1. A Report on the Texas Parent Survey for Students Receiving Special Education Services
Kimberly Baumgardner
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DataSource: 2017 Statewide Survey of Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services

3. Texas Survey of Parents Receiving Special Education Services
This report covers cycle 4 (out of a 6 cycle term).
Districts with 50,000+ students receive the survey annually.
A Closer Look

4. State Performance Plan Indicator 8
Under federal accountability requirements, all states must report the extent to which schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.
The state of Texas annually surveys a sampling of parents of students receiving special education services to meet this requirement, as well as to collect data to help inform improvements at the district and state levels.

5. Copy of survey, Appendix C, p. 46

6. Texas Parent Survey 23 questions
Seven questions were use for the SPP Indicator 8 measure of parent involvement.
I am considered an equal partner with teachers and other professionals in planning my child’s individualized Education Program (IEPs).
Teachers understand my child’s needs.
The school communicates regularly with me regarding my child’s IEP progress and other important issues.
My concerns and recommendations are considered by the ARD committee in the development of my child’s IEP.
The school provides planning for life after high school, including services to help my child reach his or her goals.
The school provides information on agencies that can assist my child in planning for life after high school.
The school includes my child in ARD meetings.
Survey purpose. This survey was developed to obtain information regarding parent involvement with their child’s school. The survey was directed to parents of students receiving special education services. Information derived from this survey will be included in the six-year Texas State Performance Plan (SPP). Following the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, each state developed a plan to address 20 indicators, one of which is Indicator 8: Parent Participation (percent of parents with a child receiving special education services that report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities). Although not required by the SPP, a parallel survey of principals of schools included in the survey was undertaken to obtain strategies used by schools to enhance parent involvement.

7. Annual Performance Report
The state measurable target for was 80%. The statewide score was 78%.
Region 20’s score was 80%.

8. Region 20’s Report closely aligns to the State Report.
Region 20 Report
Region 20’s Report closely aligns to the State Report.
Individual Color Copy

9. Positives (90%+):
The information is provided to me in my primary language.
I participate in my child’s Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
At the ARD meeting, we select accommodations and/or modifications that my child needs.
Teachers and administrators ensure that I fully understand the Procedural Safeguards.
My child’s evaluation report is written in terms I understand.
The school includes my child in the ARD meeting (for students age 14 and up).

10. Growth Areas (lowest 70%):
The school communicates regularly with me regarding my child’s IEP progress and other important issues.
School personnel encourage me to be involved in my child’s education.

11. Growth Areas (under 70%):
I communicate with my child’s teacher(s) regularly regarding my child’s IEP progress and other important issues.
School personnel provide me information to help me assist in my child’s education.
School personnel provide information on parent organizations, community agencies, or trainings related to the needs of my child.

12. What are parents expressing the most?

13. What about the 2017-2018 parent survey?
Lytle ISD
Alamo Heights ISD
East Central ISD
Carrizo Springs CISD
Boerne ISD
Brackett ISD
Hondo ISD
Uvalde CISD
Crystal City ISD
San Antonio ISD
North East ISD
Northside ISD
George Gervin Academy
Bexar County Academy
Jubilee Academic Center
Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering

14. How Can ESC-20 Help?

15.
Webinar
STAFF Trainings

16. Email Kimberly if you are interested in joining!
weekly
Parent Perusals
Family Engagement Findings
Kimberly if you are interested in joining!

17. Facing the Future Together: Parents, Teachers, Professionals
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Executive Functioning
Bullying
Behavior
Time Management and Organization
Social Security Administration (SSA) Work Incentive Programs
Guardianship
Depression in Children/Teens
Sensory Processing Disorders
Transition
The Power of Play
Dealing with Anxiety and Frustration
Reducing Prompting
Potty Training
Technology
Picky Eaters
STAAR Accommodations
Autism
Mental Health
Brain-Based Strategies
Joint Attention
Parent Relaxation
Social Stories
Safety in the Home for Young Children
Dyslexia
Infant Massage
Parent/Child Stories of Success
And More!

18. Spanish version available SOON!

19. 24+ Breakout Sessions planned with most sessions repeating!
75 exhibitors, including community agencies
24+ Breakout Sessions planned with most sessions repeating!
Executive Functioning
Bullying
Behavior
Time Management and Organization
Social Security Administration (SSA) Work Incentive Programs
Guardianship
Depression in Children/Teens
Sensory Processing Disorders
Transition
The Power of Play
Dealing with Anxiety and Frustration
Reducing Prompting
Potty Training
Technology
Picky Eaters
STAAR Accommodations
Autism
Mental Health
Brain-Based Strategies
Joint Attention
Parent Relaxation
Social Stories
Safety in the Home for Young Children
Dyslexia
Infant Massage
Parent/Child Stories of Success
And More!
Rick Daynes, Keynote Speaker

22. Thank You! Kimberly Baumgardner, M.Ed.
Family Engagement Specialist, ESC-20
National Board Certified Teacher
(210)