NEEDS ASSESSMENT

The purpose of this study was to make a determination of parental interest in before and after school programming, including specific activities and program components that best meet the needs and desires of this population. The data may be used for:further planning efforts, should this population decide to move forward in expanding or modifying current programs at the school. Methodology Used The unit of analysis was any parent/guardian of a Chester Park School student during the 2000-2001 school year. The school provided the researcher with family names and addressees of the approximately 249 families who had children attending the school. One survey was mailed to home of each of the 249 subjects and reminder notices were sent home with all students in weekly "take-home folders " for three weeks following the mailing. The sample consisted of 124 parents/guardians who completed and returned surveys, for a response rate of 50%. The research design included an anonymous survey that was developed base