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�COMMITTEE MEMBERS�

Alyssa Friend – LAAC Liaison to the Governing Board
James Graeber – Dean of Students
Ian Tennery – DAC Representative
Lane Parker – LAAC Chairperson, Parent
Katie Wood – LAAC Vice-Chairperson, Parent, Survey Administrator
Kara Lough – LAAC Secretary, Middle School Representative, Parent
Hanna Rich – LASA Liaison, Parent
Leanne Gossack– Elementary School Representative
Joanne Johnson – Community member
Zheng Liu (John) Lou – Parent
Nicole Heim – Parent

Data Analysis

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ALIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

What are we doing well?

Strong evidence of alignment with mission and founding principles
Survey responses have been mostly consistent across the last three years of data
High levels of parent / guardian satisfaction with the quality of education at Littleton Academy

What can we improve?

Survey data indicates opportunities for improvement related to grading time, and cultural alignment (sense of belonging and safety)
Additional data should be collected to further understand the feedback around homework

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LONGITUDINAL TRENDS

Students (3-8) Trends 2019-2025:

“Overall, teachers encourage me to perform better.” has increase to pre-pandemic time for elementary.
Time spent on homework is trending up for elementary.
“Students at Littleton Academy support each other” down for 3-8.
“Recommend LA to friend” highest it’s been over the last 5 years for 3-5 but lowest for MS.
“My teachers are available when I need extra help.” is up for elementary and down for MS.

Staff Trends 2019-2025:

“There is sufficient time within the schedule to cover the required subject matter effectively.” Is lower than last year but still higher than two years before
7% of teachers disagree that “Overall, I am satisfied with my teaching experience”, returning to 2019-20 stat.

Parent Trends 2019-2025:

“meets or exceeds my expectations” is up for both math and reading
Increased disagreement with, “LA provides academic support when needed” but agreement is consistent
“students receive an education consistent with the mission and founding principles” is consistently high.
Some grade and subject specific concerns stood out as well as opportunity for more parent engagement

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SURVEY DESIGN APPROACH

The Primary Objective of the survey is to assess alignment with the Founding Principles
Staff and parent surveys

Parent survey had 45 total questions, including 3 “select all that apply” questions
Staff survey had 51 total questions
Most questions were rated as: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, N/A
2 optional open response questions to solicit more specific feedback on alignment with the mission and founding principles, and the survey administration

Student surveys

Elementary students (3-5) answered 22 total questions
Middle school students (6-8) answered 25 total questions
Questions were rated as: Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, and Disagree
1 question quantifying the amount of time spent on homework per day
Administered in technology classes with each question read aloud

Surveys were administered between Jan 31 – Feb 9, 2025

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SURVEY DESIGN CHANGES

The following modifications were made to the surveys for the current year:

Parent Survey

One new questions with a follow up asking parents how their experience has varied if they have multiple children and in which areas

Staff Survey

Minor syntax changes only

Student Surveys

Minor syntax changes only

Executive Summary

Overarching goal of maintaining survey format consistency to provide longitudinal data, allowing for better identification of trends and changes in perception.

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RESPONSE RATES

* Response rate is based on all guardians, but some families may submit only one response for the household. As such, a good survey response rate ranges between 15% and 30%; an excellent response rate is 50% or higher.

Executive Summary

8% lower than last year, but still meets goals set for response rates*

38% lower than last year

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SURVEY ANALYSIS

Analysis of data across previous 5 years

Note – question wording and numbering have had minor variations year over year; data has been aligned to the most current version of the question. Where a question was previously asked in aggregate and subsequently broken into various components, aggregate value was used across every category.

Data presented visually to make trends more easily apparent, using “agree” and “strongly agree” values (combined) as comparative metric
Presentation of data is grouped by founding principle across all populations to provide visibility to how perception varies between each group on similar metrics

Note, this presentation approach is a change from previous years, in which data values for agree (+ strongly agree) and disagree (+strongly disagree) were presented in a table format and grouped by survey population. While this provided a greater level of detail, it was more difficult to consume and understand trends.

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Alignment with Founding Principles

Academic Standards
Curriculum
Instructional Methods
Assessments
Environment
Operations

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM

Higher volume of neutral responses for Spanish.

Higher volume of neutral responses for Social Studies, and ~12% detractors

Student Survey

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM

Student Survey

Data Analysis

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM

*N/A responses removed from calculation

Parent Survey

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Littleton Academy has established high expectations for my child(ren)'s learning.
Littleton Academy has communicated high expectations for my child(ren)'s learning.
Littleton Academy has maintained high expectations for my child(ren)'s learning.

Parent’s perception of academic rigor is largely positive:

Parent Survey

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CURRICULUM

Parent Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Littleton Academy ensures academic growth for my child(ren).
Littleton Academy provides a content-rich, academically rigorous education.

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CURRICULUM

Staff Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
The expectations for student achievement are reasonable.
Littleton Academy provides a content-rich, academically rigorous education.

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM

Staff Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I am able to meet scope and sequence of approved curriculum.

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CURRICULUM

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I am satisfied with middle school electives.
I am satisfied with the choices for middle school extra-curricular activities/events – after school.

Middle School

Student Survey

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Math Elementary Students (3-5)
Reading / Language Arts Elementary Students (3-5)
Math Middle School Students (6-8)
English Middle School Students (6-8)

Ability Grouping has helped me succeed:

Student Survey

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Over half of elementary students are spending more than 30 minutes per night on homework. Approximately 80% are spending less than one hour per night on homework.

Approx 75% of middle school students are spending less than an hour per night on homework.

Student Survey

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Littleton Academy individualizes education in a manner that supports my child(ren)’s growth (e.g., ability groups, accommodations, extra support).
Littleton Academy provides academic support when needed.
My child(ren)'s homework supports academic growth and supports learning in the classroom.

Parent Survey

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CURRICULUM

Staff Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I support the philosophy and preference to ability group in Math and Reading.
I feel ownership for solving problems in the classroom.

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Staff Survey

Parent Survey

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Parent Survey

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ASSESSMENTS

Student Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I understand why standardized tests like the CMAS, CogAT, and STAR are important.
I understand how my homework assignments and classroom projects are graded.

Slower grading within Social Studies and Math

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ASSESSMENTS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Littleton Academy has adequately communicated my child(ren)’s academic progress or lack thereof (e.g. Thursday folders, progress reports, report cards, or conferences).
Littleton Academy’s grading practices are fair and consistent.
Littleton Academy keeps me informed of my child(ren)’s assessment results (e.g. Infinite Campus and conferences).

Parent Survey

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ASSESSMENTS

Parent Survey

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ASSESSMENTS

Parent Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Standardized Reading/English Language Arts assessments [STAR Reading (K-8), CogAT (1-8), and CMAS (3-8)]
Standardized Math assessments [STAR Math (1-8), CogAT (1-8), and CMAS (3-8)]

I understand my child(ren)'s standardized test results:

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ENVIRONMENT

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Overall, teachers encourage me to perform better.
My teachers provide time in class for me to ask questions.
My teachers are available when I need extra help

Student Survey

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ENVIRONMENT

Student Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
My teachers are consistent when enforcing rules.
My classmates follow classroom rules.
I understand the school's discipline policy.
I feel safe at school.

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ENVIRONMENT

Student Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
My classmates respect the teachers.
I feel respected by my teachers.
Students at Littleton Academy support each other.
There are adults at Littleton Academy who I can talk to about my life.

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ENVIRONMENT

Parent Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Littleton Academy provides a safe environment for my child(ren).
Discipline standards are enforced fairly as they apply to my child(ren).
Dress code standards are enforced fairly as they apply to my child(ren).
Littleton Academy's conflict resolution practices adequately address student to student issues.
I am satisfied with the supervision on the field and playground.

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ENVIRONMENT

Parent Survey

New Questions for this year

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Environment

Staff Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I understand the school’s conflict resolution policy. Teacher - Teacher
I understand the school’s conflict resolution policy. Teacher - Administrator

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OPERATIONS

Parent Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I am comfortable approaching my child(ren)'s teachers with questions and concerns.
Littleton Academy provides a structured and supervised learning environment for my child(ren).
I am comfortable approaching the front office staff with questions and concerns.
I have a positive impression of the front office staff.
As a LA parent, I can provide input on staff through the parent reflection survey. This separate survey is sent annually later in the spring.

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OPERATIONS

Parent Survey

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance Littleton Academy's purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role.
The Governing Board communicates effectively with parents.
The Governing Board cares about parent satisfaction.
The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school.

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OPERATIONS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
I am provided sufficient opportunity for continuing education and training.
The level of financial assistance for professional growth opportunities is adequate.
I am provided with an adequate budget for resources to effectively teach the required objectives.
LASA effectively supports Littleton Academy’s goals.

Staff Survey

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OPERATIONS

Year	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance the Academy’s purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role.
The Governing Board communicates effectively with staff.
The Governing Board cares about staff satisfaction.
The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school.

Staff Survey

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OPERATIONS

Parent Survey

New Questions for this year

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ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

Student Survey

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ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

Parent Survey

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ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

Staff Survey

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Summary of Comments, Parent and Staff

Parent Comment Summary

Parents have generally positive comments surrounding the school experience and their students’ teachers.
Areas with constructive feedback include consistency across classrooms and the volume of homework.
Survey data supports these comments as homework is trending up in elementary.

Staff Comment Summary

Staff comments are generally positive with an emphasis on aligning the staff and community understanding of our founding principles for deeper understanding and commitment

Parents have the opportunity to provide open ended responses to two questions. Staff have several additional opportunities. All Staff responses are shared with administration.

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�Alignment Opportunities & Recommendations

Homework
Grading turn-around time
Feelings of safety & consistency in discipline
Student’s sense of community

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Continued concerns around homework from students and parents.

Most students are doing about an hour of homework (or less) per night, and about 75% of Parents feel the homework is adding value.

Recommend LAAC add survey question to 2025-2026 Parent Survey for better visibility to how much time students are spending on homework (to compare to student's self-reporting).
Recommend LAGB charge administration with increasing communication to educate parents and students on techniques for managing homework load, such as time management and focus techniques, and increase study hall opportunities with lower teacher to student ratios to provide more time for students to utilize academic support.

Homework grading

Dissatisfaction with grade turn around time, particularly within Social Studies and Math.

Recommend LAGB collaborate with administration on updates to the parent/student and staff handbooks regarding best practices and guidelines for returning turned-in-on-time graded assignments (homework) and assessments/projects.

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ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

Improve feelings of safety and consistency in discipline

New Security and Operations Manager position planned for 2025-26 school year, who will develop relationships with the Littleton Academy community and have responsibility for keeping the school safe

Recommend LAGB charge administration to prioritize visibility and consistency in expectations and consequences for both classroom norms and school-wide code of conduct violations.

Foster sense of community and camaraderie between students

Larger than expected “neutral” response on questions related to the perception of other student’s behavior (following rules, respect between teachers and students, supporting each other)

LAAC advises administration to continue student panel discussion with a focus on understanding student survey data surrounding trusted adults, student-student interactions, and what it would take for students to "recommend Littleton Academy to a friend." Additionally, LAAC recommends sorting the student panel by ages as appropriate to encourage open discussion.
Recommend LAGB charge administration with increasing communication to educate students and parents on techniques for conflict resolution to better address student to student issues.

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Many positives in the data - throughout the survey data, responses had longitudinal stability, and there were generally a small number of detractors; opportunities for improvement within the neutral response group to become promoters.
Further data is needed regarding time spent on homework; this was a common topic in the parent survey comments and would likely benefit from educational communication around homework management.
Educational communication to students and parents around Littleton Academy’s expectations for conduct and conflict resolution strategies would likely be beneficial.
These surveys continue to be an important tool for providing a composite narrative about LA’s climate, culture, experiences, and alignment with and fidelity to Littleton Academy's Mission Statement and Founding Principles

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PUBLIC RELEASE

LAAC requests that the Governing Board approve the release of the 2024-25 Annual Report to the Littleton Academy Community

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Compiled survey data available, which includes the breakdown of responses for each survey question. The summary data also includes an aggregate of the open comment data (without personally identifying information).