School Pulse Panel
(SPP 2023-24)
OMB# 1850-0975 v.9
Supporting Statement
Appendix C3
Monthly Surveys
February 2024 – April 2024
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
U.S. Department of Education
October 2023
revised January 2024
revised February 2024
School Pulse Modules by Month 3
February 2024 Survey (revised Jan 2024) 4
State Assessment Perceptions 9
Suggestions for Future Items 11
March 2023 Survey (revised Feb 2024) 12
Mental Health and Well-Being 12
Staffing (Upcoming Hiring Cycle) 19
April 2023 Survey (revised Feb 2024) 22
School Preparedness and Safety Procedures 25
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Modules |
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2023 |
August |
Staffing (Summer Hiring Cycle & Challenges) |
Internet & Technology |
Community Collaboration |
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September |
After-School Programs |
Summer Programs |
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October |
Staffing (Current Vacancies & Challenges) |
Tutoring |
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November |
School Improvement |
Food Services & Supply Chains |
Absenteeism |
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December |
Facilities |
Learning Recovery (Planning Time + Parent Engagement) |
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2024 |
January |
College and Career |
World Language Programs |
Principal Autonomy |
Crime and Safety (Security Officers and Staff Training) |
February |
Concerns |
Social and Emotional Skills |
State Assessment Perceptions |
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March |
Mental Health |
Staffing (Upcoming Hiring Cycle) |
Traumatic Brain Injuries |
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April |
Transportation |
School Preparedness and Safety Procedures |
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May |
Tutoring (Repeat of October – reduced set of items) |
Student Behavior |
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June |
Learning Recovery (Strategies) |
Absenteeism |
Learning Modes |
Operations Follow-Up |
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Italicized modules are planned but subject to change; changes will appear in subsequent 30-day packages. |
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Counts and Suggestions for Future Items are also asked each month |
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ParCon24. How many parents/guardians, if any, have expressed concerns about the following during the 2023-24 school year?
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I have not heard this concern expressed by parents/guardians |
Only one or two parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
Several parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
Many parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
The school’s ability to meet their child’s academic needs |
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The school’s ability to meet their child’s developmental needs (e.g., speech development, behavioral development) |
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Threats or acts of violence by other students in the school |
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Bullying and/or cyberbullying |
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Their child’s mental health |
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Reliable transportation to and from school |
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The availability of extra-curricular activities for their children |
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The availability of academic assistance and/or enrichment offerings outside of regular school hours (e.g., after-school programs, summer programs) |
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The availability of academic assistance offerings during regular school hours (e.g., tutoring, pull-out services) |
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Issues related to staffing shortages (e.g., increased class sizes, disruptions or reductions in student services) |
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Quality of communication from the school |
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School curriculum |
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Confilter. Are you the principal, assistant/vice principal, or some other similar position, at your school?
Yes, principal or similar position
Yes, assistant/vice principal or similar position
No, please specify: ______________________
AdmnCon24. What level of concern do YOU have about the following issues during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if Confilter ≠ No}
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No concern |
Slightly concerned |
Somewhat concerned |
Moderately concerned |
Extremely concerned |
Students meeting academic standards |
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Students meeting developmental milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development) |
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Threats or acts of violence by students in the school |
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Bullying and/or cyberbullying |
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The mental health of STUDENTS at your school |
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Reliable transportation to and from school for students |
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The availability of extra-curricular activities for students |
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The availability of academic assistance and/or enrichment offerings outside of regular school hours (e.g., after-school programs, summer programs) |
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The availability of academic assistance offerings during regular school hours (e.g., tutoring, pull-out services) |
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Issues related to staffing shortages (e.g., increased class sizes, having to do work outside their intended duties) |
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The mental health of TEACHERS or STAFF at your school |
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YOUR own mental health |
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The influence of individuals or groups outside of your school or district on school curriculum |
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Con24_more. We’d like to learn more about the concerns schools have heard from parents, staff, or that you have had during the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
SEC1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the development of students’ social and emotional skills at your school:
During the 2023-24 school year…
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Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
Don’t know |
My school provides teachers with the support and resources to integrate students’ social and emotional skills into academic content instruction |
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Most teachers at my school integrate social and emotional concepts into their academic lesson plans |
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Most teachers at my school dedicate time for students to practice social and emotional skills |
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The culture at my school supports the development of students’ social and emotional skills in school |
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Parents/guardians of our students support the development of students’ social and emotional skills in school |
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My school’s disciplinary practices reinforce students’ social and emotional skills |
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We seek input from families about how to best meet their students’ social and emotional needs |
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SECfc_gate. Does your school use a formal curriculum designed to support the development of student’s social and emotional skills?
Yes
No
Don’t know
SECfc1. To the best of your knowledge, approximately what percentage of teachers at your school have received professional development or training to implement this curriculum? {Display if SECfc_gate = Yes}
_______ percent of teachers
Don’t know
SECfc2. To the best of your knowledge, approximately what percentage of teachers at your school use the same language and practices described by this curriculum to support students’ social and emotional skills? {Display if SECfc1 > 0}
_______ percent of teachers
Don’t know
SECfc3. To the best of your knowledge, approximately what percentage of non-teaching staff at your school have received professional development or training to implement this curriculum? {Display if SECfc_gate = Yes}
Non-teaching staff include positions like school administrators, lunch/recess monitors, bus drivers, etc.
_______ percent of non-teaching staff
Don’t know
SECfc4. To the best of your knowledge, approximately what percentage of non-teaching staff at your school use the same language and practices described by this curriculum to support students’ social and emotional skills? {Display if SECf3 > 0}
Non-teaching staff include positions like school administrators, lunch/recess monitors, bus drivers, etc.
_______ percent of non-teaching staff
Don’t know
SECfc5. How effective has your school’s social and emotional competencies curriculum been at improving student outcomes? {Display if SECfc_gate = Yes}
Not at all effective
Slightly effective
Moderately effective
Very effective
Extremely effective
Don’t know
SECfc6. What barriers, if any, has your school experienced in implementing its social and emotional skills curriculum? {Display if SECfc_gate = Yes}
Curriculum is too burdensome for teachers to implement completely
Time limitations
Lack of teacher support for the curriculum
Lack of materials and resources
Lack of funding
Lack of parental/guardian support for the curriculum
Lack of district-level support for the curriculum
Other, please specify: __________
We have not experienced any barriers implementing our social and emotional competencies curriculum
Don’t know
SECfc7. What barriers have prevented your school from implementing a formal curriculum designed to support the development of students’ social and emotional skills? {Display if SECfc_gate = No}
Implementing a formal curriculum is not a priority for our school
Restrictions on what can be included in our curriculum
Time limitations
Lack of teacher support for the curriculum
Lack of materials and resources
Lack of funding
Lack of parental/guardian support for the curriculum
Lack of district-level support for the curriculum
Other, please specify: __________
Don’t know
SEC_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ social and emotional learning practices during the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
SA_math. Does your school participate in state-mandated testing for mathematics?
Yes
No
SA1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the main state-mandated mathematics test that your students will be given during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if SA_math = Yes}
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Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
Don’t know |
Results from state-mandated mathematics tests will provide useful data to inform classroom instruction |
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I support use of the current statewide tests to measure student mastery of state mathematics standards |
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The work we will do to prepare our students for the state-mandated mathematics test will take time away from other more important classroom work |
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The state-mandated mathematics test will not accurately measure the ability of students with IEPs |
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The state-mandated mathematics test will not accurately measure the ability of English Learner (EL/ELL/ESL) students |
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SA2. What impact, if any, do you think the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects will have on your students’ performance on state-mandated mathematics testing this school year? {Display if SA_math = Yes}
No negative impact
Small negative impact
Moderate negative impact
Large negative impact
Don’t know
SA_ELA. Does your school participate in state-mandated testing for English language arts (ELA) and literacy?
Yes
No
SA3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the main state-mandated ELA/literacy test that your students will be given during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if SA_ELA = Yes}
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Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
Don’t know |
Results from state-mandated ELA/literacy tests will provide useful data to inform classroom instruction |
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I support use of the current statewide tests to measure student mastery of state ELA/literacy standards |
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The work we will do to prepare our students for the state-mandated ELA/literacy test will take time away from other more important classroom work |
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The state-mandated ELA/literacy test will not accurately measure the ability of students with IEPs |
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The state-mandated ELA/literacy test will not accurately measure the ability of English Learner (EL/ELL/ESL) students |
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SA4. What impact, if any, do you think the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects will have on your students’ performance on state-mandated ELA/literacy testing this school year? {Display if SA_ELA = Yes}
No negative impact
Small negative impact
Moderate negative impact
Large negative impact
Don’t know
SA_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with state assessments. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic. {Display if SA_math OR SA_ELA = Yes}
This item is optional.
TEACHER0 5-1. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
________ total number of teachers
STAFF0 5-2. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
________ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0 5-3. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
________ total number of students
FutCont 7-1. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2023-24 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any other topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STUDENTS during the 2023-24 school year.
MH1. During the 2023-24 school year, which of the following, if any, school-based mental health services have been provided to STUDENTS? Select all that apply.
Outreach (e.g., a screening of all students for mental health concerns)
Case management (e.g., identifying and coordinating mental health support for individual students)
Needs assessment (e.g., evaluating the gaps in resources for an individual student’s well-being)
Individual-based intervention (e.g., providing one-on-one counseling or therapy to student)
Group-based intervention (e.g., providing services to a group of students who are all seeking help for the same issue)
Family-based intervention (e.g., providing resources to caregivers for supporting their student’s health)
Telehealth delivery (e.g., meeting between mental service provider and students via video or phone at school)
External referrals (e.g., referring students to mental health professionals outside of school)
Other, please specify: _____________
We have not provided any school-based mental health services during the 2023-24 school year
MH22. Approximately what percentage of students at your school utilize school-based mental health services? {Display if MH1 ≠ “We have not provided any…”}
________ percent of students
MH2. Who provides the formal mental health services offered at your school? Select all that apply. {Display if MH1 ≠ “We have not provided any…”}
School- or district-employed licensed mental health professional (e.g., school psychologist, social worker)
School counselor (e.g., academic or general counselor)
School nurse
Outside practice or program that provides services at your school (e.g., university programs, contracted services)
Other, please specify: __________
MH23a. Did your school implement any changes to the daily or yearly academic calendar in order to mitigate potential mental health issues for students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic (school years 2020-21 through 2022-23)?
Include actions like designating time during the school day to focus on mental wellness and adding designated days off for students and staff to focus on their mental health. Please do not include changes due to physical health concerns.
Yes
No
MH23b. For the 2023-24 school year, are you still implementing any of these actions? {Display if MH23a = Yes}
Yes, these changes have become part of our regular daily or yearly academic calendar
Yes, but we have reduced the amount of time or number of days dedicated to mitigating mental health concerns
No, our daily or yearly academic calendar has reverted back to the pre-COVID era
MH24. During the 2023-24 school year, has your school done (or will it do) any of the following to help support students’ social/emotional/mental well-being? Select all that apply.
Created new positions to address student social/emotional/mental well-being
Encouraged existing staff to address student social/emotional/mental well-being
Added student classes
Created or expanded a program
Offered guest speakers
Offered professional development to train teachers
Held assemblies
Created community events and partnerships
Other, please specify: ________________
We have not implemented any practices or procedures designed to support students’ social/emotional/mental well-being
MH12a. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My school is able to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.”
Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
MH12b. Which of the following factors, if any, limit your school’s efforts to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need? Select all that apply.
Inadequate access to licensed mental health professionals
Insufficient mental health professional staff coverage to manage caseload
Inadequate funding
Potential legal issues for school or district (e.g., malpractice, insufficient supervision, confidentiality)
Concerns about reactions from parents
Lack of community support for providing mental health services to students in your school
Requirements that the school pay for the mental health services
Reluctance among school staff to label students with mental health disorders to avoid stigmatizing the child
Other, please specify: ____________
My school has not experienced any limitations to effectively providing mental health services to all students in need
MH25. For the 2023-24 school year, which of the following sources, if any, have been used to support mental health services for students? Select all that apply.
Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know
MH26. In which of the following areas related to accessing/utilizing federal funds for student support services, if any, has your school experienced challenges? Select all that apply.{display if MH25= “federal grants or…”}
Grant execution
Distribution of funds
Documentation of funds usage
Needs analysis
Other, please specify: ___________
We have not experienced any challenges in these areas
Don’t know
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STUDENTS compared to last school year (2022-23).
MH27. Compared to last school year (2022-23), how has the percentage of students who have sought school-based mental health services changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH28. Compared to last school year (2022-23), how has the amount of school-based mental health services provided to students changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH29. Compared to last school year (2022-23), how has the percentage of staff expressing concerns with students exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STAFF during the 2023-24 school year.
MH30. During the 2023-24 school year, which of the following, if any, mental health services are available to staff? Select all that apply.
Group-based or peer support interventions
Referrals to mental health services outside of school
Mental health-related professional development
Regular staff self-assessments
Proactive outreach to staff members
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) that have a mental health component
Other, please specify: ________________
There are no mental health services available for staff
MH31. For the 2023-24 school year, which of the following sources, if any, have been used to support mental health services for staff? Select all that apply.
Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know
The following items focus on mental health services available to STAFF compared to the last school year (2022-23).
MH32. Compared to last school year (2022-23), how has the amount of mental health services available to staff changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH33. Compared to last school year (2022-23), how has the percentage of staff expressing concerns with themselves or their colleagues exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with student and staff mental health during the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
TBI1. Does your school or district have a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) policy?
Yes
No
TBI2. Does your school or district policy include information on how to support students in the classroom and with classwork after a concussion or other TBI? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
Yes
No
Don’t know
TBI3. Does your school or district policy apply if a student gets a concussion or other TBI outside of school or school-sponsored activities (e.g., an athletic event)? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
TBI4. Does your school or district policy require school staff to receive training on supporting students in the classroom after they have sustained a concussion or other TBI? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
Yes
No
Don’t know
TBI5. Does your school or district policy require school staff who are NOT involved in athletic activities or physical education to receive training on working with students who have sustained a concussion or other TBI? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
Yes
No
Don’t know
TBI6. Does your school or district policy require that there be at least one person who is trained on supporting students in the classroom after a concussion or other TBI? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
Yes
No
Don’t know
TBI7. How familiar are you with your school or district policy on concussions or other TBIs? {Display if TBI1 = Yes}
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Somewhat familiar
Moderately familiar
Extremely familiar
TBI8. Does your school have at least one person who is trained on how to help students adjust back into classroom activities after a concussion or other TBI?
Yes
No
TBI9. To the best of your knowledge, are there staff at your school who could be trained and serve as the point person to support students in the classroom after a concussion or other TBI?
Yes
No
TBI10. To the best of your knowledge, how much interest is there among staff at your school to learn more about concussions or other TBIs and supporting students in the classroom following this injury?
No interest
Slight interest
Moderate interest
A lot of interest
TB11. During the 2023-24 school year, has your school had to support any students returning to the classroom after sustaining a concussion or other TBI?
Yes
No
TB_more. We’d like to learn more about how schools handle instances of concussions or other traumatic brain injuries. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know about this topic.
This item is optional.
SV2. Before the start of the next school year (2024-25), do you anticipate that your school will need to fill any of the following teaching positions?
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This position is not offered at my school |
Don’t know |
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Special Education |
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Social studies |
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Computer science |
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Mathematics |
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Biology or life sciences |
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Physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, earth sciences) |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) or bilingual education |
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Foreign languages |
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Music or arts |
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Career or technical education |
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Physical education or health |
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SV2a. How many vacancies will you need to fill in these areas?
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English or language arts |
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Social studies |
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Computer science |
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Mathematics |
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Biology or life sciences |
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Physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, earth sciences) |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) or bilingual education |
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Foreign languages |
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Music or arts |
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Career or technical education |
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Physical education or health |
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SV3. Before the start of the next school year (2024-25), will your school need to fill any of the following non-teaching staff positions?
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Yes, we will have vacancies in this area |
No, we will be fully staffed in this area |
This position is not offered at my school |
Don’t know |
Mental health professional (e.g., psychologist, social worker) |
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Medical professional (e.g., nurse, nurse’s aide) |
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Administrative staff |
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Technology specialist |
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Transportation staff |
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Custodial staff |
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Nutrition staff (e.g., food preparation, cafeteria workers) |
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Academic Counselor |
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Academic Interventionist |
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Tutors |
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Instructional Coaches |
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Classroom aides |
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SV3a. How many vacancies will you need to fill in these areas?
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Mental health professional (e.g., psychologist, social worker) |
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Medical professional (e.g., nurse, nurse’s aide) |
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Administrative staff |
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Technology specialist |
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Transportation staff |
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Custodial staff |
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Nutrition staff (e.g., food preparation, cafeteria workers) |
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Academic Counselor |
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Academic Interventionist |
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Tutors |
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Instructional Coaches |
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Classroom aides |
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SV3_more_alt. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing related to staffing. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know about how you have dealt with teaching and staff vacancies.
This item is optional.
Tran_gate. Please indicate which of the following modes of transportation are available for students to travel to and from school.
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Yes, this mode of transportation is available to our students |
No, this mode of transportation is not available to our students |
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By public transportation (e.g., subway, metro, city bus) |
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By bike, scooter, skateboard, or other similar means |
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Tran1. On a typical school day, approximately what percentage of your students travel to and from school using the following modes of transportation? {Display responses based on Tran_gate = Yes}
If a student takes multiple modes of transportation during their commute, count only the mode of transportation they spend the most time on when estimating percentages. For example, if a student rides the subway for 25 minutes and then walks the last 5 minutes to get to school, count them in the “By public transportation” estimate.
Percentages must add up to 100%
By school bus ______%
By public transportation (e.g., subway, metro, city bus) ______%
By bike, scooter, skateboard, or other similar means ______%
By walking to school ______%
By being dropped off/picked up by car ______%
By driving their own car ______%
Other ______%
Tran2. Are there sidewalks on the streets immediately surrounding your school?
Yes, on all streets
Yes, on some streets
No
Tran3. Are there school zones in the area immediately surrounding your school?
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No
Tran4a. Is there a crossing guard(s) working on the streets immediately surrounding your school? {Display if Tran_gate (walking) = Yes}
Yes
No
Tran4b. When is there a crossing guard(s) available to assist students? {Display if Tran4a = Yes}
Every day before AND after school
Every day only before school
Every day only after school
Some days before AND after school
Some days only before school
Some days only after school
Other, please specify: _________
Tran5 Are there traffic-calming measures (e.g., speed bumps, speed tables) on the streets immediately surrounding your school?
Yes, on all streets
Yes, on some streets
No
Tran6 Are there bike lanes on the streets immediately surrounding your school?
Yes, on all streets
Yes, on some streets
No
Tran7a. Is bicycle parking (e.g., bike racks) available on your school grounds?
Yes
No
Tran7b. Is the bicycle parking at your school adequate to accommodate the number of people who bike to your school? {Display if Tran7a = Yes}
Yes
No
Tran7c. Which of the following types of bicycle parking are available at your school? Select all that apply. {Display if Tran7a = Yes}
Bicycle racks that are mounted into the ground
Bicycle racks that are mounted into the wall
Bicycle lockers
Other, please specify: _______________
None of the above
Tran8 Please indicate whether PARENTS/GUARDIANS have reported the following as barriers to their children walking, biking, or using other non-automotive means to commute to school.
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Yes |
No |
Lack of safety measures (e.g., sidewalks, crossing guards) on the commute to school |
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Distance from home to school |
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Traffic conditions on the commute |
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Weather |
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Crime around school |
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Child’s age |
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Other, please specify: _______ |
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Tran9 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Traffic patterns around my school pose a threat to my students’ physical safety while commuting to school.”
Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
Tran10 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Crime around my school poses a threat to my students’ physical safety while commuting to school.”
Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
Tran_more. We’d like to learn more about how students get to and from your school during the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know about this topic.
This item is optional.
Prep1. How often does your school update its emergency operations plan (EOP)?
Never
Only after an emergency occurs
Every few years
Annually
Twice a year
More than twice a year
Prep2. How often does your school collaborate with local public/private health agencies to evaluate the school's emergency prevention measures?
Never
Only after an emergency occurs
Every few years
Annually
Twice a year
More than twice a year
Prep3. How often do you send communications to parents about emergency operations plans?
Never
Annually
Monthly
Twice a month
Weekly
Prep4. Please indicate whether your school receives input from any of the following local community partners regarding your emergency operation plan.
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Yes |
No |
Healthcare providers (e.g., local physicians, nurses) |
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Law enforcement groups (e.g., local police or bureau of investigation) |
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Local or state department of health representatives |
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Local media groups |
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Local emergency management services |
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Local social services providers |
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Other, please specify: ________ |
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Prep5. Does your school website include a page where parents/guardians can review the school's emergency operations plan, response protocols, and/or procedures?
Yes
No
Prep6. Does your school have a dedicated person who is responsible for coordinating and managing emergency preparedness?
Yes
No
CS3. Does your school have a written plan (e.g., emergency operations plans (EOP)) that describes procedures to be performed in the following scenarios?
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Yes |
No |
Active Shooter |
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Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes) |
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Hostages |
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Bomb threats or incidents |
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Chemical, biological, or radiological threats or incidents (e.g., release of mustard gas, anthrax, smallpox, or radioactive materials) |
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Suicide threats or incidents |
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Pandemic disease |
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Post-crisis reunification of students with their families |
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CS3a. How often does your school review each of the following written plans with staff?
{Display rows CS3 selections} |
Never |
Only after an emergency |
Every few years |
Annually |
Twice a year |
More than twice a year |
Active Shooter |
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Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes) |
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Hostages |
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Bomb threats or incidents |
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Chemical, biological, or radiological threats or incidents (e.g., release of mustard gas, anthrax, smallpox, or radioactive materials) |
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Suicide threats or incidents |
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Pandemic disease |
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Post-crisis reunification of students with their families |
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CS4a. During the 2023-24 school year, has your school drilled (or will it drill) students on the use of the following emergency procedures?
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Yes |
No |
Evacuation (i.e., students and staff are required to leave the building due to an incident) |
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Lockdown (i.e., securing the school building and grounds during incidents that pose an immediate threat of violence) |
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Shelter-in-place (i.e., students and staff are required to remain indoors because it is safer in inside the building or a room than outside) |
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Active assailant drill (i.e., a real-time simulation of someone on campus who poses a serious threat of violence) |
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CS4b. How often does (or will) your school drill students in these emergency procedures?
{Display based on responses to CS4a} |
Once a school year |
Twice a school year |
3-5 times a school year |
6 – 8 times a school year |
Nine or more times a school year |
Evacuation (i.e., students and staff are required to leave the building due to an incident) |
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Lockdown (i.e., securing the school building and grounds during incidents that pose an immediate threat of violence) |
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Shelter-in-place (i.e., students and staff are required to remain indoors because it is safer in inside the building or a room than outside) |
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Active assailant drill (i.e., a real-time simulation of someone on campus who poses a serious threat of violence) |
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CS13. How prepared do you feel your school is to deal with the following emergency events?
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Very Prepared |
Somewhat prepared |
Somewhat unprepared |
Very unprepared |
Active shooters |
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Active armed individuals with a weapon other than a firearm |
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Intruders (e.g., unauthorized persons entering the premises) |
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Shooting threats (e.g., in-person verbal threats, threats made via social media) |
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Bomb threats or incidents |
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Suicide threats or incidents |
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Pandemic diseases |
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Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires) |
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Inclement weather (e.g., extreme heat, snowstorms, ice storms) |
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Chemical or industrial hazards (e.g., industrial plant explosions, hazardous materials within or outside of the school, gas leaks) |
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Utility or systems failures (e.g., power or water outages, air conditioning outages) |
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CS1. During the 2023-24 school year, is it a practice at your school to do the following?
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Yes |
No |
Require visitors to sign or check in and wear badges |
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Control access to school buildings during school hours (e.g., locked or monitored doors, loading docks) |
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Control access to school grounds during school hours (e.g., locked or monitored gates) |
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Equip classrooms with locks so that doors can be locked from the inside |
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Close the campus for most or all students during lunch |
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Have “panic button(s)” or silent alarm(s) that directly connect to law enforcement in the event of an incident |
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Provide an electronic notification system that notifies parents in case of a school-wide emergency |
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Require faculty and staff to wear badges or picture IDs |
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Use one or more security cameras to monitor the school |
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Provide two-way radios to all or select staff |
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Require metal detector checks on all or most students every day |
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Perform random metal detector checks on students |
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Perform one or more random sweeps (e.g., locker checks, dog sniffs) for contraband (e.g., drugs or weapons) |
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Require students to wear uniforms |
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Enforce a strict dress code |
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Require clear book bags or ban book bags on school grounds |
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Provide a structured anonymous or confidential threat reporting system (e.g., tip line, online submission, telephone hotline, or written submission via drop box) |
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Require students to wear badges or picture IDs |
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Prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones during school hours |
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CS5a. During the 2023–24 school year, does your school have a behavioral threat assessment team or any other formal group of persons to identify students who might be a potential risk for violent or harmful behavior (toward themselves or others)?
Yes
No
CS5b. Have any students been found to be a potential risk for violent or harmful behavior (toward themselves or others)? {Display if CS5a = YES}
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Yes |
No |
Toward themselves |
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Toward others |
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CS_more. We’d like to learn more about you school’s emergency preparedness and safety procedures for the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know about this topic.
This item is optional.
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