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Appendix B - SURVEY: SCHOOL PARTICIPATION Date: __________ My youngest school age child attends: ____ Lowry Elem ____ Another Elem ____ Middle School ____ High School Is parent participation in a child’s education important? ____ Yes ____ No ____ Unsure Do you believe that parent participation improves a child’s attendance and performance? ____ Yes ____ No ____ Unsure Which of the following do you think are ways for a parent to participate in a child’s education? (please check all that apply) ___ Help with homework at home ___ Read with my child at home ___ Play games at home with my child ___ Volunteer in school and classroom ___ Go to parent/teacher conferences ___ Attend school events (Back to School Night, field trips, evening events, parties, etc.) ___ Communicate with teachers and principal (phone, visits, notes) ___ Attend Individualized Education Plan meetings ___ Involvement in Parent Teacher Organization, parent councils, parent committees ___ Other: ____________________________________________________________ Do you participate in your child’s education? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, how much do you participate in your child/children’s education? ____ Often ____ Sometimes ____ Rarely ____ Never What keeps you or limits you from participating in your child/children’s education? (please check all that apply) ___ Not my responsibility ___ Not interested ___ Language ___ No books, games or school supplies at home ___ Health issues ___ No time ___ Transportation ___ Uncomfortable at school; feel judged and not welcomed by staff and other parents ___ Work schedule ___ Stress ___ Child care ___ Unaware of events and meetings ___ Other: _________________________________________________________________ Thank you for taking time to complete this survey Action Research to Study Homelessness and High Mobility in School Communities 25
Appendix C - Individual Interviews Individual Interview: Parent Participation Date: ID Number: Interviewed By: What is your definition of “Parent Participation” in your child’s education? A previous survey showed that the majority of parents believe participation in a child’s education is important and agree that it improves attendance and school performance. It also showed that the majority of parents felt they participated in their child’s education. Comment: The survey indicated that the 3 most often stated ways to participate are: read to your child, help with homework, and attend parent/teacher conferences. Would you agree and why? Is there anything else you would add and what? Comments and discussion: A previous survey indicated that the 3-4 most often stated barriers that limit participation are: work schedules, stress, time and health. Would you agree and why? Action Research to Study Homelessness and High Mobility in School Communities 26
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