End of Year Survey 2024-25 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 

Bernards Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is looking to better understand your family's special education journey, particularly over this past year. Through these survey questions, SEPAC will be able to identify global trends across our schools and programs so we can create our 2025-26 focal points and goals. Please take this opportunity to share what you have found successful as well as your suggestions for growth and improvement. 

PLEASE NOTE:
1. THIS FORM CAN BE COMPLETED ANONYMOUSLY.
2. The only questions that "require a response" are your child's school, class placement and current education plan so we can accurately categorize the feedback we receive.
3. While the district supports our efforts, this is not a district survey. SEPAC will directly receive all survey submissions and will NEVER link anyone to specific data. 
4. If you have multiple children that you'd like to give feedback for, PLEASE SUBMIT ONE FORM PER CHILD.

Any questions please email BernardsSEPAC@gmail.com


What is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)?
Bernards SEPAC is a parent-led, state-mandated group focused on policies, practices and programs affecting the education, health and safety of children receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan from Bernards Township. The SEPAC Executive Board works closely with BTSD administrators and BOE to share feedback, identify trends and collaborate on improving the Special Education experience for all families.

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General Information
While this form can be completed anonymously, we do ask for child's school, class placement and current education plan so we can attribute the feedback and comments to specific programs.
If SEPAC finds that there is an overwhelming trend found from this survey, would you be comfortable speaking with us about the given situation. (If yes, please make sure to include your email in the next question.)
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Placement: *
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Current Education Plan:
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I&RS/RTI Questions
If your child received Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) in Basking Ridge, how long were they receiving Response To Intervention (RTI)?
Are there any areas within the I&RS/RTI process that you believe require improvement? 
Is there anything you’d like to share about your experience with this process?
Communication & Collaboration
Please select the staff members who effectively communicate your child’s needs, progress and challenges with you. (check all boxes that apply)
If you are not satisfied with the communication you receive, please share how you feel it could improve.
Over this past year, how often do you receive informal updates or communication (not progress reports) from your child's special education teacher(s)?
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Over this past year, how often do you receive informal updates or communication (not progress reports) from your child's case manager?
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Over this past year, how often did YOU initiate communication and reach out to your child's special education teacher(s)?
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Over this past year, how often did YOU initiate communication and reach out to your child's case manager?
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Is there anything additional you'd like to share about your child's case manager, special education teacher or other support staff?
How would you rate your working relationship with your child’s teachers and support staff?
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Do you feel that your child’s teachers and case manager value your concerns and input?
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Are there any school staff members that go above and beyond to assist your child's needs? Please share.
Is there anything additional you’d like to share about communication and collaboration with your child’s education team?
IEP, Academic & Social Progress
How satisfied are you with the quality of the special education services your child receives?
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Do you feel that your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is being followed effectively?
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Do you feel your child’s plan places them in the “Least Restrictive Environment?" (“Least restrictive environment” (LRE) ensures that students with disabilities are educated alongside their general education peers to the maximum extent appropriate while working towards achieving their IEP goals.)
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Are you satisfied with how your child is included and supported in special area subjects (ex. Music, art, gym, library, electives) in school?
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Are you satisfied with how your child is included and supported in school activities (e.g.: PTO events, extracurriculars, clubs, sporting events, milestone events like prom etc.) at school?
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Do you feel that the school district’s special education approach supports your family’s vision for your child’s education and future?
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If you'd like to elaborate on your above answer, please share your thoughts here:
Do you feel your child’s special education program has adequately prepared them for next year?
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If your child is age 14 or older, does your child’s IEP include a detailed transition plan guiding them toward their post-secondary goals?
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Is there anything additional you’d like to share about your child’s IEP, academic and social progress?
Overall Experience & Suggestions
What has been the most positive aspect of your child’s school year?
What challenges has your child faced this year that you feel could have been addressed better?
The difficult aspect of advocating for my child was: (check all boxes that apply)
What I feel positive about was: (check all boxes that apply)
Is there any additional information you would like to share with us?
Would you be interested in joining our 2025-26 Special Education Parent Advisory Council as a Board Member or School Liaison?
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