2016 Parent Input Survey Results Summary

River Eves Elementary School

NEIL PINNOCK, PRINCIPAL CARIN JORDAN, TITLE I PARENT LIAISON

2016 Survey Overview

Survey jointly developed with School, Title I, School Governance Council (SGC), PTA, and REEF Input. The purpose of the survey was to allow all parents and guardians the opportunity to provide input to inform the 2016-2017 school year.

Also available in Spanish!

Survey Response

Surveys were sent home: Paper Copies in student backpacks

– English & Spanish School Newsletter: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 PTA E-Blast: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 Available at school – Front desk and

PRC Survey was available until May 3, 2016*Note: Feedback forms are available throughout the school year in the Parent Resource Center.

Rate of Response Summary: By Date

Survey Results

110Surveys were completed this year.

This represents approximately 20% of families in our school.

Paper (English): 65

Paper (Spanish): 5

Online: 40

Survey: What is your overall impression of River Eves?

Survey Results

What does River Eves do well? (open response) Strong teachers (28 responses) Effective communication (21 responses) Innovative STEM Program (17 responses) Parent Involvement / PTA (17 responses)

Principal, teachers and all the staff are very helpful to the

students and parents. Stem school awesome programs for

students.

Parent involvement is great. The teachers are outstanding. They practice all of the best practices that teachers should. Extra-activities are abundant.

Survey Results

What does River Eves need to improve? (open response)

Communication (13 responses):from teachers: personalized to studentfrom school: regarding specific eventsregarding placement/levels/testing/middle school transition

Other responses varied widely based on personal experience

More time to let kids explore, more time outdoors (regardless of less than ideal weather), chances to delve into topics/areas for creative and cognitive thinking.

Promote educational training amongst all teachers and paraprofessional staff.

we really need more opportunities for all kids to have more exercise and burning off of energy.

Survey: How well do you feel the school creates a welcoming environment for

parents?

Extremely Well61%

Quite Well34%

Somewhat Well5%

Not Well at All0%

Extremely Well

Quite Well

Somewhat Well

Not Well at All

Title I Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan

The Title I Schoolwide Improvement Plan (SIP) will drive measurable improvement in achievement for all students, by focusing on improvement in: teaching and learning; attendance and enrollment; school climate and culture; and parent and community engagement.

Some components of the plan are:#1 Needs Assessments#4 Professional Development for Staff -What topics about family engagement should we offer as professional development for teachers and staff?#6 Strategies to increase Parental Involvement#11 Provide information to parents#16 Plan developed with involvement of parentsPlan available to parents via Title I Page of School Website or at school.

Title I Resources: Parent Resource Center

Very Valuable22%

Somewhat Valuable

22%

Not Valuable2%

Aware but did not visit31%

Unaware23%

15/16 Parent Resource Center Survey Results

Located in the counseling suite near the cafeteria.

Goals: Build awareness, increase traffic.

Parent WorkshopsSeptember 2015: • ReadingJanuary 2016: • MilestonesMarch 2016: • Response to

Reading• Evolving Math

Classroom• “How to Talk to

Your Kids…”

Title I Workshops

Very Valuable

29%

Somewhat Valuable

11%

Not Valuable

2%

Aware but did not attend

39%

Unaware19%

Reading 9/29/15

Very Valuable

27%

Somewhat Valuable

19%Not

Valuable2%

Aware but did not attend

37%

Unaware15%

GA Milestones 1/16

Very Valuable

27%

Somewhat Valuable

15%

Not Valuable

1%

Aware but did not attend

39%

Unaware18%

Response to Reading 3/16

Very Valuable

27%

Somewhat Valuable

16%

Not Valuable

1%

Aware but did not attend

38%

Unaware18%

Evolving Math Classroom 3/16

Very Valuable

28%

Somewhat Valuable

12%

Not Valuable

3%

Aware but did not attend

46%

Unaware11%

“How to Talk to Your Kids…”

Survey: What type of workshops would you like the school to provide for parents?

Survey: Which of the following would enable you to participate in parent

meetings & school activities?

Survey: Which of the following would enable you to participate in parent

meetings & school activities?

Based on parent feedback, workshop presentations are now available on the Title I page.

Personnel (STEM Teacher, K-5

Teacher, Parent Liaison)

97%

Substitute Teachers/Tax

0.5%

Instructional Materials &

Supplies2%

Professional Development

0.5%

Title I Budget 2015-2016

$155, 471.30Personnel (STEM

Teacher, K-5 Teacher, Parent Liaison)

98%

Substitute Teachers/Tax

1%

Instructional Materials &

Supplies1%

$130,192.00

• Title I Parent Involvement Funds are a resource to support academic achievement and parent involvement.

• You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

Title I Budget – 1% Mandatory for Parent Involvement (Parent Liaison fulfils that requirement.)

Survey: How would you like the parental involvement 1% Set aside funds used at

River Eves?

Additional Title I Funds (carry-over)

Occasionally, additional funds become available during the school year. Typically a redistribution of Title I funds from all schools not spent last year, called “carry-over funds.”

Allocation of $10,888 received in 2016 Carry-Over Funds

$3,766 - Leveled reading books (supports reading)$2,200 – Orton Gillingham training for teachers (supports reading)$1,200 – Reading/Phonics, Language Arts, Math materials for parent checkout in the Parent Resource Center$2,400 – Two days of summer unit planning pay for two teachers per grade level (12 teachers)$1,250 – Substitute teacher pay for Title I teachers’ professional development days

Parent Input received during Thursday, January 21, 2016 Title I Parent Input Meeting

Leveled Reading Books35%

Orton Gillingham Teacher Training

20%

Parent Resource Center Materials

11%

Summer Unit Planning

22%

Substitute Teacher Pay for

Title I Teacher PD12%

Survey: If additional Title I (carry-over) funding becomes available during the year,

how should those funds be spent?

Title I Parent Involvement Funds:Parent Input Form Instructions

Please complete section I:Title I Parent Involvement Funds on your parent input document at this time.

Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)

Very Valuable28%

Somewhat Valuable

28%

Not Valuable4%

Aware but did not review

26%

Unaware14% • Describes opportunities to improve parent

engagement to support student learning. • Recognizes value of parent contributions &

involvement of parents to establish an equal partnership toward improving student achievement.

• Highlights parent engagement opportunities • Describes how parents can help plan and

participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home.

School-Parent Compact

Very Valuable21%

Somewhat Valuable

13%

Not Valuable10%

Aware but did not review

44%

Unaware12%

Survey Results: 15/16 School-Parent Compact

The School-Parent Compact describes:

1. The school’s responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction

2. Ways in which parents will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning

3. The importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis through the following:

Parent-teacher conferences Reports to parents on student progress Access to staff and volunteer opportunities Participation in classroom activities, and observations

of classroom activities