HISD Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Survey, 2021–2022

Thank you for taking the time to complete the 2021–2022, HISD Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Survey. The purpose of this annual survey is to see how well your child’s school partners with you and encourages your family’s engagement in your child’s education. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is anonymous. For your voice to be heard, you must submit this survey on or before May 20, 2022 for your child’s school. If you need assistance in completing this survey, please reach out to the Title I campus contact person at your child's school. Please remember: If all your children attend the same school, you only have to complete one survey. If you have children that attend different schools, you must complete a new survey for each different school.

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* 1. Which school are you filling out this survey for:

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* 2. How many children do you have at this school (Choose one)?

One child

Two children

Three or more children

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* 3. Are any of your child(ren) enrolled at this school identified as: (Check all that apply)

English Learner (EL)

Homeless

Student With a Disability (SWD)

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* 4. Since October 29, 2021, my child(ren) attended this school: (Choose one)

Virtually

In person

Both virtually and in person

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* 5. This year, I thought the following virtual meetings, trainings, and resources were helpful:

	No	Yes	I did not attend
A. Annual Title I Meeting/Title I Parent Meetings	A. Annual Title I Meeting/Title I Parent Meetings No	A. Annual Title I Meeting/Title I Parent Meetings Yes	A. Annual Title I Meeting/Title I Parent Meetings I did not attend
B. Parent University Meetings	B. Parent University Meetings No	B. Parent University Meetings Yes	B. Parent University Meetings I did not attend
C. Open House	C. Open House No	C. Open House Yes	C. Open House I did not attend
D. Any trainings or resources received to support my family’s needs at home. For example: family literacy, job skills, health and nutrition	D. Any trainings or resources received to support my family’s needs at home. For example: family literacy, job skills, health and nutrition No	D. Any trainings or resources received to support my family’s needs at home. For example: family literacy, job skills, health and nutrition Yes	D. Any trainings or resources received to support my family’s needs at home. For example: family literacy, job skills, health and nutrition I did not attend
E. Any trainings or resources received to help my child(ren)’s learning at home. For example: tips to help with homework, homework policies, HISD Online Courses ex. “Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning”	E. Any trainings or resources received to help my child(ren)’s learning at home. For example: tips to help with homework, homework policies, HISD Online Courses ex. “Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning” No	E. Any trainings or resources received to help my child(ren)’s learning at home. For example: tips to help with homework, homework policies, HISD Online Courses ex. “Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning” Yes	E. Any trainings or resources received to help my child(ren)’s learning at home. For example: tips to help with homework, homework policies, HISD Online Courses ex. “Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning” I did not attend
F. Virtual curriculum night(s)	F. Virtual curriculum night(s) No	F. Virtual curriculum night(s) Yes	F. Virtual curriculum night(s) I did not attend
G. Any meetings about my child(ren) between me and the teacher, principal, assistant principal, or school staff. For example: parent/teacher conference, IEP or 504 meeting	G. Any meetings about my child(ren) between me and the teacher, principal, assistant principal, or school staff. For example: parent/teacher conference, IEP or 504 meeting No	G. Any meetings about my child(ren) between me and the teacher, principal, assistant principal, or school staff. For example: parent/teacher conference, IEP or 504 meeting Yes	G. Any meetings about my child(ren) between me and the teacher, principal, assistant principal, or school staff. For example: parent/teacher conference, IEP or 504 meeting I did not attend
H. School board or School PTA meetings	H. School board or School PTA meetings No	H. School board or School PTA meetings Yes	H. School board or School PTA meetings I did not attend

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* 6. Please tell us the reasons you did not attend the virtual meetings, trainings or events offered by the school: (Check all that apply)

A. I either did not have or did not know how to use a device or internet connection to attend the virtual meeting or trainings.

B. I had a device and an internet connection, but was unable to get on the virtual platform the school used (e.g., Zoom, Twitter, etc.) because the meeting was either full, the link did not work, or I had other problems.

C. I was not aware of the meeting or training before it was held.

D. I did not attend live virtual meetings, trainings, or events, but I listened to a recording or looked at power point slides.

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* 7. For the 2021–2022 year, my child(ren)’s school:

	No	Yes	I am not sure
A. Provided me the Parent and Family Engagement Policy.	A. Provided me the Parent and Family Engagement Policy. No	A. Provided me the Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Yes	A. Provided me the Parent and Family Engagement Policy. I am not sure
B. Provided me the School-Parent Compact.	B. Provided me the School-Parent Compact. No	B. Provided me the School-Parent Compact. Yes	B. Provided me the School-Parent Compact. I am not sure
C. Asked me to provide input on the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact.	C. Asked me to provide input on the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact. No	C. Asked me to provide input on the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact. Yes	C. Asked me to provide input on the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact. I am not sure
D. Provided Title I information on the campus’ website.	D. Provided Title I information on the campus’ website. No	D. Provided Title I information on the campus’ website. Yes	D. Provided Title I information on the campus’ website. I am not sure

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* 8. In my opinion, I feel that teachers, administrators, and staff supported my child(ren)’s individual needs and me by:

	Disagree	Agree	No Opinion
A. Talking to me about how well my child(ren) are doing on their school lessons.	A. Talking to me about how well my child(ren) are doing on their school lessons. Disagree	A. Talking to me about how well my child(ren) are doing on their school lessons. Agree	A. Talking to me about how well my child(ren) are doing on their school lessons. No Opinion
B. Helping my child(ren) with their schoolwork and subjects they are struggling in during class time.	B. Helping my child(ren) with their schoolwork and subjects they are struggling in during class time. Disagree	B. Helping my child(ren) with their schoolwork and subjects they are struggling in during class time. Agree	B. Helping my child(ren) with their schoolwork and subjects they are struggling in during class time. No Opinion
C. Providing me consistent communication, resources, and advice on how to help my child(ren)’s do better in school.	C. Providing me consistent communication, resources, and advice on how to help my child(ren)’s do better in school. Disagree	C. Providing me consistent communication, resources, and advice on how to help my child(ren)’s do better in school. Agree	C. Providing me consistent communication, resources, and advice on how to help my child(ren)’s do better in school. No Opinion
D. Providing my children extra help with their schoolwork (e.g., tutoring, afterschool programs, response to intervention [RTI]).	D. Providing my children extra help with their schoolwork (e.g., tutoring, afterschool programs, response to intervention [RTI]). Disagree	D. Providing my children extra help with their schoolwork (e.g., tutoring, afterschool programs, response to intervention [RTI]). Agree	D. Providing my children extra help with their schoolwork (e.g., tutoring, afterschool programs, response to intervention [RTI]). No Opinion
E. Encouraging me to join the PTO or school improvement teams.	E. Encouraging me to join the PTO or school improvement teams. Disagree	E. Encouraging me to join the PTO or school improvement teams. Agree	E. Encouraging me to join the PTO or school improvement teams. No Opinion
F. Having staff and counselors available to help my child(ren).	F. Having staff and counselors available to help my child(ren). Disagree	F. Having staff and counselors available to help my child(ren). Agree	F. Having staff and counselors available to help my child(ren). No Opinion
G. Valuing my opinions and the role I play regarding my child(ren)’s educational success.	G. Valuing my opinions and the role I play regarding my child(ren)’s educational success. Disagree	G. Valuing my opinions and the role I play regarding my child(ren)’s educational success. Agree	G. Valuing my opinions and the role I play regarding my child(ren)’s educational success. No Opinion
H. Encouraging me to observe my child(ren) in the classroom or during virtual learning.	H. Encouraging me to observe my child(ren) in the classroom or during virtual learning. Disagree	H. Encouraging me to observe my child(ren) in the classroom or during virtual learning. Agree	H. Encouraging me to observe my child(ren) in the classroom or during virtual learning. No Opinion
I. Providing my family with information about community programs and services to get basic needs for my family.	I. Providing my family with information about community programs and services to get basic needs for my family. Disagree	I. Providing my family with information about community programs and services to get basic needs for my family. Agree	I. Providing my family with information about community programs and services to get basic needs for my family. No Opinion
J. Providing high-quality, meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for either the next grade level or graduation.	J. Providing high-quality, meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for either the next grade level or graduation. Disagree	J. Providing high-quality, meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for either the next grade level or graduation. Agree	J. Providing high-quality, meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for either the next grade level or graduation. No Opinion
K. Providing high-quality meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for district and state exams.	K. Providing high-quality meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for district and state exams. Disagree	K. Providing high-quality meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for district and state exams. Agree	K. Providing high-quality meaningful education to my child(ren) that will prepare them for district and state exams. No Opinion
L. Providing meaningful social skills opportunities and supports for my child(ren).	L. Providing meaningful social skills opportunities and supports for my child(ren). Disagree	L. Providing meaningful social skills opportunities and supports for my child(ren). Agree	L. Providing meaningful social skills opportunities and supports for my child(ren). No Opinion
M. Providing support for my family when impacted by adverse events (e.g., natural disaster, loss of employment, loss of a family member, etc.)	M. Providing support for my family when impacted by adverse events (e.g., natural disaster, loss of employment, loss of a family member, etc.) Disagree	M. Providing support for my family when impacted by adverse events (e.g., natural disaster, loss of employment, loss of a family member, etc.) Agree	M. Providing support for my family when impacted by adverse events (e.g., natural disaster, loss of employment, loss of a family member, etc.) No Opinion

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* 9. This year, I supported my child(ren)’s learning at home by:

	Never	Sometimes	Often
A. Helping my child(ren) complete schoolwork, homework, and other school projects.	A. Helping my child(ren) complete schoolwork, homework, and other school projects. Never	A. Helping my child(ren) complete schoolwork, homework, and other school projects. Sometimes	A. Helping my child(ren) complete schoolwork, homework, and other school projects. Often
B. Making sure my child(ren) pay attention during virtual classes.	B. Making sure my child(ren) pay attention during virtual classes. Never	B. Making sure my child(ren) pay attention during virtual classes. Sometimes	B. Making sure my child(ren) pay attention during virtual classes. Often
C. Talking to my child(ren) about what they learned at school.	C. Talking to my child(ren) about what they learned at school. Never	C. Talking to my child(ren) about what they learned at school. Sometimes	C. Talking to my child(ren) about what they learned at school. Often
D. Seeking outside help to support my child(ren)’s learning. For example: tutor, therapist, medical support, social emotional, purchase materials and supplies.	D. Seeking outside help to support my child(ren)’s learning. For example: tutor, therapist, medical support, social emotional, purchase materials and supplies. Never	D. Seeking outside help to support my child(ren)’s learning. For example: tutor, therapist, medical support, social emotional, purchase materials and supplies. Sometimes	D. Seeking outside help to support my child(ren)’s learning. For example: tutor, therapist, medical support, social emotional, purchase materials and supplies. Often
E. Helping my child(ren) access the remote learning, learning apps, technology, instruction or upload class assignments.	E. Helping my child(ren) access the remote learning, learning apps, technology, instruction or upload class assignments. Never	E. Helping my child(ren) access the remote learning, learning apps, technology, instruction or upload class assignments. Sometimes	E. Helping my child(ren) access the remote learning, learning apps, technology, instruction or upload class assignments. Often
F. Helping with the implementation of my child(ren)’s IEP and 504 (e.g., serving as personal aide, behavior plan, providing accommodations, daily skills supports, support during virtual therapy services, etc.).	F. Helping with the implementation of my child(ren)’s IEP and 504 (e.g., serving as personal aide, behavior plan, providing accommodations, daily skills supports, support during virtual therapy services, etc.). Never	F. Helping with the implementation of my child(ren)’s IEP and 504 (e.g., serving as personal aide, behavior plan, providing accommodations, daily skills supports, support during virtual therapy services, etc.). Sometimes	F. Helping with the implementation of my child(ren)’s IEP and 504 (e.g., serving as personal aide, behavior plan, providing accommodations, daily skills supports, support during virtual therapy services, etc.). Often
G. Keeping track of my child(ren)’s screen time (e.g., television, smartphone, laptops, etc.)	G. Keeping track of my child(ren)’s screen time (e.g., television, smartphone, laptops, etc.) Never	G. Keeping track of my child(ren)’s screen time (e.g., television, smartphone, laptops, etc.) Sometimes	G. Keeping track of my child(ren)’s screen time (e.g., television, smartphone, laptops, etc.) Often

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* 10. This year, barriers/challenges that limited my ability to support my child(ren) with school, or my participation in school activities included: (Check all that apply)

A. Not having someone to care for my child(ren) or a family member.

B. Conflicts with my or a family member’s work or personal schedule.

C. Limitations caused by my or a family member’s poor health or a disability.

D. Not comfortable with participating in school activities.

E. Unable to access a device or the internet to receive information from the school or engage in online activities.

F. Not having transportation (e.g., pick-up community distributions, attend events, or to take my child(ren) to school or location with device or internet access, etc.).

G. Not having the ability to either communicate with or understand school staff because I speak a language other than English.

H. I did not experience any barriers/challenges that limited my ability to support my child(ren) with school or my participation in school activities.

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* 11. I would like extra support from the school to help my child(ren) with: (Check all that apply)

A. Learning specific subjects/courses/skills (ex. reading, math, etc.).

B. IEP or 504 plan

C. Social skills development (including how to handle peer pressure).

D. Helping my child to pay attention during class time (in person and/or virtual learning).

E. Finding a healthy balance between schoolwork and wellness during the pandemic.

F. Vocation or college readiness.

G. Preparing for tests (ex. STAAR, AP/IB, district tests)

H. Learning at home by having access to child(ren)’s textbooks, educational apps, and hard copy materials.

I. Technical issues to access and complete online assignments.

J. Providing learning resources in a manner my child(ren) and I can understand (ex. a language other than English, audio and visual supports, etc.).

K. Preventing and responding to bullying (ex. physical, emotional, cyber, etc.).

L. I do not need extra support from my child(ren)’s school this year.

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* 12. The racial/ethnic background I primarily identify with is: (Choose one)

American Indian

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic / Latino

Two or More Races or Ethnicities

White

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* 13. In our home, the primary language spoken is: (Choose one)

Arabic

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

Other

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* 14. In our home at least one parent or guardian has a disability.

Yes

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* 15. In our home the highest level of education of a parent or guardian: (Choose one)

Did not complete high school or G.E.D.

Graduated from high school or G.E.D.

Attended vocational school/college, but did not complete

Completed vocational school or an associate’s degree

Completed a bachelor’s degree or higher