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In the coming weeks, you will receive a link to the School Culture 360™ Survey that has been developed by researchers at the Institute for Education Policy at Johns Hopkins University. Each year, it is critical for school leaders to have reliable data to assess their school environments. This survey can identify areas for celebration, areas for growth, and disconnects between different groups of participants. This is the second year FLEC will be participating in this survey.
The aspects of school culture this survey measures are:
· School Climate - Characteristics of the school environment that foster academic achievement and positive interpersonal relationships.
· Academic Climate - Characteristics of the learning environment that promote high expectations, teacher support of student learning, and peer support of student learning.
· Civic Classroom Climate - The routine experience of deliberation and viewpoint diversity
· School Mission and Vision - The stakeholders’ beliefs about the school’s commitments and values
These areas have been linked to various student outcomes, including academic achievement. A summary of research about these domains is available upon request. While parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and students in Grades 6 to 8 will take the survey, not all these groups will answer all components. The survey will be available April 10-24. Parents will have the opportunity to opt-out their student. Learn more about how to opt-out a student in next week's FLEC Flyer.
This survey is completely anonymous and will be used for research and improving school climate. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary; there are no penalties for not participating.
Please keep an eye out for the survey link the week of April 10. By sharing your thoughts about your school’s environment, you will provide useful insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Thank you so much for your help.
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