/a que tan bien le va en la escuela? 1 2 3 4 o. ¿Le pide a su hijo/a que lea algo que el/ella escribió? 1 2 3 4 p. ¿Asiste a un evento (Ej. deportes, música, drama) o reunión? 1 2 3 4 q. ¿Revisa y se asegura que su hijo/a termino la tarea? 1 2 3 4 C. SUS IDEAS 4. ¿Hasta que grado concuerda o desacuerda con las siguientes ideas sobre que deberían hacer los padres? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si esta: completamente de acuerdo (1), de acuerdo (2), desacuerdo (3), completamente en desacuerdo (4). Es la responsabilidad de los padres… a. b. Asegurarse que su hijo/a aprenda en la escuela Enseñarle a su hijo/a a saber valorar la tarea c. Mostrarle a su hijo/a como usar cosas como el diccionario y enciclopedia d. Ponerse en contacto con el maestro al momento que surjan problemas con los estudios Evaluar a su hijo/a en temas enseñados en la escuela e. f. Llevar un recuento del progreso de su hijo/a en sus estudios g. h. Ponerse en contacto con el maestro si sospechan que su hijo/a tiene dificultad en sus estudios Mostrar interés por la tarea de su hijo/a i. Ayudar a su hijo/a a entender la tarea j. Saber si su hijo/a esta teniendo problemas en la escuela Completament e de acuerdo De acuerdo Desacuerd o Completam ente en desacuerdo 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 117 5. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. ¿Qué tanto concuerda o descuerdo con los siguientes comentarios? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si esta completamente de acuerdo (1), de acuerdo (2), desacuerdo (3), completamente en desacuerdo (4). Yo se como ayudar a mi hijo/a a salir bien en la escuela Nunca se si mi hijo/a entiende lo que estoy comunicando Yo se como ayudar a mi hijo/a a sacar buenas calificaciones en la escuela Yo puedo motivar a mi hijo/a a hacer bien en la escuela Me siento satisfecho de mis esfuerzos para ayudar a mi hijo/a aprender No se como ayudar a mi hijo/a con la tarea Mis esfuerzos para ayudar a mi hijo/a aprender son efectivos Yo hago una diferencia en el rendimiento académico de mi hijo/a Completament e de acuerdo De acuerdo Desacuerd o Completam ente en desacuerdo 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 D. VINCULOS CON OTROS PADRES 6. Algunas veces los padres hablan con otros padres sobre la educación de sus hijos. Piense en hasta cinco padres de familia que tienen hijos en la escuela de su hijo/a. Circule la respuesta que mejor describa que tan seguido habla con cada uno de estos padres. Refiérase solo a una persona por cada línea. Si usted no habla con otros padres en la escuela de su hijo/a, favor de marcar esta caja □ (Vaya a Q5, abajo) ¿Qué tan seguido hablan? Una vez a la semana Dos veces al mes Una vez al mes Un par de veces por año PADRE 1: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 PADRE 2: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 PADRE 3: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 PADRE 4: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 PADRE 5: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 Provea solo el primer nombre de cada padre de familia Una vez al día Favor de anotar algunos de los temas que habla con estos padres de familia. A ____________________ B. ______________________ C. ______________________ D. ______________________ 118 7. Favor de pensar en hasta cinco adultos (que no tienen hijos en la escuela de su hijo/a) con quien usted habla sobre la educación de su hijo/a. Refiérase a una persona por cada línea. Si usted no habla con otros adultos sobre la educación de su hijo/a, favor de marcar esta caja □ (Vaya a Q6, abajo) ADULTO 1: _______________________________ YES NO ¿Es esta persona un familiar? YES NO ADULTO 2: _______________________________ YES NO YES NO YES NO ADULTO 3: _______________________________ YES NO YES NO YES NO ADULTO 4: _______________________________ YES NO YES NO YES NO ADULTO 5: _______________________________ YES NO YES NO YES NO Provea solo el primer nombre de cada adulto ¿Habla con esta persona seguido? ¿Tiene esa persona un hijo/a en otra escuela? YES NO Favor de anotar algunos de los temas que habla con estos adultos. A _________________________ B. ______________________ 8. C. ______________________ D. ______________________ ¿Qué tan seguido habla con padres que tienen hijos en la escuela de su hijo/a sobre temas listados abajo? Circule UNA respuesta en cada línea para decirnos si esto sucede: muy seguido (1), una vez al tiempo (2), un par de veces al año (3), nunca (4). ¿Qué tan seguido usted y otros padres en su escuela…? Toda o la mayoría del tiempo Una vez por semana Una vez al tiempo Nunca 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 a. ¿Hablan de actividades llevándose acabo en la escuela de sus hijos? b. ¿Hablan sobre el/los maestro/s de sus hijos? c. ¿Se aconsejan mutuamente sobre como ser mejores padres de familia? 1 2 3 4 d. ¿Comparten información útil sobre: Lenguaje y literatura? 1 2 3 4 e. ¿… matemáticas? 1 2 3 4 f. ¿…ciencias? 1 2 3 4 g. ¿Hablan sobre donde mandaran sus hijos a estudiar? 1 2 3 4 h. ¿Comparten información sobre eventos comunitarios (Ej. exhibiciones de museo, lectura en la biblioteca, teatro de niños)? 1 2 3 4 119 i. ¿Hablan sobre el reglamento y política de la escuela? j. ¿Comparten información acerca de actividades extracurriculares (Ej. maestros de música, arte y manualidades, clubs/ligas deportivas)? ¿Hablan de cómo estar involucrados en la escuela? k. l. ¿Comparten juegos, o los nombres de los juegos, para jugar con sus hijos? m. ¿Hablan de cómo sus hijos están cambiando (Ej. creciendo rápidamente, novios/novias, cambios sociales o emocionales)? ¿Se dan consejo los unos con los otros acerca de cómo ayudar a sus hijos con la tarea? n. o. 9. ¿Platican sobre los logros/éxitos de sus hijos en la escuela? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ¿Cómo le ha beneficiado su comunicación con otros padres de familia a ser un mejor padre o madre? E. SU FAMILIA 10. Las preguntas siguientes nos ayudarán a planear programas y actividades que suplan las necesidades de su familia. Favor de marcar solo una opción por cada pregunta. a. Es su estudiante ________niña ________niño b. ¿Cuándo nacio su hijo (a) ________Mes ________Año c. ¿Cuál es su Relación con el estudiante? ________Mamá ________Papá ________Madrastra ________Padrastro d. ¿Hasta que grado de escuela terminó? ________Algo de Primaria ________Algo de Secundaria ________Preparatoria ________Algo de Universidad ________Escuela Vocacional/ Técnica ________Universidad/Posgrado ________Abuela ________Abuelo ________Otro (describa) e. ¿Hasta cuál grado usted cree que su hijo terminará? ________Algo de Secundaria ________High School (Preparatoria) ________Algo de Universidad ________Escuela Vocacional/ Técnica ________Universidad ________Posgrado de Universidad 120 f. ¿Cómo se identifica usted? ________Asiatico-Americano ________Negro/ Afro-Americano ________Blanco/Caucásico ________Hispano/Latino ________Otro (describa) ___________ h. Estado Civil: ________Casado (a) g. ¿Que idioma habla usted en casa? ________Inglés ________Español ________Hmong ________Otro (describa) ____________ ________Divorsiado/Separado ________Nunca Casado i. Ocupación: ________Empleo _________EmpleoTiempo Parcial ________Sin Empleo j. Si aplica a usted, ¿Su pareja esta Empleada (o)? ________Empleo ________Empleo Tiempo Parcial ________Sin Empleo 11. ¿Que otras sujerencias tiene usted a cerca de como la escuela podría apoyarle a usted para mejorar la educación y aprendizaje the su hija (o)? 121 APPENDIX H Parent Survey in Hmong A. LUB TSEV KAWMNTAWV KEV TIV TOJ NROG KOJ 1. Koj tus me nyuam tus xibfwb lossis ib tug neeg nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv tau ua yam hais los nram no zoo npaum li cas NYOB RAU LUB XYOO NO? Ib kab lus twg xaiv IB qhob los qhia yog tias lub tsev kawmntawv tau ua li hais ntawd: Zoo Heev (1), Zoo (2), Tsis Zoo Li (3), lossis Tsis Ua Li (4). Kuv tus me nyuam tus xibfwb lossis ib tug neeg nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv… Ua tej yam no… Zoo Zoo Tsis Tsis Ua Heev Zoo Li Li a. Pab kom kuv to taub txog kuv tus me nyuam kev loj hlob? 1 2 3 4 b. Qhia rau kuv paub tias kuv tus me nyuam kawm tau ntawv 1 2 3 4 zoo licas nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. c. Nug kuv kom kuv mus ua haujlwm pab dawb nyob rau tom 1 2 3 4 tsev kawmntawv. d. Piav qhia kom kuv paub kuaj kuv tus me nyuam cov ntaub 1 2 3 4 ntawv qab coj los ua tom tsev. e. Xa xov-xwm txog tej kev muaj tshwm sim nyob hauv tsev 1 2 3 4 kawmntawv los mus tsev. f. Qhia kuv txog tej kev txawj ntse kuv tus me nyuam xav tau 1 2 3 4 ntxiv nyob rau suam kawm: lej. g. Pab muab tej xov-xwm nyob hauv lub cuab zos no rau kuv 1 2 3 4 es tej zaum kuv thiaj li tau siv nrog rau kuv tsev neeg. h. Caw kuv mus koom cov PTA/PTO tej lub rooj sab-laj. 1 2 3 4 i. Muab tej ntaub ntawv qab los ua tom tsev kom kuv tus me 1 2 3 4 nyuam yuav tsum los nrog kuv tham txog yam uas lawv kawm txog nyob rau hauv chav kawm ntawv. j. Caw kuv mus koom ib txheej xwm (program) nyob rau tom 1 2 3 4 tsev kawmntawv. k. Nug kuv kom kuv pab nrog nrhiav nyiaj txiag (ua fund 1 2 3 4 raising). l. Muaj rooj sab-laj qhia txog me nyuam cov qhab nias 1 2 3 4 (parent-teacher conference) nrog kuv. m. Muaj cov niamtxiv nyob rau tsev kawmntawv cov koom 1 2 3 4 haum (committees), xws li txheej txheem qhia ntaub ntawv (curriculum), kev tuav nyiaj txiag (budget), lossis kev txhim kho kom zoo dua qub (improvement committees). n. Pab muab xov-xwm txog zej zog tej koom txoos rau kuv es 1 2 3 4 tej zaum kuv thiaj li tau coj kuv tus me nyuam mus koom nrog kuv. 2. Koj pom zoo npaum licas lossis tsis pom zoo nrog rau cov lus hais nram no txog ntawm koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawmntawv thiab cov xibfwb? Ib kab lus twg xaiv IB qhob yog tias koj Pom Zoo Heev (1), Pom Zoo (2), Tsis Pom Zoo (3), Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li (4). 122 a. Lub tsev kawmntawv no yog ib lub zoo heev li. b. Lub tsev kawmntawv txais tos kuv zoo. c. Kuv muaj kev phooj ywg zoo nrog rau kuv tus me nyuam tus xibfwb. d. Cov xibfwb nyob rau lub tsev kawmntawv no nyiam kuv tus me nyuam heev. Pom Zoo Heev 1 1 1 Pom Zoo 2 2 2 Tsis Pom Zoo 3 3 3 Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li 4 4 4 1 2 3 4 B. KOJ KEV KOOM TES 3. Tsev neeg muaj ntau yam kev koom tes txwv nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv thiab nyob rau tom vaj tom tsev. KOJ muaj kev koom tes npaum licas txog yam kev kawm li hais los nram no? Ib kab lus twg xaiv IB qhob yog tias tej yam no muaj tshwm sim: Txhua hnub lossis Tej Hnub (1), Ib Zaug Ib Lwm Tiam (2), Ib Zaug Ntev Ntev Xwb (3), lossis Tsis Ua Hlo Li (4). Koj muaj kev koom tes npaum licas… a. Twm ntawv nrog koj tus me nyuam? b. Pab dawb nyob rau hauv chav kawm ntawv lossis tom tsev kawmntawv? c. Nrog koj tus me nyuam ua nws cov science tej ntaub ntawv? d. Ntsuam saib thiab tham txog tej ntaub ntawv koj tus me nyuam nqa los tsev? e. Pab koj tus me nyuam ua lej? f. Mus xyuas koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawmntawv? g. Saib/twm cov lus xeem sau (spelling) lossis cov lus kawm ntsiab (vocabulary) nrog koj tus me nyuam? h. Nug koj tus me nyuam txog seb nws tab tom kawm dabtsi nyob rau chav kawm science? i. Tham nrog koj tus me nyuam tus xibfwb? j. Nug koj tus me nyuam seb nws tab tom kawm txog dabtsi nyob rau chav kawm lej? k. Pab koj tus me nyuam twm ntawv/ua nws tej ntaub ntawv qab los ua tom tsev? l. Pab koj tus me nyuam kom nws to taub txog yam uas nws tseem tab tom kawm nyob rau chav kawm science? m. Pab npaj koj tus me nyuam rau kev xeem lej? n. Nug koj tus me nyuam seb nws kawm tau zoo licas nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv? o. Nug koj tus me nyuam kom nws twm tej yam uas nws sau tau lawm rau koj? p. Mus koom tsev kawmntawv tej koom txoos (kis las, mloog hu nkauj, kev ua yeeb yaj kiab) lossis tej rooj sab-laj? Txhua Hnub /Tej Hnub 1 1 Ib Lub Lwm Tiam Ib Zaug 2 2 Ntev Ntev Ib Zaug Xwb 3 3 Tsis Koom Tes Hlo Li 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 123 q. Kuaj saib seb koj tus me nyuam ua nws tej ntaub ntawv nqa los ua tom tsev seb nws ua puas tiav? 1 2 3 4 C. KOJ COV TSWV YIM 4. Koj pom zoo npaum licas lossis tsis pom zoo txog tej lus hais seb niamtxiv yuav tsum ua licas? Ib kab lus twg xaiv IB qhob qhia tias koj Pom Zoo Heev (1), Pom Zoo (2), Tsis Pom Zoo (3), Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li (4). Nws yog niamtxiv li feem xyuam los mus… a. Kom lawv cov me nyuam no kawm tau ntawv nyob hauv tsev kawmntawv. b. Qhia lawv cov me nyuam kom fwm tej ntaub ntawv nqa coj los ua tom tsev. c. Qhia lawv tej me nyuam kom txawj siv tej khoom xws li phau ntawv saib cov ntsiab lus (dictionary) lossis phau ntawv encyclopedia. d. Tiv toj tus xibfwb kom sai li sai tau thaum muaj teeb meem kawm tsis tau ntawv lawm. e. Xeem lawv tus me nyuam rau yam kev kawm muaj qhia nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. f. Cim tseg seb lawv tus me nyuam kawm tau zoo licas nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. g. Tiv toj tus xibfwb yog lawv paub hais tias lawv tus me nyuam muaj kev nyiaj ntxeem/kawm mus tsis taus lawm nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. h. Qhia kev txaus siab txog lawv tus me nyuam tej ntaub ntawv nqa los ua tom tsev. i. Pab kom lawv tus me nyuam to taub txog tej ntaub ntawv nqa los ua tom tsev. j. Paub tias lawv tus me nyuam no muaj teeb meem nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. 5. Pom Zoo Heev Pom Zoo Tsis Pom Zoo 1 2 3 Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Koj pom zoo npaum licas lossis tsis pom zoo nrog rau cov lus hais los nram qab no? Ib kab lus twg xaiv IB qhob qhia tias koj Pom Zoo Heev (1), Pom Zoo (2), Tsis Pom Zoo (3), Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li (4). a. Kuv paub pab licas kom kuv tus me nyuam kawm tau ntawv zoo nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. b. Kuv yeej tsis paub tias xyov kuv tej lus hais kuv tus me puas nkag siab/khaws tau. Pom Zoo Heev Pom Zoo Tsis Pom Zoo 1 2 3 Tsis Pom Zoo Hlo Li 4 1 2 3 4 124 c. Kuv paub pab kom kuv tus me nyuam kawm tau qhab nias zoo nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. 1 2 3 4 d. Kuv paub txhawb kom kuv tus me nyuam mob siab ua tau zoo nyob rau hauv tsev kawmntawv. 1 2 3 4 e. Kuv zoo siab rau kuv lub dag zog los pab kom kuv tus me nyuam kawm tau. f. Kuv tsis paub pab kuv tus me nyuam ua nws tej ntaub ntawv. g. Kuv lub dab zog pab kuv tus me nyuam kawm ntawv mus tau zoo heev li. h. Kuv ua tau ib yam tsim nyog nyob rau hauv kuv tus me txoj kev kawm. D. Kev Sib Txuas Lus Nrog Lwm Tus Niam Txiv 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 6. Qee lub caij cov niam cov txiv kuj nrog lwm tus niam txiv sib tham txog lawv cov me nyuam txoj kev kawm ntawv. Koj yuav tsum xav kom tau li 5 tug cov niam cov txiv uas muaj lawv cov me nyuam kawm ntawv hauv koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv. Kos voj voos rau tus zauv uas qhia seb koj tau nrog lawv sib tham tsawg zaus. Yog koj tsis nrog lwm tus niam txiv sib tham hauv koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv, khij qhov no . Koj nrog lawv tham tsawg zaus? Qhia cov niam txiv npe xwb, Ib Ib zaug ib Ob Zaug Ib zaug Ob peb zaug li ib txhob qhia xeem zaug lub lim ib lub hlis ib lub xyoo ib tiam hlis hnub Tsev kawm ntawv tus niam txiv 1 2 3 4 5 1 Tsev kawm ntawv tus niam txiv 1 2 3 4 5 2. Tsev kawm ntawv tus niam txiv 1 2 3 4 5 3 Tsev kawm ntawv tus niam txiv 1 2 3 4 5 4. Tsev kawm ntawv tus niam txiv 1 2 3 4 5 5 Qhia tej yam uas koj tau nrog cov niam cov txiv no tham. A B. C. D 7. Koj yuav tsum xav kom tau li 5 tug cov neeg laus (uas muaj lawv cov me nyuam kawm ntawv hauv koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv) uas koj tau nrog lawv sib tham txog koj tus me nyuam txoj kev kawm ntawv. Qhia txog cov neeg no. Yog koj tsis nrog lawv sib tham hauv koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv, khij qhov no . Qhia lawv npe xwb, txhob qhia xeem Tus neeg laus 1 Tus neeg laus 2. Koj puas tau nrog tus neeg no tham ntau? Tau Tsis Tau Tau Tsis Tau Nws puas txheeb ze koj? Ze Tsis Ze Ze Tsis Ze Nws puas muaj me nyuam kawm ntawv nyob lwm lub tsev kawm ntawv Muaj Tsis Muaj Muaj Tsis Muaj 125 Tus neeg laus 3 Tus neeg laus 4. Tus neeg laus 5 Tau Tau Tau Tau Tau Tau Tsis Tsis Tsis Ze Ze Ze Ze Ze Ze Tsis Muaj Tsis Muaj Tsis Muaj Tsis Muaj Tsis Muaj Tsis Muaj Qhia tej yam uas koj tau nrog cov neeg laus no tham txog. B. C. 8. Koj nrog cov niam cov txiv, cov uas muaj lawv cov me nyuam kawm ntawv pem koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv sib tham ntau npaum li cas. Kos voj voos teb ib kab zuj zus seb tej no puas muaj tiag: Muaj ntau zaus (1), nyob nyob muaj ib zaug (2), ob peb zaug li 1 xyoo (3), los sis tsis muaj li (4). Muaj pes tsawg zaus uas koj thiab cov niam cov txiv pem koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv tau…… A D Ntau Zaus Qee lub caij a. Tham txog tej yam kev kawm pem koj tus me nyuam lub tsev 1 2 kawm ntawv? b. Tham hais txog koj tus me nyuam tus xib fwb?. 1 2 c. Sib pab tswv yim hais txog kev qhuab qhia tej me nyuam?. 1 2 d. Pab qhia txog kev nyeem ntawv/ kev kawm ntawv Askiv? 1 2 Lej? 1 2 Science? 1 2 e. Qiv ib phau ntawv los yog ntawv nyeem coj los nyeem rau tus 1 2 me nyuam mloog? f. Tham txog cov me nyuam tus cwj pwm los yog kev tsis mloog 1 2 hais. g. Tham txog seb yuav xa tus me nyuam mus kawm ntawv rau 1 2 qhov twg? h. Sib qhia txog rooj sib tham nyob hauv ib cheeb tsam?. 1 2 i. Tham txog tsev kawm ntawv tej kev cai? 1 2 j. Sib tham txog lwm yam kev kawm (xws li nqua yas suab, kev 1 2 teeb duab, ncaws pob)? k. Tham txog kev koom tes pab dawb pem tsev kawm ntawv? 1 2 l..Tham txog kev ua si (games) seb yog yam twg, thiab nrog koj 1 2 tus me nyuam ua si? m. Tham txog tej yam hloov ntawm tus me nyuam uas koj 1 2 pom(xws li nws cev nqaij daim tawv, nws muaj hluas nkauj/hluas nraug, thiab lwm yam kev nyuaj siab? n. Sib pab tswv yim sib qhia seb yuav pab tus me nyuam li cas 1 2 hais txog ua homework?. o. Tham txog tej yam koj tus me nyuam ua tau zoo los sis ua tiav 1 2 hauv tsev kawm ntawv?. 9. Kev sib tham nrog lwm tus (niam txiv) nws pab tau koj dab tsi tshaj plaws? Ob peb zaug li ntawm ib xyoos 3 Tsis tau 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 126 E. Koj Tsev Neeg 10. Cov lus nug hauv qab no yuav pab peb npaj tej programs thiab kev kawm lwm yam kom tau zoo raws li koj tsev neeg xav tau.thov teb ib kab zuj zus. a. Koj tus me nyuam hauv tsev kawm ntawv yog tub los sis yog Ntxhais Tub ntxhais: b. Koj tus me nyuam nws yug lub hli twg thiab xyoo twg: Hli Xyoo c. Koj txheeb tus me nyuam li cas? Niam Yug Pog Txiv Yug Yawg Niam Tshiab Lwm tus (thov qhia) Txiv Tshiab d. Koj kawm ntawv tiav qib twg? e. Koj xav tus me nyuam yuav kawm txog qhov twg? Tau kawm me ntsis hauv high school (9-12) Tau kawm me ntsis hauv high school (9-12) Tau daim diploma Tau daim diploma Tau kawm me ntsis hauv qib siab (college) Tau kawm me ntsis hauv qib siab (college) Tau kawm me ntsis hauv Vocational school/Technical college Tau kawm me ntsis hauv Vocationa school/Technical college College degree College degree Tiav (tau degree los sis qhab nees) Tiav (tau degree los sis qhab nees) f. Qhia koj tus kheej seb koj yog neeg dab tsi? g. Koj yam lus hais tom tsev? Es xias-Meskas (Asian-American) Mes kas dub (African-American) Lus Askiv Dawb los sis Caucasian Lus Mev Mev (Hispanic or Latino) Lus Hmoob Lwm yam (thov qhia) Lwm yam lus (thov qhia) h. Puas muaj txwj nkawm Muaj txiv/pom niam Nrauj los sis sib Faib lawm Tseem yog tub ntxhais hluas i Koj txoj hauj lwm? Ua 8 teev (Full Time) Ua 4-6 teev (Part Time) Tsis ua j Yog nws muaj feem txog koj, koj tus txiv los sis tus poj niam puas ua hauj lwm? Ua 8 teev (Full Time) Ua 4-6 teev (Part Time) Tsis ua Tsis muaj feem txog 11 Koj puas muaj lus dab tsi hais txog seb tsev kawm ntawv yuav pab koj txhawb nqa koj tus me nyuam txoj kev kawm li cas? Ua Tsaug Rau Koj Txoj Kev Pab! 127 APPENDIX I Parent Survey in Russian A. ВАШ КОНТАКТ СО ШКОЛОЙ 1. Оцените работу учителя вашего ребенка или другого работника школы В ЭТОМ УЧЕБНОМ ГОДУ? Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Хорошо (1), Посредственно (2), Плохо (3), Вообще не выполняет (4). Учитель моего ребенка или другой работник школы... a. Поясняет мне на каком этапе развития находится мой ребенок. b. Сообщает мне как мой ребенок учится в школе. c. Обращается ко мне, чтобы я поработал(а) волонтёром в школе. d. Объясняет мне, как нужно проверять выполнение домашнего задания у моего ребенка. e. Высылает на дом информацию о происходящих событиях в школе. f. Сообщает чему научился мой ребенок по математике. по чтению/английскому языку. по предмету науки. g. Рассказывает мне о различных общественных услугах, которые могут быть полезны для моей семьи. h. Приглашает меня на школьные заседания PTA/PTO (совместная ассоциация родителей и учителей) i. Задает домашнее задание, которое требует, чтобы мой ребенок рассказывал мне о том, что он/она изучает в классе. j. Приглашает меня на школьные программы. k. Обращается ко мне за помощью при сборе денежных средств. l. Приглашает меня на родительскую конференцию (parent-teacher conference) m. Включает родителей в работу школьных комитетов для обсуждения учебной программы, бюджета или в комитет по усовершенствованию. n. Сообщает о проведении общественных мероприятий, на которые я бы мог/могла пойти со своим ребенком. Хорошо Посред ственн о Плохо Вообщ е не выполн яет 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2. Насколько вы согласны или не согласны относительно следующих утверждений об учителях и о школе, где учится ваш ребенок. Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Полностью согласен (1), Согласен (2), Не совсем согласен (3), Вообще не согласен (4). 128 Полност ью согласен Соглас ен Не совсем согласе н 1 1 2 2 3 3 Вооб ще не согла сен 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 a. Это очень хорошая школа. b. В школе ко мне относятся доброжелательно. c. У меня очень хорошие отношения с учителем (учителями) моего ребенка. d. Учителя в этой школе заботятся о моем ребенке. B. ВАШЕ УЧАСТИЕ 3. Родители вовлечены по-разному в жизнедеятельность школы и дома. Как часто ВЫ занимаетесь следующим? Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Каждый или почти каждый день (1), Раз в неделю (2), Иногда (3), Никогда (4). Как часто вы... a. Читаете вместе со своим ребенком? b. Добровольно помогаете в классе или в школе? c. Выполняете вместе со своим ребенком домашнее задания по предмету науки? d. Повторяете или разбираете классную работу, которую ваш ребенок приносит домой? e. Помогаете своему ребенку по математике? f. Посещаете школу своего ребенка? g. Повторяете со своим ребенком правильное написание слов или слова для запомининия? h. Спрашиваете своего ребенка, что он/она изучает по предмету науки? i. Разговариваете с учителем своего ребенка? j. Спрашиваете своего ребенка, что он/она изучает по математике? k. Помогаете своему ребенку с домашним заданием по чтению/ английскому языку? l. Помогаете своему ребенку разобраться в изучаемом материале по предмету науки? m. Помогаете своему ребенку готовиться к тестам по математике? n. Спрашиваете своего ребенка как у него/нее обстоят дела в школе? Каждый или почти каждый день Раз в неделю Иногда Никогда 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 129 o. Просите своего ребенка прочитать, то что он написал? p. Посещаете школьные мероприятия (спортивные, музыкальные, театральные) или заседания/ встречи? q. Проверяете полностью ли выполнил ваш ребенок домашнее задание? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 С. ВАШИ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЯ 4. Насколько вы согласны или не согласны относительно следующих утверждений о том, что родители должны делать? Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Полностью согласен (1), Согласен (2), Не совсем согласен (3), Вообще не согласен (4). В обязанности родителей входит... a. Удостоверится, что ваш ребенок изучает новый материал и прогрессирует в школе. b. Учить своего ребенка ценить обучение в школе. c. Учить своего ребенка пользоваться такими вещами, как словарь или энциклопедия. d. Обращаться за помощью к учителям сразу же, как только возникает проблема в учебе. e. Проверять своего ребенка на знание изученного материала в школе. f. Наблюдать за прогрессом своего ребенка в школе. g. Сообщать учителям, если вы считаете, что ваш ребенок испытывает трудности в учебе. h. Интересоваться, чем ребенок занимается или изучает в классе. i. Помогать своему ребенку с домашним заданием. j. Интересоваться, как ведет себя ребенок в школе Полност ью согласен Соглас ен Не совсем согласе н Вообще не согласе н 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5. Насколько вы согласны или не согласны относительно следующих утверждений? Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Полностью согласен (1), Согласен (2), Не совсем согласен (3), Вообще не согласен (4). Полно стью соглас ен Соглас ен Не совсем согласе н Вообще не согласе н a. Я знаю, как помочь моему ребенку хорошо учиться в школе. 1 2 3 4 b. Я не уверен, понимает ли меня мой ребенок, когда я ему пытаюсь что-нибудь объсянить. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 c. Я знаю, как помочь моему ребенку получать хорошие оценки в школе. 130 d. Я знаю, как заинтересовать моего ребенка хорошо учиться в школе. e. Я считаю, что я стараюсь и всегда прикладываю усилия, чтобы помочь моему ребенку в учебе. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 f. Я не знаю как я могу помочь моему ребенку в учебе. 1 2 3 4 g. Усилия, которые я прикладываю очень помогают моему ребенку в учебе. h. Своим участием я помогаю моему ребенку преуспевать в школе. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 D. КОНТАКТ С ДРУГИМИ РОДИТЕЛЯМИ 6. Иногда родители разговаривают друг с другом об учебе своих детей. Пожалуйста назовите хотя бы 5 родителей, дети которых учатся в школе вместе с вашим ребенком. Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса, отметив, как часто вы разговариваете с каждым из родителей. Для каждого родителя - отдельная сторочка. Если вы не общаетесь с другими родителями из школы, где учится ваш ребенок, пожалуйста поставьте галочку в этом квадрате: (И перейдите к вопросу №7). Как часто вы общаетесь? Напишите имя каждого родителя Один раз Один Два Один Нескол в день раз в раза в раз в ько раз неделю месяц месяц в году РОДИТЕЛЬ №1_____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 РОДИТЕЛЬ №2_____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 РОДИТЕЛЬ №3_____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 РОДИТЕЛЬ №4_____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 РОДИТЕЛЬ №5_____________________________ Пожалуйста перечислите некоторые вопросы, которые вы обсуждаете с этими родителями. A. _________________B. ___________________ C. __________________ D. __________________ 131 6. Пожалуйста назовите хотя бы пять ваших знакомых (дети которых не учатся в школе вашего ребенка), с которыми вы общаетесь о своих детях и их учебе. Для каждого вашего знакомого – отдельная сторочка. Если вы не разговариваете со своими знакомыми о своих детях и их учебе, пожалуйста поставьте галочку в этом квадрате: (И перейдите к вопросу №8). Напишите имя каждого вашего знакомого Часто ли вы разговариваете с этим знакомым? Является ли этот знакомый вашим родственнико м? Имеет ли этот знакомый детей, которые учатся в другой школе? ЗНАКОМЫЙ №1_________________________ да нет да нет да нет ЗНАКОМЫЙ №2_________________________ да нет да нет да нет ЗНАКОМЫЙ №3_________________________ да нет да нет да нет ЗНАКОМЫЙ №4_________________________ да нет да нет да нет ЗНАКОМЫЙ №5_________________________ да нет да нет да нет Пожалуйста перечислите некоторые вопросы, которые вы обсуждаете с этими знакомыми. A. _________________B. ___________________ C. __________________ D. __________________ 8. Как часто вы разговариваете с другими родителями, дети которых учатся вместе с вашим детьми в одной школе относительно вопросов, перечисленных ниже. Обведите ОДИН выбранный вами ответ напротив каждого вопроса: Очень часто (1), Иногда (2), Несколько раз в году (3), Никогда (4). Как часто вы и родители из вашей школы ... a. Разговариваете о школьных мероприятиях? b. Разговариваете об учителях? c. Советуетесь относительно вопросов воспитания детей? d. Делитесь полезными советами по чтению/английскому языку? e. Обмениваетесь книгами или названиями интересных книг для чтения со своими детьми? Очень часто Иногда Несколько раз в году 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Никог да 132 f. Разговариваете относительно хорошего или плохого поведения своих детей? g. Делитесь о том, куда дети пойдут учиться после окончания школы? h. Делитесь информацией об общественных мероприятиях (таких как: музыкальный театр, библиотечное чтение, детский театр)? i. Разговариваете об установленных школьных правилах порядка? j. Делитесь информацией о внеклассных школьных кружках (например о таких как: музыкальный кружок, рисование и труд, спортивный клуб)? k. Разговариваете о том, как вы можете стать более активными участниками в жизнедеятельности школы. l. Делитесь различными интересными детскими играми, в которые можно поиграть вместе со своим ребенком. m. Разговариваете о том, как дети меняются с возрастом (о резком скачке в росте, о дружбе между мальчиками и девочками, об изменениях в социальном и эмоциональном развитии)? n. Делитесь советами о том, как помочь своему ребенку с выполненением домашнего задания? o. Делитесь о достижениях в учебе своего ребенка? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 9. Поддерживая контакт с другими родителями, как вы считаете, что именно помогает вам больше всего? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ __ E. ВАША СЕМЬЯ 10. Ваши ответы на следующие вопросы помогут нам организовать новые учебные программы и дополнительные практические занятия, в которых нуждается ваш ребенок. Пожалуйста выберите один ответ на каждый вопрос. a. Пол вашего ребенка, который учится в этой школе b. Когда родился ваш ребенок: __________ Год _________М __________Ж _________ Месяц c. Кем вы приходитесь этому ребенку? ____Мать ____ Бабушка ____Отец ____ Дедушка ____Приемная мать ____ Другое (пожалуйста объясните)_____________________ ____Приемный отец 133 d. Отметьте ваше образование: ____ Неполное среднее образование ____ Среднее образование ____ Несколько семестров колледжа ____ Проф-тех училище/Техникум ____ Колледж ____ Диплом об окончании учебного заведения заведения e. Как вы думаете какое образование получит ваш ребенок? ____ Неполное среднее образование ____ Среднее образование ____ Несколько семестров колледжа ____ Проф-тех училище/Техникум ____ Колледж ____ Диплом об окончании учебного f. К какой расе вы относитесь? g. Ваш родной язык? ____ Азиаты-Американцы ____ Английский ____ Африкано-Американцы ____ Испанский ____ Белая раса ____ Hmong ____ Латиноамериканцы ____ Другой ____ Другая (укажите язык) __________________ h. Семейный статус ____ Женат(замужем) ____ Разведен(а) или проживаю отдельно ____ Никогда не был(а) женат(замужем) i. Вы работаете? ____ Полный рабочий день ____ На пол-ставки ____ Не работаю ____ Не относится j. Работает ли ваш супруг/супруга (отметьте, если это к вам относится)? ____ Полный рабочий день ____ На пол-ставки ____ Не работает ____ Не относится 11. Есть ли у вас другие предложения относительно того, как школа может помочь вам поддерживать своего ребенка в учебе? ОГРОМНОЕ СПАСИБО ЗА ВАШУ ПОМОЩЬ! 134 APPENDIX J Teacher Survey Q-1. The first questions ask for your professional judgment about parent involvement. Please CIRCLE the one choice for each item that best represents your opinion and experience. a. Parent involvement is important b. Most parents know how to help c. This school has an active and effective parent organization (e.g., PTA or PTO d. every family has some strengths that could be tapped to increase student success in school. e. All parents could learn ways to assist their children on school work at home, if shown how. f. Parent involvement can help teachers be more effective with more students. g. Teachers should receive recognition for time spent on parent involvement activities. h. Parents of children at this school want to be involved more than they are now at most grade levels. Teachers do not have the time to involve parents in very useful ways. j. Teachers need in-service education to implement effective parent involvement practices. k. Parent involvement is important for student success in school. l. This school views parents as important partners. m. the community values education for all students. n. This school views parents as important partners. Strongly Agree SD Disagree D Agree A Strongly Agree SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA SD D A SA 135 o. Mostly when I contact parents, it’s about problems or troubles. p. In this school, teachers play a large part in most decisions. SD D A SA SD D A SA q. the community supports this school. r. Compared to there school, this school has one of the best school climates for teachers, students, and parents. SD D A SA SD D A SA Q-2 Teachers contact their student’s families in different ways. Please estimate the percent of your student’s families that you contacted this year in these ways: a. Letter or memo b. Telephone c. Meeting at school d. Schedules parent- teacher conference e. Home visit f. Meeting in the community g. Report card pick-up h. Performances, sports, or other events NA NA 0% 0% 5% 5% 10% 10% 25% 25% 50% 50% 75% 75% 90% 90% ALL ALL NA NA 0% 0% 5% 5% 10% 10% 25% 25% 50% 50% 75% 75% 90% 90% ALL ALL NA 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% ALL NA NA 0% 0% 5% 5% 10% 10% 25% 25% 50% 50% 75% 75% 90% 90% ALL ALL Q-3. Some teachers involve parents (or others) as volunteers at the school building. Please check the ways that you use volunteers in your classroom and in your school THIS YEAR. (CHECK all that apply in columns A and B.) A. In my CLASSROOM, volunteers… __ (a) I do NOT use classroom volunteers __ (b) Listen to children read aloud __ (c) read to the children __ (d) Grade papers __ (e) Tutor children in specific skills __ (f) Help on trips or at parties __ (g) Give talks (e.g., on careers, hobbies, etc/) __ (h) Other ways (please specify) ________________________________. 136 B. In our SCHOOL, volunteers… __ (a) Are NOT USED in the school now __ (b) Monitor halls, cafeteria, or other areas __ (c) Work in the library, computer lab, or other area __ (d) teach mini-courses __ (f) Lead clubs or activites __ (g) Check attendance __ (h) Work in “parent room” __ (i) Other ways (please specify) ________________________________. THIS YEAR, how many volunteers or aids help you in your classroom our school? C. Number of different volunteers who assist me in a typical week = _____________. D. Do you have paid aides in your classroom? ____ NO ____ YES ( how many? ____) E. Number of different volunteers who work anywhere in the school in a average week = ____________ (approximately) Q-4. Please estimate the percent of your student’s families who did the following THIS YEAR: 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% a. Attend 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% workshops regularly at school b. Check daily 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% that child’s homework is done c. Practice 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% schoolwork in the summer d. Attend PTA 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% meetings regularly e. Attend parent0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% teacher conferences with you Understand enough to help their child at home: f. …reading skills 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% at your grade level g. …writing skills 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% at you grade level h. …math skills at 0% 5% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 100% your grade level 137 Q-5. Schools serve diverse populations of families who have different needs and skills. The next questions ask for your judgment about specific wasy of involving families at your school. Please CIRCLE one choice to tell wheter you think each type of involvement is: NOT IMPORTANT NOT IMP (Means this IS NOT part of your school now, and SHOULD NOT BE). NEEDS TO BE DEVELOPED DEV (Means this IS NOT part of your school now, but SHOULD BE). NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED TO BE STRENGTHENED. IMPRV (Means this IS part of your school, but NEEDS A STRONG PROGRAM NOW STRONG parents AT ALL GRADE LEVELS (Means this IS a STRONG program for most at your school.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----------TYPE INVOLVEMENT a. WORKSHOPS for parents to build skills in PARENTING and understanding their children at each grade level. b. WORKSHOPS for parents on creating HOME CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING. c. COMMUNICATIONS from the school to the home that all families can understand and use. d. COMMUNICATIONS about report cards so that parents understand students’ progress and needs. e. Parent-teacher CONFERENCES with all families. f. SURVEYING parents each year for their ideas about the school. g. VOLUNTEERS in classrooms to assist teachers and students. h. VOLUNTEERS to help in other (non-classroom) parts of the school. i. INFORMATION on hwo NOT IMP AT THIS SCHOOL… DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG 138 j. k. l. to MONITOR homework. INFORMATION for parents on HOW TO HELP their children with specific skills and subjects. Involvement by families in PTA/PTO leadership, other COMMITTEES, or other decision-making roles. Programs for AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES, recreation, and homework help. NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG NOT IMP DEV IMPRV STRONG Q – 6. Teachers choose among many activities to assist their students and families. CIRCLE one choice to tell how important each of these is for you to conduct at your grade level HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS PRACTICE TO YOU? a. Have a conference with each of my students’ parents at least once a year. b. Attend evening meetins, performances, and workshops at school. c. Contact parents about their children’s problems or failures. d. Inform parents when their children do something well or improve. e. Involve some parents as volunteers in my classroom. f. Inform parents of the skills their children must pass in each subject I teach. g. Inform parents how report card grades are earned in my class. h. Provide specific activities for children and parents to do to improve students’ grades. i. Provide ideas for discussing TV shows. NOT IMPORTANT A LITTLE IMPORTANT PRETTY IMPORTANT VERY IMPORTANT NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP 139 j. Assign homework that requires children to interact with parents. k. Suggest ways to practice spelling or other skills at home before a test. l. Ask parents to listen to their children read. m. Ask parents to listen to a story of paragraph that their children write. n. Work with other teachers to develop parent involvement activities and materials. o. Work with community members to arrange learning opportunities in my class. p. Work with area businesses for volunteers to improve programs for my students. q. Request information from parents on their children’s talents, interests, or needs. r. Serve on a PTA/PTO or other school committee. NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP Q – 7. The next questions ask for your opinions about the activities that you think should be conducted by the parents of the children you teach. Circle the choice that best describes the importance of these activites at your grade level. PARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES a. Send children to school ready to learn. b. Teach children to behave well. c. Set up a quiet place and time for studying at home. d. Encourage children to volunteer in class. e. Know that children are expected to learn each year. NOT IMPORTANT NOT IMP A LITTLE IMPORTANT A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMPORTANT PRETTY IMP VERY IMPORTANT VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP 140 f. Check daily that homework is done. g. Talk to children about what they are learning in school. h. Ask teachers for specific ideas on how to help their children at home with classwork. i. Talk to teachers about problems the children are facing at home. j. Attend PTA/PTO meetings. k. Serve as a volunteer in the school or classroom. l. Attend assemblies and other special events at the school. m. Take children to special places or events in the community. n. Talk to children about the importance of school. NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP NOT IMP A LITTLE IMP PRETTY IMP VER IMP Q-8. The next question asks how to perceive others’ suppot for parent involvement in your school. Please circle one choice on each line. How much support does each give now to parent involvement? a. You, personally b. Other teachers c. The principal d. Other administrators e. Parents f. Others in community g. The school board h. The district superintendent Strong Support STRONG STRONG STRONG STRONG STRONG STRONG STRONG Some Support SOME SOME SOME SOME SOME SOME SOME Weak Support WEAK WEAK WEAK WEAK WEAK WEAK WEAK No Support NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE STRONG STRONG SOME SOME WEAK WEAK NONE NONE 141 Q – 9. Over the past two years, how much has the school involved parents at school and at home? ___ (1) School involved parents less this year than last ___ (2) School involved parents about the same in both years ___ (3) School involved parents more this year than last ___ (4) Don’t know, I did not teach at this school last year The last questions ask for general information about you, your students, and the classes you teach. This will help us understand new practices can be developed to meet the needs of particular schools, teachers, and students. Q – 10. YOUR STUDENTS AND TEACHING A. (a) What grade(s) do you teach THIS YEAR? (Circle all that apply.) PreK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (b) If you do not teach, give your position:_______________________________________ B. How many different students do you teach each day, on average? Number of different students I teach on average day = ___________ C. Which best describes your teaching responsibility? (CHECK ONE) _____ 1. I teach several subjets to ONE SELF-CONTAINED CLASS. _____ 2. I teach ONE subject to SEVERAL DIFFERENCE CLASSES of students in a departmentalized program. _____ 3. I teach MORE THAN ONE subject to MORE THAN ONE CLASS in a semi-departmental or other arrangement. _____ 4. Other (please describe):_______________________________________________ D. Check the subject(s) you teach in an average week (PLEASE CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.) ___(a) Reading ___(b) Language Arts/English ___(c) Math ___(d) Science ___(e) Social Studies ___(f) Health ___(g) Art ___(h) Music ___(i) Advisory ___(j) Physical Education ___(k) Home Economics ___(l) Industrial Arts ___(m) Other (describe) E. (a) Do you work with other teachers on a formal, interdisciplinary team? __No __Yes (b) If YES, do you have a common planning time with all of the teachers on our team?__No __Yes 142 F. (a) ON average, how many minutes of homework do you assign on most school days? Circle One None 5-10 25-30 35-45 50-60 Over one hour G. About how many hours each week, on average, do you spend contacting parents? _____(a) None _____(b) Less than one hour _____(c) One hour _____(d) Two hours _____(e) Three hours or more I. About how many of your students are in (circle the estimate that comes closer): (a) Chapter 1 0% 10% 20% 30-50% 60-80% 90-100% (b) Special Education 0% 10% 20% 30-50% 60-80% 90-100% (c) Gifted and Talented 0% 10% 20% 30-50% 60-80% 90-100% (d) Free or reduced lunch 0% 10% 20% 30-50% 60-80% 90-100% J. About what percent of your students are: _____% (a) Above average in achievement _____% (b) Average in achievement _____% (c) Below average in achievement K. About what percent of your students: _____% (a) Promptly deliver memos or notices home from school _____% (b) Complete all of their homework on time Q – 11. YOUR EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND A. What is your experience? _____(a) Years in teaching or administration _____(b) Years in this school B. What is your gender _____(a) Male _____(b) Female C. What is your highest education? _____(a) Bachelor’s _____(b) Bachelor’s + credits _____(c) Master’s _____(d) Mater’s + credits _____(e) Doctorate _____(f) Other (describe)___________________________ D. How do you describe yourself? _____(a) African American _____(b) Asian American _____(c) Hispanic American _____(d) White _____(e) Other (describe)______________________________ 143 Q – 12. OPTIONAL: We would value your ideas on the following questions if you have a few more minutes. a. What is the most successful practice to involve parents that you have used or that you have heard about? b. 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