Parent IEP Perception Survey


Parent IEP Perception Survey

INFORMED CONSENT FORM

RESEARCH PROCEDURES
This research is being conducted to evaluate parents perceptions of the IEP process. An IEP is an Individualized Education Program that documents specifically designed instruction strategies that are tailored to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to take approximately 15 minutes of your valuable time to complete this computer- based survey.

RISKS
There are no forseeable risks for participating in this research.

BENEFITS
There are no benefits to you as a participant other than to further research in parental satisfaction with the IEP process.

CONFIDENTIALITY
All data gathered from this computer-based survey will be kept very confidential. Your name will remain confidential. While it is understood that no computer transmission can be perfectly secure, reasonable efforts will be made to protect the confidentiality of your transmission.

PARTICIPATION
Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time for any reason. If you decide not to participate or withdraw from the study, there is no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. There are no costs to you or any other party for participating in the research.

CONTACT
This research is being conducted by Dr. Margo A. Mastropieri, Ph.D. from the Special Education program at the College of Education and Human Development George Mason University and Catherine Thompson, a Masters in Special Education student for the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Dr. Mastropieri may be reached at 703-993-4136 and Catherine Thompson may be reached at 703-314-6105 for questions or to report a research-related problem. You may contact the George Mason University Office of Research Subject Protections at 703-993-4121 if you have questions or comments regarding your rights as a participant in the research.

This research has been reviewed according to George Mason procedures governing your participation in this research.

CONSENT
I have read this form and agree to participate in this study. We recommend that you print a copy of this page to keep a copy of this informed consent for your records. If you want to document your informed consent, please print a copy of this form, sign it and mail it to:

Dr. Margo Mastropieri or Catherine Thompson
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Mail Stop Number 4B3
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

The George Mason University Human Subjects Review Board has waived the requirement for a signature on this consent form. However, if you wish to sign a consent, please contact Dr. Margo Mastropieri at 703-993-4136 or Catherine Thompson at 703-314-6105.

If you have more than one child with an IEP, please take the survey once per child to reflect each child’s unique IEP. Every IEP is individualized. Your experiences with each IEP will also be different.



What is your gender?



What is your child's eligibility for special education services category?















What is your child's current grade level? Please write in exact grade.


What is your child's current age? Please write age in years.


What is your child's education placement?









What is your income level?






The following questions pertain to your experiences during IEP meetings.

I feel that my child's educators are knowledgeable about my child's disability.






I feel that educators use language that is easy to understand during IEP meetings.






I feel that I am treated as an equal team member in the IEP process.






I feel that I am treated with respect by the IEP team.






I feel that my input is valuable during the IEP process.






I feel that educators collaborate with me and integrate my suggestions into the IEP.






I feel that the IEP meeting improves parent/teacher communication and collaboration






I feel my child's IEP will meet my child's education needs.






The following questions pertain to your perceptions of educators and their role in the IEP process.

I feel that educators select and administer appropriate evaluations to determine eligibility for special education.






I feel educators take time to discuss alternative educational placements with me.






I feel that geneneral education teachers, special education teachers, and specialists (speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.) collaborate and communicate well regarding issues with my child.






I feel my child's teacher provides adequate feedback to me regarding my child's progress toward meeting IEP goals.






I feel my child's teacher wants to collaborate and communicate with me throughout the year.




The following questions pertain to your experiences with school administrators.

I feel school administrators are knowledgeable about my child's disability.






I feel school administrators are knowledgeable about special education laws.






I feel school administrators support the teachers in developing and implementing the IEP.






The following questions pertain to your experiences with special education laws and regulations.

I received literature that documents special education laws and regulations from the school district.




I understand my rights as a member of the IEP team.






I understand the steps I would take if I disagreed with the school district regarding special education services for my child.






I feel that the applicable special education laws and regulations adequately establish an effective IEP process.






If your child has a specific learning disability, did you feel that the school district informed you about his/her special education eligibility due to his/her learning disability?





If your child has a specific learning disability, did the school district describe the response to intervention process as a way to identify learning disabilities?





The following questions pertain to additional therapies that your child may receive.

Does your child receive any private therapies?



If your child receives private therapies or interventions, what kind of therapies or interventions does your child receive?








What is the primary reason you choose to get private therapy for your child? (please select only one answer)





In the space below describe what was most positive about the IEP process.


In the space below describe what you would change about the IEP process.