Attachment 2 SCLS Pilot Test 2015 - Justification Table

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National Center for Education Statistics
School Climate Surveys

Pilot Test

Attachment 2
Justification Table

2-1

Student SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID

Source

Sengclc1

S3: MD

Sengclc2

S3: MD

Sengclc3

Sengclc4

S3: MD

S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
All students are treated the same, regardless
validated
of whether their parents are rich or poor.
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

S3: LA

Boys and girls are treated equally well.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

The school provides instructional materials
that reflect my culture, ethnicity, and
identity.

This school provides instructional materials Item was not tested in the
(e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect my
cog lab. Item was changed
cultual background, ethnicity, and identity. for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Adults at this school treat all students with
item
respect.

Other extant My class lessons include examples of my
item
racial, ethnic, or cultural background.

Other extant I have been disrespected by an adult at this
item
school because of my race, ethnicity, or
culture.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengclc7

S3: LA

Other extant There is a lot of tension in this school
item
between people of different cultures, races,
or ethnicities.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengclc8

Sengrel9

S3: SC

S3: AZ

All students are treated the same, regardless Item was not tested in the
of whether their parents are rich or poor.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Boys and girls are treated equally well.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengclc6

Justification

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengclc5

Wording After Cog Lab

Other extant Students from different backgrounds get
item
along well at my school.

Item from
validated
scale

Adults working at this school treat all
students respectfully.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

There are examples of different racial, ethnic, Item was tested in the cog
or cultural backgrounds in the class lessons lab. Item was changed
at this school.
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.
Adults working at this school have
disrespected students because of their race,
ethnicity, or cultural background.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

People of different cultural backgrounds,
races, or ethnicities get along well at this
school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Students from different cultural
backgrounds get along well at this school.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers understand my problems.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-2

Item ID

Source

Sengrel10

S3: AZ

Sengrel11

S3: AZ

Sengrel12

Sengrel13

Sengrel14

S3: AZ

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and staff seem to take a real
validated
interest in my future.
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Adults working at this school seem to take a Item was tested in the cog
real interest in my future.
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Disagree
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Teachers are available when I need to talk
with them.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

It is easy to talk with teachers.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

It is easy to talk with teachers at this school. Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
based on TRP
Disagree
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item from
validated
scale

Students get along well with teachers.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

My teachers care about me.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Sengrel15

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

At my school, there is a teacher or some
At this school, there is a teacher or some
Item was not tested in the
other adult who notices when I am not there. other adult who notices when I am not there. cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Sengrel153

OSHS

New item

N/A
N/A

At this school, there is a teacher or some
other adult who students can go to if they
need help because of sexual assault or dating
violence.

Item was created aafter the
cog lab (upon request from
the Office of Safe and
Healthy Students).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Sengrel16

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers at my school help us children with Teachers at this school help us children with Item was tested in the cog
our problems.
our problems.
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengrel17

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

My teachers make me feel good about
myself.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I feel like I belong.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Students help one another.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Sengrel18

Sengrel19

S3: MD

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-3

Item ID
Sengrel20

Sengrel21

Sengrel22

Source
S3: MD

S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Students respect one another.
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
Students respect one another.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Students like one another.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Students trust one another.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Sengrel26

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

Lots of parents come to events at my school. When there are events at this school, lots of
families come.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree
Some/Disagree Some, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengrel29

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

At school, there is a teacher or some other
adult who will miss me when I’m absent.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengpar43

Sengpar44

Sengpar45

Alaska

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

If I am absent, there is a teacher or some
other adult at school that will notice my
absence.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree
Some/Disagree Some, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The principal asks students about their
ideas.

At this school, the principal asks students
what their ideas are.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I regularly attend school-sponsored events,
such as school dances, sporting events,
student performances, or other school
activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I regularly participate in extra-curricular
activities offered through my school, such as,
school clubs or organizations, musical
groups, sports teams, student government,
or any other extra-curricular activities.

I regularly participate in extra-curricular
activities offered through this school, such
as, school clubs or organizations, musical
groups, sports teams, student government,
or any other extra-curricular activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Sengpar46

S3: MI

Other extant In my school, students have lots of chances At this school, students have lots of chances Item was tested in the cog
item
to help decide things like class activities and to help decide things like class activities and lab. Item was changed
rules.
rules.
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
NO!, no, yes, YES!
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Sengpar47

S3: MI

Other extant There are lots of chances for students in my
item
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.
NO!, no, yes, YES!

There are lots of chances for students at this Item was tested in the cog
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and lab. Item was changed
other school activities outside of class.
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.

2-4

Item ID
Sengpar48

Source
S3: MI

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant I have lots of chances to be part of class
item
discussions or activities.
NO!, no, yes, YES!

Ssafemo49

Ssafemo50

S3: MD

S3: IA

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at this school get along well with
each other.

Other extant If I am feeling confused about something in
item
class, I feel comfortable saying so.

Students at this school can tell their teachers Item was tested in the cog
if they feel confused about something in
lab. Item was changed
class.
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Most students in my school act in a way that Students at this school are sensitive to the
item
is sensitive to the feelings of other students. feelings of other students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafemo52

I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

Justification

Other extant Students get along well with each other.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafemo51

Wording After Cog Lab

Other extant In my school, we talk about the importance
item
of understanding our feelings and the
feelings of others.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school, students talk about the
importance of understanding their own
feelings and the feelings of others.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ssafemo53

S3: IA

Other extant In my school, we work on listening to others At this school, students work on listening to Item was tested in the cog
item
so that we really understand what they are others to understand what they are trying to lab. Item was changed
trying to say.
say.
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
results and/or for
Disagree
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Ssafemo54

S3: WV

Other extant I am happy to be at this school.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Ssafemo55

Ssafemo56

Ssafemo57

Ssafemo58

I am happy to be at this school.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

AddHealth Other extant I feel close to people at this school.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

I feel close to people at this school.

AddHealth Other extant I feel like I am part of this school.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

I feel like I am part of this school.

AddHealth Other extant I feel socially accepted.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

I feel socially accepted.

AddHealth Other extant I feel loved and wanted.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

I feel loved and wanted.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-5

Item ID
Ssafpsaf59

Ssafpsaf60

Ssafpsaf61

Source
S3: MD

S3: MD

CFL

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
I feel safe at this school.
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
I feel safe at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I feel safe going to and from this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I worry about crime and violence in school.

I worry about crime and violence at this
school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafpsaf62

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school are often threatened. Students at this school are often threatened. Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
changed.
Disagree
Disagree

Ssafpsaf63

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

I sometimes stay home because I don’t feel
safe at school.

I sometimes stay home because I don’t feel
safe at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at my school carry guns or knives
to school.

Students at this school carry guns or knives
to school.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school belong to gangs.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafpsaf65

Ssafpsaf66

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Ssafpsaf67

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school threaten to hurt other Students at this school threaten to hurt other Item was not tested in the
students.
students.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree Disagree

Ssafpsaf68

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school steal money,
Students at this school steal money,
Item was not tested in the
electronics, or other valuable things while at electronics, or other valuable things while at cog lab. Item was not
school.
school.
changed.

Ssafpsaf69

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school damage or destroy
other students' property.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-6

Item ID
Ssafpsaf70

Ssafpsaf71

Ssafbul72

Ssafbul74

Source
S3: TN

S3: TN

CFL

S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Students at this school damage or destroy
validated
school property.
scale
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

S3: TN

Students at this school fight a lot.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school are often teased or
picked on.

Response options: Strongly Agree, Agree,
Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their race, culture, or religion.

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their disability.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ssafbul77

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their dating or sexual history.

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their race or ethnicity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their cultural background or
religion.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

N/A
N/A

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Students at this school are teased or picked Item was tested in the cog
on about their physical or mental disability. lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Disagree
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their real or perceived sexual
behavior.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree. Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafbul77b

Justification

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school fight a lot.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssafbul76

Students at this school damage or destroy
school property.

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssafbul75

Wording After Cog Lab

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their real or perceived sexual
orientation.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two
items based on cog lab
results.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafbul81

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school say mean things Students at this school say mean things to
to other students when they think the other other students when they think the other
students deserve it.
students deserve it.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-7

Item ID
Ssafbul73

Ssafbul78

Source
CFL

SCBS

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Students at this school are often bullied.
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers here make it clear to students that
bullying is not tolerated.

Wording After Cog Lab
Students at this school are often bullied.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Adults working at this school make it clear
to students that bullying is not tolerated.

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree
Ssafbul79

SCBS

Item from
validated
scale

Students tell teachers when other students
are being bullied.

Students tell adults working at this school
when other students are being bullied.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Ssafbul80

Ssafbul82

S3: MD

S3:LA

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school try to stop bullying.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant In the last 30 days, how many times have
item
you been bullied at school in the ways listed
below: I have received a threatening or
hurtful message from another student in an
email, on a website, on a cell phone, from
pager text messaging, in an internal chat
room, or in instant messaging.

Students at this school are often cyber
bullied (e.g., receiving a threatening or
hurtful message from another student in an
email, on a website, on a cell phone, or in
instant messaging).

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

0 times, 1 time, 2 times, 3-5 times, 6-10 times,
11 or more times
Ssafbul83

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Students often spread mean rumors or lies
about others at this school on the internet
(i.e., Facebook™, email, and instant
message).

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafsub84

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
At this school, how much of a problem is
item
problem at this school is: Students' drug use student drug use?
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy).
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a Problem, Large Problem
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Ssafsub85b

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two
items based on cog lab
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a results.
Problem, Large Problem

2-8

Item ID

Source

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: Students' use of
tobacco (such as cigarettes, chew, cigars).

Wording After Cog Lab

Ssafsub85

S3: MD

Ssafsub86

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: Students' alcohol
use (such as beer, wine, liquor).

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Ssafsub87

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Students use/try tobacco products while at
school or school-sponsored events.

Justification

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the cog
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, lab. Item was split into two
cigars)?
items based on cog lab
results.
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA
Problem, Large Problem
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog lab
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a Problem, Large Problem
results and/or for
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA
consistency purposes.
I think that students use/try tobacco
products while at school or schoolsponsored events.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ssafsub88

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that students use/try alcohol or drugs Students use/try alcohol or drugs while at
while at school or school-sponsored events. school or school-sponsored events.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssafsub89

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I think that students buy or sell drugs,
Students buy or sell drugs, alcohol, or
alcohol, or tobacco products while at school tobacco products while at school or schoolor school-sponsored events.
sponsored events.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafsub90

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that students are sometimes
Students are sometimes distracted in class
distracted in class because they are drunk or because they are drunk or high.
high.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Ssafsub91

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that it is easy for students to use/try
alcohol or drugs at school or schoolsponsored events without getting caught.

It is easy for students to use/try alcohol or
drugs at school or school-sponsored events
without getting caught.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafsub92

S3: LA

Other extant How do you feel about someone your age
item
doing the following? Smoking one or more
packs of cigarettes a day?

Students at this school think it is okay to
Item was tested in the cog
smoke one or more packs of cigarettes a day. lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Neither Approve nor Disapprove,
Disagree
results and/or for
Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove
consistency purposes.

2-9

Item ID
Ssafsub93

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant How do you feel about someone your age
item
doing the following? Having one or two
drinks of any alcoholic beverage nearly
every day.
Neither Approve nor Disapprove,
Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Students at this school think it is okay to get Item was tested in the cog
drunk.
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Disagree
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ssafsub94

S3: LA

Other extant How do you feel about someone your age
item
doing the following? Trying marijuana or
hashish once or twice.

Ssaferm96

S3: TN

Other extant My school has told me what to do if there is
item
an emergency, natural disaster (tornado,
flood) or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent
person on campus) during the school day.

This school has told students what to do if
there is an emergency, natural disaster
(tornado, flood) or a dangerous situation
(e.g. violent person on campus) during the
school day.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Students know what to do if there is an
Item was tested in the cog
emergency, natural disaster (tornado, flood) lab. Item was not changed.
or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent person
on campus) during the school day.

Ssaferm97

TRP

Students at this school think it is okay to try Item was tested in the cog
drugs.
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog lab
Neither Approve nor Disapprove,
Disagree
results and/or for
Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove
consistency purposes.

New item

N/A

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssaferm98

Senvpenv99

SCS

S3: AZ

Senvpenv100 S3: MD

Senvpenv101 S3: MD

Other extant If you hear about a threat to school or
item
student safety, do you have a way to report
it to someone in authority without giving
your name?

Item from
validated
scale

Yes, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My school buildings are generally pleasant
and well maintained.

The school buildings are pleasant and well
maintained.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant The bathrooms in this school are clean.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The bathrooms in this school are clean.

Other extant The school is usually clean and wellitem
maintained.

This school is clean and well-maintained.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvpenv102 S3: MD

If students hear about a threat to school or
student safety, they would report it to
someone in authority.

Other extant The temperature in this school is
item
comfortable all year round.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The temperature in this school is
comfortable all year round.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-10

Item ID

Source

Senvpenv103 S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school has a bright and pleasant
item
appearance.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Senvpenv104 ECLS-K

Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades:
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Wording After Cog Lab
This school looks nice and pleasant.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvpenv105 S3: AZ

Senvpenv106 S3: TN

Senvpenv107 S3: SC

Senvins108

ELS:02

Item from
validated
scale

The school grounds are kept clean.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I think that students are proud of how this
school looks on the outside.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Broken things at my school get fixed.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Broken things at this school get fixed
quickly.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant How much do you agree or disagree with
Other students often disrupt class.
item
each of the following statements about your
current school and teachers: Other students Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
often disrupt class.
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvins109

SCS

Other extant In your classes, how often are you distracted
item
from doing your schoolwork because other
students are misbehaving, for example,
talking or fighting? (READ CATEGORIES.)
Never, Almost never, Sometimes, Most of
the time

I get distracted from doing schoolwork in
my classes because other students are
misbehaving, for example, talking or
fighting.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Senvins111

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Most of my teachers praise me when I work My teachers praise me when I work hard in Item was not tested in the
hard in school.
school.
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Senvins113

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Most of my teachers give me individual
attention when I need it.

My teachers give me individual attention
when I need it.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

2-11

Item ID
Senvins114

Senvins115

Source
CFL

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
My teachers often connect what I am
validated
learning to life outside the classroom.
scale
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly
Agree

CTC-Youth Item from
validated
scale

How often do you feel that the schoolwork
you are assigned is meaningful and
important?
Never, Seldom, Sometimes, Often, Almost
Always

Wording After Cog Lab
My teachers often connect what I am
learning to life outside the classroom.

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
The things I’m learning in school are
important to me.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Senvins117

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How much do you agree with the following My teachers are willing to give extra help on Item was not tested in the
statements about your [TARGET] class: The schoolwork if I need it.
cog lab. Item was changed
teacher for this class: Is willing to give extra
for consistency purposes.
help on schoolwork if I need it.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly
Agree

Senvins119

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

This class really makes me think.

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

In my [TARGET] class, my teacher: Expects
me to do my best all the time.

Senvins121

I’m really learning a lot in my classes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

My teachers expect me to do my best all the
time.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Senvins122

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Senvphea123 YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat fruit at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day

2-12

Item ID

Source

Senvphea124 YRBS

Senvphea125 YRBS

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat vegetables at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)
I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat breakfast on school
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
days?
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat candy at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Senvphea128 YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you drink soda at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.
I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

How often do you go to gym class or
participate in other physical activity during
the school day (e.g., running, playing
sports)?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-13

Item ID

Source

Senvphea129 YRBS

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Wording After Cog Lab
How often do you stay after school to
participate in sports or other physical
activity?

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

Senvmen131

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

My teachers really care about me.

Item from
validated
scale

Adults in this school are usually willing to
make the time to give students extra help.

My teachers really care about me.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Adults working at this school are usually
willing to make the time to give students
extra help.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Senvmen132

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

This school year, how often have you talked I can talk to my teachers about problems I
to a teacher about a problem you were
am having in class.
having in class.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Never, 1 or 2 times, 3 or 4 times, 5 or more
Disagree
times

Senvmen133

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

This school year, how often have you talked I can talk to a teacher or other adult at this
Item was not tested in the
to an adult at school about something that
school about something that is bothering me. cog lab. Item was changed
was bothering you.
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Never, 1 or 2 times, 3 or 4 times, 5 or more
Disagree
times

Senvmen134

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school stop and think Students at this school stop and think before Item was not tested in the
before doing anything when they get angry. doing anything when they get angry.
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Senvmen135

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school give up when
they can’t solve a problem easily.

Students at this school give up when they
can’t solve a problem easily.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Senvmen136

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school think it’s OK to
fight if someone insults them.

Students at this school think it’s ok to fight if Item was not tested in the
someone insults them.
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Senvmen137

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school try to work out
their disagreements with other students by
talking to them.

Students at this school try to work out their
disagreements with other students by
talking to them.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree

2-14

Item ID
Senvdis138

Senvdis139

Source
S3: AZ

S3: AZ

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Classroom rules are applied equally.
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Classroom rules are applied equally.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Problems in this school are solved by
students and staff.

Problems at this school are solved by
students and staff.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Senvdis140

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

Students get in trouble if they do not follow Students get in trouble if they do not follow Item was not tested in the
school rules.
school rules.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Senvdis141

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

School rules are enforced consistently and
fairly.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Senvdis142

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

My teachers make it clear to me when I have My teachers make it clear to me when I have Item was not tested in the
misbehaved in class.
misbehaved in class.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Senvdis143

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Adults working at this school reward
students for positive behavior.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Senvdis144

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
Adults working at this school encourage
encourage students to think about how their students to think about how their actions
actions affect others.
affect others.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Senvdis145

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Senvdis146

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

S3: LA

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school help Adults working at this school help students Item was not tested in the
students develop strategies to understand
develop strategies to understand and control cog lab. Item was changed
and control their feelings and actions.
their feelings and actions.
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Senvdis147

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
Adults working at this school assign
assign consequences that help students learn consequences that help students learn from
from their behavior.
their behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Other extant This school handles discipline problems
item
fairly.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

School rules are applied equally to all
students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-15

Item ID
Senvdis147b

Senvdis147c

Sdemo148

Source
TRP

TRP

SASS

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

New item

Original Wording

Wording After Cog Lab
School rules for behavior are strict.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Discipline is fair.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Are you male or female?
item
Male, Female

Are you male or female?
Male, Female

Justification
Item was added based on
the cog lab results and it is
from NELS 88.

Item was added based on
the cog lab results and it is
from NELS 88.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-16

Instructional Staff SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Iengclc1

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school considers closing the
item
racial/ethnic achievement gap a high
priority.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Iengclc2

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Wording After Cog Lab
At this school, closing the racial/ethnic
academic achievement gap is considered a
high priority.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

At this school, all students are treated
At this school, all students are treated
Item was tested in the
equally, regardless of whether their parents equally, regardless of whether their parents cog lab. Item was not
are rich or poor.
are rich or poor.
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Iengclc3

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school encourages all students to enroll This school encourages students to take
in challenging courses regardless of their
challenging classes no matter their race,
race, ethnicity, or nationality.
ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural
background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
courses, AP or IB courses).
Disagree.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Iengclc4

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school provides instructional materials This school provides instructional materials
that reflect students' culture, ethnicity and
(e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect
identity.
students’ cultural background, ethnicity and
identity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Iengclc5

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school fosters an appreciation of
This school fosters an appreciation of
Item was tested in the
student diversity and respect for each other. student diversity and respect for each other. cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable
Disagree

Iengclc6

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school emphasizes showing respect for This school emphasizes showing respect for Item was tested in the
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable
Disagree

Iengclc7

S3: WV

Other extant
item

This school provides effective supports for
This school provides effective resources and
teaching culturally and linguistically diverse training for teaching students with
students with IEPs.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
across different languages and cultures.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Iengclc8

S3: WV

Other extant
item

This school provides effective supports for
students needing alternative modes of
communication (e.g., manual signs,
communication boards, computer-based
devices, picture exchange systems, Braille).

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-17

Item ID
Iengrel9

Source
CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Faculty and staff do a good job educating
validated
parents about ways to support their
scale
children's learning at home.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Iengrel10

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Faculty and staff do a good job helping
parents understand what social, emotional,
and character skills their child needs to
learn.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Iengrel11

Iengrel12

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Iengrel14

Iengrel15

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

Staff do a good job helping parents
understand when their child needs to learn
social, emotional, and character skills.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Faculty and staff contact parents to let them If a student has done something well or
know if their child has done something well makes improvement, staff contact his/her
or is making improvement.
parents.

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Faculty do a good job teaching parents how Staff do a good job showing parents how to
to monitor their child's progress in school.
keep track of their child’s progress.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The school asks parents to volunteer at the
school.

This school asks families to volunteer at the
school.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides consistent and timely
communication to parents.

This school communicates with parents in a Item was tested in the
timely and ongoing basis.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

I am satisfied with my involvement with
decision making at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Iengpar31

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

When a student is having social, emotional,
or character challenges, staff work with
his/her parents.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
Iengpar29

Staff do a good job helping parents to
support their children's learning at home.

Faculty and staff work with parents when
their child is having social, emotional, or
character challenges.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Iengrel13

Wording After Cog Lab

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

My level of involvement in decision making Item was tested in the
at this school is fine with me.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

School staff members have a lot of informal
opportunities to influence what happens
here.

Staff at this school have many informal
opportunities to influence what happens
within the school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree
Some/Disagree Some Count, Disagree
Count, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-18

Item ID

Source

Iengpar32

Alaska

Iengpar33

Alaska

Iengpar35

CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
In this school, students are given a chance to
validated
help make decisions.
scale
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree
Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated
scale

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Justification

At this school, students are given the
Item was tested in the
opportunity to take part in decision making. cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students are involved in helping to solve
school problems.

Students at this school are encouraged to
help solve problems at this school.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Building administrators consistently seek
input from faculty and staff.

Administrators consistently seek input from Item was tested in the
staff.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree
Iengpar36

Wording After Cog Lab

Building administrators involve faculty and Administrators involve staff in decisionstaff in decision-making.
making.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Iengpar37

Brown

Other extant
item

This school’s administration invites students This school’s administration invites students Item was tested in the
to share their ideas about the school.
to share their ideas about the school.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Iengpar39

Brown

Other extant
item

The teachers and other adults in this school
make it easy for students to suggest
activities.

Iengpar42

Iengpar48

Isafemo49

Brown

S3: IA

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Staff at this school make it easy for students Item was tested in the
to suggest activities.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school provides students with
opportunities to take a lead role in
organizing programs and activities.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students are encouraged to get involved in
extra-curricular activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither Agree
nor Disagree (Neutral), Agree, Strongly
Agree, Does Not Apply

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school is a safe place for students.

This school is an emotionally safe place for
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Isafemo50

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students get along well with each other.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-19

Item ID
Isafemo51

Isafemo52

Isafemo53

Source
S3: LA

S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school is a safe place for staff.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant
item

Wording After Cog Lab
This school is an emotionally safe place for
staff.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel like I belong.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel satisfied with the recognition I get for
doing a good job.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafemo54

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

It's OK in this school to discuss feelings,
I feel comfortable discussing feelings,
worries, and frustrations with the principal. worries, and frustrations with my
supervisor.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafemo55

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school inspires me to do the very best at This school inspires me to do the very best at Item was tested in the
my job.
my job.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Isafemo56

S3: MD

Other extant
item

People at this school care about me as a
person.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I can effectively work with defiant or
disruptive students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I can manage almost any student behavior
problem.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I feel safe at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: physical conflicts among
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: robbery or theft.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Vandalism.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: vandalism.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafemo57

Isafemo58

Isafpsaf59

Isafpsaf60

Isafpsaf61

Isafpsaf62

S3: MD

HSLS: 09

Other extant
item

Item from
validated
scale

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

2-20

Item ID
Isafpsaf63

Isafpsaf64

Isafpsaf65

Source
HSLS: 09

HSLS: 09

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Justification
Type
Item from
The following types of problems occur at
The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
validated
this school often: The sale of drugs on the
this school often: the sale of drugs on the
the cog lab. Item was
scale
way to or from school or on school grounds. way to or from school or on school grounds. not changed.

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student possession of
weapons.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student possession of
weapons.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student gang activities.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student gang activities.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Isafpsaf66

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at
The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
this school often: Physical abuse of teachers. this school often: physical abuse of teachers. the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Isafpsaf67

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student verbal abuse of
teachers.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student verbal abuse of
teachers.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Isafbul68

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that bullying (e.g., physical, verbal,
I think that bullying is a frequent problem at
and/or social bullying) is a frequent problem this school.
at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul69

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
problem among students at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafbul70

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that racial/ethnic tension or
I think that racial/ethnic tension or
Item was tested in the
discrimination among students is a frequent discrimination among students is a frequent cog lab. Item was not
problem at this school.
problem at this school.
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Isafbul71

Isafbul72

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school would feel
Students at this school would feel
Item was tested in the
comfortable reporting a bullying incident to comfortable reporting a bullying incident to cog lab. Item was not
a teacher or other adults.
a teacher or other staff.
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
communicate to students that bullying is
unacceptable.

Staff at this school communicate to students Item was tested in the
that bullying is unacceptable.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

2-21

Item ID
Isafbul73

Isafbul74

Source
S3: TN

S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school
validated
always stop bullying when they see it.
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
know what to say or do to intervene in a
bullying situation.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school always stop bullying
when they see it.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Staff at this school know what to say or do to Item was tested in the
intervene in a bullying situation.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul75

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides sufficient training to
This school provides bullying prevention.
staff on harassment or bullying prevention.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul79

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their race or ethnicity.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
Item was tested in the
about their cultural background or religion. cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul80

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Isafbul81

Isafbul82

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their disability.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their physical or mental disability.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at my school are teased or picked Staff at this school are teased or picked on
on about their their dating or sexual history. about their sexuality.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafsub83

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' drug use
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy)?

At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

Isafsub84b

TRP

New item

N/A

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small problem, Large problem
lab results and/or for
problem, Not a problem
consistency purposes.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split
into two items based on
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a cog lab results.
problem, Large problem

2-22

Item ID

Source

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is students' use of
tobacco (cigarettes, chew, cigars)?

Wording After Cog Lab

Isafsub84

S3: MD

Isafsub85

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' alcohol
use (such as beer, wine, liquor)?

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Isafsub86

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address
substance use or other problems among
youth.

This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address
youth substance use problems.

Isafsub87

Isafsub88

S3: LA

Justification

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split
cigars)?
into two items based on
cog lab results.
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a
problem, Not a problem
problem, Large problem

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school has sufficient resources to
address substance use prevention needs.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school has adequate resources to
address substance use prevention.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective confidential
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse,
violence, or other problems (e.g., a Student
Assistance Program).

This school provides effective confidential
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse
(e.g., a Student Assistance Program).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafsub89

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school punishes first-time violations of At this school, first-time violations of
Item was tested in the
alcohol or other drug policies by at least an alcohol or other drug policies are punished cog lab. Item was
out-of-school suspension.
by at least an out-of-school suspension.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Isafsub90

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school considers substance abuse
prevention an important goal.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafsub91

Isaferm92

S3: MD

TRP

Other extant
item

New item

This school has programs, resources, and/or Item was tested in the
policies to prevent substance abuse.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school has programs that address
substance use among students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

I know what to do if there is an emergency,
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g., violent person on
campus) during the school day.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-23

Item ID

Source

Isaferm93

SSOCS

Isaferm94

SSOCS

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant Does your school have a written plan that
This school has a written plan that describes
item
describes procedures to be performed in the procedures to be performed in shootings.
following crises? Shootings
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Yes, No
Disagree

Other extant
item

Does your school have a written plan that
describes procedures to be performed in the
following crises? Natural disasters (e.g.,
earthquakes or tornadoes)

This school has a written plan that clearly
describes procedures to be performed in
natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes or
tornadoes).

Yes, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isaferm95

SSOCS

Other extant
item

Did your school or school district provide
This school or school district provides
any of the following for classroom teachers effective training in safety procedures to
or aides? Training in safety procedures (e.g., staff (e.g., lockdown training or fire drills).
how to handle emergencies)
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Yes, No
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvpenv96

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

This school campus provides a welcoming
place for visitors.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school has a bright and pleasant
appearance.

This school looks clean and pleasant.

Ienvpenv97

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvpenv98

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school is a supportive and inviting
environment to work.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvpenv99

ECLS-K

Other extant
item

Indicate how much you agree or disagree
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades:
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school is an inviting work environment. Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
changed.
Disagree

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvpenv100

Ienvpenv101

Ienvpenv102

ELS:02

Other extant
item

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by poor heating,
cooling, and/or lighting systems?

My teaching is hindered by poor heating,
cooling, and/or lighting systems at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by lack of
instructional space (e.g., classrooms)?

My teaching is hindered by a lack of
instructional space (e.g., classrooms) at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by lack of text books
and basic supplies?

My teaching is hindered by a lack of
textbooks and basic supplies at this school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

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Item ID
Ienvpenv103

Ienvins104

Source
ELS:02

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by inadequate or
outdated vocational-technical education
equipment or facilities?

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
My teaching is hindered by inadequate or
outdated equipment or facilities at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

How many of the students in your class(es)
attend class regularly?

The students in my class(es) attend class
regularly.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvins105

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many of the students in your class(es) The students in my class(es) come to class
Item was tested in the
come to class prepared with the appropriate prepared with the appropriate supplies and cog lab. Item was
supplies and books?
books.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
None, Some, About half, Most
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Ienvins106

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many of the students in your class(es)
actively participate in class activities?

The students in my class(es) actively
participate in class activities.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvins107

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Once we start a new program, we follow up Once we start a new program at this school, Item was not tested in
to make sure that it's working.
we follow up to make sure that it's working. the cog lab. Item was
changed for
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
consistency purposes.
Agree
Disagree

Ienvins108

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

We have so many different programs in this The programs and resources at this school
school that I can't keep track of them all.
are adequate to support students’ learning.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Ienvins110

Ienvins112

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many teachers in this school feel
Teachers at this school feel responsible to
responsible to help each other do their best? help each other do their best.

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

How many teachers in this school feel
responsible when students in this school
fail?

Teachers at this school feel responsible when Item was tested in the
students at this school fail.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

None, Some, About half, Most

Ienvins114

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

The curriculum at this school is focused on
helping students get ready for college.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Ienvins115

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of Teachers at this school feel that it is a part of Item was not tested in
their job to prepare students to succeed in
their job to prepare students to succeed in
the cog lab. Item was
college.
college.
changed for
consistency purposes.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

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Item ID
Ienvins116

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
The programs and resources at this school
validated
are adequate to support students with
scale
special needs or disabilities.

Wording After Cog Lab
The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Ienvphea117

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
promote students’ physical health and
nutrition.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ienvphea118

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school provides adequate physical
health and nutrition services for students.

Staff at this school promote students’
physical health and nutrition.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A (Item dropped)
N/A (Item dropped)

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item caused
comprehension issues
among respondents,
and was dropped

Ienvphea119

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides the materials,
This school provides the materials,
resources, and training needed to support
resources, and training necessary for me to
the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ physical health and
nutrition.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvphea120

TRP

New item

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

This school places a priority on making
healthy food choices.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvphea121

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’
health needs.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvphea122

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’
physical activity.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvphea138

S3: WV

Other extant
item

To what extent does this school provide
nutritional instruction?
A lot, Some, Not much, Not at all

Ienvmen123

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides quality counseling or
other ways to help students with social or
emotional needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides quality physical health Item was tested in the
and nutrition instruction.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
This school provides quality counseling or
Item was tested in the
other services to help students with social or cog lab. Item was
emotional needs.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.

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Item ID
Ienvmen124

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
validated
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their
scale
and control their feelings and actions.
feelings and behavior.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvmen125

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides the materials,
This school provides the materials,
Item was tested in the
resources, and training needed to support
resources, and training necessary for me to cog lab. Item was
the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ social or emotional needs. changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree, Not Applicable"
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Ienvmen126

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on addressing
students’ mental health needs.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvmen127

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on social and
emotional development.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvmen128

Ienvmen137

Ienvdis129

TRP

S3: LA

S3: TN

New item

Other extant
item

Item from
validated
scale

N/A
N/A

This school places a priority on teaching
students strategies to manage their stress
levels.

This school emphasizes helping students
with their social, emotional, and behavioral
problems.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school places a priority on helping
students with their social, emotional, and
behavioral problems.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school are
clearly informed about school policies and
procedures.

Staff at this school are clearly informed
about school policies and procedures.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvdis130

Ienvdis131

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Staff at this school recognize students for
positive behavior.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
Staff at this school encourage students to
encourage students to think about how their think about how their actions affect others.
actions affect others.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

2-27

Item ID

Source

Ienvdis132

S3: TN

Ienvdis133

S3: TN

Ienvdis134

Ienvdis134b

Ienvdis134c

Ienvdis135

Ienvdis136

S3: LA

TRP

S3: MD

TRP

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school
Staff at this school assign consequences that
validated
assign consequences that help students learn help students learn from their behavior.
scale
from their behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Item from
validated
scale

Other extant
item

New item

Other extant
item

New item

Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their
and control their feelings.
feelings and actions.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school handles discipline problems
fairly.

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Discipline is fair.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school effectively handles student
discipline and behavior problems.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Staff at this school work together to ensure
an orderly environment.

N/A

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was added based
on the cog lab results
and it is from NELS 88.
Item was added based
on the cog lab results
and it is from NELS 88.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Idemo138

Idemo139

SASS

Other extant
item

Are you male or female?

Male, Female

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Yes, No

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-28

Noninstructional Staff SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Nengclc1

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school considers closing the
item
racial/ethnic achievement gap a high
priority.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Nengclc2

S3: MD

Other extant At this school, all students are treated
item
equally, regardless of whether their parents
are rich or poor.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
At this school, closing the racial/ethnic
academic achievement gap is considered a
high priority.

Justification

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

At this school, all students are treated
equally, regardless of whether their parents
are rich or poor.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nengclc3

S3: MD

Other extant This school encourages all students to enroll This school encourages students to take
item
in challenging courses regardless of their
challenging classes no matter their race,
race, ethnicity, or nationality.
ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural
background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
courses, AP or IB courses).
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengclc4

S3: MD

Other extant This school provides instructional materials
item
that reflect students' culture, ethnicity and
identity.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides instructional materials
(e.g., textbooks or handouts) that reflect
students’ cultural background, ethnicity and
identity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nengclc5

S3: MD

Other extant This school fosters an appreciation of student This school fosters an appreciation of
Item was tested in the
item
diversity and respect for each other.
student diversity and respect for each other. cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Nengclc6

S3: MD

Other extant This school emphasizes showing respect for
item
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school emphasizes showing respect for Item was tested in the
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nengclc7

S3: WV

Other extant This school provides effective supports for
This school provides effective resources and
item
teaching culturally and linguistically diverse training for teaching students with
students with IEPs.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
across different languages and cultures.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengclc8

S3: WV

Other extant This school provides effective supports for
item
students needing alternative modes of
communication (e.g., manual signs,
communication boards, computer-based
devices, picture exchange systems, Braille).

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective supports for
students needing alternative modes of
communication (e.g., manual signs,
communication boards, computer-based
devices, picture exchange systems, Braille).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

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Item ID
NPengrel9

Source
CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Most teachers I've had in this
validated
school…/I…give students individual
scale
attention and assistance when they need it.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

NPengrel10

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…help students learn how to
manage their emotions.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

NPengrel11

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…establish clear expectations for
how students should treat each other.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

NPengrel12

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…teach students how to solve
conflicts fairly and peacefully.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

NPengrel13

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…ask for student input when
setting up rules.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

NPengrel14

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…help students understand and
do what is right.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Nengrel16

Nengrel17

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school regularly give students
individualized attention and help.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Staff at this school teach students strategies
to manage emotions.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Staff at this school let students know how
Item was tested in the
they should behave when dealing with each cog lab. Item was
other.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.
Staff at this school teach positive conflict
resolution strategies to students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Staff at this school ask students for input
when establishing rules.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Staff at this school help students see what is Item was tested in the
the right thing to do and help them
cog lab. Item was
understand it.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
consistency purposes.
Disagree

This school helps parents find services in the This school helps parents find community
community to support student needs.
supports for their students who need them.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Faculty and staff do a good job educating
parents about ways to support their
children's learning at home. At this school
faculty and staff do a good job helping
parents to support their children's learning at
home.

Staff at this school do a good job helping
parents to support their children’s learning
at home.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

2-30

Item ID
Nengrel18

Nengrel19

Source
CEEA

CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
Faculty and staff do a good job helping
Staff at this school do a good job helping
validated
parents understand what social, emotional, parents understand when their child needs
scale
and character skills their child needs to learn. to learn social and emotional skills.

Item from
validated
scale

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Faculty and staff work with parents when
their child is having social, emotional, or
character challenges.

When a student is having social or emotional Item was not tested in
challenges, staff at this school work with the the cog lab. Item was
family.
changed for consistency
purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Faculty do a good job teaching parents how
to monitor their child's progress in school.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Nengrel24

Nengrel25

Nengrel26

Nengrel27

Nengrel29

Nengrel30

S3: MD

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
Nengrel21

Justification

Staff at this school do a good job showing
families how to keep track of their child’s
progress.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant The staff get along well.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school the staff get along well.

Other extant There is a feeling of trust among the staff.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school there is a feeling of trust
among the staff.

Other extant The staff are willing to help each other out.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school staff are willing to help each
other out.

Other extant The staff respect each other.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school the staff respect each other.

Other extant Adults care about students.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school staff care about students.

Other extant Students get along well with adults.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school students get along well with
the staff.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-31

Item ID
NPengpar31

NPengpar32

Nengpar33

Nengpar34

Nengpar35

Nengpar37

Source
CEEA

TRP

CEEA

Alaska

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Most teachers I've had in this
validated
school…/I…involve students in various
scale
service projects or activities.

New item

Item from
validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school give students
opportunities to get involved in service
projects or activities.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Building administrators consistently seek
input from faculty and staff.

Administrators ask staff for input on an
ongoing basis.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I ask students about their ideas.

Building administrators ask faculty and staff Administrators ask staff to be involved in
to be involved in making decisions.
making decisions.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I am satisfied with my involvement with
decision making at this school.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

School staff members have a lot of informal
opportunities to influence what happens
here.

Staff at this school have many informal
opportunities to influence what happens
within the school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengpar38

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

In this school, students are given a chance to At this school, students are given the
Item was tested in the
help make decisions.
opportunity to take part in decision making. cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Disagree

Nengpar39

Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

Students are involved in helping to solve
school problems.

Students at this school are encouraged to
help solve problems at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengpar41

Brown

Other extant This school’s administration invites students This school’s administration invites students Item was tested in the
item
to share their ideas about the school.
to share their ideas about the school.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Nengpar43

Brown

Other extant The teachers and other adults in this school
item
make it easy for students to suggest
activities.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-32

Item ID
Nengpar44

Nengpar47

Source
Brown

S3: IA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school provides students with
item
opportunities to take a lead role in
organizing programs and activities.

This school provides students with
opportunities to take a lead role in
organizing programs and activities.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Other extant Students are encouraged to get involved in
item
extra-curricular activities.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Students are encouraged to get involved in
extra-curricular activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither Agree
nor Disagree (Neutral), Agree, Strongly
Agree, Does Not Apply
Nsafemo48

Nsafemo49

Nsafemo50

Nsafemo51

Nsafemo52

Nsafemo53

S3: LA

S3: MD

S3: LA

S3: MD

Wording After Cog Lab

This school is an emotionally safe place for
students.

Other extant Students get along well with each other.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students get along well with each other.

Other extant This school is a safe place for staff.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school is an emotionally safe place for
staff.

Other extant I feel like I belong.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel like I belong.

Other extant I feel satisfied with the recognition I get for
item
doing a good job.

I feel satisfied with the recognition I get for
doing a good job.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

It's OK in this school to discuss feelings,
worries, and frustrations with the principal.

I feel comfortable discussing feelings,
worries, and frustrations with my
supervisor.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant This school is a safe place for students.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Justification

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nsafemo54

S3: MD

Other extant This school inspires me to do the very best at This school inspires me to do the very best at Item was tested in the
item
my job.
my job.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Nsafemo55

S3: MD

Other extant People at this school care about me as a
item
person.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafemo147

S3: MD

Other extant I can effectively work with defiant or
item
disruptive students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

People at this school care about me as a
person.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
I can effectively work with defiant or
disruptive students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-33

Item ID
Nsafemo148

Nsafpsaf56

Nsafpsaf57

Source
S3: MD

S3: MD

HSLS: 09

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant I can manage almost any student behavior
item
problem.

I can manage almost any student behavior
problem.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

I feel safe at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Physical conflicts among
this school often: Physical conflicts among
students.
students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafpsaf58

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

Nsafpsaf60

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Vandalism.
this school often: vandalism.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Robbery or theft.
this school often: robbery or theft.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafpsaf59

Wording After Cog Lab

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
school often: The sale of drugs on the way to this school often: the sale of drugs on the
the cog lab. Item was
or from school or on school grounds.
way to or from school or on school grounds. not changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafpsaf61

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Student possession of weapons. this school often: student possession of
weapons.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Nsafpsaf62

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Student gang activities.
this school often: student gang activities.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafpsaf63

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
school often: Physical abuse of teachers.
this school often: physical abuse of teachers. the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Nsafpsaf64

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Student verbal abuse of
this school often: student verbal abuse of
teachers.
teachers.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-34

Item ID

Source

Nsafbul65

S3: TN

Nsafbul66

S3: TN

Nsafbul67

S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
I think that bullying (e.g., physical, verbal,
I think that bullying is a frequent problem at
validated
and/or social bullying) is a frequent problem this school.
scale
at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Item from
validated
scale

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item from
validated
scale

I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
problem among students at this school.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification

I think that racial/ethnic tension or
I think that racial/ethnic tension or
Item was not tested in
discrimination among students is a frequent discrimination among students is a frequent the cog lab. Item was
problem at this school.
problem at this school.
not changed.
Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Nsafbul68

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school would feel
comfortable reporting a bullying incident to
a teacher or other adults.

Nsafbul69

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
communicate to students that bullying is
unacceptable.

Nsafbul70

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
always stop bullying when they see it.

Nsafbul71

S3: TN

Nsafbul72

S3: LA

Nsafbul76

S3: TN

Students at this school would feel
Item was not tested in
comfortable reporting a bullying incident to the cog lab. Item was
staff.
changed for consistency
purposes.
Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Staff at this school communicate to students Item was tested in the
that bullying is unacceptable.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
lab results and/or for
Agree
consistency purposes.

Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly
Agree
Teachers and other adults at this school
know what to say or do to intervene in a
bullying situation.

S3: TN

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Item from
Staff at this school know what to say or do to Item was not tested in
validated
intervene in a bullying situation.
the cog lab. Item was
scale
changed for consistency
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
purposes.
Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree
Other extant To what extent does this school provide
This school provides bullying prevention.
Item was tested in the
item
harassment or bullying prevention?
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
A lot, Some, Not much, Not at all
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their race, culture, or religion.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Nsafbul77

Staff at this school always stop bullying
when they see it.

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their race, culture, or religion.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their race or ethnicity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their cultural background or religion.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-35

Item ID
Nsafbul78

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their disability.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Nsafbul79

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their dating or sexual history.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Nsafsub80

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is students' drug use
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy).
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small
problem, Not a problem

Nsafsub81b

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Nsafsub81

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is students' use of
tobacco (cigarettes, chew, cigars).
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small
problem, Not a problem

Nsafsub82

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is students' alcohol
use (such as beer, wine, liquor).
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small
problem, Not a problem

Nsafsub83

S3: LA

Other extant This school collaborates well with
item
community organizations to help address
substance use or other problems among
youth.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafsub84

S3: LA

Other extant This school has sufficient resources to
item
address substance use prevention needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafsub85

S3: LA

Other extant This school provides effective confidential
item
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse,
violence, or other problems (e.g., a Student
Assistance Program).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their physical or mental disability.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their sexuality.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog
problem, Large problem
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split
into two items based on
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a cog lab results.
problem, Large problem
At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split
cigars)?
into two items based on
cog lab results.
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a
problem, Large problem

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
problem, Large problem
consistency purposes.
This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address
youth substance use problems.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school has adequate resources to
address substance use prevention.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective confidential
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse
(e.g., a Student Assistance Program).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-36

Item ID
Nsafsub86

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school punishes first-time violations of
item
alcohol or other drug policies by at least an
out-of-school suspension.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafsub87

S3: LA

Other extant This school considers substance abuse
item
prevention an important goal.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafsub88

S3: MD

Other extant This school has programs that address
item
substance use among students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsaferm89

SSOCS

Other extant I know what to do if there is an emergency,
item
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g. violent person on
campus) during the school day.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

At this school, first-time violations of alcohol Item was tested in the
or other drug policies are punished by at
cog lab. Item was
least an out-of-school suspension.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree
consistency purposes.
This school has programs, resources, and/or Item was tested in the
policies to prevent substance abuse.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
This school has programs that address
substance use among students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
I know what to do if there is an emergency,
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g., violent person on
campus) during the school day.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsaferm90

SSOCS

Other extant This school has a written plan that describes This school has a written plan that describes Item was tested in the
item
procedures to be performed in shootings.
procedures to be performed in shootings.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Nsaferm91

SSOCS

Other extant This school has a written plan that describes This school has a written plan that clearly
item
procedures to be performed in natural
describes procedures to be performed in
disasters (e.g., earthquakes or tornadoes).
natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes or
tornadoes).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nsaferm92

SSOCS

Other extant This school or school district provides
item
training in safety procedures to staff (e.g.,
how to handle emergencies).

This school or school district provides
effective training in safety procedures to
staff (e.g., lockdown training or fire drills).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

NPsaferm93

SSOCS

Other extant During the school year, was it a practice of
item
your school to do the following? Provide an
electronic notification system that
automatically notifies parents in case of a
school-wide emergency.

This school notifies parents or guardians in
case of a school-wide emergency.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Yes, No
NPsaferm94

SSOCS

Other extant During the school year, was it a practice of
item
your school to do the following? Provide a
structured anonymous threat reporting
system (e.g., online submission, telephone
hotline, or written submission via drop box).
Yes, No

This school provides a structured
anonymous threat reporting system (e.g.,
online submission, telephone hotline, or
written submission via drop box).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-37

Item ID
NPsaferm95

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

N/A

Wording After Cog Lab
This school has communication plans with
relevant agencies and services (e.g., local
police and fire departments, or community
organizations).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvpenv96

ECLS-K

Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades:
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Nenvpenv97

ELS:02

Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by poor heating,
cooling, and/or lighting systems?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Nenvpenv98

ELS:02

Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by lack of
instructional space (e.g., classrooms)?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Nenvpenv99

ELS:02

Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by lack of text books
and basic supplies?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Nenvpenv100

Nenvpenv101

Nenvpenv102

ELS:02

S3: TN

S3: MD

Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by inadequate or
outdated vocational-technical education
equipment or facilities?

Item from
validated
scale

S3: MD

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
My work is hindered by insufficient
workspace at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My work is hindered by a lack of materials
and basic supplies at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My work is hindered by inadequate or
outdated equipment or facilities at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school campus provides a welcoming
place for visitors.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant This school has a bright and pleasant
item
appearance.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvpenv103

My work is hindered by poor heating,
cooling, and/or lighting systems at this
school.

Other extant This school is a supportive and inviting
item
environment to work.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school looks clean and pleasant.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school is an inviting work environment. Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
changed based on TRP
Disagree
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

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Item ID
Nenvpenv104

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

N/A

NPenvpenv105

ECLS-K

Other extant In general, how adequate are each of the
item
following school facilities for meeting the
needs of the children in your school?
Classrooms.
Do not have, Never adequate, Often not
adequate, Sometimes not adequate, Always
adequate

NPenvpenv106

ECLS-K

Other extant How much of a problem are the following in
item
the neighborhood where this school is
located? Garbage, litter, or broken glass in
the street or road, on the sidewalks, or in
yards.
Big problem, Somewhat of a problem, No
problem, Don't know

Wording After Cog Lab

My workspace at this school is comfortable. Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
changed based on TRP
Disagree
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
This school’s facilities are adequate for
meeting the needs of the children at this
school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following are a problem in the
neighborhood where this school is located:
garbage, litter, or broken glass in the street
or road, on the sidewalks, or in yards.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvins107

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Once we start a new program, we follow up
to make sure that it's working.

Nenvins108

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

We have so many different programs in this
school that I can't keep track of them all.

Nenvins109

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many teachers in this school feel
responsible to help each other do their best.

Staff at this school feel responsible to help
each other do their best.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvins110

Nenvins111

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Justification

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Once we start a new program at this school, Item was tested in the
we follow up to make sure that it’s working. cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
We have so many different programs at this Item was not tested in
school that I can't keep track of them all.
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

How many teachers in this school feel
Staff at this school feel responsible when
responsible when students in this school fail? students at this school fail.
None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Nenvins140

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of Staff at this school feel that it is a part of
their job to prepare students to succeed in
their job to prepare students to succeed in
college.
college.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

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Item ID
Nenvins141

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Chicago
Item from
In my [TARGET] class, my teacher: Expects
consortium validated
me to do my best all the time.
scale
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly
Agree
Source

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school expect students to do
their best all the time.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

NPenvins112

S3: WV

Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Poor student attendance is a problem at this Item was tested in the
item
is poor student attendance?
school.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Moderate problem, Severe problem
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

NPenvins113

SSOCS

Other extant Which of the following does your school do
item
to involve or help parents? Have a formal
process to obtain parental input on policies
related to school crime and discipline.
Yes, No

Nenvphea114

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
promote students’ physical health and
nutrition.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

This school has a formal process to obtain
parental input on policies related to
curriculum and instructional programs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Staff at this school promote students’
physical health and nutrition.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Nenvphea115

S3: LA

Other extant This school provides the materials,
This school provides the materials,
item
resources, and training needed to support
resources, and training necessary for me to
the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ physical health and
nutrition.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvphea117

TRP

New item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

N/A

This school places a priority on making
healthy food choices.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvphea118

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’
health needs.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvphea119

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’
physical activity.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

NPenvphea120

S3: WV

Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Poor student nutrition is a problem at this
item
is poor student nutrition?
school.
Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

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Item ID
NPenvphea121

Nenvmen122

Source
S3: WV

TRP

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Lack of student physical activity is a
item
is lack of student physical activity?
problem at this school.

New item

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

This school places a priority on addressing
students’ mental health needs.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvmen123

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on social and
emotional development.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvmen124

Nenvmen125

S3: TN

TRP

Item from
validated
scale

New item

Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their
and control their feelings and actions.
feelings and behavior.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

This school places a priority on teaching
students strategies to manage their stress
levels.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvmen126

S3: LA

Other extant This school provides the materials,
This school provides the materials,
Item was tested in the
item
resources, and training needed to support
resources, and training necessary for me to cog lab. Item was
the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ social or emotional needs. changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable
Disagree
consistency purposes.

Nenvmen127

S3: LA

Other extant This school provides quality counseling or
item
other ways to help students with social or
emotional needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides quality counseling or
Item was tested in the
other services to help students with social or cog lab. Item was
emotional needs.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Disagree

NPenvmen128

S3: WV

Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Student depression or other mental health
item
is student depression or other mental health problems are a problem at this school.
problems?
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Disagree
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

NPenvmen129

S3: WV

Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Lack of student social-emotional skills is a
item
is lack of student social-emotional skills?
problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

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Item ID
Nenvdis130

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school are
validated
clearly informed about school policies and
scale
procedures.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Nenvdis131

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school are clearly informed
about school policies and procedures.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Staff at this school recognize students for
positive behavior.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Nenvdis132

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Nenvdis133

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
Staff at this school assign consequences that
assign consequences that help students learn help students learn from their behavior.
from their behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvdis134

S3: LA

Other extant This school handles discipline problems
item
fairly.

Nenvdis134b

Nenvdis134c

Nenvdis135

TRP

S3: TN

New item

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Discipline is fair.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvdis136

Nenvdis137

S3: MD

TRP

Other extant This school effectively handles student
item
discipline and behavior problems.

New item

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school effectively handles student
discipline and behavior problems.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Staff at this school work together to ensure
an orderly environment.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

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Item ID
NPenvdis138

Source
ECLS-K

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades: Order
and discipline are maintained satisfactorily
in the building(s).

Wording After Cog Lab
Order and discipline are maintained
satisfactorily at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
NPenvdis139

SSOCS

Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades: Order
and discipline are maintained satisfactorily
in the building(s).

This school has a formal process to obtain
parental input on policies related to school
crime and discipline.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ndemo142

Ndemo143

SASS

Other extant Are you male or female?
item
Male, Female

Are you male or female?

Other extant Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
item
Yes, No

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Male, Female

Yes, No

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

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Parent SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID

Source

Pengclc5

S3: MD

Pengclc6

S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant The school provides instructional materials This school provides instructional materials
item
that reflect my child's culture, ethnicity, and (e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect
identity.
students’ cultural background, ethnicity, and
identity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know
Other extant This school communicates the importance of This school communicates how important it
item
respecting all cultural beliefs and practices. is to respect the practices of all cultures.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

Pengclc9

S3: WV

Pengclc65

OSHS

New item

N/A
N/A

This school communicates how important it Item was created as a
is to respect students of all sexual
parallel item to
orientations.
Pengclc6 after the cog
lab (upon request from
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
the Office of Safe and
Disagree
Healthy Students).

Pengclc66

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Students exclude those who are different (for Students who are "different" (e.g., different
example, kids who belong to a different race, cultural background, religion, race, or sexual
religion, or culture).
orientation) are not included in activities by
other students.
Completely disagree, Somewhat disagree,
Not sure; Somewhat agree; Completely agree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Pengrel10

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

The school helps me understand what social This school helps me figure out what social
and emotional skills my child needs to learn. and emotional skills my child needs to
develop (e.g., self-control, problem solving,
or getting along with others).
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Pengrel11

S3: MD

Other extant At this school my child feels he/she belongs. At this school, my child feels he/she belongs. Item was tested in the
item
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Disagree

Pengrel13

S3: MD

Other extant I feel welcome at this school.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel welcome at this school.

Other extant The school encourages me to be an active
item
partner in educating my child.

This school encourages me to be an active
partner in educating my child.

Pengrel15

S3: MD

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

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Pengrel16

S3: MD

Other extant I feel comfortable talking to someone at this
item
school about my child's behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Pengrel23

S3: MD

Other extant This school has quality programs for my
item
child's talents, gifts, or special needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Pengrel25

S3: WV

Other extant The school also promptly responds to my
item
phone calls, messages, or e-mails.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel comfortable talking to someone at this Item was tested in the
school about my child's behavior.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school has quality programs for my
child's talents, gifts, or special needs.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know
This school promptly responds to my phone Item was tested in the
calls, messages, or e-mails.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

Psafemo27

S3: MD

Other extant Adults really care about my child.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school, the staff really cares about my Item was tested in the
child.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Psafemo28

S3: SC

Other extant Please rate your school on the school's
item
overall friendliness.

This school is a friendly place overall.

Very Good, Good, Okay, Bad, Very bad
Psafemo29

TRP

New item

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Staff at this school care about what families
think.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Psafpsaf30

Psafpsaf32

S3: MD

S3: LA

Other extant My child is safe at this school.
item
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My child is safe at this school.

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: racial/ethnic
conflict among students?

Racial/ethnic conflict among students is a
problem at this school.

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafpsaf33

S3: LA

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: gang-related
activity?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafpsaf34

S3: LA

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: physical fighting
between students?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Gang-related activity is a problem at this
school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Physical fighting between students is a
problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

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Psafbul36

S3: LA

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem is harassment or bullying of
students at school or school activities?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Bullying of students at school or school
activities is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Psafbul37

S3: LA

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
Bullying of students via electronic means or
item
problem is harassment or bullying of
devices is a problem at this school
students via electronic means or devices
(cyberbullying).
(i.e., text message, email, or social networks)?
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a Disagree
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafbul39

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Psafsub40

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem is students' drug use (such as
marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy)?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafsub41b

N/A

N/A
N/A

Psafsub41

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem is students' use of tobacco (such as
cigarettes, chew, cigars)?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafsub42

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem is students' alcohol use (such as
beer, wine, liquor)?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psaferm44

SSOCS

This school has helped me be more aware of Item was tested in the
bullying and cyberbullying of students.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog
Problem, Large Problem
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split
into two items based on
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a cog lab results.
Problem, Large Problem

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split
cigars)?
into two items based on
cog lab results.
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
Problem, Large Problem
consistency purposes.
This school notifies parents or guardians
effectively in the case of a school-wide
emergency.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Yes, No
Psaferm45

1993 Safety Other extant [Do you know if (CHILD’S) school
and
item
takes/Does your school take] any particular
Discipline
measures to ensure the
safety of students? For example, does the
school have security guards?

This school takes effective measures to
ensure the safety of students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Yes, No

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Psaferm47

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

This school has made it clear to my child
Item was tested in the
what he/she should do if there is an
cog lab. Item was not
emergency, natural disaster (tornado, flood) changed.
or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent person
on campus) during the school day.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

Penvpenv48

S3: MD

Other extant This school has a bright and pleasant
item
appearance.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Penvpenv49

S3: MD

Other extant The school is usually clean and wellitem
maintained.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Penvins50

S3: MD

Other extant It is important for my child to attend school
item
everyday.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Penvins51

Penvins52

S3: SC

TRP

Other extant My child's school has high expectations for
item
student learning.

New item

This school looks clean and pleasant.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The school building is clean and wellmaintained.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Attending school every day is important for Item was tested in the
my child to do well in his/her classes.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
recommendations, cog
Disagree
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
This school has high expectations for
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

This school sees me as a partner in my
child's education.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Penvins53

TRP

New item

N/A

My child's teachers make themselves
available to me.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Penvins54

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Penvphea55

S3: MD

Other extant Students have enough healthy food choices
item
at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Penvmen57

S3: LA

Other extant This school provides quality counseling or
item
other ways to help students with social or
emotional needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students have enough healthy food choices
at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know
This school provides high quality services to Item was tested in the
help students with social or emotional
cog lab. Item was
needs.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
lab results and/or for
Disagree, Don't Know
consistency purposes.

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Penvmen58

S3: MD

Other extant This school has enough programs that
item
address students' emotional and social
development.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Penvdis59

Penvdis60

S3: MD

S3: TN

Other extant When my child does something good at
item
school, I usually hear about it from the
school.

Item from
validated
scale

Penvdis61b

Penvdis61c

Pdemo62

Pdemo63

S3: LA

TRP

SASS

New item

When my child does something good at
school, I usually hear about it from the
school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school are
clearly informed about school policies and
procedures.

This school communicates school policies
and procedures clearly to parents or
guardians.

Other extant This school handles discipline problems
item
fairly.

New item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Penvdis61

This school has enough programs that
develop students’ social and emotional skills
(e.g., self-control, problem solving, or getting
along with others).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

N/A

Discipline is fair.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

Other extant Are you male or female?
item
Male, Female

Are you male or female?

Other extant Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
item
Yes, No

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Male, Female

Yes, No

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

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