State-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students With Disabilities (Indicator 8)

The State-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students with Disabilities (Indicator 8) is an annual project conducted by the CETE’s Excellence in Engagement & Evaluation (EEE) program team in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to examine parents’ and guardians’ perceptions of their involvement in their children’s special education services. The project supports improvement efforts and fulfills federal reporting requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The survey is administered statewide to parents and guardians of students with disabilities ages 3–21. Each year, approximately 150 school districts and community schools participate, yielding an average of 10,000 responses annually. The survey includes a required Indicator 8 item along with questions related to school climate, communication, family–school partnerships, and knowledge of graduation requirements for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

EEE is responsible for survey administration, data management, analysis, and reporting to ensure accessible results that inform state and local decision-making designed to enhance family-school partnerships.

Funded by: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 

Current Award Total: $69,061

Project Contacts: Dr. Melissa Ross