\nBroadband Survey Flyer<\/a>\u00a0– Spanish<\/p>\n
To help schools determine which students have an \u201cunmet need\u201d for a connected device and\/or internet access for off-campus learning, the PA Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) and the Penn State Extension have teamed up to release a short survey for public school districts to send to parents. \u00a0The survey results will be invaluable in two ways: 1) they will serve as the data collection instrument so schools can successfully apply for the new Emergency Connectivity Fund, and 2) they will inform state and county leaders where Internet is not currently available so funding can be directed towards broadband build-out to those homes.<\/p>\n
Attached is a one-page flyer that can be posted\/sent home, which includes a QR code that families can use to access the survey from their smartphones. \u00a0Schools are asked to share the survey with their families this week\u00a0through your normal communication channels — e-mail, text, all-call systems, website banners, flyers in backpacks \u2013 however you best contact your families.\u00a0 The survey has three main questions, with two questions asking follow-up questions based on the initial answers.\u00a0 Survey deadline is June 15.<\/p>\n
English Survey Link:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/broadbandsurveypa<\/a> Based on geocoding of the addresses provided in the survey responses, the results will be mapped by school district and also shared in spreadsheet format with district leaders (directions on accessing the data will be forthcoming).\u00a0 Below is a quick snapshot to show the addresses that already have completed the survey.<\/p>\n Note to Nonpublic and Charter Schools:<\/strong>\u00a0 The online survey is for families of\u00a0public school district<\/em>\u00a0students.\u00a0 However, if you would like to create your own survey instrument for the families that attend your schools, please feel free to use the questions included in the survey document.<\/p>\n Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word about this invaluable survey to help ensure our students remain connected after the school day ends!<\/p>\n — Julie<\/p>\n Julie Tritt Schell
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