Youth Transition (pulled out of Qualtrics)

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1 Youth Transition (pulled out of Qualtrics) WELCOME TO THE ARIZONA STATE STUDY ON PREPARING FOR LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS LINK, BECAUSE YOUR GUARDIAN HAS SAID YOU CAN BE INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY OR YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND HAVE ASSUMED YOUR OWN RIGHTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL BE INCLUDED IN A DRAWING FOR ONE OF 6 $50 GIFT CARDS AND AN IPAD 3. BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE NEXT PAGE THAT GIVES MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS STUDY 4 <p>you MUST READ THE FOLLOWING AND SELECT THE BUBBLE THAT SAYS THAT YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND AGREE TO PARTICIPATE. Arizona State University Morrison Institute for Public Policy researchers are asking you to take part in a research study because we are trying to learn more about how students are getting ready for their futures. There are no right or wrong answers. We simply want your input. If you agree, you will be asked to answer the following set of questions, which will take about minutes. You do not have to be in this study. No one will be mad at you if you decide not to do this study. Even if you start the study, you can stop at any time. Your name will not be attached to this survey in any way. You do not have to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable. If you decide to be in the study, I will not tell anyone else how you respond or act as part of the study. You may ask questions about the study at any time. Just call David at or him at david.b.daugherty@asu.edu">david.b.daugherty@asu.edu or call Erica at or erica.edwards@asu.edu with any questions you may have Select this bubble and put your initials and today's date in the box below if you understand the above and want to be in this study. I do not wish to participate in this survey. If Checking this box, and init... Is Selected, Then Skip To DEMOGRAPHICS Before we get starte... 5 <p>about YOU</p> <p> </p> <p>before we get started, we want to learn a few things about you.</p> 6 Is anyone helping you fill in the answers to this survey? If No Is Selected, Then Skip To Are you:

2 7 Who is helping you fill in the answers to this survey? A teacher or school staff A family member Someone with ASU Other: PLEASE SPECIFY.. 8 Are you: Male Female 9 What is your race/ethnicity: African American Caucasian/Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian American Indian/Native American Multi-racial Other (PLEASE SPECIFY): 10 What type of disability do you have? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Autism Emotional disability Intellectual disability Hearing difficulty Visual disability Learning disability Traumatic brain injury Speech/Language difficulties Orthopedic or physical disability Other health issues. I don't have a disability. Other: PLEASE SPECIFY. Answer If What type of disability do you have? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.) Intellectual disability Is Selected 12 Do you have Down's syndrome?

3 Answer If What type of disability do you have? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.) Orthopedic impairment Is Selected 13 Do you have cerebral palsy? Answer If What type of disability do you have? MARK ALL THAT APPLY. Other health impairment Is Selected 14 Do you have epilepsy? 15 How much help do you need dressing yourself? I can do this by myself I need a little help I need a lot of help 16 How much help do you need counting change? I can do this by myself I need a little help I need a lot of help 17 How much help do you need looking up phone numbers and using the phone? I can do this by myself I need a little help I need a lot of help 18 How much help do you need getting to places outside of the house, like the store or the park? I can do this by myself I need a little help I need a lot of help

4 19 How old are you? <p>school EXPERIENCE </p><p> </p><p>the next questions are about your experience attending high school. </p> 21 What grade are you in? 9th 11th 12th 12th+ (I've been in 12th grade for more than 1 year) t in school 10th Answer If What grade are you in, or if you don't currently attend school, what was the last grade completed? Not in school Is Selected 22 Are you not in school now, because you: Took a test for a diploma without taking all of your high school classes Dropped out or stopped going Were suspended or expelled Some other reason, please specify: 23 Where is your school? In a small town In a big city In the suburbs Out in the country 24 What type of school do you go to? A public high school A charter school On-line Other: PLEASE SPECIFY.

5 25 <p>social AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS</p><p> </p><p>the questions in this section are about what you do in your spare time and your interests. </p> 26 <p>how many times a week do you do chores around the house?</p> 1 or 2 times a week 3 or 4 times a week 5 or more times a week 27 <p>how many times a week do you buy a few things at the store?</p> 1 or 2 times a week 3 or 4 times a week 5 or more times a week 28 <p>how many times a week do you hang out with friends?</p> 1 or 2 times 3 or 4 times 5 or more times 29 <p>do you have your own money that you can decide how to spend?</p> 30 Do you have a debit card or checking account? 31 <p>during the last year or 12 months, have you done any volunteer or community service activity? </p><p> </p> 32 During the last year or 12 months, have you taken part in any school activities outside of class, such as a sports team, band, chorus, or a school club?

6 33 <p>the high school students in most of the after school groups you participate in are... which of the following? </p> All students with disabilities Mostly students with disabilities A mix of students with and without disabilities. Mostly students without disabilities. All students without disabilities. I don't participate in any group activities outside of school with other high schoolers. 34 <p>do you use a computer for homework or school assignments?</p> 35 Do you use Facebook, Twitter, or other social media? Answer If How old are you? 18 Is Selected Or How old are you? 19 Is Selected Or How old are you? 20 Is Selected Or How old are you? 21 Is Selected 36 Are you registered to vote? 37 <p>self-confidence</p><p> </p><p>the following questions are about how you feel about your own ability to do things. </p> 38 <p>how well can you solve problems by yourself?</p> t at all A little Very well 39 How well can you get school staff and other adults to listen to you? t at all A little Very well 40 <p>self-advocacy AND SUPPORT</p><p> </p><p>the questions in this section are about your ability to speak up for yourself and gain support from those around you. </p>

7 41 <p>how often do you decide for yourself the classes you take?</p> t at all Often 42 <p>how often do you decide for yourself how you spend your free time at school?</p> t at all Often 43 <p>how often do you decide for yourself the activities you are involved in?</p> t at all Often 44 <p>how often do you decide for yourself how you get to and from school?</p> t at all Often 45 How often does your family let you decide who you hang out with after school? t at all Most of the time 46 How often does your family let you decide the places you go? t at all Most of the time 47 How often does your family let you decide what you wear? t at all Most of the time

8 48 How often does your family let you decide how you get around outside the home? t at all Most of the time 49 How often does your family let you decide how you spend your free time when you're not in school? t at all Most of the time 50 <p>your FUTURE</p><p>The following questions will ask you about your thoughts for your future. </p> 51 <p>have you started thinking about what you are going to do after high school?</p> 52 <p>how likely do you think it is that you will do the following? PLEASE CHOOSE <strong>one CIRCLE </strong>on <strong>each </strong>line.</p> Graduate from a 2-year college Graduate from a 4-year college Graduate from a vocational or technical school. Get a paid job. Graduate from high school Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Definitely not likely Don't know

9 53 <p>how likely do you think it is that you will do each of the following things? PLEASE SELECT <strong>one CIRCLE </strong>on <strong>each </strong>line.</p> Live away from home on your own without supervision. Live away from home on your own with supervision. Support yourself with your own money, without help from your family members or government programs, like SSI. Get a driver's license. Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Definitely not likely Already have done Don't know 54 Who is helping you get ready for your life after high school? CHOOSE ALL WHO ARE HELPING. Case manager or support coordinator from Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Voc Rehab or VR counselor Case manager from Regional Behavioral Health Authority, or RBHA Your employer Friends Teachers Job coach Parents/family members School counselors I'm working with an agency (or agencies), but I don't know who they are. one Other: (PLEASE SPECIFY)

10 55 <p>do you feel prepared to find a job or go to college once you finish high school?</p><p> </p> 56 <p>do you know what you want to do with your life?</p> <p> </p> 57 Do you know how to reach your personal goals and dreams? 58 <p>during this school year did you go to a meeting at school about an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, for special education programs or services?</p> What is an IEP? Answer If During this school year did you go to a meeting at school about an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, for special education programs or services? Yes Is Selected 59 <p>how much choice did you have about the goals in your IEP or transition plan? PLEASE CHOOSE <strong>one CIRCLE</strong>.</p> Almost no choice Some choice A lot of choice 60 <p>how hopeful are you about your future?</p> I'm not hopeful about my future. I have some hope about my future. I am mostly hopeful about my future. I am extremely hopeful about my future.

11 61 What problems do you worry about when you think about your future? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Parents do not agree with what I want Would not be able to get a job being able to be independent Loss of benefits if I work t enough money to live on Concern about living on my own Having no place to live Having no transportation Being bored t enough friends t having a family of my own Health issues I don't worry about anything 62 <p>school SAFETY</p><p> </p><p>the following questions are about how safe you feel attending school. </p> 63 <p>during a typical week at school, how often have you had trouble with getting along with your teachers?</p> Just a few times a week About once a week Almost every day Every day 64 <p>during a typical week at school, how often have you had trouble with getting along with other students?</p> Just a few times a week About once a week Almost every day Every day

12 65 <p>during a typical week at school, how often have you had trouble with getting bullied or picked on by other students?</p> Just a few times a week About once a week Almost every day Every day 66 <p>during a typical week at school, how often have you been the one to bully or pick on other students?</p> Just a few times a week About once a week Almost every day Every day 67 <p>during a typical week at school, how often have you been physically hurt or threatened to be hurt by another student?</p> Just a few times a week About once a week Almost every day Every day 68 <p>employment</p><p> </p><p>the following questions will ask you about different types of work experiences you may have had. </p> 69 <p>during the past 12 months or a year, have you worked in a work-study job at school, an internship, or a school-based business?</p> If No Is Selected, Then Skip To Do you, or have you ever worked for p <p>what kind of work have you done in this job? </p><p>for EXAMPLE, "A SERVER IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA."</p> 71 <p>not counting school jobs and chores at your home, have you ever worked and got paid for it? </p> If No Is Selected, Then Skip To Are you interested in participating i...

13 72 What are or were your main duties at this job? Please describe. (Example: Babysitting or customer service at a retail store.) 73 How did you find this job? CHOOSE <strong>all </strong>that APPLY. You got the job yourself. You used an employment agency or other service program. Someone at school helped you. A family member helped you. A friend or someone else you know helped you (e.g., a neighbor, a friend of a family member). Other: PLEASE SPECIFY. 74 <p>have you been fired from a job at any time? PLEASE CHOOSE <strong>one CIRCLE</strong>.</p> 75 If you are interested in participating in a drawing for prizes, you will be taken to another form where your contact information can be shared separate from your survey responses, so no one will know how you answered. Are you interested in being in a drawing for one of 6 $50 VISA gift cards and an ipad3 in June? 76 In the coming months, please visit the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council for details on the release of this report in the Spring/Summer at Thank you very much for your time and participation!