Parents Survey Parents Survey 2025 Step 1 of 9 11% General BackgroundHow many children do you have?(Required)OneTwoThreeFourFive or More Would you like to answer questions for all your children or focus on one child? All Just one Which child’s experiences would you like to focus on? My youngest child My oldest child Other What type of school does your child attend?(Required) Public School Private School Charter School Home School Other What grade(s) is/are your child(ren) currently in?(Required) Elementary (PK-5) Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12) Where is your child's school located? Urban area Suburban area Rural area What state or region do you live in?Are your children involved in academic enrichment or extracurricular activities? Yes No How do you usually learn about extracurricular or academic enrichment opportunities for your child(ren)? (Select all that apply) School newsletters or announcements Word of mouth (e.g. from other parents, PTA) Online searches Social media (i.e. Facebook Groups, WhatsApp Groups) Community organizations How do you feel about the availability of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities in your community? There are plenty of opportunities available. There are some opportunities, but not enough. There are very few or no opportunities available. Neurodiversity and Special Educational NeedsDo any of your children have the following educational needs or classifications? (Select all that apply)(Required) Gifted or advanced learner Special education services (e.g., IEP, 504 Plan) English as a second language (ESL) or multilingual learner None of the above Prefer not to answer If applicable, how many of your children have these classifications?Do you feel extracurricular and enrichment opportunities in your community meet the specific needs of your child(ren)? Yes No Not Sure What other challenges or barriers do your child(ren) face in accessing extracurricular activities due to their unique needs? Engagement and InvolvementHow involved are you in your child’s extracurricular or enrichment activities? Very involved (e.g. planning, attending events, volunteering) Somewhat involved Minimally involved Not involved Why do you encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities? (Select all that apply) To develop academic skills To build social skills and friendships For personal growth and confidence To prepare for college or future opportunities To keep them engaged and active Other Why might your child not participate in academic competitions or enrichment activities? (Select all that apply) Lack of awareness about available opportunities High costs or fees associated with participation Lack of interest from my child Time constraints or schedule conflicts Limited opportunities available in our area Transportation challenges Childcare issues for siblings or other dependents Other Elementary (K-5)What extracurricular activities does your elementary school child participate in? (Select all that apply) Academic competitions (e.g., spelling bees, math olympiads) Arts (e.g., music, theater, visual arts) Sports Clubs (e.g., robotics, environmental clubs) Other How many hours per week does your elementary school child typically spend on extracurricular activities? Less than 1 1-3 4-6 7-10 10+ What challenges, if any, do you face finding opportunities for this age group? Middle School (6-8)What extracurricular activities does your middle school child participate in? (Select all that apply) Academic competitions (e.g., debates, science fairs) Arts (e.g., band, drama, visual arts) Sports Clubs (e.g., robotics, environmental clubs) Other How many hours per week does your middle school child typically spend on extracurricular activities? Less than 1 1-3 4-6 7-10 10+ What challenges, if any, do you face finding opportunities for this age group? High School (9-12)What extracurricular activities does your high school child participate in? (Select all that apply) Academic competitions (e.g., Model UN, math competitions) Arts (e.g., orchestra, theater) Sports Clubs (e.g., robotics, DECA, student government)) Other How many hours per week does your high school child typically spend on extracurricular activities? Less than 1 1-3 4-6 7-10 10+ What challenges, if any, do you face finding opportunities for this age group? Timing and Future NeedsHow early do you usually find out about extracurricular or enrichment activities for your child? Well in advance (e.g., at the start of the school year or semester) A few weeks before they start Just before they start After they’ve already started Have you ever felt that you missed out on opportunities for your child because you didn’t find out about them early enough? Yes No Not Sure What types of activities or competitions would you like to see more of?What features or information would you find most helpful in a tool for discovering academic activities? (Select all that apply) Comprehensive list of activities and competitions Clear descriptions of each opportunity (e.g., time commitment, requirements) Reviews or ratings from other parents and participants Recommendations tailored to my child’s interests Deadlines and reminders Follow-Up and Contact InfoWould you be interested in participating in a follow-up interview to share more about your experiences? 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