Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024) April 2024 Materials Revision Request

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study,
Kindergarten Class of 2023-24
(ECLS-K:2024)
Kindergarten and First-Grade National Data
Collection and Transfer School Recruitment
OMB# 1850-0750 v.30

Attachment E-3a
Spring First Grade
School Administrator
Web Survey
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education

April 2024

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SAQ.
Box SAQ1001. / Grid Spec

Notes: QUESTION STEMS ON LARGE AND SMALL BROWSERS:
QUESTION STEMS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS (InstResp)
FOR ITEMS THAT ARE DISPLAYED TOGETHER IN GRIDS ON LARGE
FORMATS (SUCH AS A DESKTOP) ARE PRESENTED ONLY ONCE IN THE
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS BELOW. WHEN
VIEWING THESE QUESTIONS IN A SMALLER FORMAT (SUCH AS A
MOBILE PHONE), QUESTION STEMS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO
RESPONDENTS (InstResp) REPEAT ON SEPARATE SCREENS TO MAKE
THE INTENT OF THE ITEM CLEAR.
ON LARGE FORMAT DISPLAYS, QUESTIONS IN A GRID ARE SKIPPED AS
A GROUP WHEN THE NEXT BUTTON IS USED. ON MOBILE, QUESTIONS
IN GRIDS ARE PRESENTED ONE AT A TIME. IF THE "SAVE AND EXIT"
BUTTON IS USED IN THE MIDDLE OF GRID QUESTIONS, AND SOME OF
THE GRID QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED, THE REMAINING
QUESTIONS IN A GRID WILL BE ASSIGNED SK. FOR GRIDS THAT HAVE
BEEN DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GROUPS OF ITEMS, THIS SK
ASSIGNMENT TO THE REMAINING QUESTIONS IN A GRID WILL ONLY
APPLY TO THE DEFINED GRID SET IN THE SMALLER GROUP. ELSE, IF
THERE IS A BREAK OFF OR TIMEOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF GRID
QUESTIONS, NO ANSWERS IN THE GRID WILL BE SAVED OR
AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNED SK.
TEXT IN RESPONSE OPTIONS IN GRID ITEMS SHOULD BE TOP ALIGNED.

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Box SAQ1002. / Spec Skip
Notes: SPECIFICATION FOR SKIPPED NONRESPONSE QUESTIONS AND
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY PROBE:

IF “SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY PROBE” IS USED IN THE SPEC
AND THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT ANSWER A QUESTION BUT CLICKS
THE “Next” BUTTON, RELOAD THE PAGE AND DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING
TEXT AT THE TOP WITH ALL ANSWER CATEGORIES SHOWN AGAIN
ALONG WITH CHOICES FOR DON’T KNOW
AND REFUSED: "It looks like you haven’t answered the question yet. Please
consider providing an answer to continue."
ELSE IF A RESPONDENT DOES NOT ANSWER A QUESTION BUT CLICKS
THE “Next” BUTTON, ASSIGN EMPTY THE VALUE “SK” FOR SKIPPED.
SK ANSWERS SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED.

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Box SAQ1003. / Soft Edit

Notes: SPECIFICATION FOR SOFT EDIT MESSAGES:
SOFT EDIT MESSAGES SPECIFIED IN PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE SAME SCREEN AS THE ITEM.
WHEN PROGRAMMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE CREATED, THESE
MESSAGES WILL BE SHOWN IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT AS WHAT IS
SHOWN BELOW (THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED AS A FOLLOWUP ITEM),
BUT THE CONTENT AND PLACEMENT OF THE TEXT ON THE SAME
SCREEN AS THE ITEM WILL NOT CHANGE.

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Box SAQ1004. / OS Spec

Notes: SPECIFICATION FOR OTHER SPECIFY:
FOR SMALL BROWSERS, THE OTHER SPECIFY ENTRY FIELD WILL BE
ON THE NEXT SCREEN. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, REDISPLAY
THE QUESTION STEM AND LABEL THE OTHER SPECIFY FIELD WITH THE
RESPONSE OPTION FROM THE PREVIOUS QUESTION (FOR EXAMPLE,
Other).

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Box SAQ1005. / Footer

Notes: ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE BLAISE INSTRUMENT, AS A FOOTER,

DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE: “When you have finished or if you
need to stop before finishing, please LOG OUT of the survey system by
selecting "Logout" and CLOSE ALL browser windows or screens to keep your
responses secure. For example, if you used Chrome or Safari to open the
website, make sure no Chrome or Safari windows or screens are open after
you end the session. Not closing all browsers may allow someone else to see
your responses.”

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[End of SAQ]

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SCS.
SCS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

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Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

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SCS010

Question “This section of the survey contains questions about characteristics of
your school. How many instructional days will this school provide during this
academic year?”
InstResp “Please enter a number below. If this is a year-round school, please
provide the number of instructional days a given child would attend.”
Pre-unit: “Number of Instructional Days”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 365]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have

entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS010}. Please confirm. If this is correct,
select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 - Spring 2014 School Administrator Questionnaire (A1)

NOTE: SOURCES THROUGHOUT THE SURVEY WERE BASED ON THE
FIRST TIME AN ITEM APPEARED IN THE ECLS-K:2011 UNLESS AN
IMPROVED VERSION OF THE ITEM WAS USED FROM AN LATER ROUND.
IF AN IMPROVED VERSION OF AN ITEM WAS USED FROM A LATER
ROUND OF THE ECLS-K:2011, THAT ROUND WAS CITED INSTEAD.
Copyright: No

SCS010SR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 180- 365

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS020A

Question “What is the start date for this school for the 2024-2025 school year?”
InstResp “Please enter the two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year of
2024 (for example, 08/22/2024).”
Pre-unit “Date school started in 2024”
Watermark “MM/DD/YYYY”
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Notes: IF YYYY IS NE TO 2024, DISPLAY HARD ERROR MESSAGE, "Please enter
a valid date with 2024 for the year."

IF "SK" FOR SKIPPED, USE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY PROBE.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “start date” IN BOLD TEXT.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS020A AND
SCS020B ON THE SAME SCREEN.

SCS020B

Question “What is the end date for this school for the 2024-2025 school year?”
InstResp “Please enter the two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year of
2025 (for example, 05/22/2025).”
Pre-unit “Date school ends in 2025”
Watermark “MM/DD/YYYY”
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Notes: IF YYYY IS NE TO 2025, DISPLAY HARD ERROR MESSAGE, "Please enter
a valid date with 2024 for the year."

IF "SK" FOR SKIPPED, USE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY PROBE.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “end date” IN BOLD TEXT.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS020A AND
SCS020B ON THE SAME SCREEN.

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SCS030A

Question “Approximately, what is the Average Daily Attendance for your school
this year?
InstResp "Note: Throughout the survey, click the blue “i” icon for more
information about an item."
Answer as percent average daily attendance

1

(SCS1007)

Answer as average number of students attending
daily

2

(SCS1008)

UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Percent average daily attendance” IN HELP TEXT.

HELP FOR STEM: Percent average daily attendance: To calculate percent
average daily attendance, divide the number of students attending on an
average day by the number of students enrolled and then multiply by 100.
In other words, (number of students attending on an average day/number of
students enrolled) x 100.
SK SKIPS TO SCS040A.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “average daily attendance” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SCS030B

Question “Approximately, what is the Average Daily Attendance for your school
this year?
Percent average daily attendance”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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Notes: ALL ANSWERS SKIP TO SCS040A.
BOLD “Percent average daily attendance” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Percent average daily attendance: To calculate percent
average daily attendance, divide the number of students attending on an
average day by the number of students enrolled and then multiply by 100.
In other words, (number of students attending on an average day/number of
students enrolled) x 100.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “average daily attendance” IN BOLD TEXT.

SCS030C

Question “Approximately, what is the Average Daily Attendance for your school
this year?
Average number of students attending daily”
Watermark “Enter number”
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Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS030C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “Average number” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SCS030CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS040A

Question “The following questions ask about enrollment at your school. Enter
the approximate number of children for each of the following.
Total enrollment in first grade in your school around October 1, 2024 or the date
nearest to that for which data are available.”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter Number”
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Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS040A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

HELP FOR STEM: “First grade includes regular first grade or a program that is
a first-grade equivalent but is ungraded or has multiple grades.”
BOLD FIRST INSTANCE OF "First grade" in HELP TEXT.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2014 School Administrator Questionnaire (A2)
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Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS040A –SCS040B ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “first grade” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SCS040ASR

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Soft Range: 1- 200

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS040B

Question “Total enrollment in your school (across all grades) around October 1,
2024, or the date nearest to that for which data are available.”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter Number”
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Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS040B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2014 School Administrator Questionnaire (A2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS040A –SCS040B ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS040BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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IF REPEATING SCHOOL SKIP TO SCS090A1

SCS050
Question “Select all grade levels included in your school.”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Ungraded ___________________________________________ 1
Prekindergarten _______________________________________ 2
Transitional (or readiness) kindergarten (TK)

3

Kindergarten _________________________________________ 4
Transitional first (or pre-first) grade ________________________ 5
1st grade ____________________________________________ 6
2nd grade ___________________________________________ 7
3rd grade____________________________________________ 8
4th grade ____________________________________________ 9
5th grade ___________________________________________ 10
6th grade ___________________________________________ 11
7th grade ___________________________________________ 12
8th grade ___________________________________________ 13
9th grade ___________________________________________ 14
10th grade __________________________________________ 15
11th grade __________________________________________ 16
12th grade __________________________________________ 17

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UP TO 17 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Ungraded” “Prekindergarten”, “Transitional (or readiness) kindergarten”,
“Kindergarten”, AND “Transitional first (or pre-first) grade” IN HELP TEXT.

HELP FOR CODE 1: Ungraded: A classroom containing children with an age
span of two or more years, not formally identified by grade(s).
HELP FOR CODE 2: Prekindergarten: Prekindergarten includes early childhood
education programs, nursery school, or preschool.
HELP FOR CODE 3: Transitional (or readiness) kindergarten (TK): A
transitional kindergarten (TK) program is an extra year of school before
kindergarten starts. It is different from preschool, Head Start, or
prekindergarten. TK may be for children who are too young to start
kindergarten or need more time to be ready for kindergarten. Schools have
different names for these programs (for example, early transitional kindergarten
(ETK), readiness kindergarten, or a kindergarten equivalent in a classroom
without grades or one with multiple grades), but all are types of kindergarten.
The program may be in a public or private school, or an early childhood setting
such as a nursery school, early childhood learning center, or day care center. It
may be a full- or part-day program and have regular and/or special education.
HELP FOR CODE 4: Kindergarten: Traditional year of school primarily for 5year-olds prior to first grade.
HELF FOR CODE 5: Transitional first (or pre-first) grade: Transitional first (or
pre-first) grade is a school program between kindergarten and the first grade.
The name of this program may vary by school (for example, a K-1 class or
placement). It is for children who have attended kindergarten but need more
time to be ready for the first grade. Children in this program may be part of a
regular first-grade classroom or in a separate classroom.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A5)
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SCS060
Question “Which of the following programs does your school currently offer?"
InstResp “Select all that apply.
Half-day onsite pre-K program ___________________________ 1
Full-day onsite pre-K program ____________________________ 2
Tuition-based full-day onsite pre-K program

3

Half-day kindergarten __________________________________ 4
Full-day kindergarten___________________________________ 5
Tuition-based full-day kindergarten ________________________ 6
Half-day transitional (or readiness) kindergarten

7

Full-day transitional (or readiness) kindergarten

8

Tuition-based full-day transitional (or readiness)
kindergarten

9

Half-day transitional first (or pre-first) grade

10

Full-day transitional first (or pre-first) grade

11

Tuition-based full-day transitional first (or pre-first)
grade

12

UP TO 12 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

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SCS070

Question “Which of the following characterizes your school?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Regular public school (not including magnet school
or school of choice)

1

Public magnet school __________________________________ 2
Charter _____________________________________________ 3
Catholic _____________________________________________ 4
Catholic school: Diocesan_______________________________ 5
Catholic school: Parish _________________________________ 6
Catholic school: Private order ____________________________ 7
Other private school, religious affiliation ____________________ 8
Private school affiliated by NAIS, no religious
affiliation

9

Other private school, no religious or NAIS affiliation

10

Early childhood center (school/center includes
preschool and/or early grades)

11

Special education school – primarily serves children
with disabilities

12

Year-round school ____________________________________ 13
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) or tribal school

14

UP TO 14 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2012 School Administrator Questionnaire (A6)
Copyright: No

Box SCS1017. / Box 5

Notes: IF SCS070 = 3 (CHARTER SCHOOL), GO TO SCS080. ELSE GO TO
SCS090A1.

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SCS080
Question “Which of the following characterizes your public charter school?”

For profit ____________________________________________ 1
Not for profit _________________________________________ 2
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2016 School Administrator Questionnaire
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SCS090A1
Question “Approximately how many or what percentage of the children in your
school belongs to each of the following racial/ethnic groups?
Please count each student only once. Hispanic students should only be
counted in the Hispanic or Latino/Latina category regardless of race.
Hispanic or Latino/Latina of any race
InstResp “Enter number or percentage. Enter “0” if your school has no children
of that racial/ethnic group. {The total on the percent column should add to
100%.}”
Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090A1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE DISPLAY "The total on the percent
column should add to 100%." ELSE USE A NULL DISPLAY.

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SCS090A1SR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS090A2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
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SCS090B1

Question “American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090B1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

SCS090B1SR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS090B2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

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ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino" (A7)
Copyright: No

Question “Asian, non-Hispanic”

SCS090C1

Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090C1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

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SCS090C1SR
Check to see if:
Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS090C2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
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SCS090D1

Question “Black or African American, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090D1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

SCS090D1SR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS090D2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

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ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Question “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic”

SCS090E1

Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090E1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

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SCS090E1SR
Check to see if:
Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS090E2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

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SCS090F1

Question “White, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090F1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

SCS090F1SR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS090F2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

|

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Question “Two or more races, non-Hispanic”

SCS090G1

Pre-unit: “Number:”
Watermark: “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS090G1}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SCS090A1 –

SCS090G2 ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO
COLUMNS, WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “Number:” AND THE OTHER
COLUMN LABELED “Percent:”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR SCS090A1/
SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2, SCS090D1/
SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND SCS090G1/
SCS090G2 ON EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
SCS090A1/ SCS090A2, SCS090B1/ SCS090B2, SCS090C1/ SCS090C2,
SCS090D1/ SCS090D2, SCS090E1/ SCS090E2, SCS090F1/ SCS090F2, AND
SCS090G1/ SCS090G2 ON A SCREEN VERTICALLY.

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SCS090G1SR
Check to see if:
Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SCS090G2

Question “or”
Pre-unit: “Percent:”
Watermark: “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 Spring 2012 School Administrator
Questionnaire, modified by adding “Latina” to “Hispanic/Latino“ (A7)
Copyright: No

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SCS100A

Question “During this school year, approximately what percentage of students
at your school are...”
Chronically absent?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
“Don’t know”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “I don’t know.” AS A RADIO
BUTTON.

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS100A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Chronically absent” IN STEM AND HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Chronically absent: Missing ten percent or more of the
academic year for any reason.

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS100A - SCS100C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS100ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS100B

Question “Experiencing homelessness?”
“Don’t know”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

DON'T KNOW

-8

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Don’t know.” AS A RADIO BUTTON.
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS100B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Homelessness” IN STEM AND HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Experiencing homelessness: Lacks a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence, including but not limited to sleeping in a shelter
designated for temporary living accommodations or in places not designated for
human habitation.

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS100A - SCS100C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS100BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS100C

Question “From migrant families?”
“Don’t know”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

DON'T KNOW

-8

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Don’t know.” AS A RADIO
BUTTON.

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS100C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Migrant families” IN STEM AND HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Migrant families: A family that moves from place to place to
get work (for example, as farm laborers who harvest crops seasonally).

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS100A - SCS100C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS100CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS110A

Question “About what percentage of the children enrolled in this school are…
From the surrounding neighborhood?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS110A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator (A8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS110A - E (IF SCS070 = 1-3) OR SCS110A - D (IF
SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1-3) ON THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS110ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 100

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS110B

Question “Bused to achieve equitable access to resources?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS110B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator (A8). Rephrased from ‘Bused to achieve racial integration?’
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS110A - E (IF SCS070 = 1-3) OR SCS110A - D (IF
SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1-3) ON THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS110BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 80

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS110C

Question “Attending from outside of the surrounding neighborhood to receive a
specialized program or service (for example, gifted and talented services,
services for children with disabilities, etc.)?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS110C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator (A8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS110A - E (IF SCS070 = 1-3) OR SCS110A - D (IF
SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1-3) ON THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS110CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS110D

Question “Categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in
other specific means-tested programs (for example, Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF)?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS110D}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator (A8 ). Updated to align to current definitions of free and reduced
price lunch.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS110A - E (IF SCS070 = 1-3) OR SCS110A - D (IF
SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1-3) ON THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS110DSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 90

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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Box SCS1054. / Box 6

Notes: IF SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1 - 3 (CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF ANY TYPE;

OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOL, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION; PRIVATE SCHOOL
AFFILIATED BY NAIS, NO RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION; OR OTHER PRIVATE
SCHOOL, NO RELIGIOUS OR NAIS AFFILIATION) GO TO SCS120. ELSE
GO TO SCS110E.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

SCS110E

Question “Attend the school under public school choice?”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

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Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS110E}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator (A8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ITEMS SCS110A - E (IF SCS070 = 1-3) OR SCS110A - D (IF
SCS070 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1-3) ON THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

if:

SCS110ESR
C
h
e
c
k
t
o
s
e
e

Soft Range: 0- 20

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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IF REPEATING SCHOOL SKIP SCS140
SCS140

Question “By what date did a child need to turn five to enter kindergarten for
this school year, 2024-25?”
InstResp “Please enter the two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year
(for example, 09/15/2024). If there is no cutoff date, please select that below.”
Pre-unit “Date”
Watermark “MM/DD/YYYY”
“No cutoff date to enter kindergarten”
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||

||

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[0 to 0]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “No cutoff date to enter kindergarten”
AS A RADIO BUTTON.

IF RADIO BUTTON IS SELECTED, SKIP TO SCS150.
SOFT RANGE FOR YEAR IS 2024 TO 2025. IF YEAR IS OUTSIDE THIS
RANGE, DISPLAY MESSAGE: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY
ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS140}.
Please confirm. If this is correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A11)
Copyright: No

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SCS150

Question “What days of the week is your school in session?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Monday _____________________________________________ 1
Tuesday ____________________________________________ 2
Wednesday __________________________________________ 3
Thursday ____________________________________________ 4
Friday ______________________________________________ 5
Saturday ____________________________________________ 6
Sunday _____________________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K-2024 – Spring First-Grade Field Test
Copyright: No

SCS160

Question “This next set of questions is about school-level breakfast and lunch
eligibility and participation. Does your school participate in the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) school breakfast program?”
Yes ________________________________________________ 1
No _________________________________________________ 2
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes:
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A15)
Copyright: No

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SCS170A

Question “How many federally-reimbursable school breakfasts did your school
serve at free, reduced price, and paid rates over the entire month of October?
Paid school breakfasts”
Pre-unit “Number of breakfasts”
InstResp “Please enter the number. If none, enter “0.””
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS170A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A20)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS170A - SCS170C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS170ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS170B

Question “Free school breakfasts”
Pre-unit “Number of breakfasts”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS170B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A20)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS170A - SCS170C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS170BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS170C

Question “Reduced-price school breakfasts”
Pre-unit “Number of breakfasts”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS170C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A20)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS170A - SCS170C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS170CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

Box SCS1072. / Box 6b

Notes: IF THE SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN THE USDA BREAKFAST PROGRAM
(SCS160 = 1), GO TO QUESTION SCS190. ELSE GO TO SCS180.

ContextHeader: Source:

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SCS180

Question “What are the reasons why your school does not participate in
USDA’s school breakfast program?”
InstResp “Select all that apply”
Too few eligible students________________________________ 1
Program too costly ____________________________________ 2
School starts too late to serve breakfast ____________________ 3
School lacks facilities to serve breakfast____________________ 4
School lacks staff to serve breakfast_______________________ 5
Other ______________________________________________ 91
UP TO 6 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: New

Copyright: No

SCS190

Question “Does your school participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
(USDA’s) school lunch program?”
Yes ________________________________________________ 1 (SCS1075)
No _________________________________________________ 2 (SCS1086)
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: SK SKIPS TO SCS998STOP.
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A23)
Copyright: No

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SCS200A

Question “How many federally-reimbursable school lunches did your school
serve at free, reduced price, and paid rates over the last month?
Paid school lunches”
Pre-unit “Number of lunches”
InstResp “Please enter the numbers. If none, enter “0.””
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS200A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A24)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS200A – SCS200C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS200ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS200B

Question “Free school lunches”
Pre-unit “Number of lunches”
Watermark “Enter number”
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|

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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS200B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A24)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS200A – SCS200C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS200BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS200C

Question “Reduced-price school lunches”
Pre-unit “Number of lunches”
Watermark “Enter number”
|

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|

|

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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS200C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A24)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS200A – SCS200C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SCS200CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS210A

Question “How many children in your school were approved for free or reducedprice lunches as of October 1, 2024 or the date nearest to that for which data
are available?
Free school lunches”
Pre-unit “Number approved”
InstResp “Please enter the numbers. If none, enter “0.””
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS210A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A27)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS210A AND SCS210B ON SAME SCREEN IN A
GRID.

SCS210ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SCS210B

Question “Reduced-price lunches”
Pre-unit “Number approved”
Watermark “Enter number”
|

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[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SCS210B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (A27)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SCS210A AND SCS210B ON SAME SCREEN IN A
GRID.

SCS210BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

Box SCS1085. / Box 6e

Notes: IF THE SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN THE USDA LUNCH PROGRAM (SCS190
= 1), GO TO QUESTION SCS998STOP. ELSE GO TO SCS210C.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

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SCS210C

Question “What are the reasons why your school does not participate in
USDA’s school lunch program?”
InstResp “Select all that apply”
Too few eligible students________________________________ 1
Program too costly ____________________________________ 2
School ends too early to serve lunch ______________________ 3
School lacks facilities to serve lunch _______________________ 4
School lacks staff to serve lunch __________________________ 5
Other ______________________________________________ 91
UP TO 6 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator Questionnaire
(A23). Modified for lunch.
Copyright: No

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SCS998STOP

Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS - STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SCS999

Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

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SFS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

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SFS010A

Question “This section of the survey asks questions about your school’s
facilities and resources.
In general, how adequate are each of the following school facilities for meeting
the needs of the children in your school?
Cafeteria”
InstResp: “Select one response for each row.”
Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010A –SFS010E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY THE InstResp AT THE TOP OF
THE GRID. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DO NOT DISPLAY THE
InstResp.

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SFS010B

Question “Computer lab”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010A –SFS010E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS010C

Question “Library/media center”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010A –SFS010E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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SFS010D

Question “Art room”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010A –SFS010E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS010E

Question “Gymnasium”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010A –SFS010E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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SFS010F

Question “{Continued} In general, how adequate are each of the following
school facilities for meeting the needs of the children in your school?
Music room”
InstResp: “Select one response for each row.”
Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010F – SFS010J ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY THE InstResp AT THE TOP OF
THE GRID. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DO NOT DISPLAY THE
InstResp.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY “Continued” IN ITALICS.

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SFS010G

Question “Playground”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010F – SFS010J ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS010H

Question “Classrooms”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010F – SFS010J ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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SFS010I

Question “Auditorium”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010F – SFS010J ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS010J

Question “Multi-purpose room”

Do not have__________________________________________ 1
Never adequate_______________________________________ 2
Often not adequate ____________________________________ 3
Sometimes not adequate _______________________________ 4
Always adequate ______________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B1)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SFS010F – SFS010J ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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SFS030A

Question “Please answer the following regarding the availability and use of
specific technology and equipment at your school.
How many computers in this school are used for...
Instructional purposes only?”
InstResp “If none, enter “0."”
Pre-unit “Number of computers”
Watermark “Enter number”
|

|

|

|

|

[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SFS030A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SFS030A –SFS030B ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS030ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SFS030B

Question “Both instructional and administrative purposes?”
Pre-unit “Number of computers”
Watermark “Enter number”
|

|

|

|

|

[0 to 6000]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SFS030B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (B3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SFS030A –SFS030B ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SFS030BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 1- 600

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SFS200A
Question “Please indicate the availability and use of each type of electronic
device in your school.
Desktop computers"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

SFS200B
Question "Laptops"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

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SFS200C
Question "Chromebooks"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

SFS200D
Question "Tablets"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

SFS200E
Question "White Boards"

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InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

SFS200F
Question "Other specify"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
1. Available at your school
2. Available for use by first graders for regular classroom activities
3. Used for assessments taken by students
4. Not available

Notes: IF OPTION 4 CANNOT BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE;

DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“Not available" but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
DISPLAY “(Please specify:)” FOR LARGE BROWSERS. ELSE DISPLAY
“(Please specify on next screen.)” FOR SMALL BROWSERS.

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Box SFS200F OS Spec

Notes: SPECIFICATION FOR OTHER SPECIFY:
FOR SMALL BROWSERS, THE OTHER SPECIFY ENTRY FIELD WILL BE
ON THE NEXT SCREEN. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, REDISPLAY
THE QUESTION STEM AND LABEL THE OTHER SPECIFY FIELD WITH THE
RESPONSE OPTION FROM THE PREVIOUS QUESTION (FOR EXAMPLE,
Other).

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (B4)
Copyright: No

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SFS998STOP

Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS - STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SFS999

Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of SFS]

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FCS.
FCS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

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FCS010

Question “The next section of the survey contains questions about schoolcommunity-family connections. Are any of the following programs or services
available to kindergarten children and their families at your school site?”
InstResp “Please include programs run by the school and those run by outside
groups.
Select all that apply.”
Before-school child care ________________________________ 1
Half-day care for children in half-day kindergarten

2

After-school child care__________________________________ 3
None of the above_____________________________________ 4
UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 4,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (C1). Reformatted from a “yes/no” to a “select all
that apply” response type. Transitional text added.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “kindergarten” IN BOLD TEXT.

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FCS020

Question “Does your school provide any of the following services to children or
their families?”
InstResp “This service can be provided by making referrals, or hosting other
agencies who provide the services on or off site. Select all that apply.”
Physical screenings or examinations (other than
dental, hearing and vision)?

1

Dental screenings or examinations? _______________________ 2
Hearing screenings or examinations? ______________________ 3
Vision screenings or examinations? _______________________ 4
Speech/language screenings or evaluations?

5

Developmental assessments? ___________________________ 6
Assessments of social skills or behavior problems?

7

UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-B Preschool Round, ECEP survey
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY "children or their families" IN UNDERLINED TEXT.

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FCS030

Question “Are any of the following programs or services for parents and
families available at your school site? ”
InstResp "Please include programs run by the school and those run by outside
groups. Select all that apply.”
Parenting education programs (for example, classes
on child development, education in being a parent,
understanding children with special needs)

1

Adult literacy program (including Adult Basic
Education)

2

Family literacy program _________________________________ 3
Health or social services offered collaboratively by
service agencies such as hospitals

4

Orientation to school setting for new families

5

Child care so that parents can attend school parent
meetings or events

8

Programs to learn English for parents or families
whose native language is not English

9

None of the above____________________________________ 10
UP TO 8 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 10,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator

Questionnaire (C2). Reformatted from a "yes/no" to a "select all that apply"
response type.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY "parents and families" IN BOLD TEXT IN THE QUESTION STEM.

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FCS050A

Question “Please indicate how often each of the following activities is provided
by your school.
PTA, PTO, or Parent-Teacher-Student organization meetings”
Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “PTA, PTO, or Parent-Teacher-Student organization” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: PTA, PTO, or Parent-Teacher-Student organization: The
PTA is the Parent Teacher Association and is usually associated with the state
or national PTA. A PTO is a Parent-Teacher Organization that is independent
from a state or national organization. A Parent-Teacher-Student organization
involves parents, teachers, and school staff to facilitate family involvement.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS050B

Question “Reports of child’s performance provided to parents (for example,
report cards)"
Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Fifth Grade School Administrator Questionnaire
(C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS050C

Question “Information on the child’s standardized assessment scores provided
to parents”
Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS050D
Question “Teacher-parent conferences”
Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS050E

Question “School performances to which parents are invited”

Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS050F
Question “Classroom programs like class plays, book nights, or family math
nights”
Never ______________________________________________ 1
Once a year__________________________________________ 2
2 to 3 times a year ____________________________________ 3
4 to 6 times a year ____________________________________ 4
7 or more times a year _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS050A - FCS050F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS060

Question “Which of the following does your school use funds raised by your
PTA/PTO to support?”
InstResp “Please include programs run by the school and those run by outside
groups.
Select all that apply.”
Out of school time programming __________________________ 1
Student tutoring_______________________________________ 2
Technology (computer labs, Chromebooks,
Smartboards, tablets, etc.)

3

Arts instruction (musical, visual, dance, dramatic
arts)

4

Field trips ___________________________________________ 5
Workshops and other services for parents and
caregivers

6

None of the above_____________________________________ 7
Other ______________________________________________ 91
UP TO 8 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “PTA/ PTO” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: PTA/ PTO: The PTA is the Parent Teacher Association and
is usually associated with the state or national PTA. A PTO is a Parent-Teacher
Organization that is independent from a state or national organization.”
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

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FCS070

Question “Does your school or district have a policy limiting the amount of
additional funding that can be contributed by your school’s PTA/PTO?”
Yes ________________________________________________ 1
No _________________________________________________ 2
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

FCS080A

Question “During this school year, how often has your school used the following
ways to communicate with all parents?
Electronic communication to all parents, such as group emails, electronic
newsletters, website postings, “robocalls” (mass automated phone calls), text
alerts, or other electronic notices.”
Less than once a month or never _________________________ 1
Once a month ________________________________________ 2
Several times a month _________________________________ 3
Once a week _________________________________________ 4
More than once a week _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Fourth Grade School Administrator
Questionnaire (B2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY FCS080A - FCS080B ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “all parents” IN BOLD TEXT ON ITEM STEM AND QUESTION TEXT.

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FCS080B

Question “Non-electronic communication to all parents, such as letters,
newsletters, personal phone calls, or other non-electronic messages.”
Less than once a month or never _________________________ 1
Once a month ________________________________________ 2
Several times a month _________________________________ 3
Once a week _________________________________________ 4
More than once a week _________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Fourth Grade School Administrator
Questionnaire (B2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY FCS080A - FCS080B ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “all parents” IN BOLD TEXT.

FCS090A

Question “Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following
statements about the school’s community and parents.
Parents are actively involved in this school’s programs.”
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FCS090A - FCS090C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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Question “The community served by this school is supportive of its goals and
activities.”
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FCS090A - FCS090C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS090C

Question “Parents of children in this school are welcome to observe classes
any time they are in session.”
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C4)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FCS090A - FCS090C ON SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS100A

Question “How much of a problem are the following in the neighborhood where
this school is located?
Tensions based on racial, ethnic, or religious differences"
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire) (C5)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100A – FCS100D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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Question “Tensions based on economic differences”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K: 2024 Spring Kindergarten School Administrator

Questionnaire. Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (C5) (new sub-item created by Westat)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100A – FCS100D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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FCS100C

Question “Selling or using drugs or excessive drinking in public”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C5)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100A – FCS100D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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Question “Gangs”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C5)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100A – FCS100D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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Question “{Continued} How much of a problem are the following in the
neighborhood where this school is located?
Vacant houses and buildings”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C5))
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100E – FCS100H ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY “Continued” IN ITALICS.

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FCS100F

Question “Violence in the neighborhood”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Fifth Grade School Administrator Questionnaire
(B8))
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100E – FCS100H ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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FCS100G

Question “Crime in the neighborhood”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION
ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (C5)). Added new subitem. New subitem created
by Westat.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100E – FCS100H ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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FCS100H

Question “Opioid addiction”
SaVisible "True".
Big problem __________________________________________ 1
Somewhat of a problem ________________________________ 2
Not a problem ________________________________________ 3
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K: 2024 Spring Kindergarten School Administrator

Questionnaire. Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire (C5) ( new subitem created by Westat).
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS100E – FCS100H ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

FCS110A

Question “To the best of your knowledge how often do the following types of
problems occur at your school?
Children bring weapons to school”
Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110A – FCS110E ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS110B

Question “Theft”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110A – FCS110E ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS110C

Question “Physical conflicts among students”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110A – FCS110E ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS110D
Question “Children bringing in or using alcohol at school”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110A – FCS110E ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS110E

Question “Children bringing in or using illegal drugs at school”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110A – FCS110E ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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Question “{Continued} To the best of your knowledge how often do the
following types of problems occur at your school?
Vandalism of school property”
Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110F – FCS110I ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY “Continued” IN ITALICS.

FCS110G

Question “Student bullying”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110F – FCS110I ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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Question “Widespread disorder in classrooms”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110F – FCS110I ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS110I

Question “Class cutting”

Never happens _______________________________________ 1
Happens on occasion __________________________________ 2
Happens at least once a month___________________________ 3
Happens at least once a week ___________________________ 4
Happens daily ________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire(C6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS110F – FCS110I ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS130

Question “Which of the following emergency procedures have your students
been drilled on during this school year?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Evacuation (for example, fire drill)_________________________ 1
Shelter in place (for example, used during severe
weather, such as a tornado drill, or other
environmental threats)

2

Lockdown (for example, live active shooter drill)

3

Lockout (for example, due to criminal activity in the
neighborhood)

4

None of the above_____________________________________ 5
Other {(Please specify):/(Please specify on next
screen.)}

91

UP TO 6 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY CODE 91 ABOVE CODE 4.
BOLD “Lockdown” AND “Shelter in place” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR CODE 2: Shelter in place means to take immediate shelter where
you are within a facility or structure to provide protection (for example, weather
emergency, environmental hazard, nearby police activity).
HELP FOR CODE 3: Lockdown is a sheltering technique used to limit exposure
of occupants within a facility to an imminent hazard or threat outside. A
lockdown requires locking doors and windows and barricading or blocking entry
to a facility, classroom, or office.
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 5,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
DISPLAY “(Please specify:)” FOR LARGE BROWSERS. ELSE DISPLAY
“(Please specify on next screen.)” FOR SMALL BROWSERS.

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Box 11

Notes: IF ANY ANSWER TO FCS130 = 91 (OTHER), GO TO FCS130OS. ELSE GO
TO FCS140.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

FCS130OS

[0 to 0]

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.

FCS140

Question “During this school year, how many days were school activities
disrupted due to emergencies (not drills), such as, evacuations, lockdowns,
shelter in place, severe weather, or other emergency procedures.”
InstResp “Enter the number of days.”
Pre-unit “Number of days:”
Watermark “Enter Number”
|

|

|

|

[0 to 100]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have

entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT FCS140}. Please confirm. If this is correct,
select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

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Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

FCS120

Question “During this school year, which of the following measures has your school
implemented
to ensure the safety of children?"
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Require visitors to sign or check in and wear badges

1

Require visitors to present photo ID, which is
verified, and used to generate badges

2

Require students to wear badges or picture IDs

3

Require faculty and staff to wear badge or picture
IDs

4

Control access to school buildings during school
hours (for example, locked or monitored doors)

5

Close the campus for most or all students during
lunch

6

Require students to wear uniforms ________________________ 7
Enforce a strict dress code ______________________________ 8
Provide school lockers to students ________________________ 9
Require clear book bags or ban book bags on
school grounds

10

Require metal detector checks on students every day

11

Use one or more random dog sniff to check for drugs

12

Perform one or more random sweeps for contraband
(for example, drugs or weapons), not including dog
sniffs

13

Equip classrooms with locks so that doors can be
locked from the inside

14

Provide telephones in most classrooms ___________________ 15
Provide two-way radio to any staff________________________ 16
Provide a structured anonymous threat reporting
system (for example, online submission, telephone
hotline, or written submission via drop box)

17

Have panic buttons or silent alarms that directly
connect to law enforcement in the event of an

18
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incident
Use of one or more security cameras to monitor the
outside of the school (for example, entrance(s), or
grounds)

19

Use of one or more security cameras to monitor the
inside of the school (for example, lobby, or the
hallways)

20

Security guards, unarmed ______________________________ 21
Security guards, armed ________________________________ 22
None of the above____________________________________ 23
Other ______________________________________________ 91

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UP TO 24 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 23,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

DISPLAY CODES 1-6 UNDER HEADER "Entering and accessing the building"
IN BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 7-10 UNDER HEADER "Student clothing and
belongings" IN BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 11-13 UNDER HEADER "Student
checks" IN BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 14-15 UNDER HEADER "Classroom
security" IN BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 16-18 UNDER HEADER "Reporting" IN
BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 19-22 UNDER HEADER "Security cameras and
guards" IN BOLD, DISPLAY CODES 23 and 91 UNDER HEADER "None of the
above or other" IN BOLD.

ContextHeader: Source: US Department of Education (2015). School Survey on Crime and
Safety: Principal Questionnaire
Copyright: No

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FCS150

Question “Does your school implement any of the following policies and
practices related to technology use?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Policy prohibiting student use of cell phones and text
messaging devices during school hours

1

Policy limiting student access to social media
(network and computers)

2

Practice of web-based instruction _________________________ 3
Practice of blended learning _____________________________ 4
Practice of providing digital devices (for example,
laptop, Chromebook, tablet, etc.) to each student

5

Policy limiting amount of screen time students
experience in class

6

None of the above_____________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES ON THE SAME PAGE.

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FCS1070A

Question “To what extent is each of the following a problem in this school?
Student tardiness”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS170B

Question “Student absenteeism”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS170C
Question “Student aggressive or disruptive behavior”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS170D

Question “Teacher absenteeism”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS170E

Question “Teacher turnover”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS170F

Question “Overcrowding”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170A – FCS170F ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS170G

Question “To what extent is each of the following a problem in this school?
Student mobility”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: Modified ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C9)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170G – FCS170K ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS170H

Question “Declining enrollment”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: Modified ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170G – FCS170K ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS170I

Question “Number of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: Modified ECLS-K:2011 – 2016 Spring School Administrator
Questionnaire (C8)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170G – FCS170K ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS170J

Question “Teacher vacancies”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170G – FCS170K ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FCS170K

Question “Filling teaching positions with fully certified teachers”
Serious problem

1

Moderate problem

2

Minor problem

3

Not a problem

4

UP TO 4 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS FCS170G – FCS170K ON
SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

FCS200

Question “Does your school currently have any staff members who do the
following as their primary role or one of their primary roles?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
A school staff member who provides ongoing
training or support to classroom teachers in the
delivery of effective READING instruction

1

A school staff member who provides ongoing
training or support to classroom teachers in the
delivery of effective MATH instruction

2

A school staff member who provides ongoing
training or support to classroom teachers in the
delivery of effective behavioral supports

3

A school staff member who supports teachers in
collecting, organizing, and managing assessment
data

4

A school staff member who supports teachers in the
interpretation and use of assessment data to guide
instruction

5

A paraprofessional or teacher assistant (that is, an
additional staffer beyond the classroom teacher(s))
designated to each first grade classroom

6

None of the above_____________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2016 School Administrator Questionnaire
Copyright: No

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FCS998STOP

Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS – STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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FCS999

Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of FCS]
SPS.
SPS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

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Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
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SPS030

Question “The next section asks about your school’s policies and practices
in specific areas.
During this school year, have any of the following programs been
implemented at this school?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) ____________________ 1
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program __________________ 2
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

3

Violence prevention program ____________________________ 4
School climate and community program ____________________ 5
Restorative justice program _____________________________ 6
None of the above_____________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)”, “Social-Emotional Learning

(SEL) program”, AND “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)” IN
HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR CODE 1: Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS): A model or
approach to instruction that provides increasingly intensive and individualized
levels of support for academics (for example, Response to Intervention or RtI)
and for behavior (for example, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
or PBIS).
HELP FOR CODE 2: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program: SEL programs
teach critical social and emotional competencies necessary for academic and
life success such as: resiliency, self-management, expressing feelings with
words, and responsible decision-making skills.
HELP FOR CODE 3: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS):
PBIS programs identify and support positive behavior in the classroom by
teaching students positive behavior strategies.
HELP FOR CODE 6: Restorative Justice program: Restorative justice is an
alternative to using punishment-based approaches to school discipline and
behavior management in K-12 classrooms. It focuses on repairing harm
through inclusive processes that bring together students and educators.
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

SPS060

Question “How many kindergarten children were retained last school year?”
Watermark “Enter number”
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Administrator Questionnaire (D5). Modified by removing ‘at their current grade
levels’.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “kindergarten” IN BOLD TEXT.
SPS065

Question “How many first-grade children were retained last school year?”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 1000]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring First Grade School Administrator
Questionnaire (D4). Modified by removing ‘at their current grade levels’.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “first-grade” IN BOLD TEXT.

SPS080A

Question “During this school year, how many children were assigned inschool or out of school suspension?
Number of children assigned in-school or out of school suspension in all
grades?"
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ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “in all grades” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.

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SPS080ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 30

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SPS080B

Question “Number of children enrolled in first grade assigned in-school or out of
school suspension?"
|

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[0 to 50]

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “enrolled in first grade” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY SPS050A and SPS050B ON
THE SAME SCREEN IN A GRID.

SPS080BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 30

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SPS200A

Question: “For each of the following statements about reading and math, indicate how strongly
you agree or disagree.
This school has a set of clear, predetermined, grade-level benchmarks (that is, cut scores, goals/
targets, or percentiles) that are used to determine which students are struggling or at risk of
failure in reading.”
SaVisible "True".
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree _______________________________________ 5
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring First Grade School Administrator
Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SPS200A – SPS200D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

IF REPEATING SCHOOL SKIP SPS200B
SPS200B

Question: “At this school, we use data from screening tests to determine if core instruction in
reading is meeting the needs of most of our students.”
SaVisible "True".
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree _______________________________________ 5
DON'T KNOW
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

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Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring First Grade School Administrator
Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SPS200A – SPS200D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

IF REPEATING SCHOOL SKIP SPS200C
SPS200C

Question: “This school has a set of clear, predetermined grade-level benchmarks (that is, cut
scores, goals/targets, or percentiles) that are used to determine which students are struggling or
at risk of failure for math.”
SaVisible "True".
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree _______________________________________ 5
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring First Grade School Administrator
Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SPS200A – SPS200D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

IF REPEATING SCHOOL SKIP SPS200D
SPS200D

Question: “At this school, we use data from screening tests to determine if core instruction in
math is meeting the needs of most of our students.”
SaVisible "True".
Strongly disagree _____________________________________ 1
Disagree ____________________________________________ 2
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Neither agree nor disagree ______________________________ 3
Agree ______________________________________________ 4
Strongly agree _______________________________________ 5
DON'T KNOW

-8

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: DISPLAY DON'T KNOW OPTION (SaVisible "True").
ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring First Grade School Administrator
Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SPS200A – SPS200D ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

WHEN ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED IN A GRID, USE A DARK COLUMN
SEPARATOR LINE IN FRONT OF THE COLUMN FOR THE "Don't know"
DISPLAY.

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Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS – STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SPS999

Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of SPS]

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PPS.
PPS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

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PPS030A

Question “The next section contains questions about your school’s programs
for particular populations.
What percentage of children in this school and in first grade are English
language learners (ELL)?
ELL among all students in school
Pre-unit “Percent ELL”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native
language is one other than English and whose skills in listening to, speaking,
reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty understanding
school instruction in English.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY PPS030A AND PPS030B TOGETHER ON ONE SCREEN IF
PPS030A IS GREATER THAN ZERO.

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Box PPS1005. / Box 19

Notes: IF PPS030A IS SKIPPED OR GREATER THAN ZERO, GO TO PPS030B.
ELSE GO TO PPS040A.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

PPS030B

Question “ELL among students in first grade”
Pre-unit “Percent ELL”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E2)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY PPS030A AND PPS030B TOGETHER ON ONE SCREEN IF
PPS030A IS GREATER THAN ZERO.

DISPLAY “first grade” IN BOLD TEXT.

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PPS040A

Question “What percentage of first grade children receive ESL (English as a
Second Language), bilingual, or dual-language (also known as two-way
immersion) instruction?
Percent receiving ESL instruction
In regular classroom”
InstResp: Enter "0" if instruction is not provided or if instruction is provided but
no kindergartners receive the instruction.
Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: BOLD “ESL Instruction”, “Bilingual Instruction”, AND “Dual Language
Instruction” IN HELP TEXT.

HELP FOR STEM: ESL Instruction: A program of techniques, methodology,
and special curriculum designed to teach ELL students English language skills,
which may include listening, speaking, reading, writing, study skills, content
vocabulary, and cultural orientation. ESL instruction is usually in English with
little use of native language.
Bilingual Instruction: Instruction in all courses and subjects given in English
and the native language of the child of limited English proficiency to the extent
necessary to allow the child to achieve competence.
Dual Language Instruction: Also known as two-way immersion, the goal of
these programs is for students to develop language proficiency in two
languages by receiving content instruction in English and another language in a
classroom that usually consists of both native English speakers and native
speakers of the other language.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.
DISPLAY “first grade children” IN BOLD TEXT

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PPS040B

Question “In pull-out setting”
'Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.

Programmer Instructions:

If PPS040A + PPS040B > 100, display an error message reading, “You have entered that more
than 100% of first grade children receive ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction.
Please check your responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

PPS040C

Question “Percent receiving bilingual instruction
In regular classroom”
Watermark “Enter percent”
|

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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.

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PPS040D

Question “In pull-out setting”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.

Programmer Instructions:

If PPS040C + PPS040D > 100, display an error message reading, “You have entered that more
than 100% of first grade children receive bilingual instruction. Please check your responses and
update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

PPD040E

Question “Percent receiving dual-language instruction
In regular classroom”
Watermark “Enter percent”
|

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[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.

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PPS040F

Question “In pull-out setting”
Watermark “Enter percent”
|

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|

[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E3)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS PPS040A – PPS040F

ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID. THE GRID SHOULD HAVE TWO COLUMNS,
WITH ONE COLUMN LABELED “In regular classroom” THE OTHER COLUMN
LABELED “In pull-out setting”. DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F, ON
EACH ROW.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS SMALL, DISPLAY ONE QUESTION PAIR,
PPS040A/PPS040B and PPS040C/PPS040D and PPD040E/PPS040F ON A
SCREEN VERTICALLY.

Programmer Instructions:

If PPS040E + PPS040F > 100, display an error message reading, “You have entered that more
than 100% of first grade children receive dual language instruction. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

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PPS045

Question “Since the beginning of this school year, how many students have
been newly evaluated at your school to determine if they are eligible for an
IEP?”
Pre-unit “Number of students”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0 to 6000]

ContextHeader: Source: New Item Created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY “newly” IN BOLD TEXT.

IF PPS045 IS “0” THEN SKIP PPS046

PPS046

Question “Of those students who have been newly evaluated at your school this school year,
how many were found eligible for an IEP, including those who may have an IEP for speech
only?”
Pre-unit “Number of students”
Watermark “Enter number”
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[0-6000]

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PPS060

Question “Are there any children with disabilities in this school receiving special
education on any of the following plans?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Individualized Education Program (IEP) ____________________ 1
504 plans based on section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act

2

Neither of these_______________________________________ 3
UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Individualized Education Program (IEP)” AND “504 Plan” IN HELP
TEXT.

HELP FOR CODE 1: Individualized Education Program (IEP): A written
statement of the educational program designed to meet the individual needs of
a school-aged child with a disability that is judged to affect the child’s
educational performance. Children who receive special education services
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are expected to
have an IEP or an IFSP.
HELP FOR CODE 2: 504 Plan: A written plan to provide appropriate services to
a child with a disability, whether or not the disability is judged to affect the
child’s educational performance. Speech therapy services may often be
specified as part of a Section 504 plan.
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 3,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “Neither of these”
but also selected another option on the list. Please check your responses and
update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E5)
Copyright: No

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PPS070A

Question “Approximately what percentage of your first graders is in each of
the following instructional programs?”
Special education (with Individualized Education Program (IEP))”
“Not offered in first grade”
“Not offered in any grade”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Not offered in first grade” AND “Not
offered in any grade” AS RADIO BUTTONS.

BOLD “Individualized Education Program (IEP)”AND "first grade" IN HELP
TEXT.
BOLD FIRST INSTANCE OF "first grader" IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Individualized Education Program (IEP): A written statement
of the educational program designed to meet the individual needs of a schoolaged child with a disability that is judged to affect the child’s educational
performance. Children who receive special education services under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are expected to have an IEP
or an IFSP.
HELP FOR STEM:

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY PPS070A IF PPS060=1. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE,

DISPLAY PPS070A IN A GRID WITH PPS070A – PPS070E, AS APPLICABLE
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ITEM.
DISPLAY “first graders” IN BOLD TEXT.

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PPS070B

Question “{Approximately what percentage of your first graders is in each of
the following instructional programs?”}
Accommodations through a 504 plan”
“Not offered in first grade”
“Not offered in any grade”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Not offered in first grade” AND “Not
offered in any grade” AS RADIO BUTTONS.
BOLD “504 Plan” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: 504 Plan: A written plan to provide appropriate services to a
child with a disability, whether or not the disability is judged to affect the child’s
educational performance. Speech therapy services may often be specified as
part of a Section 504 plan.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring First Grade School Administrator Questionnaire
(D7)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY PPS070A IF PPS060=1. IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE,

DISPLAY PPS070A IN A GRID WITH PPS070A – PPS070E, AS APPLICABLE
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ITEM.
IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE AND PPS060 IS NOT EQUAL TO 1
(CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE IEPS), DISPLAY "Approximately what percentage
of your first graders is in each of the following instructional programs?” AND
InstResp "Enter percent.” ON THE SCREEN FOR PPS070B (THIS IS THE
FIRST TIME THE TEXT WILL BE SEEN WHEN CODE 1 IS NOT SELECTED
FOR PPS060 AND PPS070A IS NOT ASKED). ELSE USE A NULL DISPLAY.

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Question “Reading instruction for students performing below grade level in
reading”
“Not offered in first grade”
“Not offered in any grade”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Not offered in first grade” AND “Not
offered in any grade” AS RADIO BUTTONS.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY PPS070A – PPS070E, AS
APPLICABLE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ITEM.

PPS070D

Question “Math instruction for students performing below grade level in math”
“Not offered in first grade”
“Not offered in any grade”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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[0 to 100]

Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Not offered in first grade” AND “Not
offered in any grade” AS RADIO BUTTONS.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY PPS070A – PPS070E, AS
APPLICABLE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ITEM.

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Question “A gifted and talented program”
“Not offered in first grade”
“Not offered in any grade”
Watermark “Enter percent”
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Notes: ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “Not offered in first grade” AND “Not
offered in any grade” AS RADIO BUTTONS.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E6)
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF THE BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY PPS070A – PPS070E, AS
APPLICABLE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH ITEM.

PPS100

Question “How are students identified for special education programs at this
school?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Universal screening____________________________________ 1
Teacher referral_______________________________________ 2
Parent referral ________________________________________ 3
None of the above_____________________________________ 4
Students are not identified for special education programs at this school

5

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 4

OR CODE 5, DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“None of the above” or "Not Applicable" but also selected another option on the
list. Please check your responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next”
to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES ON ONE PAGE.

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Question “How are students identified for gifted and talented programs at this
school?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Universal screening____________________________________ 1
Teacher referral_______________________________________ 2
Parent referral ________________________________________ 3
None of the above_____________________________________ 4
Not applicable - gifted and talented program not
available

5

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 4

OR CODE 5, DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“None of the above” or "Not Applicable" but also selected another option on the
list. Please check your responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next”
to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES ON ONE PAGE.
DISPLAY "gifted and talented" IN BOLD

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Question “What method(s) are used in your school to determine special
education eligibility for students with learning disabilities?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
IQ-achievement discrepancy model which shows whether there is a discrepancy between
expected performance and actual performance ______________ 1
Response to Intervention (RtI) model ______________________ 2
Other {(Please specify):/(Please specify on next
screen.)}

91

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 4

OR CODE 5 DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected
“None of the above” or “Students are not identified for special education
programs at this school” but also selected another option on the list. Please
check your responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: New item created by Westat
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON THE SAME PAGE.
DISPLAY “(Please specify:)” FOR LARGE BROWSERS. ELSE DISPLAY
“(Please specify on next screen.)” FOR SMALL BROWSERS
DISPLAY "special education" IN BOLD
PPS150OS
OTHER SPECIFY

PPS110

Question “Where are children with Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
typically served in this school?”
Children with IEPs are not served in this school

1

Children with IEPs typically spend most of their day
in separate classes

2

Children with IEPs typically spend most of their day
in the regular classroom

3

UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (E7)
Copyright: No

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Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS – STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of PPS]

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FPS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

FPS010A

Question “This set of questions is for public schools. Please confirm whether
your school is public or private.”
Public ______________________________________________ 1 (FPS1003)
Private ______________________________________________ 2
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF FPS010A = 2 GO TO FPS998STOP.
SK SKIPS TO FPS998STOP.

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Copyright: No

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FPS010B

Question “The next set of items pertains to the provisions of the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA), including funding under Titles I and III.
Did your school receive Federal Title I funds for this school year?”
Yes ________________________________________________ 1 (FPS1004)
No _________________________________________________ 2 (FPS1007)
Not applicable ________________________________________ 3 (FPS1007)
UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Title I” AND “Title III” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Title I: Title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the
Disadvantaged) is a program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of
2016. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all children have a fair,
equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach,
at a minimum, proficiency on state academic achievement standards and state
academic assessments.
Title III: Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and
Immigrant Students) is a program of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of
2016. One of the main purposes of this program is to help ensure that children
who have limited proficiency in English, including immigrant children and youth,
attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in
English, and meet the same state academic content and student academic
achievement standards as all students are expected to meet.
SK SKIPS TO FPS050.

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Administrator Questionnaire (F1). Added transition text for the web-version.
Copyright: No

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FPS020

Question “Is your school operating a Title I targeted assistance or schoolwide
program?”
Targeted assistance program ____________________________ 1
Schoolwide program ___________________________________ 2
Not operating a Title I program ___________________________ 3 (FPS1006)
UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Title I”, “Targeted assistance program” AND “Schoolwide program” IN
HELP TEXT.

SK SKIPS TO FPS040.
HELP FOR STEM: Title I: Title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the
Disadvantaged) is a program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of
2016. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all children have a fair,
equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach,
at a minimum, proficiency on state academic achievement standards and state
academic assessments.
Targeted assistance program: A targeted assistance program uses Title I funds
to provide supplemental academic services (usually in reading and/or math) to
specific students, sometimes referred to as “Title I students,” who have been
identified as low achieving.
Schoolwide program: A schoolwide program may use Title I funds to improve
the quality of educational programs and services throughout the school. A
school may use Title I funds for a schoolwide program if at least 40 percent of
its students are from low-income families, or if it receives a waiver permitting it
to operate a schoolwide program.

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Questionnaire (F2)
Copyright: No

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FPS040

Question “Does your school use Title I funds for any of the following purposes?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
To serve children in a pull-out setting ______________________ 1
To serve children in an in-class setting _____________________ 2
To reduce class size ___________________________________ 3
To provide extended time learning opportunities
before and/or after school for children

4

To provide professional development activities

5

To provide family literacy services ________________________ 6
To provide summer learning opportunities

7

To provide programs or services for infants and
toddlers (e.g., playgroups)

8

To provide prekindergarten for children ages 3 and 4

9

None of the above____________________________________ 10
UP TO 10 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Title I” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Title I: Title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the
Disadvantaged) is a program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of
2016. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all children have a fair,
equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach,
at a minimum, proficiency on state academic achievement standards and state
academic assessments.
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 10,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F4). Reformatted from a “yes/no” to a “select all
that apply” response type and expanded response options.
Copyright: No

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FPS050

Question “Did your school receive Federal Title III funds for this school year?”
InstResp “Title III is for “Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and
Immigrant Students.”
Yes ________________________________________________ 1
No _________________________________________________ 2 (FPS1010)
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: SK SKIPS TO FPS080.
BOLD “Title III” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Title III: Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English
Proficient and Immigrant Students) is a program of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every
Student Succeeds Act of 2016. One of the main purposes of this program is to
help ensure that children who have limited proficiency in English, including
immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of
academic attainment in English, and meet the same state academic content
and student academic achievement standards as all students are expected to
meet.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire (F5)
Copyright: No

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FPS060

Question “Does your school use Title III funds for any of the following
purposes?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
To serve children in a pull-out setting for second
language instruction

1

To serve children in an in-class setting for second
language instruction

2

To provide extended time learning opportunities
before and/or after school for children

3

To improve the entire educational program through
a schoolwide program

4

To provide professional development activities for
teachers who serve English language learners

5

To provide family literacy services (usually done out
of Title III immigrant funds)

6

To provide summer learning opportunities

7

To provide student support in the student's home
language for second language instruction

8

None of the above_____________________________________ 9
UP TO 9 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: BOLD “Title III” AND “English language learner (ELL)” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Title III: Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English
Proficient and Immigrant Students) is a program of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as reauthorized under the Every
Student Succeeds Act of 2016. One of the main purposes of this program is to
help ensure that children who have limited proficiency in English, including
immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of
academic attainment in English, and meet the same state academic content
and student academic achievement standards as all students are expected to
meet.
HELP FOR CODE 5: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native
language is one other than English and whose skills in listening to, speaking,
reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty understanding
school instruction in English.
IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 9,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F6). Reformatted from a “yes/no” to a “select all
that apply” response type.
Copyright: No

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FPS080

Question “The next items address federal requirements. At the end of the LAST
school year (2023-2024), what was this school’s status?”
Unclassified __________________________________________ 1 (FPS1013)
Comprehensive improvement ____________________________ 2
Targeted support ______________________________________ 3
UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator

Questionnaire (modified F8). Updated school status categories to align with
ESSA and remove language about AYP goals. Copyright: No

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FPS090

Question “Which of the following actions has this school taken in response to
the need for improvement?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Developed or revised a two-year school
improvement plan

1

Offered students the choice to transfer to another
public school

2

Offered direct student services to students from lowincome families not otherwise available at a
student's school. For example, enrollment and
participation in academic courses, credit recovery,
academic acceleration, or other personalization of
learning

3

Replaced school staff __________________________________ 4
Implemented a new curriculum based on
scientifically based research

5

Extended the school day or school year ____________________ 6
Appointed an outside expert to advise the school on
its progress

7

Reorganized the school internally _________________________ 8
None of the above_____________________________________ 9
UP TO 9 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 9,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F10). Removed language related to Adequate
Yearly Progress (AYP). Reformatted from a “yes/no” to a “select all that apply”
response type.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES ON THE SAME PAGE.

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FPS100Box

Question "Select here if grade 3 is not offered at this school."

Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: IF CHECK BOX IS MARKED, MAKE FPS100A THROUGH FPS100D
INVISIBLE.

DISPLAY A CHECKBOX NEXT TO THE QUESTION TEXT ABOVE. BELOW
THE CHECKBOX, DISPLAY ITEMS FPS100A - FPS100D. IF THE
CHECKBOX IS SELECTED, DO NOT DISPLAY ITEMS FPS100A - FPS100D.
FOR SMALL BROWSERS, IF THE BUTTON IS SELECTED, SKIP TO ITEM
FPS998STOP.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY CHECK BOX ON SAME SCREEN AS FPS100A THROUGH
FPS100D.

IF BROWSER SIZE IS NOT LARGE, AND CHECK BOX IS SELECTED, GO
TO ITEM FPS998STOP.

FPS100A

Question “Based on recent state assessments, what percentage of the grade 3
students in your school in the prior school year (2023-24) scored “proficient” or
above in the following subjects?
Reading or verbal skills”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark: “Enter percentage”
InstResp “Enter percentage. If not applicable, enter “0.””
|

|

|

|

[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F12). Modified to remove language about AYP
goals.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FPS100A – FPS100D ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “grade 3” AND “prior school year” AS BOLD TEXT.

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FPS100B

Question “Mathematics or quantitative skills”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark: “Enter percentage”
InstResp “Enter percentage. If not applicable, enter “0.””
|

|

|

|

[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F12). Modified to remove language about AYP
goals
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FPS100A – FPS100D ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

FPS100C

Question “Science”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark: “Enter percentage”
InstResp “Enter percentage. If not applicable, enter “0.””
|

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|

|

[0 to 100]

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F12). Modified to remove language about AYP
goals
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FPS100A – FPS100D ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FPS100D

Question “English language proficiency for English language learners (ELL)”
Pre-unit “Percentage:”
Watermark: “Enter percentage”
InstResp “Enter percentage. If not applicable, enter “0.””
|

|

|

|

[0 to 100]

Notes: BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native
language is one other than English and whose skills in listening to, speaking,
reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty understanding
school instruction in English.

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (F12). Modified to remove language about AYP
goals
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS FPS100A – FPS100D ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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FPS998STOP

Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS – STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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FPS999

Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of FPS]

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SAS.
SAS000

Question “Thank you for launching the ECLS survey!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing the survey:
•Complete the survey on a desktop or laptop computer using Chrome, Edge, or
Safari, if possible.
•Use the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through
the survey. Do not use your browser arrows.
•If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select “Save and Exit.” When you return to the survey, you will be taken
where you left off.
• To protect your privacy, you will be logged off if you are idle for 10 minutes.
•Some questions in the survey have additional information to help you, if
needed. To view this additional information, select the blue "i” icon.
•You may skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
Please click on the “Next” button below to start the survey.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A BLUE ICON AFTER THE WORD “ICON” IN THE FIFTH BULLET
BELOW.

SAS010

Question “The next section is designed to be answered only by the school
administrator, and is linked to your unique survey profile. Designees who may
be selected to complete other sections of this survey on your behalf do not
have access to this section. This is to ensure that your responses in this
section are private.
What is your gender?”
Male _______________________________________________ 1
Female _____________________________________________ 2
Another gender _______________________________________ 3
UP TO 3 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

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Questionnaire
Copyright: No

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SAS030

Question “Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina?”

Yes ________________________________________________ 1
No _________________________________________________ 2
UP TO 2 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

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Questionnaire (H3). Added 'or Latino/Latina'
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SAS040
Question “Which best describes your race?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
American Indian or Alaska Native _________________________ 1
Asian _______________________________________________ 2
Black or African American_______________________________ 3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

4

White _______________________________________________ 5
UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

SAS050A

Question “How many years of experience do you have in each of the following
positions, including years in which you worked part time?
Years as a teacher before becoming a school administrator or principal”
InstResp: “Enter number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your
first year, enter "1."”
Watermark: “Enter years”
|

|

|

[0 to 80]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS050A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SAS050A – SAS050C ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

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SAS050ASR

Check to see if:
Soft Range: 0-50
If not, display
@|[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@|

SAS050B

Question “Total number of years as a school administrator or principal at any
school”
InstResp: “Enter number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your
first year, enter "1."”
Watermark: “Enter years”
|

|

|

[0 to 80]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS050B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School
Administrator Questionnaire. Added “school administrator or”.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SAS050A – SAS050C ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “any” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.

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SAS050BSR

Check to see if:
Soft Range: 0-50
If not, display
@|[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@|

SAS050C

Question “Number of years as a school administrator or principal at this school”
InstResp: “Enter number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your
first year, enter "1."”
Watermark: “Enter years”
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[0 to 80]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS050C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

If SAS050C>SAS050B, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "The response you
selected is greater than the response that you selected for the total number of
years that you have served as a school administrator or principal at any school
in the previous item. Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select
Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL ITEMS SAS050A – SAS050C ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “this” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.

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SAS050CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 50

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

SAS060

Question “Through which of the following types of training programs did you
receive preparation for fulfilling your role as a school administrator?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Traditional university-based training certification
program

1

District-based training program (for example, the
Boston's Lynch-BPS Principal Fellowship, New York
City Leadership Academy’s Aspiring Principals
Program, Chicago’s LAUNCH program)

2

City-based training program (for example,
Cleveland’s First Ring Leadership Academy)

3

State-based training program (for example, New
Jersey EXCEL)

4

Training and/or certification program run by a
national non-profit organization (for example, KIPP
School Leadership Program, New Leaders)

5

Another school administration preparation program

6

None of the above_____________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

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Administrator Questionnaire. Removed “if any” from the stem.
Copyright: No

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SAS070

Question “What is the highest level of education you have completed?”

High school diploma or equivalent/GED ____________________ 1
Associate’s degree ____________________________________ 2
Bachelor’s degree _____________________________________ 3
At least one year of coursework beyond a
Bachelor’s degree but not a graduate degree

4

Master’s degree ______________________________________ 5
Education specialist or professional diploma based
on at least one year of course work past a Master’s
degree level

6

Doctorate or an advanced professional degree
beyond a Master’s degree (for example, EdD, PhD,
JD, or MD)

7

UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring 2016 School Administrator Questionnaire
Copyright: No

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SAS080

Question “What was your major field(s) of study in the highest degree you
completed?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
Early childhood education _______________________________ 1
Elementary education __________________________________ 2
Education administration/management _____________________ 3
Special education _____________________________________ 4
Other education-related major (such as secondary
education, educational psychology, science
education, music education, etc.)

5

Non-education major (such as history, English, etc.)

6

None of the above_____________________________________ 7
UP TO 7 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 7,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

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SAS090A

Question “Please estimate how many hours you spend on average each week
on the following activities.
Working with teachers on instructional issues”
InstResp “Enter number of hours.”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090A}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090A –SAS090E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

DISPLAY “each week” IN BOLD TEXT

SAS090ASR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090B

Question “Internal school management (weekly calendars, vendors, office,
memos, etc., including work with administrative and support staff)”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090B}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090A –SAS090E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090BSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090C

Question “Student discipline (including working with students directly and
working with teachers to address student behavioral issues)”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090C}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090A –SAS090E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090CSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090D

Question “Student attendance”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090D}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090A –SAS090E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090DSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090E

Question “Monitoring hallways, playground, lunchroom, etc.”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
|

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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090E}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090A –SAS090E ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090ESR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090F

Question “{Continued} Please estimate how many hours you spend on average
each week on the following activities.
Teaching”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
InstResp “Enter number of hours.”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090F}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090F – SAS090I ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY “Continued” IN ITALICS.
DISPLAY “each week” IN BOLD TEXT.

SAS090FSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090G

Question “Talking and meeting with parents”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
|

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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090G}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090F – SAS090I ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090GSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090H

Question “Meeting with students”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
|

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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have
entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090H}. Please confirm. If this is
correct, select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090F – SAS090I ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090HSR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS090I

Question “Paperwork required by local, state, or federal authorities”
Watermark: “Enter hours”
Pre-unit “Enter hours”
|

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[0 to 115]

Notes: IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have

entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT SAS090I}. Please confirm. If this is correct,
select Next to continue."

ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School

Administrator Questionnaire (H9). Updated parenthetical notes for sub-items b
and c
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY ITEMS SAS090F – SAS090I ON
ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

SAS090ISR

Check to see if:

Soft Range: 0- 60

If not, display:
@I[UNLIKELY RESPONSE. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER.]@I

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SAS100

Question “What is your best estimate of the percentage of children at this
school you know by name?”
Nearly every child

1

76% or more

2

51% to 75%

3

26% to 50%

4

25% or less

5

UP TO 5 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

ContextHeader: Source: ECLS-K:2011 – Spring Kindergarten School Administrator
Questionnaire
Copyright: No

SAS130

Question “What language(s) other than English do you speak with students at
your school or with their families?”
InstResp: “Select all that apply.”
Spanish _____________________________________________ 1
A European language other than Spanish such as
French, German, or Russian

2

A Chinese language or dialect ___________________________ 3
A Filipino language ____________________________________ 4
A Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese,
Thai, or Khmer

5

A South Asian language such as Hindi or Tamil

6

Another Asian language such as Japanese or
Korean

7

A Middle Eastern language such as Arabic or Farsi

8

An African language such as Swahili or Amharic

9

None of the above____________________________________ 10
American Sign Language ______________________________ 11
Other {(Please specify):/(Please specify on next
screen.)}

91

UP TO 12 RESPONSES ALLOWED.

Notes: IF MORE THAN ONE CODE IS SELECTED AND ONE OF THEM IS CODE 10,
DISPLAY HARD ERROR CHECK MESSAGE, “You selected “None of the
above” but also selected another option on the list. Please check your
responses and update your answer. Then, select “Next” to continue.”

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ContextHeader: Source: Adapted from ECLS-K:2011 – Spring First Grade School Administrator
Questionnaire (H14). Modified to include additional languages.
Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON THE SAME PAGE.
DISPLAY “(Please specify:)” FOR LARGE BROWSERS. ELSE DISPLAY
“(Please specify on next screen.)” FOR SMALL BROWSERS.

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Box SAS1038. / Box 31

Notes: IF ONE OF THE CODES IN QUESTION SAS130 = 91, GO TO QUESTION
SAS130OS. ELSE GO TO SAS998STOP.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

SAS130OS

[0 to 0]

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.

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SAS998STOP

Question: “You are almost finished with this set of survey questions.
Once you select the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen, all responses
to this set of items will be locked. You {or another staff member} will not be
able to go back to make changes or review any of the previous screens in this
section.
•If you need to go back to answer or review any of the questions, please use
the “Back” button to navigate to those screens or select the “Jump to start”
button to return to the beginning of this section.
OR
•If you {or another staff member} plan to go back to answer or review any of the
questions at another time, please select the “Save and Exit” button now. After
logging back into this survey section, use the “Back” button to navigate back
through the section or use the “Jump to start” button to return to the beginning
of this section.
•When you are done updating or reviewing responses, be sure to use the
“Next” button to navigate through the rest of this survey section until you get to
the last screen to submit this section.
Otherwise, if no further changes are needed, please select the “Next” button to
complete this section.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

ContextHeader: Source: New.

Copyright: No

Display Instructions: DISPLAY A STOP ICON ABOVE THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT.
IF THIS IS SECTION SCS – STS OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SURVEY, DISPLAY “or another staff member”. ELSE IF THIS IS SECTION H
OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY, USE A NULL DISPLAY.
IF BROWSER SIZE IS LARGE, DISPLAY A “JUMP TO START” BUTTON TO
THE LEFT OF THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS. ELSE DISPLAY A “JUMP
TO START" BUTTON ABOVE THE BACK AND NEXT BUTTONS.”
DISPLAY “Once you select…will be locked”, “If you need…beginning of this
section.”, “If you {or another staff member}…button now.” IN BOLD TEXT.

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SAS999

Question “Thank you very much for answering these questions and for taking
the time to participate in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click
"Finish" for this set of questions.”
Continue ____________________________________________ 1

Notes: INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.

ContextHeader: Source:

Copyright: No

[End of SAS]

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