Parent Survey Results FALL 2018 SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT SURVEY Board of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Parent Survey Results FALL 2018 SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT SURVEY Board of Education Meeting - February 11, 2019 Parent Survey Results Parent Survey Results

Details ● Administered in November - December 2018 ● Offered in English and Spanish ● 1,343 responses ● Detailed results will be posted at www.dg58.org/surveys on Tuesday, Feb. 12 . Parent Survey Results

My child is cared for by the adults at school. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 96% 2017: 95% 2016: 94% 2015: 93% 2011: 83% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

My child is getting a quality education at this school. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 91% 2017: 89% 2016: 91% 2015: 92% 2011: 85% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

This school is a supportive and inviting place for students. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 96% 2017: 95% 2016: 94% 2015: 93% 2011: 87% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

This school is a supportive and inviting place for parents/guardians. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 91% 2017: 90% 2016: 88% 2015: 89% 2011: 80% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

My child’s school focuses on teaching the whole child, including social and emotional skills. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 92% 2017: 91% 2016: 91% 2015: 88% 2011: 73% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

This school encourages parent/guardian involvement in children’s social and emotional development. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 90% 2017: 89% 2016: 89% 2015: 86% 2011: 78% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

Parent feedback is considered in the school’s decision-making. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 77% 2017: 75% 2016: 73% 2015: 71% 2011: Not Asked Parent Survey Results

My child’s school fosters an appreciation of student diversity and respect for each other. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 95% 2017: 91% 2016: 92% 2015: 90% 2011: 82% Agree or Strongly Agree Parent Survey Results

My child’s teacher(s) communicates with me about my child’s progress. Percentage of parents who answered “Always” or “Usually” to this question: 2018: 86% 2017: 87% 2016: 86% 2015: 82% 2011: Not Asked Parent Survey Results

Open Question 1: What is one thing District 58 and/or your school does well that you would like us to continue? ● 697 Responses (52% of total responses) Parent Survey Results

What is one thing District 58 and/or your school does well that you would like us to continue? Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school does well that you would like us to continue? Theme Mentions Keywords Communication 256 Teacher, principal and district communication; Seesaw, weekly emails, newsletters, Web updates Core Curriculum 110 Rigor, curriculum updates, challenging academics, child-centered, Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies Social-Emotional Learning 79 School Families, focus on kindness, anti-bullying instruction Caring and Supportive Environment 73 Welcoming, individualized focus, encouraging, feel valued, understanding, wellbeing, staff care Parent Involvement/Events 62 Family-oriented, parent education meetings, family activities, school volunteer opportunities Good Teachers/Staff/Admin 59 We love our teachers, wonderful nurses, high quality instructors, keep hiring good teachers Instructional Technology 59 Seesaw, use of electronic tools/tech, impressive technology Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school does well that you would like us to continue? Theme Mentions Keywords Sense of Community 45 Atmosphere, relationships with local groups, school fosters community, community feel School/District Leadership 31 Encouraging, compassionate, listens to parents, involved, principal makes students feel welcomed Extracurricular Activities 23 Lots of extracurriculars offered, after school activities, inclusive, creative activities, Reading Games Special Classes 22 Art, Music (including Band/Choir/Orchestra), PE, library, recess, Special Services 14 IEP system, IEP team and supports, specialists, resources for students who struggle, support staff Grades/Progress Reporting 13 Online access to grades via SQUIRREL, continuous updates regarding child’s progress, report cards School/Class Size 9 Small class sizes, small school Safety/Security 8 Safety instruction, keeps children safe, I feel my child is safe, buzzer system, lockdowns as needed Parent Survey Results

Open Question 2: What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? ● 694 Responses (52% of total responses) Parent Survey Results

What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? Theme Mentions Keywords Core Curriculum 149 Includes these subject-specific mentions: Math (21), ELA (17), Science (9) and Social Studies (4) Other keywords: More rigor, more acceleration/expand gifted program, more homework, less homework, more differentiation Communication 91 Teacher, principal and district communication; Communication consistency/standards, streamline communication channels, improve website content/consistency/timeliness Facility Maintenance/Upgrades 75 Air conditioning (36 mentions), playground improvements, general facility updates Parent Involvement/Events 53 School event timing (not conducive to employed parent schedules), more parent volunteer opportunities, more parent education workshops, more music/holiday programs, Instructional Technology 41 3 trains of thought: 1. We’re using tech well, but we should do more. 2. We’re not using tech well, and we should improve. 3. iPads should not be used. Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? Theme Mentions Keywords Teachers/Staff 34 Teacher/staff demeanor and approachability, teacher skill consistency, hire better teachers; teacher engagement School/Class Size 35 Classes too large, school overcrowded Grades/Progress Reporting 33 Length/timing of parent-teacher conferences, increased communication regarding student progress School/District Leadership 32 District/school culture, leader approachability, proactive leadership, district organization, planning for the future Special Classes 32 Increased opportunities for: art, music, PE, recess, foreign language, library Social-Emotional Learning 25 More social-emotional learning instruction, Less social-emotional learning instruction Student Discipline 24 Keep students accountable for their actions, stricter discipline desired, improve response to student classroom disruptions Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? Theme Mentions Keywords Special Services 23 Increased support (staffing and resources), more communication with parents Standardized Testing 21 Focus more on standardized testing, focus less on standardized testing, testing environment, teacher understanding of test data Extracurriculars/Field Trips 19 Offer more opportunities for after-school programs, field trips and special student experiences Caring and Supportive Environment 18 Student does not feel supported and/or cared for Supervision 15 Improve student supervision, especially on the playground and before/after school Calendar 15 Align with D99, Thanksgiving break, Teacher inservice days inconvenient Parent Survey Results

Themes What is one thing District 58 and/or your school could improve upon? Theme Mentions Theme Mentions Food Services 12 Offer Free Full-Day Kindergarten 9 Safety/Security 11 Move to Grade 6-8 Middle School Model 9 Transparency 11 Improve Diversity Awareness 7 Professional Development 11 District Finances 7 Equity 11 Increase Staffing 7 Sense of Community 10 Middle School Executive Functioning 6 Pickup/Dropoff Procedures 10 Transportation Concerns 3 Parent Survey Results

What’s Next: Principals and building leadership teams will review ● school-specific survey results to inform school improvement plans. District administrators and principal team will ● jointly review data to inform districtwide improvements. Communications Feedback Council is defining how ● the District can use survey results in a more impactful way. Survey data is posted online so the community can ● better understand parent feedback as a whole. Parent Survey Results

Questions? Thank you for your time! Parent Survey Results