Impact2 (Goal 2) Family and Early Childhood Literacy (Participants) — This focus area supports library-sponsored family and early childhood literacy programs to help Texans build a strong foundation for early learning, success in school, and lifelong learning. Outcome Texas caregivers and children in project-sponsored programs acquire skills that enhance family and early childhood literacy. Measure The number of caregivers who report, a Likert scale survey, that they feel more confident with family and/or early childhood literacy skills and value the library as a contributor to their quality of life and that of their children. Survey guidelines Participation should be voluntary and anonymous. The survey instructions include two areas that can be customized for your project project title and — grantee name. The survey can be administered by whatever means you’d like electronic or hardcopy. — Results must be submitted in the final performance report due September 2016 at the end of the program. Raw data and/or completed surveys must be kept in the grant file for the specified retention period. Patron survey For each statement, please select the number that best describes your experience with the family and/or childhood literacy program (project title) provided by (grantee name). Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly N/A Undecided Disagree Disagree Agree I have learned new skills that will help me help my child 1 2 3 4 5 develop early literacy skills. I am more confident in my ability to help my child 1 2 3 4 5 develop early literacy skills. I understand the connection between the activities and 1 2 3 4 5 early literacy. I value the library as a contributor to my quality of 1 2 3 4 5 life. I value the library as a contributor to my child’s 1 2 3 4 5 quality of life. I will continue to my child to the library for similar 1 2 3 4 5 programs.
Impact2 (Goal 2) — Family and Early Childhood Literacy (Participants) This focus area supports library-sponsored family and early childhood literacy programs to help Texans build a strong foundation for early learning, success in school, and lifelong learning. Outcome Texas caregivers and children in project-sponsored programs acquire skills that enhance family and early childhood literacy. Measure The number of caregivers who report, a Likert scale survey, that they feel more confident with family and/or early childhood literacy skills and value the library as a contributor to their quality of life and that of their children. Survey guidelines Participation should be voluntary and anonymous. The survey instructions include two areas that can be customized for your project — project title and grantee name. The survey can be administered by whatever means you’d like — electronic or hardcopy. Results must be submitted in the final performance report due September 2016 at the end of the program. Raw data and/or completed surveys must be kept in the grant file for the specified retention period. Patron survey For each statement, please select the number that best describes your experience with the family and/or childhood literacy program (project title) provided by (grantee name). N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Undecided Somewhat Strongly Agree I have learned new skills that will help me help my child develop early literacy skills. 1 2 3 4 5 I am more confident in my ability to help my child develop early literacy skills. 1 2 3 4 5 I understand the connection between the activities and early literacy. 1 2 3 4 5 I value the library as a contributor to my quality of life. 1 2 3 4 5 I value the library as a contributor to my child’s quality of life. 1 2 3 4 5 I will continue to my child to the library for similar programs. 1 2 3 4 5