Annual Program Evaluation Completed by Families

Sampling of End-of-Year Family Survey Items

• The prekindergarten program made our family feel included. We were always welcome and invited to plan and participate in classroom activities and school events. 
• I was greeted warmly every time I had contact with the prekindergarten program.
• My child’s teacher gave me helpful ideas about how to support my child’s learning.
• The teacher communicated regularly with me.
• I feel respected by my child’s teacher.
• The school provided support services that were appropriate and useful to my family.
• The school provided parent education workshops and activities that were of interest to me.
• I had opportunities as a parent to be involved in activities or events in my child’s classroom.
• It was apparent that prekindergarten program values diversity in its students and families.
• Prekindergarten program staff members made ongoing efforts to build a trusting relationship with me.
• My child’s prekindergarten program communicated with me in a language and manner I understand.
• Teachers and administrators addressed my questions and concerns in a thorough and timely manner.
• The teacher provided “at home” strategies and idea regularly so that I could support my child’s learning.
• My child’s teacher often shared information about things happening in the classroom
• My child’s teacher frequently showed interest in my child’s activities and interests at home.
• My child felt safe at school.
• The outdoor play area was appropriate and safe for my child.
• Supervision during indoor and outdoor recess was adequate for my child.
• The prekindergarten program made me and my child aware of safety procedures for emergencies.
• The prekindergarten program’s outdoor and indoor arrival and dismissal procedures were safe and well-organized.
• The prekindergarten program provided appropriate, nutritious, and varied snacks and lunches.
• I was satisfied with the quality, quantity, diversity and developmental appropriateness of the educational materials, supplies, and resources available in the classroom.
• My child found prekindergarten learning activities to be varied, interesting, and engaging.
• I have seen most of my child’s projects, artwork, classwork, etc.
• To make learning more meaningful, my child’s teacher incorporated diverse races, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the classroom, curriculum, and lessons.
• The prekindergarten program supported my child’s English language development.
• The prekindergarten program supported my child’s Home language development.
• The prekindergarten program helped my child build social-emotional skills, confidence, and self-esteem.
• My child’s prekindergarten experience successfully prepared my child for kindergarten.
• I spoke with my child’s teacher at least 3 times this year regarding their progress. Ex: Parent/teacher conferences, progress reports, etc.
• I was an active participant in creating my child’s individualized education plan (IEP), and staff members worked diligently to achieve my child’s IEP goals.
• My child made significant progress due to support services for speech, English language development, home language development, occupational therapy, etc.
• I would recommend the prekindergarten program to other parents in the community.