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Now the "listening" begins. Tally and analyze the results. Categorize and list the comments. Keep all responses and comments anonymous. "Listen" to what the parents are telling you. Educators must listen to critics as well as supporters before they can determine what students should learn and how we can help them succeed (Dodd, 1996). By responding to the survey, parents are trying to help you make the elementary school the best possible place for their children and that's what you want too.
Share the results—first with your coworkers—they deserve to hear the parents' opinions directly and first. They will be the key players in developing the plan of action that results from the information you gained from the survey. Next, publish the survey results to parents. (In the parent report, you may want to list only the type of comments received.) Publishing the results to parents lets them know you value their input and are paying attention to their responses. As appropriate, share the plan of action or the steps you'll be taking to develop a plan of action resulting from the information they provided you. Parents will be much more likely to participate in the next survey when they see how seriously you take their input. |
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