A Parent Training and Information Center Collaboration OSEP California Verification Visit Parent Survey Report – IDEA Part B An Overview of Responses A Parent Training and Information Center Collaboration Beginning on August 13, 2010, the Survey was announced a number of times through listservs, via California PTIs’ digital newsletters, at trainings and during one-to-one telephone calls. The distribution lists included individuals on the California PTIsʼ email lists (approximately 20,000 email addresses); California Family Empowerment Centers, Family Resource Centers, SELPAs, school districts, early intervention, professional associations, family support networks, mental health agencies, county offices of education, and many others. We distributed hard copies of the Survey during trainings, information fairs and conferences. PTI employees entered the paper copy survey responses into the Survey Monkey instrument. The Survey closed for public input on September 3, 2010. PTIs had until Wednesday, September 8, to input the hard copy responses.

1. Your Child's Age *See PDF Page 1 of 12

1. Your Child's Age *See PDF Page 2 of 12 Response Count 2,078; answered question 2,078; skipped question 1 *See PDF Page 2 of 12

2. County Where You Live See PDF Page 2 of 12

2. County Where You Live *See PDF Page 3 of 12

2. County Where You Live *See PDF Pages 3 & 4 of 12

3. Ethnicity *See PDF Page 4 of 12

4. I know how to get information about the special education services in my State. *See PDF Page 5 of 12

5. If yes, I can obtain the information from: (Please select all that apply) *See PDF Page 5 of 12

5. If yes, I can obtain the information from: (Please select all that apply) *See PDF Page 5 of 12

6. Within the last year, I received a copy of my rights under the Local School District’s/LEA’s special education program under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the Federal special education law for providing special education services to children with disabilities. Part B of IDEA is the section of the law covering school aged children (ages 3 - 22). See PDF Page 6 of 12

7. If yes, who gave you this information? *See PDF Page 6 of 12

7. If yes, who gave you this information? *See PDF Page 6 of 12

8. If yes, was an explanation of your rights provided, if needed? *See PDF Page 7 of 12

9. Within the past year, I have asked for: (Please select all that apply.) *See PDF Page 7 of 12

10. Each of the concerns that I have raised in the State Complaint was addressed in the decision letter/letter of finding. *See PDF Page 8 of 12

11. I have experienced or observed special education practices that I believe were not in compliance with Part B of IDEA. *See PDF Page 8 of 12

12. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that are most effective are: (Please select the top three.) *See PDF Page 9 of 12

12. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that are most effective are: (Please select the top three.) *See PDF Page 9 of 12

12. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that are most effective are: (Please select the top three.) *See PDF Page 9 of 12

13. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that need most improvement are: (Please select the top three) *See PDF Page 10 of 12

13. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that need most improvement are: (Please select the top three) *See PDF Page 10 of 12

13. Based on my experiences with the special education services in my State, I feel the areas that need most improvement are: (Please select the top three) *See PDF Page 10 of 12

14. I know how to get the results of the U. S 14. I know how to get the results of the U.S. Department of Education's evaluation of my State's performance under the federal special education laws (i.e., the State's Determination). *See PDF Page 11 of 12

15. I know how to get the results of the State’s evaluation of my Local School District’s/LEA’s performance under the special education laws (i.e., the LEA’s Determination). *See PDF Page 11 of 12

16. I think my Local School District/LEA in my State is providing the special education services and supports that my child needs. *See PDF Page 11 of 12