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                                    Parent Involvement Questionnaire

Student: ____________________________________________Date:____________

DIRECTIONS: Please circle or check the selection that most closely matches your answer for each item. The last page provides room for written comments.


1.      Are you interested in learning about the school sponsoring workshops or courses to help parents understand and work with their children?

__Yes          __No          __Do not know

2.      How many workshops or courses will you or your family attend?

1       2-3       4-5       6 or more

3.      Should we offer workshops or courses in different languages? Are interpreters needed?

__ No, only in English
__ Yes, workshops are needed in different languages (specify other languages: _______)
__ Yes, interpreters are needed (specify other languages:_______)

4.      If you cannot attend many workshops, please specify why (check all that apply):

__ I was not provided with enough information or notice
__ Workshops were not held at convenient times
__ No child care was available
__ Workshop information provided is difficult for parents to understand
__ I am not interested in workshop topics

5.      How much of the following information has the school provided to you or your family:

Topic

A lot

Some

Very
little

None

Child development and parenting

How to support learning at home

Discipline techniques

 

 

 

6.      When you visit your child's school . . .

Question

Yes

Somewhat

No

Is the reception staff friendly and helpful?

Are the teachers easy to talk to?

Is the principal easy to talk to?

Do you feel comfortable interacting with parents of cultural & ethnic backgrounds different from yours?

7.      What is the best way to communicate with you and/or your family:

__ School memos
__ Children's teachers
__ PTA newsletter
__ Parent liaison
__ Counselor
__ Parent representative (your own culture)
__ Parent representative (of any given culture)

8.      How often do you communicate with teachers about your child's performance?

__Often         __ A little         __ Never

9.      Do you understand standardized tests?

__Yes         __ Somewhat         __ No

10.  If you do volunteer, please indicate for what type of activity and the frequency:

Activity

Never

1 Time

2-3 Times

3+ Times

Helping on trips or at parties

Sharing food, stories and customs from your culture

Assisting in the classroom (e.g., tutoring, grading papers, etc.)

Leading club and/or activities

Other (please specify)______________

 

 

 

11.  If you do not want to volunteer at school, please indicate why:

__ I don't know how
__ Conflict with work schedule
__ Have other children to care for
__ I do not feel comfortable
__ Not interested
__ Other (please specify)__________________________________________


12.  Do you like it when teachers suggest homework activities for you and your child?

__ Yes     __ Sometimes     __ Very Little     __ No

13.  Do you listen to your child read or read aloud to your child?

__ Often     __ Sometimes     __ Very Little     __ Never

14.  Do you want to be involved in an active parent-teacher organization (e.g. PTA, PTO)?

__ Yes          __ No         __Do not know

15.  Do you want to be involved in planning and evaluating school programs?

__ Yes          __ No        __ Do not know how

 

16.  Do you have any ideas or advice on school-related issues?

__ Yes (please specify ____________________________________________)
__ No, I do not offer my ideas or advice on school-related issues
__ No, I do not have any ideas or advice on school-related issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.  Would you like to participate more in school decisions? (Please check all that apply.)

__Yes, I would like to participate more but I don't feel encouraged by the school.
__Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not know how to get involved.
__Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not have time.
__Yes, I would like to participate more but communicating in English is difficult for me.
__Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not understand the issues very well.
__Yes, I would like to participate more but I do not feel comfortable.
__No, I am not interested in participating in school decision making.
__No, I would rather become involved in other school activities.
__ Other reasons: ___________________________________________

18.  What kind of support programs would you like the school to offer to you and your family?

__ Family literacy programs
__ G.E.D. programs
__ English-as-a-second language programs
__ Computer training programs
__ Other programs:

  (1) ______________________________

  (2) ______________________________

19.  What is your opinion about the following statements? Please indicate.

STATEMENT

Strongly
Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

The school provides information about community organizations that support my child's learning.

The school participates in community events organized by diverse ethnic groups

The parent liaison assists parents and communities to become more involved in the schools

20.  Other comments or suggestions on how the school can create better connections with families:

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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