1. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Cal—School Climate, Health and Learning Survey 2010/2011 1-888-841-7536 Survey Administration

2. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Today’s Highlights California Healthy Kids Survey School Climate Survey What’s new! Websites

3. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Cal—School Climate, Health and Learning Survey A comprehensive school climate data collection system… Customized to meet local needs Full-service regional Technical Assistance Pre Survey, Ongoing, & Next Steps. Every 2 years (grades 5, 7, 9, 11, NT schools)

4. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CHKS

5. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CHKS Survey Versions School-level version Elementary (Grade 5) Middle schools (Grade 7) High school (Grades 9, 11, NT) Languages English Spanish Bilingual English/Spanish Others available via Listserv Separate answer sheets and survey

6. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CHKS Survey Content Core Module (Required) Demographics Resilience & Youth Development (external assets) ATOD use, attitudes, and perceived norms Violence and safety Wording, content and length change between Grade 5 Core, MS and HS Core

7. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CHKS Content (continued) Elementary Complete the Core and possible 4 questions from DASM Secondary Complete the CORE Plus any additional Modules B-H B - RYDM (Resilience & Youth Development - Internal C - AOD Use D - Tobacco Use E - Physical Health F - Sexual Behavior G- Custom Module (differs by school district/county) H- DASM (District After-School Module) Under ‘Download Surveys’ on website

8. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CSCS

9. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Core CSCS Topics «Staff-student relationships «Student risk behaviors (staff perceptions) «School connectedness and external assets «Parental involvement «After School Program and Student Assistance Programs «Efforts to reduce risk factors «Resources available to students «Staff and student safety

10. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Learning Supports Module Overview School services, resources, and policies related to student behavior, health, and overall climate. Discipline enforcement Extent of youth development, health, AOD, character ed, violence, and harassment programs Resources for safety and prevention; prevention priorities and professional development School-community collaboration * For “practitioners” with health, prevention, safety, and counseling responsibilities

11. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org THE PROCESS

12. Planning Contact your Cal-SCHLS Regional Center Form Advisory Committee Obtain superintendent and School Board Approval Select Survey Modules Obtain support of principals and identify school coordinators Select CHKS survey dates & CSCS 30 day window

13. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Parental Consent Choose a consent option: Passive or Active Confirm School Board Consent Policy Parent Consent – develop and distribute Monitor consent form returns Make survey available to parents Confirm consents

14. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Survey Training, Preparation, & Administration Technical assistance and support Submit MOU Select survey administrators (Proctors) Train School Coordinators, Teachers, and Proctors Distribute materials Conduct survey Mail materials to CHKS with Answer Sheet Return Checklist Receive, read and understand the reports

15. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Basic Services Provided Master copies of all materials Surveys Parent Consent Forms, Guidebooks, MOU School, Proctor, Teacher Instructions Answer sheets and classroom transmittal envelopes Data Scanning, analysis, and district reports Technical Assistance including: Phone consultation and monthly trainings Survey planning and sample selection Consultation on obtaining local buy-in and increasing return rates Assistance in interpretation of survey results and the data reports

16. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Review Responsibilities Local site coordination and survey scheduling Distribution, collection, & tracking of parent consent forms Printing of surveys Staff training Mailing of answer sheets to the local CHKS center Receive, read and understand the report Spread the word about the results at local level Provision of data for aggregated state dataset

17. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CSCS Basic Fees CHKS = 30 cents per student enrolled at 5, 7, 9, 11, and non traditional sites CSCS = Free if done online at the same time as the CHKS

18. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org WHAT’S NEW!

19. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org California School Parent Survey Companion to the CHKS and CSCS Administer together for a full school climate picture Can be conducted on the web, on scannable answer sheet or a combination of both Cost is based on the size of the district Contains 34 questions

20. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org CHKS Online Survey Includes the core - only Grades above 5th 30 cents per enrolled student

21. chks.wested.org and cscs.wested.org Special Reports The Migrant, Indian & International Education Office (MIIEA) Special Education