WV Statewide Exit Survey for Students with Disabilities
One Year Follow Up Survey Results
Exit Year 2005-2006
Number of Graduates with a Regular Diploma
Number of Graduates with a Modified Diploma
Number of Dropouts
2131
140
956
66.0%
4.3%
29.6%
Number of surveys received
708
21.9%
507
65
48
88
71.6%
9.2%
6.8%
12.4%
52
37
44
6
7
12
200
138
11
49
151
52
58
7.3%
5.2%
6.2%
0.8%
1.0%
1.7%
28.2%
19.5%
1.6%
6.9%
21.3%
7.3%
8.2%
Total Exiters**
3227
The percentages below only reflect information from the surveys received.
Reason for Exit
Graduation: Standard Diploma
Graduation: Modified Diploma
Dropped out
No response
Work/School*
Attending college (4 year)
Attending career & technical education/vocational training program
Attending community & technical College (2 year)
Taking adult education classes
Attending a training program
Receiving training through apprenticeship/on-the-job training
Working full time
Working part time
In the military
Seeking employment/Looking for work
Not working or going to school
Other
No response
If NOT working or going to school/other program, complete this section.*
Total number of students not working or attending school
Unable to work because of disability
Unable to afford school or training
Need to help family at home
Do not know what I want to do
Do not need to work/parents support me
Unable to find work
Unable to get into a school/training program
Other
No response
191
41
12
12
25
9
56
6
37
31
27.0%
21.5%
6.3%
6.3%
13.1%
4.7%
29.3%
3.1%
19.4%
16.2%
175
429
43
32
9
8
12
0
24.7%
60.6%
6.1%
4.5%
1.3%
1.1%
1.7%
0.0%
Home/Community Living
Independently in my own place or with friends
At home with parents
With other family
In a dormitory
On a military base
In group home or supervised shared apartment
Other
No response
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education Achievement
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WV Statewide Exit Survey for Students with Disabilities
One Year Follow Up Survey Results
Exit Year 2005-2006
Community/Leisure Activities*
Church
Sports
Other
No response
159
48
137
420
22.5%
6.8%
19.4%
59.3%
576
35
5
92
81.4%
4.9%
0.7%
13.0%
389
220
99
54.9%
31.1%
14.0%
439
114
155
62.0%
16.1%
21.9%
403
155
150
56.9%
21.9%
21.2%
111
455
142
15.7%
64.3%
20.1%
186
99
186
97
90
118
90
74
288
26.3%
14.0%
26.3%
13.7%
12.7%
16.7%
12.7%
10.5%
40.7%
114
16.1%
33
27
17
42
16
28.9%
23.7%
14.9%
36.8%
14.0%
Marital Status
Single
Married
Divorced
No response
Drivers License
Yes
No
No response
School challenged me:
Yes
No
No response
School prepared me for daily living:
Yes
No
No response
Getting to and from work or school is a problem:
Yes
No
No response
Skills training I needed more of while in high school:*
Practical reading, writing and math for work and daily living
Higher level reading, writing and math for further education
Money management skills
Independent and home living skills
Specific career/vocational skills
Job seeking and job keeping skills
Specific work experiences
Social skills to get along with others
No response
AGENCY SUPPORT
Total students supported by an agency
Type of support provided
Educational
Work
Independent living
Other
No response
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education Achievement
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WV Statewide Exit Survey for Students with Disabilities
One Year Follow Up Survey Results
Exit Year 2005-2006
WORK INFORMATION
Total Students Working
338
47.7%
36
29
47
35
34
16
35
12
7
87
10.7%
8.6%
13.9%
10.4%
10.1%
4.7%
10.4%
3.6%
2.1%
25.7%
8
31
33
35
97
62
9
63
2.4%
9.2%
9.8%
10.4%
28.7%
18.3%
2.7%
18.6%
38
56
45
36
53
31
79
11.2%
16.6%
13.3%
10.7%
15.7%
9.2%
23.4%
89
190
59
26.3%
56.2%
17.5%
Wages per hour
$5.15
$5.16 - $5.99
$6.00 - $6.99
$7.00 - $7.99
$8.00 - $8.99
$9.00 - $9.99
$10.00 - $14.99
$15.00 - $19.99
$20.00+
No response
Hours per Week
Less than 10
10 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 39
40
More than 40
Varies
No response
Length of Time at Job
Less than 1 month
1-3 months
4-6 months
7-11 months
1 year
More than 1 year
No response
Benefits / Insurance Available
Yes
No
No response
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education Achievement
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WV Statewide Exit Survey for Students with Disabilities
One Year Follow Up Survey Results
Exit Year 2005-2006
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Total Students Attending School
152
21.5%
33
41
35
4
39
21.7%
27.0%
23.0%
2.6%
25.7%
29
72
51
19.1%
47.4%
33.6%
67
47
38
44.1%
30.9%
25.0%
Length of Program
Less than 2 years
2 years
4 years
More than 4 years
No response
Scholarship
Yes
No
No response
Financial Aid
Yes
No
No response
DROPOUT SUPPLEMENT SURVEY
Some Dropout Supplement Surveys were submitted without any Follow Up Surveys. This report shows data
from all Dropout Supplement Surveys received.
Dropout Supplements WITH Follow Up Survey
Dropout Supplements WITHOUT Follow Up Survey
42
14
Total Student Dropout
Supplements
56
Reasons for dropping out of school …of those who submitted Supplement Surveys*
Academic difficulty
Behavior difficulty
Dislike of school experience
Economic reasons
Employment
Exceeded allowable absences
Family care responsibilities
Lack of appropriate curriculum
Lack of interest or motivation
Expelled
Marriage
Pregnancy
Marriage and pregnancy
Needed at home
Parental influence
Physical illness or disability
Poor student/staff relationship
Poor relationship with fellow students
Transportation difficulties
Other
14
6
32
2
1
5
4
3
31
2
1
5
2
3
0
3
13
6
1
15
25.0%
10.7%
57.1%
3.6%
1.8%
8.9%
7.1%
5.4%
55.4%
3.6%
1.8%
8.9%
3.6%
5.4%
0.0%
5.4%
23.2%
10.7%
1.8%
26.8%
* Respondents could make more than one selection
** Total graduates as reported on Special Education Exit Report 2005-2006
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education Achievement
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