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Survey2012-13
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- 2. Executive Summary Survey Response •1,449 starts and 1,237 completed surveys • Focus of the survey was on the satisfaction of programs in 2012-13 and program priorities in 2013-14. • Survey responses similar to 2011-12. • 22% less than 2010-11 when parents were concerned about pink slips. • Representative sample by school and by grade • Non-donors are under-represented.
- 3. Executive Summary Donation Attitudes -Year3 of LAEF’s $1,000 per student suggested donation amount. • Respondents hope all families will donate what they can afford, with broad understanding that not all families are able to donate equally. •“District Counts on Me” remains the predominant sentiment for why donors give •Among respondents, 96% report they donate annually
- 4. Program Satisfaction • Overallsatisfaction high across all grades & most programs • Increased communication to improve parent understanding of program curriculum needed for most programs • K-3 class size remains a priority for parents. Satisfaction levels indicate parents agree class size reduction is a good use of their donation. • Overall satisfaction is high at Blach and Egan across all LAEF-funded program Executive Summary
- 5. Pressure Points • Science-desire for more hands-on science at the elementary level. • Library- dissatisfaction in comments regarding lack of class time and libraries which are not open consistently at recess and lunch. • Math- what is the path to provide geometry in 8th grade? • Music- can more instruments be offered? Executive Summary
- 6. Executive Summary Board &Grant-Making • Parents give LAEF Board good marks for communicating about funding and reasons to give. • Majority of parents believe LAEF grant is distributed equally among schools and grade levels. • Parents are still unclear about how LAEF works with District to develop LAEF grant & how funds are allocated.
- 7. Executive Summary Funding &Fundraising • Most parents remain committed to supporting high-quality, well- rounded education (smaller class sizes, enrichment programs) via donations. •While committed to high quality public education, parents recognize changes need to be made to public education funding • Ex: property tax inequities and state taxes. •Concerns over rising expenses •Ex: health care costs • Parents expect fiscal responsibility, accounting for funds.
- 8. Executive Summary Action Items Communication: -Despitehigh marks on communication, many comments note lack of information about LAEF programs • LAEF Board needs to remain visible on campus, improve outreach to school communities • Increase communications about LAEF programs • Regular program updates from LAEF-funded staff would be greatly appreciated by parents Investigate Program changes w/ District: • Science- how can we support the classroom teachers’ delivery of the science curriculum?
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- 10. Who took thesurvey? 30 30 30 30 30 n = 1,479 Almond Covington GardnerEgan Loyola Oak Santa Rita SpringerBlach 0 55 110 165 220 193 180 194 220 121 186 208 196 187
- 11. Are all populations represented? #of Families % Elementary Population # of Response % of Responses over (under) Representation Almond 391 15.8% 187 14.4% -1.4% Covington 369 14.9% 208 16.0% +1.1 Gardner Bullis 214 8.6% 121 9.3% +.7% Loyola 404 16.3% 220 16.9% +0.6% Oak 326 13.1% 194 14.9% +1.8% Santa Rita 419 16.9% 180 13.9% -3.0% Springer 357 14.4% 193 14.9% +.5% Blach 241 45.5% 196 51.3% +5.8% Egan 289 54.5% 186 48.7% -5.8% Survey sample proportional to actual elementary enrollment +/- 3%. Junior Highs- Egan is under-represented
- 12. Historic Satisfaction & ProgramSurvey Participation Survey Starts Completes Complete % 2010 S&P 1162 1023 88% 2011 S&P 1927 1525 79% 2012 S&P 1496 1237 83% 2013 S&P 1489 1237 83% Note: “Completes” equals respondents who click “Done”. Effective completion rate even higher.
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- 14. Which statement bestrepresents your attitude about donating to LAEF? 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% Non Donor Tax Deduction Not High Priority Try Every Year Count on Me Every Family 2010 2011 2012 Advocacy 2012 Program 2013 n = 1,436 “Counts on Me” response captures strongest sense of community “greater good” While respondent pool changes over time, attitudes are highly consistent
- 15. Which statement bestrepresents your attitude about donating to LAEF? Top Themes Comments Share Amount- too high/too low Every family should give something Taxes- already paying high taxes Other Themes Praise for LAEF Financial Hardship- donate time Would like targeted donations Spend their money on outside programs 23 24% 13 13% 10 10% Comments Share 9 9% 9 9% 7 7% 7 7% n = 97
- 16. How is LAEFdoing?
- 17. Rate LAEF BoardMembers n = 1,351 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% The LAEF Board of Directors strives to represent all of the families in our school district. Please read the following statements and provide a rating that reflects your thoughts/feelings about LAEF. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree LAEF Board members are parents like me who are interested in keeping our schools strong. LAEF Board members at my school are accessible and open to hearing my input. LAEF Board members effectively communicate with the parent community on funding issues.
- 18. Top Themes CommentsShare Don’t Know my Board member Not Enough Communication/Details from board Thank You LAEF! 24 32% 13 17% 10 13% n = 75 Rate LAEF Board Members Comments
- 19. Rate LAEF BoardMembers n = 1,324 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% The LAEF Board of Directors strives to create a balanced grant. Please read the following statements and provide a rating that reflects your thoughts/feelings about the LAEF grant. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree LAEF grants are spread fairly across all the SCHOOLS in our district. LAEF grants are spread fairly across all GRADES in the district so that all students benefit equally. LAEF's current level of fund raising and funding to the school district is about right.
- 20. Top Themes CommentsShare Don’t Know- don’t have the info to evaluate Spending Too High- reduce the grant/ask Spending Too Low- increase the grant/ask Spend On Other Things- we want “x” program 85 49% 21 12% 20 12% 20 12% n = 173 Rate LAEF Board Members Comments
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- 22. Kindergarten Program Satisfaction n= 216 How satisfied are you with the following LAEF funded Kindergarten programs? ** (The total cost to deliver each program this year to EVERY Kindergarten at ALL 7 elementary schools) 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Do Not Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Reduce Class Size from 30 to 25 or less ($225,000)** Library ($37,000)** Art Docent Lessons ($7,000)** Living Classroom Science Docents Lessons ($5,000)**
- 23. Top Themes CommentsShare Class Size Reduction- classes are still too large Library Living Classroom Art Docents Other Themes Miscellaneous 22 52% 8 19% 8 19% 7 17% Comments Share 5 12% n = 42 Kindergarten Satisfaction Comments
- 24. n = 217 ClassSize Reduction Program How is it going? LAEF spent $900,000 (or 38% of its grant) on class size reduction in grades K-3.To reduce class size from 30 to 25 or less costs $225,000 for kindergarten. Do you believe this is a good use of your donation? 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
- 25. Top Themes CommentsShare Class Sizes Could Be Even Smaller Happy With Class Size Reduction/Good Use of Funds Extra Aides and/or ELL Support Needed Other Themes Full-Day Kindergarten Needed Money Should Be Spent on Other Programs 23 64% 8 22% 6 17% Comments Share 2 6% 2 6% n = 36 Class Size Reduction Comments
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- 27. Grade 1-3 ProgramSatisfaction n = 675 n = 480 Small Group Below is the list of LAEF funded programs provided to your children in Grades 1-3.The total cost to deliver each program this year to grades 1-3 at all 7 elementary schools is indicated in parentheses. How satisfied are you with these programs? 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Do Not Know Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Reduce Class Size from 30 to 25 or less ($225,000)** Library ($37,000)** Art Docent Lessons ($7,000)** Living Classroom Science Docents Lessons ($5,000)** Physical Education ($140,000)** Small Group Instruction Time, Grades 1 & 2 ($92,000)**
- 28. Top Themes CommentsShare Class Size Reduction More PE Library More Science Other Themes Small Group Instruction Information Living Classroom More Aides/More Small Group Instruction 20 16% 19 15% 18 14% 18 14% Comments Share 12 9% 12 9% 10 8% Grade 1-3 Program Satisfaction Comment Summary n = 127
- 29. n = 676 ClassSize Reduction Program How is it going? LAEF spent $900,000 (or 38% of its grant) on class size reduction in grades K-3.To reduce class size from 30 to 25 or less in grades 1-3 costs $675,000. Do you believe this is a good use of your donation? 0 25 50 75 100 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Stongly Agree
- 30. Top Themes CommentsShare Support Class Size Reduction Reduce Class Size More Fund Other Programs Instead 35 45% 22 28% 8 10% Class Size Reduction Program Comment Summary n = 78
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- 32. Grades 4-6 Program satisfaction 0%25% 50% 75% 100% Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Not Familiar Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied PE ($280,000)** Instrumental and Vocal Music ($350,000)** Library ($79,000)** Art Docent Lessons ($21,000)** Living Classroom Science Docents Lessons ($15,000)** cSTEM- grade 6 ($28,000)** How satisfied are you with the LAEF-funded programs provided to your children in grades 4-6? **(The total cost to deliver each program this year to EVERY student in grades 4-6 at ALL 7 elementary schools) n = 649 n = 209 cSTEM
- 33. Grades 4-6 Program satisfaction TopThemes Comments Share Change Music More Library Change PE Other Themes More Science Less PE 24 19% 15 12% 13 10% Comments Share 11 9% 11 9% n = 127
- 34. Instrumental &Vocal Music LAEFprovided $400,000 for Instrumental andVocal Music for students in Grades 4-6 at all 7 elementary schools this year. How satisfied are you with the LAEF funded Music Programs in Grades 4-6 this school year? 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied 4th grade - Weekly Vocal Music (Fall) / Recorder (Spring) 5th grade - Twice weekly Instrumental Music (1st semester Vocal and Instrumental, 2nd semester Instrumental) 5th grade - Twice weekly Vocal Music (if your student is not in Instrumental Music) 6th grade - Twice weekly Instrumental Music 6th grade - Twice weekly Vocal Music (if your student is not in Instrumental Music)
- 35. Instrumental &Vocal Music Comments TopThemes Comments Share Desire Program Changes Not Getting Benefit/already take private lessons Love It 33 39% 17 20% 16 19% n = 147
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- 37. Junior High Program Satisfaction Eachyear LAEF designates 22% of its grant to the 2 Junior Highs who represent 22% of the district students. Below is a list of Junior High programs with LAEF's contribution is indicated in parentheses. How satisfied are you with these programs for this school year? 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Science CSR ** $90,000 Math CSR ** $90,000 Social Studies CSR ** $90,000 English CSR ** $90,000 Library ** $70,00 Electives ** $125,000
- 38. Top Themes CommentsShare More High-Caliber Electives Library Underutilized Classes Still Too Large Lack of Geometry 15 29% 10 19% 9 17% 5 10% n = 52 Junior High Program Satisfaction
- 39. Did your JuniorHigh Student receive one of their top 3 electives choices? n = 364 0 50 100 150 200 Blach Egan No I don’t know Yes
- 40. Top Themes CommentsShare Pleased with Electives Want More Electives Study Hall Leadership Class Should be 8th Grade Only 6 32% 4 21% 3 16% 3 16% n = 19 Junior High Elective Comments
- 41. Innovation Grant n =1322 This year, LAEF allocated $460,000 towards an Innovation Grant, which supports: * Instructional Coach to empower innovation in how students learn- including using technology in the classroom * Instructional Coach to bring more STEM (Science, Engineering,Technology and Math) to the classroom * Small-group Language Arts support for grades 1-2 * Library Innovation- centralizing resources and access to ebooks year round * iLearn- a professional development opportunity designed to empower teachers to innovate and increase student engagement * iLearn for resource teachers- providing iPads and specialized training for teachers working to meet the needs of all students * "ReThink" Professional development days- project based learning strategies for K-4 teachers What statement best describes your awareness of these programs: 0 225 450 675 900 Not Aware Somewhat Aware Very Aware
- 42. Top Themes CommentsShare Unaware/Would Like More Info We Support E-Books Not a Good Use of Funds Other Themes Wary of Technology as a Substitute for Innovation STEM 44 34% 25 20% 17 13% 16 13% Comments Share 13 10% 9 7% n = 128 Innovation Grant
- 43. Innovation Grant n =1295 Programs like those funded by the Innovation Grant typically require the investment of resources over several years to realize measurable results.While exposure to these programs will vary based on your child's grade, how important is it to continue funding our Innovation in Education Grant? 0 175 350 525 700 Not Important Somewhat Important Extremely Important
- 44. Top Themes CommentsShare Support Need to Measure Effectiveness Unaware/Would Like More Info Technology is Overrated Other Themes STEM Fund Other Priorities 41 31% 20 15% 19 14% 18 14% Comments Share 14 11% 12 9% n = 132 Innovation Grant
- 45. Innovation Grant n =1296 - 1306 Teachers are rethinking and innovating their instructional practices as part of the Innovation Grant.The goal is to increase student engagement and ensure teachers are providing relevant learning experiences for all students.We'd like to hear how aware you are that your child has been exposed to the following tools: 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Not Aware Somewhat Aware Very Aware Student Presentation Web Publishing Collaboration & Communication Student Creativity Multimedia Leveled Electronic Reading Materials Student Creativity had the largest “outage” Reading Materials had the highest awareness
- 46. Top Themes CommentsShare Wary of Technology as a Substitute for Innovation Not Aware Limited Exposure in Lower Grades We Support RazzKidz 34 24% 25 18% 25 18% 22 15% 20 14% n = 142 Innovation Grant
- 47. Innovation Grant n =477 What areas of innovation in the classroom is your child excited about? Top Themes Comments Share iPad Google Docs RazzKidz Filmmaking Edmodo Presentation Tools 69 14% 59 12% 53 11% 51 11% 48 10% 36 8%
- 48. LAEF Annual Report No-Prefer paper I never read it More likely to read paper Would read either Yes- online 0 275 550 825 1100 LAEF is considering transitioning to an electronic Annual Report How do you feel about receiving our Annual Report electronically?
- 49. Thank you toall the parents who provided feedback, and thank to the LAEF volunteers who spent many hours analyzing the results. Your comments have been sent to the Board of Trustees, LASD Superintendents, School Principals and PTA Presidents. Your feedback will determine how the LAEF donations will be granted for 13-14.