The collection period for the 2025-2026 School Year Indicator 8 Parent Survey has officially begun. Respondents are encouraged to complete the survey online, as this is the preferred method of submission. Web links are available for each local educational agency (LEA) to print copies of both the English Parent Survey and the Spanish Parent Survey on the Special Education for Families web page for families who request paper versions. Families choosing the paper option must mail their completed surveys to the VDOE using the address listed on the survey.

 LEAs are urged to distribute the VDOE Special Education Parent Survey one-pager, available in English (one-pager) and Spanish (one-pager), electronically or in print to all families of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Virginia. The VDOE will work with our parent agency partners to make the availability of the online survey known to parents across the Commonwealth, as well as send it out through Virginia IEP, our social media links, and the GovDelivery messaging platform.

 The VDOE is asking for your assistance in promoting the completion of the survey by each of your families who have a child with a disability and receive special education services through an IEP. Families with more than one child receiving special education services through IEPs in Virginia’s public schools should submit one survey for each child. A security feature within the survey submission process requires a different internet browser or device when multiple online surveys are submitted.

 This year’s timeline for completion and submission of survey responses, in any modality, is set at December 11, 2026.

 Thank you for your ongoing commitment toward ensuring that all families are engaged in their child’s special education program. If you have questions or need assistance concerning this survey process, please contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne via telephone at (804) 418-4672 or via email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.