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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results

  • Survey Duration: December 6, 2024 - January 10, 2025
  • 26 Total Respondents
  • 100% of Respondents Were Parents/Guardians

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:

Demographics

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:

Demographics

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:

Demographics

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�Annual Planning

What are your areas of concern?

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:

Annual Planning

What topics would you like to see covered in the NSPAC Speaker Series?

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

Open Responses reflected an answer somewhere in the middle, commenting in one case on their child’s lack of ability to indicate how included they felt, and in another that it is accepting, but not inclusive

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

How much have you utilized outside providers to better access the curriculum or supplement academic needs, such as counselors, occupational or physical therapists, math or reading tutors, or speech and language therapists?

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

I believe the school professionals providing specialized instruction and/or related services are knowledgeable regarding my child's disability.

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

The special education/additional supports that my child receives (such as speech/language therapy, reading support, occupational therapy, etc) are scheduled so that my child does not miss important academic time in the general education classroom to the maximum extent possible.

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

Did your team engage in a meaningful conversation regarding your child's recommendation to participate in Extended School Year (ESY)?

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

Common Parent Concerns (based on survey questions):

  • Identifying appropriate services
  • SEL services
  • Identifying need for evaluation
  • Communication to Parents
  • Bullying
  • Inclusion

Comments:

  • “We had to fight for services at Finn that were recommended by doctor and therapists, like 1:1 for eloping”
  • “SEL needs to be revamped and given our current school climate there needs to be SEL at every school. SEL needs to be headed by therapeutic models not ABA.”
  • “We have found the schools' services to generally be strong once you are in them, but getting identified for and then gaining access to appropriate services has been a constant and frustrating battle.”
  • “The process is not transparent at all, and the teacher felt unable to express their concerns with us - until we initiated the conversation.”
  • “Since entering CAP it is has been difficult to get a good understanding of how services are being delivered.”

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

Common Parent Concerns (unprompted feedback):

  • Staffing
  • IEP/504 Compliance
  • School Transition
  • Speech Services
  • Access to after school programs
  • Post High School Preparation

Comments:

  • “Concerned about ensuring that staffing is adequate to meet everyone's needs.”
  • “Zero implementation of appropriate 504 accommodations. A teacher who disregarded extended time and handed out zeros.”
  • “His disabilities are unique so each time he switches schools there is a significant learning curve for the team.”
  • “Concerned with whether she is getting effective reading and speech education.”
  • “Being OOD my child does not have a lot of opportunities to engage with peers in the NSBoro schools. His school has different hours and is 45 minutes away so he misses after-school opportunities in the district”
  • “I am concerned that my child is prepared for what comes after graduation especially if not going to college”

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�School District Questions

Positive Feedback and Ideas:

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“We have felt Finn, Neary, and Algonquin have been very inclusive with excellent and helpful guidance dept, in particular Mrs. Morgan (Neary) and Mrs. Hutchinson (ARHS)”

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“I think that her team has done a good job on making sure she is getting the supports she needs in a timely fashion. They have also been opening to our input. We have felt like our concerns have been heard.”

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“I would love if NSPAC offered IEP mentors or something similar especially in the first few years as there is so much to take in”

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“I think the schools do a great job of promoting inclusivity and kindness among the students.”

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�Community Questions

Rec Connect is a joint programming initiative between Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Recreation Departments. Rec Connect is an adaptive/inclusive social program designed for those with and without disabilities to come together and build friendships while enjoying recreational activities and community outings.

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�Community Questions

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NSPAC 2024 Winter Survey Results:�Community Questions