# Parent Survey - Program Quality

(a) Each contractor shall annually distribute the Desired Results Parent Survey, as defined in subsection 18270.5(d) of this Chapter, to parents; collect the surveys from parents; and analyze the results.&#x20;

(b) The contractor shall use the parent survey results to plan and conduct activities to help parents support their child's learning and development and to meet the family's needs.&#x20;

(c) The contractor shall use the results and analysis of the parent survey as part of its annual self-evaluation process.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.


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