Strategic Planning Survey

This survey is closed. If you have feedback you would like to share, please email MDCPSListens@dadeschools.net. Thank you.

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this survey is to gather input from Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) stakeholders as we embark on the development of our next strategic blueprint. This blueprint will guide critical decision-making over the next several years as our system works to provide the students residing in our diverse community with the high-quality education they deserve. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers to the questions in this survey, and the information captured is completely anonymous.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement carefully and respond based on your individual experience/perspective as a stakeholder of M-DCPS.

SECTION 1

What best describes your connection to Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

	(Select all that apply)
	Student
	Parent
	Employee
	Community Member
	Other

Over the past five years, which of the following has Miami-Dade County Public Schools done well? (Select three of the following options.)

	(Select three.)
	Increased student achievement
	Graduated students ready for college and career opportunities
	Incorporated technology appropriately to support teaching and learning
	Provided a variety of educational choice options
	Ensured that students and staff were safe and secure
	Provided additional resources and support to students not making adequate academic progress in an equitable manner
	Operated/maintained facilities that support learning
	Provided support services to meet physical, social and emotional needs
	Fostered an environment that promotes diversity
	Provided professional growth opportunities for employees
	Attracted and retained highly qualified employees
	Empowered educators to effect change
	Communicated effectively with stakeholders
	Collaborated with partner organizations in the community
	Engaged families in meaningful ways to support student success
	Spent taxpayer money wisely
	Utilized technology effectively to support district operations
	Responded appropriately to national/state economic conditions
	Established policies that ensured responsible and effective practices

Rank the top three areas within Miami-Dade County Public Schools that need improvement.

	(Rank responses)
	1
	2
	3

Which of the following technology resources do you have access to? (Select all that apply.)

	(Select all that apply)
	Desktop computer
	Laptop/tablet
	Mobile phone
	Internet

What is your preferred way of receiving communications from Miami-Dade County Public Schools? (Select one of the following options.)

	Written communications from the school or district (i.e., letters, fliers, etc.)
	Face-to-face communication
	Text message
	Phone call
	Email
	District or school websites
	School Board meetings
	Social media
	Word of mouth

What information or advice would you give Miami-Dade County Public Schools as we make decisions about long-term priorities and goals?

SECTION 2 - Indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Not sure

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) values me as a stakeholder.

I would recommend M-DCPS to a friend, relative, etc.

M-DCPS pursues the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance.

M-DCPS fosters an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap.

M-DCPS has a singular focus on meeting students' needs and supporting them in fulfilling their potential.

M-DCPS encourages creativity and adaptability to new ideas and methods that will support and improve student learning.

M-DCPS accepts responsibility for its successes and challenges, and it seeks to transparently share its work in an ethical manner as it strives towards continuous improvement.

SECTION 3

Please select the race/ethnicity with which you most identify.

	Non-Hispanic White
	Non-Hispanic Black
	Hispanic
	Asian
	Native American
	Multi-racial
	Other
	Prefer not to respond.

Please select the gender with which you most identify.

	Male
	Female
	Non-binary
	Prefer not to respond.

In which zip code do you reside?