1. When I walk into the school, I feel the school is inviting and a place where families belong *

2. I feel my child’s teacher treats my concerns with respect, demonstrating a genuine interest in developing solutions. *

3. I feel the school administration treats my concerns with respect, demonstrating a genuine interest in developing solutions. *

4. I feel I am treated fairly regardless of age, gender, race, or cultural background. *

5. My child’s teacher embraces parents and students as social equals. *

6. The school’s policies and programs reflect, respect, and value the diversity of the families in the community. *

7. I feel informed about how to access extracurricular student activities. *

8. The school keeps all families informed about important events. *

9. I feel comfortable contacting my child’s teacher. *

10. I feel comfortable contacting the school administration. *

11. The school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, and website). *

12. I feel I have two-way communication with my child’s teacher about my child’s strengths, areas of improvement, learning style, progress, and other concerns I may have about my child. *

13. I feel I have two-way communication with the school administration if I have concerns about my child. *

14. I feel my child’s teacher provides me with information about my child’s progress, and ways I can support their learning at home. *

15. Translation services are available to me, if needed. *

16. My child’s teacher keeps me well-informed of how my child is doing in school. *

17. I understand the academic standards my child is expected to meet and how the curriculum is linked to those standards. *

18. My child’s teacher gives me useful information about ways to improve my child’s progress. *

19. The school administration keeps me informed of my rights under federal and state laws and policies, and guides me on ways to advocate for my child, when needed. *

20. I feel that the parent group at the school plays a role in helping me advocate for my child’s success in school. *

21. If I see something happening in the school that upsets me, I feel comfortable saying something to teachers. *

22. If I see something happening in the school that upsets me, I feel comfortable saying something to school administration. *

23. I am interested in school matters and feel like my opinion counts. *

24. My opinion and voice is valued equally with teachers at the school. *

25. My opinion and voice is valued equally with the administration at the school. *

26. The school consults with me and other families before making important decisions (e.g. school policies, arrival and dismissal procedures, school uniforms, and how parents can become involved in the school). *

28. I feel parents have input in the development of our school improvement plan. *

29.I feel encouraged to volunteer at our school. *

30. I attend parent group meetings. *

31. In my school, parents and teachers are equals; engaged in constructive criticism of the school system with the ultimate purpose of greater intellectual stimulation and enrichment for students. *

32. My school administration asks me what I think and feel and invites me to add additional agenda items to parent meetings. *

33. My administration asks my child for input on school issues and values my child’s opinion. *

34. My school administration fosters democratic conversation about issues parents and students determine are priorities, promoting voice and collective action on behalf of children. *

35. The school staff and families collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities. *

36. The school staff and families collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to community services. *

37. The school staff and families collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to community improvement initiatives. *

38. The school or parent group provides opportunities for families to develop relationships and raise concerns with school district leaders, public officials, and business and community leaders. *

39. The parent group provides opportunities for my family to connect with school staff and community organizations to access expanded learning opportunities, community services, and community improvement initiatives. *

40. I feel our school is a central part of my community. *