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Family Engagement Self-Assessment Survey 1 / 53 Q1 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIP Answered: 20 Skipped: 0 70.00% 14 10.00% 2 30.00% 6 20 70.00% 14 0.00% 0 30.00% 6 20 80.00% 16 0.00% 0 20.00% 4 20 Yes No Needs Improvement 1. Does the program staff have appropriate training and supervision an... 2. Has the program leadership staff incorporated outcomes related to family... 3. Has the program staff developed relationships, (verbal and writte... 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% YES NO NEEDS IMPROVEMENT TOTAL RESPONDENTS 1. Does the program staff have appropriate training and supervision and manageable caseloads? 2. Has the program leadership staff incorporated outcomes related to family well-being into program work plans and strategic planning? 3. Has the program staff developed relationships, (verbal and written), with community members and community organizations that support families’ interests and needs?
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Q1 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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1. Does the program staff have appropriate training and supervision andmanageable caseloads?
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3. Has the program staff developed relationships, (verbal and written),with community members and community organizations that supportfamilies’ interests and needs?
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Q2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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4. Has the program staff been provided with training on relationshipbuilding that is grounded in cross-cultural responsiveness and strengths-based perspectives?
5. Has the program staff incorporated time throughout their weeklyschedules to reflect on daily practice and personal experience toincrease self-awareness and effective relationship–building withfamilies?
6. Has the program staff incorporated information on professionalethics around confidentiality, boundaries and self-determination?
7. Has opportunities for training on mental health, child developmentand a variety of parenting practices, including unique ways to engagefathers been provided?
8. Has training opportunities for supporting families around financialliteracy and financial stability been provided?
9. Does the program staff have skills in coordinating and collaboratingwith community partners?
Please Note:In this document, Program Leadership Staff is defined asmanagement staff such as coordinators or specialists who work withadministrators in making decisions in the program.Program Staff isdefined as all staff who are employed in the early childhood program orschool.
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Q3 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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10. Does the program staff ensure that systems, support, and resourcesare in place to address professional development, program environmentand partnerships related to family well-being?
11. Has the program staff linked families with support systems andresources, and does the program conduct purposeful follow up todetermine their effectiveness?
12. Does the program staff review individual and system-wide familysuccesses, helpful referrals and effective staff practices to evaluate familyservices?
13. Does the program staff collect and assemble data on individualfamilies so that programs and schools can review the effectiveness offamily services and determine needed services?
14. Does the program staff consult with a mental health professional orcounselor with appropriate credentials and experience to be a resource forstaff and program needs around family well-being?
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Q4 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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15. Does theprogram staffpromote two-waycommunication...
16. Does theprogram staffengage in honestdialogue with...
17. Does theprogram staffpromotecross-service...
18. Does theprogram staffencourageunderstanding...
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15. Does the program staff promote two-way communications to ensureall ideas are heard and valued?
16. Does the program staff engage in honest dialogue with families abouttheir expectations and staff/program objectives?
17. Does the program staff promote cross-service area teamwork?
18. Does the program staff encourage understanding of family needs andinterests within the community?
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Q5 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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19. Does the programstaff welcome allfamilies—and allfamily structures,...
20. Does the programstaff initiaterelationships withfamilies that are...
21. Does the programstaff includefamily-friendlyspaces with pictur...
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19. Does the program staff welcome all families—and all familystructures, sizes and arrangements?
20. Does the program staff initiate relationships with families that arereceptive, responsive and respectful?
21. Does the program staff include family-friendly spaces with picturesand materials that affirm and welcome all families?
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Q6 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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22. Does the program staff use family partnership assessments orchecklists as a tool for relationship building and as a basis for ongoingindividualized family services?
23. Does the program staff help families identify their interests, theirstrengths, their needs, and does the program assist them with developingand articulating goals?
24. Does the program staff use appropriate informal home visits toestablish relationships with families and to identify and support theirinterests and needs through the family partnership process?
25. Does the program staff assist families in using resources and systemsof support regularly and continuously over a period of time?
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Q7 TEACHING AND LEARNINGAnswered: 19 Skipped: 1
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26. Does the program staff and parents participate in programmeetings, such as cross-service teams, to ensure thatinformation about services related to family and childwell-being can inform teaching?
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26. Does the program staff and parents participate in program meetings,such as cross-service teams, to ensure that information about servicesrelated to family and child well-being can inform teaching?
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Q8 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 20 Skipped: 0
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27. Does the program staff and parents participate incommunity meetings and initiatives that increase programcapacity to respond to the needs and interests of families?
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27. Does the program staff and parents participate in community meetingsand initiatives that increase program capacity to respond to the needs andinterests of families?
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Q10 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 16 Skipped: 4
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28. Does all staff members haveappropriate training, effectivesupervision, and manageablecaseloads to support families...
29. Does the program leadershipstaff incorporate goals relatedto positive parent-childrelationships into program an...
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28. Does all staff members have appropriate training, effectivesupervision, and manageable caseloads to support families and theirrelationships with their infants, toddlers, preschoolers and K-3rd gradeage children?
29. Does the program leadership staff incorporate goals related topositive parent-child relationships into program and school work plans andstrategic planning?
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Q11 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 16 Skipped: 4
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30. Are there opportunities provided for the program staff to increase theirknowledge and skills in areas that address:
*The needs of parents who are parenting a child with a disability?
*Unique ways to engage fathers?
*Information on how mental health and wellness affects families?
*Communication styles and relationship building?
*Expectations for school readiness?
*The Early Childhood Development Learning Standards?
*The potential effect of transitions on children and families?
*The effect of trauma on parent-child relationships?
*A variety of parenting practices?
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Q12 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 16 Skipped: 4
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31. Does the program have systems, supports and resources inplace to address professional development, program environmentand partnerships related to supporting positive parent-childrelationships?
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31. Does the program have systems, supports and resources in place toaddress professional development, program environment and partnershipsrelated to supporting positive parent-child relationships?
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Q13 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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32. Does theprogram staffpromotecross-service...
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32. Does the program staff promote cross-service area teamwork?
33. Does the program staff use surveys and ongoing conversations withfamilies to reflect on staff relationships with families and identify areas forimprovement?
34. Does the program staff identify and use multiple ways to betterunderstand participants’ parenting practices, and use the information toimprove parenting education and parenting supports?
35. Does the program staff find ways to ensure that families understandthe importance of school readiness?
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Q14 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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36. Does theprogram staff holdthe child and familyin high regard and...
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36. Does the program staff hold the child and family in high regard andpartner effectively with different groups of parents?
37. Does the program staff provide opportunities that support parents’needs to connect with other parents for reflection, information, ideas andsupport?
38. Does the program staff support parent-child relationships in a waythat values the culture and language of the family and recognizes howdifferent cultural influences may influence family development?
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Q15 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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39. Does the program staff provide opportunities for parents to learn thedeveloping role of young parents (for adolescent parents), and/or abouttheir roles as new mothers and fathers?
40. Does program staff foster meaningful, reciprocal relationshipsbetween mother and child, and father and child in a manner that is bothculturally receptive and responsive?
41. Does the program staff help families identify appropriate practicesthat complement the stages of their developing child?
42. Does the program staff support parents and families in ensuring thehealth and safety of their children?
43. Does the program staff support a father’s efforts to connect with andbe responsible for his child at all ages and stages of development?
44. Does the program staff support families in seeking support frommental health consultants or other community agencies when there areparent-child relationship challenges that require additional services?
45. Does the program staff foster strong co-parenting relationships asappropriate?
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Q16 TEACHING AND LEARNINGAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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46. Does the programstaff engage withparents as equalpartners in learni...
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46. Does the program staff engage with parents as equal partners inlearning about their child while acknowledging parents’ premier role astheir child’s first teacher?
47. Does the program staff foster meaningful, reciprocal relationshipsbetween mother and child, and father and child in a manner that is bothculturally receptive and responsive?
48. Does the program staff talk together with families about the child’ssignals in ways that help families explore these signals and understandand respond to their child’s behavior?
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Q17 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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49. Does the program staffengage community partners tohelp support the needs and goalsof new parents?
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49. Does the program staff engage community partners to help support theneeds and goals of new parents?
50. Does the program staff engage community partners to betterunderstand and help support the needs of families who are parenting duringstressful and challenging times?
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Q18 Have you completed all strategies for this outcome?Answered: 16 Skipped: 4
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Q19 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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51. Does the program staff collaborate with programs and schoolsystems to support and empower families in their continued role as theirchild’s lifelong educators?
52. Has the leadership staff incorporated goals related to families aslifelong educators into program and school-work plans and strategicplanning?
53. Has the leadership staff formed agreements with education entitiesand organizations that support staff and families’ education and traininggoals?
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Q20 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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54. Does the program leadership prepare all staff members on how toengage parents in meaningful and creative ways in parent meetings andtrainings?
55. Are teachers/teachers’ assistants included in parenting educationsessions so parents and teachers can share information about childlearning and development, and program curriculum?
56. Has “learning communities” been created for all staff?
57. Are staff aware of the different kinds of education and trainingopportunities that are available to families and do they share thisinformation?
58. Does program staff have the knowledge and skills to supportfamilies in meeting their learning goals?
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Q21 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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59. Does all program staffhave systems, supports andresources in place to addressprofessional development,...
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59. Does all program staff have systems, supports and resources inplace to address professional development, program environment andpartnerships related to families learning goals for themselves and theirchildren?
60. Does the program staff maintain information about educationalresources (GED, adult education, ESL, employment opportunities,workplace literacy, parenting skills, job training, job preparation skills, orothers)?
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Q22 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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61. Does programstaff promotecross-service areateamwork?
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61. Does program staff promote cross-service area teamwork?
62. Does the program staff identify ways to obtain and use information toimprove staff-family relationships, strengthen family literacy practices, andbetter understand the impact of family-staff relationships with respect toteaching and learning?
63. Does the program staff ensure that parent meetings and trainings areannounced routinely, that announcements are inviting, and that language isnot a barrier to parent participation?
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Q23 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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64. Does theprogram staff welcomeand support familiesas learners and...
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64. Does the program staff welcome and support families as learnersand encourage their observation and participation in their child’sclassroom (or home-based) activities?
65. Does the program staff support and encourage parents to share tipson everyday learning practices with staff and other families?
66. Does the program staff provide opportunities for families to connectwith other families in the program or community that are working toachieve similar learning/educational goals?
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Q24 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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67. Does the program staff support relationships between parents andtheir children as part of the foundation for interactions around earlylearning?
68. Does the program staff invite past program parents and communityvolunteers to share their educational and career experiences withfamilies?
69. Does the program staff encourage parents to work towards theirown literacy goals and follow-up on referrals to ensure that families areenrolled and has the necessary supports to complete their educationand/or training?
70. Does the program staff invite families to volunteer or apply for jobsin the program in ways that support their parenting, career or life goals?
71. Does the program staff make information available that supportsparents’ personal growth and career development?
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Q25 TEACHING AND LEARNINGAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
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72. Does the program staff support parents as learners in parentingeducation programs that help parents learn more about their child’slearning, development and behavior and encourage family literacyactivities between parents and children?
73. Does the program staff provide opportunities for families to observeand participate in child learning and development during home visits andin classrooms?
74. Does the program staff consistently engage with families to gatherchild information and parent observations to inform teaching?
75. Does the program staff share information about children’s social,emotional, and cognitive development and the importance of the homelanguage (with families of children who are dual language learners)?
76. Does the program staff share information about the Arkansas ChildDevelopment Early Learning Standards?
77. Does the program staff engage parents in conversations to learnabout children’s progress and use a database/management informationsystem that is accessible to families and that assists teachers in sharingchildren’s progress in an understandable, family- friendly format?
78. Does the program staff engage with parents as equal partners inlearning about their child while acknowledging parents’ premier role astheir child’s first teacher?
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Q26 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
79. Doesthe programstaff supportfamily...
80. Doesthe programstaff shareinformatio...
81. Doesthe programstaff linkfamilies t...
82. Hasthe programstaff formedpartnershi...
83. Hasthe programstaff formedpartnershi...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
79. Does the program staff support family experiences with communityresources that support children’s learning and development, such aslibraries and museums?
80. Does the program staff share information with families aboutresources and services for dual language learners, children with disabilitiesand other needs of vulnerable families?
81. Does the program staff link families to community resources forinternships, volunteer activities and other experiences that expand theirknowledge and skills and build on their career interests?
82. Has the program staff formed partnerships with educational resourceagencies in the community and beyond, including higher educationinstitutions, to support families’ learning interests and educational goals?
83. Has the program staff formed partnerships with adult educators whocreatively enhance education and training opportunities for families?
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84.62% 11
15.38% 2
Q27 Have you completed all strategies for this outcome?Answered: 13 Skipped: 7
TOTAL 13
Yes No0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q28 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
84. Does the program staff ensure that systems, supports andresources are in place to address professional development andpartnerships related to child and family transitions?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
84. Does the program staff ensure that systems, supports and resourcesare in place to address professional development and partnerships relatedto child and family transitions?
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Q29 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
58.82%10
0.00%0
41.18%7
17
88.24%15
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
85. Does the program staffconduct joint transitiontrainings across Pre-K, EHS/HSand local educational agencies?
86. Does program staff andparents understand the realitiesthat early childhood programsand public schools face and...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
85. Does the program staff conduct joint transition trainings across Pre-K, EHS/HS and local educational agencies?
86. Does program staff and parents understand the realities that earlychildhood programs and public schools face and acknowledge both barriersand opportunities in building local partnerships (differences in policy,regulations, budgets, organizational design, etc)?
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Q30 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
47.06%8
5.88%1
47.06%8
17
82.35%14
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
87. Does the program staffuse surveys and K-12 datasources (where possible) toreview transition activities ...
88. Does the program staffuse information from variousdata sources to improvetransition practices with...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
87. Does the program staff use surveys and K-12 data sources (wherepossible) to review transition activities and to better understandopportunities and challenges?
88. Does the program staff use information from various data sources toimprove transition practices with families and community partners?
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Q31 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
100.00%17
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
82.35%14
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
89. Does theprogram staffestablish andmaintain ongoing...
90. Does theprogram staff supportfamilies indeveloping...
91. Does theprogram staff createopportunities forfamilies to ask...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
89. Does the program staff establish and maintain ongoingcommunications and agreements between local educational agencies?
90. Does the program staff support families in developing relationshipswith staff and other families with similar needs?
91. Does the program staff create opportunities for families to askquestions and voice concerns about transitions?
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Q32 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
88.24%15
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
92. Does theprogram staff welcomeand engage familiesas partners in...
93. Does theprogram staff createa culture ofsupporting familie...
94. Does theprogram staff helpfamilies identify andunderstand quality...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
92. Does the program staff welcome and engage families as partners intransition planning?
93. Does the program staff create a culture of supporting familiesduring transitions as they are the key to creating continuity for children?
94. Does the program staff help families identify and understand qualitycriteria in early childhood settings as children make transitions to newservice options, new classrooms, or new home visitors?
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Q33 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
82.35%14
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
88.24%15
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
95. Does theprogram staff use thefamily partnershipprocess to help...
96. Does theprogram staff providefamilies withinformation, train...
97. Does theprogram staff ensurefamilies know abouttheir rights under...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
95. Does the program staff use the family partnership process to helpfamilies develop transition plans for themselves and their children?
96. Does the program staff provide families with information, trainingand connections to future early care and educational settings to helpfacilitate the transition process for parents and children (e.g., informationabout what families might expect of K-12 instruction and training abouthow to deal with disagreements between parent and teacher)?
97. Does the program staff ensure families know about their rightsunder federal and state laws, such as their rights under the Individualswith Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
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Q34 TEACHING AND LEARNINGAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
11.76%2
17
88.24%15
5.88%1
5.88%1
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
98. Does theprogram staffprovide familieswith...
99. Does theprogram staffshareinformation...
100. Doesthe programstaff provideopportunities...
101. Doesthe programstaff providefamilies with...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
98. Does the program staff provide families with opportunities todiscuss their observations and concerns about their child’s strengths andchallenges prior to transitions?
99. Does the program staff share information about activities andeveryday interactions with children that promote school readiness?
100. Does the program staff provide opportunities for families todiscuss child development so that families are prepared to have similardiscussions with K-12 teachers?
101. Does the program staff provide families with information aboutchild development and the impact of transitions on children across earlychildhood and school settings?
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Q35 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
82.35%14
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
70.59%12
5.88%1
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
102. Does the programstaff coordinate services forchildren and families leavingearly childhood programs thro...
103. Does the programstaff provide advocacy trainingand opportunities for familiesto develop and use advocacy...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
102. Does the program staff coordinate services for children andfamilies leaving early childhood programs through program-schoolpartnerships?
103. Does the program staff provide advocacy training andopportunities for families to develop and use advocacy skills in the contextof their child’s lifelong learning?
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71.43% 10
28.57% 4
Q36 Have you completed all strategies for this outcome?Answered: 14 Skipped: 6
TOTAL 14
Yes No0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q37 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
82.35%14
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
58.82%10
5.88%1
35.29%6
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
104. Has the programleadership staff put in place,systems and staff developmentthat facilitate opportunities...
105. Has the programleadership staff incorporatedgoals related to familyconnections to peers and...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
104. Has the program leadership staff put in place, systems and staffdevelopment that facilitate opportunities for parents to developrelationships with their peers through meetings, trainings, support groups,mentoring programs or community referrals?
105. Has the program leadership staff incorporated goals related tofamily connections to peers and community in their agency work andstrategic plans?
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Q38 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
68.75%11
6.25%1
25.00%4
16
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
76.47%13
5.88%1
17.65%3
17
88.24%15
5.88%1
5.88%1
17
70.59%12
5.88%1
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
106.Does theprogramstaff...
*Does theprogramstaff...
*Does theprogramstaff...
*Does theprogramstaff...
*Does theprogramstaff...
*Does theprogramstaff...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
106. Does the program staff conduct trainings on facilitating peeractivities that will help parents and families?
*Does the program staff conduct trainings on enhancing the parent-child relationships?
*Does the program staff conduct trainings on ways to strengthenstaff’s role as educators?
*Does the program staff conduct trainings on how to reflect and setlearning goals?
*Does the program staff conduct trainings on how their childrentransition from daily activities, and or from the Pre-K program to akindergarten program?
*Does the program staff conduct trainings on how to encourageparent leadership and advocacy?
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Q39 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
100.00%17
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
107. Has the program staffput in place systems and staffdevelopment that will recognizeopportunities for parents to...
108. Has the program staffprovided families withinformation about childdevelopment and the impact of...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
107. Has the program staff put in place systems and staffdevelopment that will recognize opportunities for parents to developrelationships with their peers through meetings, trainings, support groups,mentoring programs or community referrals?
108. Has the program staff provided families with information aboutchild development and the impact of transitions on children across earlychildhood and school settings?
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Q40 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
64.71%11
0.00%0
41.18%7
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
29.41%5
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
109. Does theprogram staff userelated surveys andongoing relationsh...
110. Does theprogram staff useinformation from thecommunity assessme...
111. Does theprogram staff engagein honest dialoguewith families abou...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
109. Does the program staff use related surveys and ongoingrelationships with families to understand the opportunities and challengesrelated to parent connections, peers, community, and use the informationto improve practices?
110. Does the program staff use information from the communityassessment, self-assessments and related surveys to improve practicesrelated to parent connections, peers, and community?
111. Does the program staff engage in honest dialogue with familiesabout expectations for their child’s learning and development during timesof transition?
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Q41 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
100.00%17
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
112. Has the program staffcreated a safe and respectfulenvironment where parents canlead and learn from each othe...
113. Has the program staffprovided space and resources,when necessary for monthlyevents chaired by parents for...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
112. Has the program staff created a safe and respectful environmentwhere parents can lead and learn from each other and ask for the kinds ofinformation that they find helpful as individuals and members of a group?
113. Has the program staff provided space and resources, whennecessary for monthly events chaired by parents for parents?
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Q42 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
94.12%16
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
35.29%6
17
76.47%13
5.88%1
29.41%5
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
35.29%6
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
114. Doesthe programstaff facilitateparental supp...
115. Doesthe programstaff talk withparents/famil...
116. Doesthe programstaffindividualize...
117. Doesthe programstaff supportparents’...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
114. Does the program staff facilitate parental support and oreducational groups for parents, where they can share their concerns fortheir children?
115. Does the program staff talk with parents/families about the formaland informal social networks that they have? Have they explored theirinterests or needs in forming new social connections?
116. Does the program staff individualize opportunities for peer-to-peerconnections for different groups of parents?
117. Does the program staff support parents’ interests and goals withskill-building volunteer opportunities in the program and community?
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Q43 TEACHING AND LEARNINGAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
118. Does the program staff encourage parent-to-parent supportwhen participating in parent meetings about children’s learningand development?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
118. Does the program staff encourage parent-to-parent support whenparticipating in parent meetings about children’s learning anddevelopment?
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Q44 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
82.35%14
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
76.47%13
0.00%0
35.29%6
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
119. Has the program staffcollaborated with communityorganization(s) that shareparents’ concerns and interests?
120. Has the program stafflinked families with meaningfulsupport networks such as,peer-to-peer groups, and...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
119. Has the program staff collaborated with community organization(s)that share parents’ concerns and interests?
120. Has the program staff linked families with meaningful supportnetworks such as, peer-to-peer groups, and volunteer opportunities in thecommunity?
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81.25% 13
18.75% 3
Q45 Have you completed all strategies for this outcome?Answered: 16 Skipped: 4
TOTAL 16
Yes No0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q46 PROGRAM FOUNDATIONPROGRAM LEADERSHIPAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
82.35%14
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
70.59%12
5.88%1
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
121. Does the programleadership staff ensure thatparents’ opinions are heard andincluded in the program plann...
122. Has the programleadership staff incorporatedgoals related to family advocacyand leadership into the agenc...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
121. Does the program leadership staff ensure that parents’ opinionsare heard and included in the program planning processes?
122. Has the program leadership staff incorporated goals related tofamily advocacy and leadership into the agency’s work and strategicplans?
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Q47 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
76.47%13
5.88%1
17.65%3
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
123. Has the program leadership staff provided training onmulticultural principles, leadership development, and advocacyfor staff and families?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
123. Has the program leadership staff provided training on multiculturalprinciples, leadership development, and advocacy for staff and families?
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Q48 SYSTEMS AND SERVICESAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
17.65%3
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
124. Does the program leadership staff have in place systemsand supports that will address professional development,program environment and partnerships related to engagingfamilies as advocates and leaders?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
124. Does the program leadership staff have in place systems andsupports that will address professional development, program environmentand partnerships related to engaging families as advocates and leaders?
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Q49 COMMUNICATIONAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
88.24%15
0.00%0
23.53%4
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
125. Does the program staff share information about existingparent-to-parent organizations, family peer networks, andparent initiated school-community efforts that fostercontinuity in leadership and advocacy roles?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
125. Does the program staff share information about existing parent-to-parent organizations, family peer networks, and parent initiated school-community efforts that foster continuity in leadership and advocacy roles?
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Q50 PROGRAM IMPACT AREASPROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
100.00%17
0.00%0
0.00%0
17
94.12%16
0.00%0
5.88%1
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
126. Does the programstaff reflect an environmentthat welcomes parent leadershipand advocacy in the program?
127. Does the programstaff work with parents toarrive at agreed uponunderstandings of how to part...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
126. Does the program staff reflect an environment that welcomesparent leadership and advocacy in the program?
127. Does the program staff work with parents to arrive at agreedupon understandings of how to partner and how to collaborate with eachother within the program?
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Q51 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 16 Skipped: 4
87.50%14
0.00%0
18.75%3
16
Yes No Needs Improvement
128. Does the program staff provide opportunities for parentsto identify their strengths as leaders and advocates, and werethey encouraged to use them in the program and community?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
128. Does the program staff provide opportunities for parents to identifytheir strengths as leaders and advocates, and were they encouraged touse them in the program and community?
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Q52 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSAnswered: 17 Skipped: 3
43.75%7
6.25%1
50.00%8
16
52.94%9
5.88%1
41.18%7
17
47.06%8
11.76%2
41.18%7
17
Yes No Needs Improvement
129. Does theprogram staff provideparent mentoringopportunities that...
130. Does theprogram staff partnerwith parents toengage advocacy...
131. Has theprogram staff formedpartnerships withparent-to-parent...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
YES NO NEEDSIMPROVEMENT
TOTALRESPONDENTS
129. Does the program staff provide parent mentoring opportunitiesthat includes staff, alumni parents/families, elders, and professionals inthe community that served as a resource and support for parentleadership development?
130. Does the program staff partner with parents to engage advocacygroups that work on issues related to child, family and community needs?
131. Has the program staff formed partnerships with parent-to-parentorganizations or other K-12 parent groups to facilitate connections forfamilies?
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81.25% 13
18.75% 3
Q53 Have you completed all strategies for this outcome?Answered: 16 Skipped: 4
TOTAL 16
Yes No0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
