A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Appendix A4
Student Follow-Up Telephone Survey

1. I Understand that you attended the program at________ about six months ago. Is that correct?
   ___Yes ___No (if the respondent answers no to this question, the interview is terminated.)

2. Did you learn what you wanted to learn from the instruction that you received?
   ___Yes ___No

3. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to improve reading/writing skills?
   ___Yes ___ Somewhat ______Not At All

4. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to improve math skills?
   ___Yes ___Somewhat ______Not At All

5. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to improve speaking and listening skills?
   ___Yes ___Somewhat ______Not At All

6. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to enter a vocational or job training program?
   ___Yes ___Somewhat ______Not At All

7. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to get a job or a better job or qualify for higher pay?
   ___Yes ___Somewhat ______Not At All

8. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to improve job performance?
   ___Yes ___ Somewhat ___Not At All

9. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to qualify for United States citizenship?
   ___Yes ___Somewhat ___Not At All

10. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to feel better about yourself?
    ___Yes ___ Somewhat ___Not At All

11. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to contribute better to your family and community?
    ___Yes ___Somewhat ___Not At All

12. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to help your children with school work?
    ___Yes ___ Somewhat ___Not At All

13. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to become less dependent on others for help?
    ___Yes ___Somewhat ______Not At All

14. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to make others feel better about you?
    ___Yes ___ Somewhat ___Not At All

15. To what extent did the educational class or training program help you to continue your education?
    ___Yes ___ Somewhat ___Not At All

16. Did you attend the educational class or training program to get a GED?
    ___Yes ___No

17. Did you attend the educational class to earn a regular High School Diploma?
    ___Yes ___No

18. What was your major reason for leaving your class or instructional program?
    ___ Left Satisfied ... completed program
    ___ Left Satisfied ... completed required attendance
    ___ Left Satisfied ... got what went for/achieved personal goals
    ___ Left Satisfied ... other (e.g., enrolled in school, got job)
    ___ Left/Outside Events ... personal illness, health problems
    ___ Left/Outside Events ... family responsibilities (including child care)
    ___ Left/Outside Events ... transportation problems
    ___ Left/Outside Events ... change of job or work responsibilities
    ___ Left/Outside Events ... other reasons not to do with the course itself
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... too many forms/too many tests to take
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... personal embarrassment/personal discomfort
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... lack of progress/dissatisfied with program
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... took too much time & energy (e.g., too far to drive)
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... interfered with other (preferred) activities
    ___ Left Due To Courses ... worried about personal safety (e.g., bad neighborhoods)
    ___ Left Due To Courses. .. other reasons reflective of the program

    Questions 19 - 25 are asked of those clients who had a job when they enrolled.

19. I see that you were working when you enrolled in the program. Are you working now for pay?
    ___Yes (go to 20) ___No (go to 22)

20. Do you still have that same job you had when you enrolled in the program?
    ___Yes (go to 21) ___No (go to 23)

21. Did what you learned in the program help you with that job? (i.e. the same job you had when you enrolled)
    ___Yes (go to 30) ___No (go to 30)

22. Have you worked regularly at any time since you left the program? (asked of those not working now.)
    ___Yes (go to 25) ___No (go to 30)

23. Did what you learned help you get a better job than you had? (asked of those who changed jobs.)
    ___Yes (go to 24) ___No (go to 24)

24. Did what you learned in the program help you in your current job? (asked of those who changed jobs.)
    ___Yes (go to 30) ___No (go to 30)

25. Did what you learned in the program help you with that job? (asked of those not currently working, but who worked regularly since leaving the program.)
    ___Yes (go to 30) ___No (go to 30)

    Questions 26 - 29 are asked of those clients who were not working when they enrolled.

26. I see that you were not working when you enrolled in the program. Are you working now for pay?
    ___Yes (go to 28) ___No (go to 27)

27. Have you worked at any time since you left the program?
    ___Yes (go to 28) ___No (go to 30)

28. Did what you learned in the program help you get the job?
    ___Yes (go to 29) ___No (go to 29)

29. Did what you learned in the program help you with that job?
    ___Yes (go to 30) ___No (go to 30)

30. Do you have children under the age of 6?
    ___Yes (go to 31) ___No (go to 32)

31. How often do you read to or with your children?

    ___Almost Never

    ___About Once Or Twice A Month

    ___ About Once A Week

    ___ Nearly Every Day

32. Do you feel you need or would like additional educational classes or training?
    ___Yes (go to 33) ______No (go to 34)

33. What is your reason for wanting additional classes or training?
    ___ Academic ... reading/writing
    ___ Academic ... mathematics
    ___ Academic ... understanding English
    ___ Credentials ... to obtain GED/high school diploma
    ___ Credentials ... enter vocational or job training program
    ___ Credentials ... enter college
    ___ Employment ... learn a trade/skill
    ___ Employment ... get a job or better job
    ___ Employment ... improve job performance
    ___ Employment ... increase income
    ___ Employment ... satisfy employer or program requirements
    ___ Personal ... prepare for citizenship
    ___ Personal ... improve self/feel better about myself
    ___ Personal ... contribute to children
    ___ Personal ... contribute to church, community
    ___ Personal ... become less reliant on others
    ___ Other Reason

    For the next few questions, describe how you usually felt about the instruction you received in your vocational/adult education program.

34. Were the lessons at a level you could understand...
    ___Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

35. Were the instructional materials helpful...
    ___Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___Sometimes          ___ Never

36. Did your teacher work with small groups of students...
    ___ Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

37. Was the teacher or aide available to help you individually with the lessons...
    ___Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___Sometimes          ___ Never

38. Was there enough practice time in the class...
    ___ Always           ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

39. Were questions from students encouraged by the teacher...
    ___ Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

40. Were your questions answered...
    ___ Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

41. Did you have access to computers in your instructional program?
    ___Yes          ___No

42. Were they helpful to you...
    ___ Always          ___ Most Of The Time
    ___ Sometimes          ___ Never

43. Are you attending any educational classes or training program now?
    ___Yes (go to 44)          ___No (go to 45)

44. What kind of educational class or program are you attending?
    ___ English Language Skills
    ___ Math Skills
    ___ GED/High School
    ___ Vocational/Job Training
    ___ Community College/College Level
    ___ Citizenship
    ___ Other

45. Do you plan to enroll in any educational classes or training program in the future?
    ___Yes (go to 46)      ___No (end interview)

46. When do you plan to take the classes/program?
    ___ Before Next Year
    ___ Next Year
    ___ Within The Next Three Years
    ___ Longer Than Three Years From Now

47. What educational classes or training program do you plan to take?
    ___ English Language Skills
    ___ Math skills
    ___ GED/High School
    ___ Vocational/job Training
    ___ Community College/College Level
    ___ Citizenship
    ___ 0ther

Appendix A3. Student Instructional Status and Attendance Form

Appendix A5. Initial Job Placement Information Form