PTA Leaders,
National PTA President Bay has asked that we share this brief survey (it’s only 5 questions!) with you and ask that you take a few moments to provide your feedback on the most pressing educational issues (as you see them) and how the US Department of Education’s Comprehensive Centers can provide assistance to address those issues. The Comprehensive Centers program is authorized by Title II of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (ETAA), Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) of 2002. The Department of Education funds these Centers to provide technical assistance to State education agencies (SEAs) that builds SEA capacity to: support local educational agencies (LEAs or districts) and schools, especially low-performing districts and schools; improve educational outcomes for all students; close achievement gaps; and improve the quality of instruction.
Please complete the online survey at your earliest convenience. The survey closes on Thursday, August 18th.
This survey is at the request of Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) who collect information on the educational needs of ten regions within the US. To the extent the Secretary deems appropriate, the Department will use the information submitted by the RACs, along with other relevant regional surveys of needs, to establish priorities for the next cohort of Comprehensive Centers.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. It’s a great opportunity to provide input from a parent perspective on how comprehensive centers can support students and families in your communities!
