Quality Survey
Information
(Based upon
data gathering in response to the 2006-2007 school year)
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(All
parents are asked to complete survey instruments at the annual student
registration function)
Nine
factors were queried with a quality outcome mean measure of 4.48 out of a
total possible 5.0
1.
The School for the Blind has made a
significant difference in my child's learning and growth.
2.
I am regularly informed about my
child's needs, their school program, their progress, and school activities.
3.
The Principal is accessible and
responsive to me.
4.
The Director of Residential Life is
accessible and responsive to me.
5.
My child's advocate is accessible,
responsive to me, and communicates with me when appropriate.
6.
WSSB faculty helps me understand my
child and how their disability(ies) may affect their learning.
7.
Teachers have high expectations for
my child and work to help my child meet those expectations.
8.
My child has regular opportunities to
participate in extra-curricular activities and WSSB staff encourages their
participation.
9.
WSSB provides a safe living and
learning environment for my child.
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(Data
gathered from participants attending the Summer Institute)
98.7% rated the Summer Institute as very good or
excellent
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(Data
gathered from Local School Districts that contract with WSSB to provide
Itinerant Vision Services)
85.75% rated services as 4.0 or higher on a scale of
1-5
1. Vision services gave me a
better understanding of how vision loss affects learning.
2. Vision services made a
difference in my ability to plan and implement an appropriate program for my
VI/blind student.
3. The delivery service model
used by the TVI/O&M specialist (direct services, consultation or a
combination) was appropriate to meet the needs of my student.
4. Suggestions made by the TVI/O&M
specialist were easily implemented and workable in my classroom.
5. Vision services were
valuable in the IEP process.
6. I feel that the TVI and/or
O&M specialist’s schedule in the district was flexible enough to meet the
changing needs of my student.
7. If needed, material
adaptations were done in a timely manner.
8.
The TVI/O&M Specialist participated effectively as an integral
member of the educational team.
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(Data
gathered from Local School Districts that contract with WSSB to receive
technology support)
100% rated WSSB
services 5.0 or higher (out of a possible 5.0)
1.
Utilized computer skills support from the WA
State School for the Blind.
2.
Rate the computer skills support that was
provided in your school district.
3.
Utilized telephone support on computer issues
from the
4.
Rate the telephone support on computer issues
that were provided.