S1. Hello, my name is _________________. May I please speak with [NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN ON SAMPLE FILE]. [IF THERE ARE TWO NAMES, E.G., MR. AND MRS. JOHN JONES OR JOHN AND MARY JONES, ASK FOR THE FEMALE. IF FEMALE IS UNAVAILABLE, ASK FOR SECOND NAME. IF CHILD ANSWERS AND NEITHER RESPONDENT IS AVAILABLE, ASK FOR ANY OTHER ADULT IN THE HOUSEHOLD. IF THERE IS NO PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME ON THE SAMPLE FILE, ASK FOR "the parent or guardian of CHILDíS NAME."]

S2. Iím calling as part of a national study being conducted for the U.S. Department of Education about students who have received special education services in school. You may have gotten a letter about it. The school district that serves (CHILD) is part of the study and (CHILD) is one of the students included in the study. Who would be the best adult to talk with about (CHILD) and (his/her) experiences in school:? (IF RESPONDENT SAYS S/HE DIDNíT GET THE LETTER SAY ëMAYBE IT HASNíT GOTTEN TO YOU YET" AND CONTINUE.)

S3. Could you please tell me your name? (RECORD NAME).

NAME:______________________________________________________________________

S4. Could you tell me the name of (that person/the person) who could best talk about CHILD and his/her experiences in school? (RECORD NAME)

NAME:_____________________________________________________________________

S6. I have some questions about CHILD and (his/her) school experiences that will take about XX minutes. Could I ask you those questions?

S6a. Could you please tell me your name? (RECORD NAME).

NAME:______________________________________________________________________

S7. Iím calling as part of a national study being conducted for the U.S. Department of Education about students who receive special education services in school. You may have gotten a letter about it. The school district that serves (CHILD) is part of the study and (CHILD) is one of the students in the study. (IF RESPONDENT SAYS S/HE DIDNíT GET THE LETTER SAY "MAYBE IT HASNíT GOTTEN TO YOU YET" AND CONTINUE.)

S8. I have some questions about CHILD and (his/her) school experiences that will take about XX minutes.

S9. Everything you say will be kept completely confidential and you may choose not to answer any question that I ask you. Nothing you say will ever be reported individually about you, [CHILD], or your family, and no information you give will be shared with [CHILDís] school. If you have any questions or concerns about the study, I can give you a toll-free number to call. (IF ASKED: PROVIDE TOLL-FREE NUMBER.)

If this is a good time to talk, we can start the interview now. (IF RESPONDENT HESITATES, SAY: Why donít we start and then I can always call back if you need to stop before we finish.)

S10. INDICATE SEX OF RESPONDENT. ASK IF NECESSARY.

S11. To start, what is your relation to [CHILD]? IF RESPONSE IS "MOTHER," PROBE BY ASKING: Are you [his/her] biological mother? IF RESPONDENT IS NOT MOTHER (01-04), ALSO ASK: Are you the legal guardian? IF ANSWER IS YES, IS THE LEGAL GUARDIAN, CIRCLE 05, IF ANSWER IS NO, NOT LEGAL GUARDIAN, CIRCLE APPROPRIATE CODES (06-08 OR 97).

S12. To start, what is your relation to [CHILD]? IF RESPONSE IS "FATHER," PROBE BY ASKING, Are you [his/her] biological father? IF RESPONDENT IS NOT FATHER (01-04), ALSO ASK: Are you the legal guardian? IF ANSWER IS YES -IS THE LEGAL GUARDIAN, CIRCLE 05, IF ANSWER IS NO - NOT LEGAL GUARDIAN, CIRCLE APPROPRIATE CODES (06-08 OR 97).

CONDOLENCE SCRIPT: Iím terribly sorry. Please accept our condolences. Iíll make sure you arenít contacted by the study again. Thank you. TERMINATE CALL.

TERMINATION SCRIPT: Thank you very much for your time.