Community Needs Assessment for North Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Lack of dropout prevention programs
Lack of preschool programs
Sample Community Scale Questions:
1. Do public libraries in rural areas operate book-mobile type services to promote
library usage in rural areas? [If yes,]: How frequently?
2. To what extent do you utilize the public library system? SCALE 1-10
3. To what extent do you feel your community has access to facilities available for
educational meetings and classes? SCALE 1-10
4. To what extent are materials and resources for educational programs (e.g.,
computer equipment and software, text books, writing materials) available to members
of the low income community? SCALE 1-10
5. Are both public and private schools available within the low-income community?
6. To what extent are there on-line computer facilities available in the low income
community? SCALE 1-10
7. What do on-line computer facilities in the low income community customarily
charge for usage of their facilities and equipment?
8. To what extent are public and private school buildings and grounds available for
educational programs and purposes during non-school hours? SCALE 1-10
9. To what extent do educational program planning committees and teams invite
representation from the low income community? SCALE 1-10
10. To what extent are there youth employment programs available for you or your
children? SCALE 1-10
MIS Questions:
1. Please answer the following questions regarding education for family members:
-Satisfied with education
-Would like to improve reading skills
-Would like to improve writing skills
-Would like to improve English or language skills
-Would like to improve math skills
-Would like to obtain a GED
-Would like training in a specific area
-Would like to earn a two or four year degree
-Other areas of improvement
2. Please answer the following regarding strengths and barriers to education for family.
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