Appendix B
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Principals: We need your help to inform Minnesota legislators about K-2 literacy
needs in Minnesota!
Why should I participate? We are University of Minnesota faculty who have been
selected to write a public policy paper on the topic of early literacy to be shared with
MN legislators. We need to know what principals and K-2 teachers believe about this
important topic. By completing this survey, you are agreeing to have your responses
included in a statewide analysis of principals and early grade teachers opinions about
early literacy. You are asked to respond as a principal in one of a sample of elementary
schools in MN.
What do I need to do? 1) Please distribute the enclosed teacher
questionnaires to your K-2 classroom teachers. 2) Please complete the questions
below and return to us in the envelope provided.
We will be unable to include your response if mailed after February 25, 2000.
There are no known risks to participating. The records of the study will be kept private,
and only the researchers will have access to the surveys. There is no way for us to
identify you as a participant. The statewide results will be compiled and will be shared
with the legislature. Your decision to complete the survey will not affect your current
or future relations with the University. We very much appreciate your time and
willingness to make your voice heard. Thanks! If you should have any questions or would
like a copy of the results, you can reach us at 612-624-4156.
- Ann Casey & Marika Ginsburg-Block
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The term "literacy" as it is used below represents the broad array of learning activities
associated with the acquisition of reading skills, including reading, writing, spelling, and
listening skills.
Demographic Questions
(please circle of fill in responses below)
- How would you describe the community in which you currently teach? urban
rural suburban
- Please describe your school: K-2 K-5 K-6 K-8
K-12 Other: _______________
- What percentage of your students are eligible for free or reduced lunch?
_________________
- What percentage of your students are English Language Learners?
____________________
- How many students are currently enrolled in your school?
___________________________________
- Is there a minimum amount of time required by you/district for literacy instruction?
YES NO
- If yes, how many minutes per day are required?
__________________________________________
- Do you employ a reading specialist at your school? YES NO
- If so, at what percentage time? ________________
- What is his/her role?
_____________________________________________________________
- Relative to state norms, at what percentile do your K-2 students perform in
literacy? _____________
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