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Survey purpose and description:

Why is this data being collected?

We are asking that this survey be completed by school districts throughout Kentucky in an effort to gather information that will be used to assess the current state of information technology accessibility awareness. It will further provide a snapshot of the current level of activities being conducted to ensure that schools are procuring and creating instructional technology and related resources that are accessible to students with disabilities and can be used with available assistive technologies.

How will this data be published?

The results of this survey will be released in an aggregate fashion only. No part of this survey will be released in such a way as to identify any individual person or school district. All surveys submitted will be considered confidential.

How will my district benefit from participation in this survey?

By taking the time to complete this survey, you are helping to identify your district�s progress toward providing an accessible information technology environment. Also, aggregate results of this survey will be shared with all participants so you will be able to know how your district compares with others across Kentucky. Furthermore, the resulting information will be useful for planning purposes and could be valuable to you as support data for local grant proposal preparations.

Estimated time to complete this survey:

Section A: Technology Demographics

1. Name of School District

District Name

2. Estimated number of computers in use?

For instructional or library use (primarily student):

Use DK (Don´t Know) if impossible to estimate.

For non-instructional use (primarily staff):

Use DK (Don´t Know) if impossible to estimate.

3. Approximate percentage of desktop computers that are PC based:

Percentage %

Use DK (Don´t Know) if impossible to estimate.

4. Approximate percentage of desktop computers that are MAC based:

Percentage %

Use DK (Don´t Know) if impossible to estimate.

5. What are the primary HTML authoring tools being utilized in your district?

Check the most frequently used:

FrontPage
DreamWeaver
HoTMetaL
Netscape Composer
Created in Word and saved as HTML
Other:

6. Do schools in your district use any of the following online information technology resources?

Check all that apply:

Blackboard
WebCT
Learning Space
Campus Crossing or other Web Crossing products
Online encyclopedias (such as Grolier Online or World Book Online)
KY Virtual Library
Other:

7. To what extent do schools in your district develop or utilize online or computer-based assessments at any level other than just the CATS Online assessment?

Please select one:

One or more schools in my district frequently utilize online or computer-based assessments.
One or more schools in my district may occasionally utilize online or computer-based assessments.
As far as I am aware, there are no schools in my district that utilize online or computer-based assessments.

8. To what extent is instructional software used in the schools within your district?

Elementary School Level (some examples include Reader Rabbit, Math Blaster, Grammar Blaster, Jump Start, Mighty Math, Lightspan, etc.)

frequently used in: % of the elementary schools in my district

occasionally used in: % of the elementary schools in my district

rarely or never used in : % of the elementary schools in my district

Middle School Level (some examples include Math Strategies, Renaissance Learning, Online Reader, Paragraph Punch, Writing Trek, etc.)

frequently used in: % of the middle schools in my district

occasionally used in: % of the middle schools in my district

rarely or never used in : % of the middle schools in my district

High School Level (some examples include Atomic Structure, Annelids, Geometer´s Sketchpad, HyperStudio, CyberEd, etc.)

frequently used in: % of the high schools in my district

occasionally used in: % of the high schools in my district

rarely or never used in : % of the high schools in my district

Section B: Existing Policies and Procedures

1. Which of the following statements best describes your level of awareness with Section 508 Accessibility Standards?

Please select one:

I have read or have otherwise been informed about these standards and am aware of the implications for our district´s information technology resources.
I have read or have otherwise been informed about these standards, but have not considered the possible implications for our district´s information technology resources.
I have had no formal exposure to these standards, but I have heard the term "Section 508" used in reference to information technology on other occasions.
I don´t believe I have ever heard the term "Section 508" used in reference to information technology before completing this survey.

2. Are you familiar with, or have you ever used the Bobby (or similar) accessibility checker software on your district´s websites?

Please select one:

We regularly use the Bobby (or similar) accessibility checker software on our district websites, and we display the “Bobby Approved” icon on many of our web pages.
I am familiar with the Bobby (or similar) accessibility checker software, and have used it a few times to check some of our web pages.
I have heard of the Bobby (or similar) accessibility checker software, but have never tried to use it.
I don´t believe I have ever heard of Bobby (or similar) accessibility checker software before completing this survey.

3. To what extent are you familiar with the Kentucky Accessible Information Technology Law, KRS 61.980 - 61.988?

Please select one:

Our district has thoroughly examined the requirements of this statute and is fully aware of its requirements.
Our district has been informed about this law and we are in the process of examining its requirements.
We have heard something about this law in the past, but never received any details about its requirements.
I don´t believe we have ever been told about this law before completing this survey.

4. To what extent are district policies currently in place to address web accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities (for example, the district has adopted web accessibility standards such as the World Wide Web Consortium Accessibility Guidelines or Section 508 web access standards)?

Please select one:

We have a district level policy in place that addresses web accessibility requirements.
We are in the process of developing a district level policy that addresses web accessibility requirements.
We are aware of the need for a district level web accessibility policy, but have not formally started the process to develop one as of this date.
We have not really considered the need of developing a district level web accessibility policy before completing this survey.

5. To what extent are district policies currently in place to address requirements for the purchase and/or use of educational technology products that meet accessibility requirements (for example, the district requires educational videotapes purchased to be captioned and audio described)?

Please select one:

We have a district level policy in place that addresses accessibility of educational technology products.
We are in the process of developing a district level policy that addresses accessibility educational technology products.
We are aware of the need for a district level educational technology accessibility policy, but have not formally started the process to develop one as of this date.
We have not really considered the need of developing a district level educational technology accessibility policy before completing this survey.

6. Please describe what steps you have taken to put in place policies, procedures or guidelines used by your district to guide the selection of appropriate instructional technology products or online resources.

Please select one:

We have adopted mandatory policies, procedures or guidelines that must be used when selecting instructional technology products or online resources. If so, please describe policy or give URL in text box for question 8 below.)
We have suggested voluntary policies, procedures or guidelines for use when selecting instructional technology products or online resources. (If so, please describe policy or give URL in text box for question 8 below.)
We have begun a process to identify or adopt policies, procedures or guidelines for selecting instructional technology products or online resources.
We have not begun to address this issue as of this date.

7. What steps have you taken to create policies or standards that cover the creation of materials that are placed on school websites in your district?

Please select one:

We have adopted mandatory policies or standards for all content creators to follow. (If so, please describe policy or give URL in text box for question 8 below.)
We have suggested voluntary policies or standards for content creators to follow. (If so, please describe policy or give URL in text box for question 8 below.)
We have begun a process to identify or adopt policies or standards for content creators to follow.
We have not begun to address this issue as of this date.

8. Please provide details of accessibility requirements and policies noted above if you have any policies in place. If applicable, please also send a copy of your policy to steve.noble@ky.gov as an attachment, or provide the URL in your description below if it can be found on the web.

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Section C: Current Practices:

1. Who creates web pages for the district website? (Check all that apply)

Technology Personnel rarely or never occasionaly never

Classroom Teachers rarely or never occasionaly never

Students rarely or never occasionaly never

Outside Contractors rarely or never occasionaly never

Volunteers rarely or never occasionaly never

Other rarely or never occasionaly never

2. Who creates web pages for school websites in your districts? (Check all that apply)

Technology Personnel rarely or never occasionaly never

Classroom Teachers rarely or never occasionaly never

Students rarely or never occasionaly never

Outside Contractors rarely or never occasionaly never

Volunteers rarely or never occasionaly never

Other rarely or never occasionaly never

3.� Who creates web pages for individual teachers in your districts? (Check all that apply)

Technology Personnel rarely or never occasionaly never

Classroom Teachers rarely or never occasionaly never

Students rarely or never occasionaly never

Outside Contractors rarely or never occasionaly never

Volunteers rarely or never occasionaly never

Other rarely or never occasionaly never

4. Does your district have a mandatory or suggested template to follow for creating web pages?

Please select one:

We have a mandatory template in place.
We have a suggested template in place.
We are in the process of creating a template.
We have not started a process to create a template at this time.

5. To what extent are students in your district required to use the Internet for research and instruction? (Check all that apply)

Elementary Schools rarely or never occasionaly never

Middle Schools rarely or never occasionaly never

High Schools rarely or never occasionaly never

6. Are website authors required to attend training programs before being allowed to create or upload website content? (Check all that apply)

Technology Personnel rarely or never occasionaly never

Classroom Teachers rarely or never occasionaly never

Students rarely or never occasionaly never

Outside Contractors rarely or never occasionaly never

Volunteers rarely or never occasionaly never

Other rarely or never occasionaly never

7. If training is required, how extensive is the typical requirement?

Please select one:

one day or more
half day
two to three hours
one hour or less

8. If training is not required, are optional training experiences provided at the district level for the following? (Check all that apply)

Technology Personnel rarely or never occasionaly never

Classroom Teachers rarely or never occasionaly never

Students rarely or never occasionaly never

Outside Contractors rarely or never occasionaly never

Volunteers rarely or never occasionaly never

Other rarely or never occasionaly never

9. If training is only optional, how extensive is the typical training provided?

Please select one:

one day or more
half day
two to three hours
one hour or less

10. When district and school technology personnel encounter problems, have questions, or need advice on technical issues, where do they turn for information? What sources of information and resources are available in your district?

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Survey purpose and description:

Why is this data being collected?

How will this data be published?

How will my district benefit from participation in this survey?

Estimated time to complete this survey:

Section A: Technology Demographics

Section B: Existing Policies and Procedures

Section C: Current Practices:

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