Resource Check: Parents

I know what my child is expected to learn this year, or where I can find that information (in all applicable languages).

What my child is learning in school will set him/her up for success.

My child’s progress is assessed regularly throughout the year and instruction is adjusted as needed.

I receive regular updates on my child’s progress.

I am aware that my child’s teachers receive professional development, primarily “job-embedded” to help them be better teachers.

I am aware that my child’s teachers collaborate with other teachers to enhance their instructional practice.

I trust the evaluation process to accurately assess my child’s teachers.

My child’s school hires high quality teachers.

My child’s teachers are the right fit for my child.

My child’s teachers have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other.

My child’s teachers use up to date and innovative methods of instruction.

My child’s teachers feel comfortable integrating technology in to lessons.

Ineffective teachers do not stay long at my child’s school.

At my child’s school there are teachers in different positions – some more senior, others more junior or some that play different roles (e.g., “teacher leaders”).

My Child understands the homework being sent home and can do it independently.

My child is progressing through subject material at an appropriate pace.

The district has deliberately planned for schools of different sizes, themes, and grade configurations.

My child is able to participate in the programs that interest him/her.

(For Special Ed or ELL parents): The school district does a good job providing necessary, high-quality services balanced against the need for inclusion.

(For choice districts only): I am able to send my child to the school I wanted him/her to attend.

My child’s school uses innovative approaches to grouping students – sometimes my child is in a larger group, other times he/she is in a smaller group or gets 1-1 attention.

My child is able to receive additional help when he/she needs it.

Time is well used during the school day.

The school addresses students who need intervention early with appropriate support.

The principal at my child’s school is a good fit for our school.

The principal at my child’s school is an effective professional, and the school is well-run.

My child sees the principal in the classroom on a regular basis.

My child’s principal is responsive to my concerns.

The district has accurately assessed how well my child’s school is performing.

The district provides my child’s school the support it needs to succeed.

The district has identified schools that are low performing and is working to improve them.

The district spends money effectively to support schools and child learning.

I have access to data on how the district is spending money at my school.

I am able to understand the school budgets published by the district.

I understand how funds and staff are allocated to schools.

The principal and other school leaders are able to determine how they use staff and other resources at the school.

My child’s school receives their fair share of resources based on their population.