Parent Focus Group Protocol

Attachment 13

Strategies for Preparing Youth for Postsecondary Success
Parent Focus Group Protocol

I. Background

1. How long has your child been involved with the program/at the school?

2. What is one thing you like best or least about the program?

II. Participation

3. How did you learn about the program? Was your child’s participation mandatory? If not, why did he/she decide to participate?

4. What was your role in the admissions process?

III. Vision and Goals

5. What is your understanding of the goals of the program?

IV. Student Support/Personalization

6. What types of social and academic supports does the program provide for your child?

7. Does the program provide you with any support for helping your child stay in school? Prepare for college?

8. Does the program provide any resources or other social services available for both you and your family?

V. Student Outcomes

9. Do you believe participating in the program is helping your child stay in school? If yes, how?

VI. Wrap Up

10. How could the program be improved?

OMB Information Collection Request: Parent Focus Group Protocol 1