Student Engagement Survey

School climate is an important topic in education. Research has indicated that the climate of a school has a profound impact on staff and student engagement, and is a factor in the overall achievement of students in and outside of the classroom. Changing or maintaining the climate of a school cannot be done well without a well-developed plan based on strong and reliable data. School Perceptions, LLC has developed a proprietary survey system to meet this need. School Perceptions has developed surveys to gauge parent, student or staff engagement. Each school climate survey measures key areas, or indexes of engagement. A selection of carefully crafted and researched questions are used to compile an average index score. This score can be compared to other school districts of similar size, socio-economic status and geographic location. Participants access the survey using an email link or survey code, and it can be completed at the user’s convenience. The format of the surve

As teachers comb through academic assessments to analyze student achievement, a critical piece of data is often missing. Understanding a student’s engagement in their school work and school community is critical. Research shows that a young person’s relationships, resiliency skills and grit are equally important factors for educators to consider. However, this data is rarely collected or considering when identifying interventions and supports for students. “We know that there is a strong correlation between a student’s engagement level and their future success in both academia and life,” shares Sue Peterson, of School Perceptions, LLC, a company that works with school districts across the country to gather and analyze student engagement. School Perceptions research team has identified six key indexes of student engagement including connectedness, drive, citizenship, preparation, social and emotional aptitude and wellness. The School Perceptions Student Engagement Survey gather