School Pulse Panel Data Collections

Some items are core items that are repeated each month. These are included in each monthly instrument displayed below. The Qualtrics instrument is programmed to also collect enrollment counts by learning modes (as shown in B.3); however, these items are not being collected at this time and could be turned on for collection if necessary.

School Pulse Panel January Survey

Learning Modes

LEARNING1 1-1A. As of today, does your school offer full-time, in-person learning for any students?

Full-time, in-person learning refers to students learning in the school building every day of the school week full-time. Include students who take remote classes while in the school building.

LEARNING2 1-1b. As of today, was full-time, in-person learning offered to all students or only some students? {Display if LEARNING1 1-1A = YES}

All students
Some students

LEARNING3 1-1c. As of today, which students were offered full-time, in-person learning? Select all that apply. {Display if LEARNING2 1-1B = SOME STUDENTS}

Students in certain grades
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - not including students with 504 plans
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students

LEARNING5 1-2a. As of today, does your school offer full-time, remote learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Remote learning refers to students using online and/or paper materials to learn only from home or a location other than the school building. Include students who come into the building only for state testing or who come in for services no more than one day a month.

LEARNING6 1-2b. As of today, does your district offer a full-time, remote academy or school because of the COVID-19 pandemic? {Display if LEARNING5 1-2a = NO}

Yes
No
Don’t Know

LEARNING7 1-2c. Are students who attend the district remote academy or school still enrolled at your school? {Display if LEARNING5 1-2a = YES}

Yes
No
Don’t Know

LEARNING8 1-2d. As of today, was remote learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING5 1-2a or LEARNING7 1-2c = YES}

All students
Some students

LEARNING9 1-2e. As of today, which students were offered full-time, remote learning? Select all that apply. {Display if LEARNING8 1-2d = SOME STUDENTS}

Students in certain grades
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - not including students with 504 plans
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students

LEARNING11 1-3a. As of today, does your school offer a hybrid of remote and in-person learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Hybrid remote and in-person learning refers to students who are in the school building for less than a full school day or full school week on a regular basis. These students come into school for some days or classes but also stay at home for some days or classes.

LEARNING12 1-3b. As of today, was hybrid of remote and in-person learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING11 1-3a = YES}

All students
Some students

LEARNING13 1-3c. As of today, which students were offered a hybrid of remote and in-person learning? Select all that apply. {Display if LEARNING12 1-3b = SOME STUDENTS}

Students in certain grades
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - not including students with 504 plans
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students

LEARNING15 1-3e. How many days a week does your school offer in-person instruction for hybrid students? {Display if LEARNING11 1-3a = YES}

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LEARNING16 1-3f. You indicated that your school offers in-person instruction more than 5 days a week for hybrid students. Is this because the school is open every day, but students have different schedules which allow them to attend school in person on alternate days or weeks? {Display if LEARNING15 1-3e > 5}

LEARNING17 1-4. Some schools offer instruction in which students learn in person in the school building while the instructor teachers from another location and not in the same classroom as students. As of today, does your school offer this type of learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Exclude remote learning courses that were offered before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shape2 LEARNING18 1-5. You indicated that your school is not offering in-person, remote, or hybrid learning as of today. Would you briefly explain how your school is operating below? Please also note if your school is closed because of COVID-19. If your school is closed or not operating in any of the modes inquired above, you do not need to complete the remainder of this survey. {Display if LEARNING1 1-1a, LEARNING5 1-2a, & LEARNING11 1-3a = NO

Quarantine

Quar1 2-1. As of today, do you have a formal policy that indicates when students are required to stay home and not allowed to attend school in person for reasons related to COVID-19? This could be because they display COVID-19-like symptoms, have potentially been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

Yes
No {If ‘No’, no other Quarantine items are displayed}

Quar2 2-1a. Which of the following are included in your school’s quarantine policy? Select all that apply.

A definition of what counts as a potential exposure to COVID-19
Requirements about who must be contacted in the event of a potential exposure to COVID-19
Requirements about the length of time that exposed students or staff must remain out of the school building
Requirements for COVID-19 testing of potentially exposed students and staff
Requirements about when an entire classroom or school must quarantine
Any exceptions in the policy for vaccinated individuals
Other requirements
Unsure what is included in policy

Quar3 2-1b. Does this policy apply to any potential exposure to COVID-19, or only to exposures that occur within the school setting?

Any potential exposure
Only exposures that occur within the school setting
Don’t know

Quar4 2-2. Does your school have a way of tracking which students are required to stay home and not attend school in person for reasons related to COVID-19? This could be because they display COVID-19-like symptoms, have potentially been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

Quar5 2-3. Have students in your school been required to stay home and not attend school in person for any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

Student displayed COVID-19-like symptoms
Student was potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19
Student tested positive for COVID-19
None of the above

Quar6a 2-3a. Today (or the most recent day you have information), are any students currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar5 3-3 ≠ NONE OF THE ABOVE}

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not Applicable – all students are currently receiving full-time remote instruction

Quar6b 2-3b. Today (or the most recent day you have information), how many students are currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar6 2-3 = YES}

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Quar7 2-3c. What type of instruction is offered to students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar9 2-5a = NO}

Full-time remote learning or remote academy/school
Paper worksheets and packets only
No formal instruction is offered to these students
Other, please specify: __________________

Quar8 2-4. Does your school have a way of tracking which students have received the COVID-19 vaccine? {Display if Quar6b 2-3b = YES}

Quar9 2-5. Does your school’s policy on when students are required to stay home and not attend school differ for students who are fully vaccinated versus those who are not vaccinated? {Display if Quar5 3-3 ≠ NONE OF THE ABOVE}

Yes
No
Don’t Know

Quar10 2-6a. For students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have displayed COVID-19-like symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = YES}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar10num. How many days must these students stay home? {Display if Quar10 2-6a = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar11 2-6b. For students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = NO}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar11num. How many days must these students stay home? {Display if Quar10 2-6a = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar12 2-6a. For vaccinated students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have displayed COVID-19-like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = YES}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar12num. How many days must these students stay home? {Display if Quar10 2-6a = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar13 2-6b. For vaccinated students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = YES}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar13num. How many days must these students stay home? {Display if Quar13 2-6b = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar14 2-6c. For unvaccinated students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have displayed COVID-19-like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = YES}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar14num. How many days must a student stay home? {Display if Quar14 2-6c = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar15 2-6d. For unvaccinated students who are required to stay home and not attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, what must they do in order to return to school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar9 2-5a = YES}

Test negative for COVID-19 once
Test negative for COVID-19 more than once
Stay home for a fixed number of days (indicate in next question)
No longer have COVID-19-like symptoms
Obtain a doctor’s note indicating the student is no longer sick or displaying symptoms
Other, please specify: __________
There are no requirements for a student to return to school in person.

Quar15num. How many days must these students stay home? {Display if Quar15 2-6d = … “fixed number”}

Dropdown with options 1-14+

days

Quar16 2-7. If a student displays COVID-19-like symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19, who is required to stay home and not attend school in person? Select all that apply.

The student
Those who have been in close contact with the student
The student’s entire class
No one is required to stay home
Other, please specify: _______________

Quar17 2-8. If a student was potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19, who is required to stay home and not attend school in-person? Select all that apply.

The student
Those who have been in close contact with the student
The student’s entire class
No one is required to stay home
Other, please specify: _______________

Quar18 2-9. Thank you for completing this section of the survey. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with requiring students to stay home and not attend school in-person.

This item is optional.

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Staffing

STAFFING1 3-1. As of today, how many full-or part-time teaching vacancies does your school have?

Please include vacancies caused by attrition and new positions that were created.

Please enter the number of vacancies. Count each part-time vacancy as a separate position; for example, if you have 3 part-time teaching vacancies, count this as 3 vacancies.

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STAFFING1b 3-1a. To the best of your knowledge, why do these teacher vacancies exist? Select all that apply. {Display if STAFFING1 3-1 > 0}

Teacher attrition due to resignation
Teacher attrition due to retirement
New teaching positions were created
Other reason
Don’t Know/Unsure

STAFFING3a 3-1b. As of today, which of the following teaching positions have at least one current vacancy? Select all that apply. {Display if STAFFING1 3-1 > 0}

General elementary
Special education
Substitute teacher
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) education
English or Language Arts
Foreign languages
Social studies
Mathematics
Computer science
Physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, earth science)
Life sciences {e.g., biology)
Music or art
Career or technical education
Physical education or health
Other, please specify: ____________

STAFFING2a 3-2. As of today, how many full-or part-time non-teaching staff vacancies does your school have?

Please include vacancies caused by attrition and new positions that were created. Count each part-time vacancy as a separate position; for example, if you have 3 part-time staff vacancies, count this as 3 vacancies.

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STAFFING2b 3-2a. To the best of your knowledge, why do these staff vacancies exist? Select all that apply. {Display if STAFFING2a 3-2 > 0}

Staff attrition due to resignation
Staff attrition due to retirement
New staff positions were created
Other reason
Don’t Know/Unsure

STAFFING3b 3-2b. As of today, which of the following non-teaching staff positions have at least one current vacancy? Select all that apply. {Display if STAFFING2a 3-2 > 0}

Mental health professional (e.g., counselor, psychologist, social worker)
Medical professional (e.g., school nurse or nurse’s aide)
Administrative staff
Technology specialists
Transportation staff
Custodial staff
Nutrition staff (e.g., food preparation, cafeteria workers)

STAFFING3c 3-2c. As of today, which of the following administrative positions do you have at least one current vacancy? Select all that apply. {Display if “Administrative staff” selected in STAFFING 3b}

Principal
Assistant or vice principal
Superintendent
Department chairs or supervisors
There are no administrative vacancies
Other, please specify: __________

STAFFING4 3-3. How have teacher and staff vacancies impacted your school? Select all that apply. {Display if STAFFING1a 3-1 or STAFFING2a 3-2 > 0}

Forced change in learning modes (e.g., switching from in-person to hybrid learning)
Disruptions in student transportation
Disruptions in administration of school meals
Disruptions in administration of medical care or response
Offering fewer extra-curricular opportunities (e.g., athletics, clubs)
Offering fewer student services (e.g., counseling, guidance)
Increased class sizes
Sharing of teachers and/or staff with other schools
Increased need to use teachers outside of their intended duties (i.e., needing teachers to cover duties they were not hired to do)
Increased need to use non-teaching staff outside of their intended duties (i.e., needing staff to cover duties they were not hired to do)

STAFFING5 3-4. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?

“The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of teacher and staff vacancies in my school”

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

STAFFING6 3-5. Thank you for completing this section of the survey. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with staff and teacher vacancies in your school.

This item is optional.

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Counts

ALTMITIGATION40 4-1. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of your school's teaching and non-teaching STAFF are fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

_______ percentage of staff

Don't Know

ALTMITIGATION40 2-28b. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of your school's STUDENTS are fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

_______ percentage of students

Don't Know

TEACHER0 5-1. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.

Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.

________ Total number of teachers

STAFF0 5-2. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.

Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.

________ Total number of non-teaching staff

ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.

Please enter the number of students.

________ Total number of students

Suggestions for Future Items

FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information that is relevant to the daily challenges that schools are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this space below, please share any other topics you believe are important for the U.S. Department of Education and additional federal policymakers to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.

This item is optional.

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School Pulse Panel February Survey

Learning Modes

LEARNING1 1-1A. As of today, does your school offer full-time, in-person learning for any students? Full-time, in-person learning refers to students learning in the school building every day of the school week full-time. Include students who take remote classes while in the school building.

LEARNING5 1-2a. As of today, does your school offer full-time, remote learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Remote learning refers to students using online and/or paper materials to learn only from home or a location other than the school building. Include students who come into the building only for state testing or who come in for services no more than one day a month.

LEARNING8 1-2d. As of today, was remote learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING5 1-2a}

All students
Some students

LEARNING9 1-2e. As of today, which students were offered full-time, remote learning? Select all that apply. {Display if LEARNING8 1-2d = SOME STUDENTS}

Students in certain grades
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - not including students with 504 plans
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students

LEARNING11 1-3a. As of today, does your school offer a hybrid of remote and in-person learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Hybrid remote and in-person learning refers to students who are in the school building for less than a full school day or full school week on a regular basis. These students come into school for some days or classes but also stay at home for some days or classes.

LEARNING12 1-3b. As of today, was hybrid of remote and in-person learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING11 1-3a = YES}

All students
Some students

LEARNING13 1-3c. As of today, which students were offered a hybrid of remote and in-person learning? Select all that apply. {Display if LEARNING12 1-3b = SOME STUDENTS}

Students in certain grades
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - not including students with 504 plans
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students

Shape15 LEARNING18 1-5. You indicated that your school is not offering in-person, remote, or hybrid learning as of today. Would you briefly explain how your school is operating below? Please also note if your school is closed because of COVID-19. If your school is closed or not operating in any of the modes inquired above, you do not need to complete the remainder of this survey {Display if LEARNING1, LEARNING5, LEARNING11 = NO}.

FEBLEARNING19 2-1. Did your school delay the return to learning (i.e., school was closed, no instruction was offered) after winter break because of COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

FEBLEARNING20 2-1a. Which of the following reasons was your school delayed in returning from winter break? Select all that apply. {Display if FEBLEARNING19 2-1= Yes}

Provide additional time for students and staff to get tested for COVID-19
Concerns from district leaders or administrators over the ability to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at your school
Concerns from school leaders or administrators over the ability to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at your school
Concerns from school staff over the ability to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at your school
High transmission rates of COVID-19 in the community
High transmission rates of COVID-19 among students, staff, and/or their families
Staffing shortages
Other, please specify: ________________

FEBLEARNING21 2-2. Did your school require that students test negative for COVID-19 before returning to in-person learning after winter break?

Don’t Know
Not applicable – school has not returned to in-person learning

FEBLEARNING22 2-3. Did your school or district provide COVID-19 tests to each student prior to returning to school after winter break?

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not applicable – school has not returned to in-person learning

FEBLEARNING23 2-4. At any time since returning from winter break, did your school switch from in-person learning to either remote or hybrid learning?

Yes, switched to remote learning
Yes, switched to hybrid learning
No, remained in-person
Don’t Know

Quarantine

Quar4 3-1. Does your school have a way of tracking which students are required to stay home and not attend school in person for reasons related to COVID-19? This could be because they display COVID-19-like symptoms, have potentially been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

Quar6a 3-1a. Today (or the most recent day you have information), are any STUDENTS currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar4 3-1 = Yes}

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not Applicable – all students are currently receiving full-time remote instruction

Quar6b 3-1b. Today (or the most recent day you have information), how many STUDENTS are currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar6a 3-1 = Yes}

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Quar8 3-2. Does your school have a way of tracking which students have received the COVID-19 vaccine?

Quar19a 3-3. Today (or the most recent day you have information), are any TEACHERS and/or NON-TEACHING STAFF members currently at home and not allowed to be in the school building because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not Applicable – we are only providing full-time remote learning at this time

Quar19b. Today (or the most recent day you have information), how many TEACHERS and NON-TEACHING STAFF members are currently at home and not allowed to be in the school building because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar19a 3-3 = Yes}

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STAFFING4 3-3b. How have teacher and staff COVID-related absences impacted your school? Select all that apply. {Display if Quar19a 3-3 = Yes}

Forced change in learning modes (e.g., switching from in-person to hybrid learning)
Disruptions in student transportation
Disruptions in administration of school meals
Disruptions in administration of medical care or response
Offering fewer extra-curricular opportunities (e.g., athletics, clubs)
Offering fewer student services (e.g., counseling, guidance)
Increased class sizes
Sharing of teachers and/or staff with other schools
Increased need to use teachers outside of their intended duties (i.e., needing teachers to cover duties they were not hired to do)
Increased need to use non-teaching staff outside of their intended duties (i.e., needing staff to cover duties they were not hired to do)

Mitigation

The next questions are about whether your school uses the Test to Stay (TTS) program. TTS is a COVID-19 testing program that allows unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who are identified as a close contact to a case of COVID-19 in certain school settings to continue to come to school if they are asymptomatic and serially test negative for COVID-19.

NEWMITIGATION1 4-1. Does your school use the Test to Stay (TTS) program in order to keep individuals in school?

Yes {Display NEWMITIGATION2-6 if “Yes” selected}
No
Don’t Know

NEWMITIGATION2 4-1a. Who is eligible to participate in the TTS program? Select all that apply.

Students
Staff
Other, please specify: _____________

NEWMITIGATION3 4-1b. Which of the following criteria are required for close contact individuals to begin participating in TTS? Select all that apply.

Their COVID-19 exposure occurred in school
Close contact individuals were masked during the entire exposure event
Close contact individuals are asymptomatic
Close contact individuals must test negative for COVID-19
Other, please specify: ____________________

NEWMITIGATION4 4-1c. Which of the following criteria are necessary for close contact individuals to remain participating in TTS? Select all that apply.

Close contact individuals must continue to test negative for COVID-19
Close contact individuals must remain masked in school
Close contact individuals must remain asymptomatic
Close contact individuals must adhere to applicable quarantine guidance (e.g., city, state, or federal guidance) outside of school
Close contact individuals must physically distance in school, when feasible
Other, please specify: __________________

NEWMITIGATION5 4-1d. Which of the following best describes how often individuals participating in TTS are tested for COVID-19?

Daily
Four times per week
Three times per week
Two times per week
Once per week
Other, please specify: _____________

NEWMITIGATION6 4-1e. If an individual remains asymptomatic and continues to test negative for COVID-19, how long are they required to participate in TTS?

Less than one week after initial exposure
One week after initial exposure
Two weeks after initial exposure
More than two weeks after initial exposure

MITIGATION As of today, are there formal systems in place for the following?

MITIGATION1 4-2. A STAFF MEMBER to report if they have been clinically diagnosed with COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION2 4-3. A STAFF MEMBER to report if they have symptoms of COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION3 4-4. A STAFF MEMBER to report if they have a student with symptoms of COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION4 4-5. A STAFF MEMBER to report if they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION5 4-6. A PARENT OR GUARDIAN to report if their child has been diagnosed with COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION6 4-7. A PARENT OR GUARDIAN to report if their child has symptoms of COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION7 4-8. A PARENT OR GUARDIAN to report if their child has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 outside of school?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION8 4-9. To notify PARENTS OR GUARDIANS when their child may have been exposed to COVID-19 at school?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION9 4-9b. How soon after the school knows of the exposure does a notification go out to parents? {Display if MITIGATION8 4-9 = YES}

Same day
Next day
Within a week
Within a month
More than a month

MITIGATION10 4-10. Is there a formal system in place to notify STAFF when they may have been exposed to COVID-19 at school?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION11 4-10a. How soon after the school knows of the exposure does a notification go out to staff? {Display if MITIGATION10 4-10 = YES}

Same day
Next day
Within a week
Within a month
More than a month

MITIGATION12 4-11. Is there a designated staff member(s) assigned to contact trace students who have tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION13 4-12. Does your district or school have any kind of publicly available tracker documenting all COVID-19 cases in a given school or district to date?

Do not include state-level case trackers.

Yes
No
Don't know

The next questions are about whether your school does screening or testing for COVID-19. Screening includes asking about COVID-19 symptoms and/or checking temperatures. Testing includes PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and rapid (antigen) COVID-19 testing. Do not include antibody testing.

MITIGATION As of today:

MITIGATION20 4-13. Does your school require daily COVID-19 symptom screening with STAFF?

Screening includes asking about COVID-19 symptoms and/or checking temperatures.

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION21 4-14. Does your school require daily COVID-19 symptom screening with STUDENTS?

Screening includes asking about COVID-19 symptoms and/or checking temperatures.

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION22 4-15. Does your school have on-site COVID-19 testing for STAFF when they have symptoms or possible COVID-19 exposure?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION23 4-16. Does your school have on-site COVID-19 testing for STUDENTS when they have symptoms or possible COVID-19 exposure?

No
Don't know

MITIGATION24 4-17. Does your school have on-site COVID-19 testing for STAFF even if they have no symptoms or possible exposure?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION25 4-18. Does your school have on-site COVID-19 testing for STUDENTS even if they have no symptoms or possible exposure?

Yes
No
Don't know

NEWMITGATION6. What type(s) of COVID-19 testing does your school conduct? Select all that apply. {Display if any of MITIGATION22-25 = YES}

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing
Rapid (antigen) testing
Pooled sample testing
Antibody testing
Don’t know

NEWMITIGATION7. Who is primarily responsible for administering COVID-19 tests at your school? {Display if any of MITIGATION22-25 = YES}

School medical professional(s) (e.g., school nurse, nurse’s aide)
An outside vendor (e.g., a contracted COVID-19 testing service)
School administrator(s) (e.g., principal, vice principal)
School staff (e.g., teacher, secretary)
Other, please specify: _________________________

MITIGATION26 4-19. Does your school require that any STAFF wear a mask inside the school?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION27 4-19a. Are STAFF who are vaccinated against COVID-19 required to wear a mask? {Display if MITIGATION26 4-19 = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION28 4-19b. Does your school require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to exempt STAFF from wearing a mask? {Display if MITIGATION27 4-19a = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION29 4-20. Does your school require that any PARENTS OR GUARDIANS wear a mask inside the school?

Yes
No
Don't know
Not applicable - parents or guardians are not allowed inside the building at this time

MITIGATION30 4-20a. Are PARENTS OR GUARDIANS who are vaccinated against COVID-19 required to wear a mask? {Display if MITIGATION30 4-20 = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION31 4-20b. Does your school require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to exempt PARENTS OR GUARDIANS from wearing a mask? {Display if MITIGATION30 4-20a = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION32 4-21. Does your school require that any STUDENTS wear a mask inside the school building?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION33 4-21a. Are STUDENTS who are vaccinated against COVID-19 required to wear a mask? {Display if MITIGATION32 4-21 = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION34 4-22b. Does your school require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to exempt STUDENTS from wearing a mask? {Display if MITIGATION32 4-21a = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION36 4-22. As of today, is your school doing any of the following to decrease the spread of COVID-19? Please select all that apply.

Spaced desks and seating at least 3 feet apart
Faced student desks and seating in the same direction
Decreased class size
Placed physical guides (e.g., tape, marks) and signs for distancing to account for movement of staff and students in the hallways or classrooms
Encouraged social distancing during recess or physical education
Installed physical barriers (i.e., plastic or other dividers) between students and staff
Installed physical barriers (i.e., plastic or other dividers) between students
Increased ventilation by opening windows and doors, using fans, and/or making improvements or upgrades to the school’s ventilation system
Increased how often surfaces are cleaned
Added additional handwashing stations or hand sanitizer stations
None of the above
Don't know

MITIGATION37 4-23. As of today, is your school modifying any of the following for food service? Please select all that apply.

Closed the cafeteria
Changed lunch schedule to decrease the number of students in the cafeteria
Offered only grab and go food items
Blocked off seats in the cafeteria to increase distance between students
Installed plastic or other dividers in the cafeteria
Moved eating to classrooms for some or all students
Moved eating outside for some or all students
None of the above
Don't know

MITIGATION39 4-24. Does your school or district require staff to be vaccinated unless they have a religious or medical waiver?

Yes
No
Don't know

ALTMITIGATION40 4-25. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of your school's teaching and non-teaching STAFF are fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

_______ percentage of staff

Don't Know

ALTMITIGATION40 2-26. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of your school's STUDENTS are fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

_______ percentage of students

Don't Know

MITIGATION41 4-27. Has your school offered, or is your school planning to offer, onsite COVID-19 vaccination or a mobile vaccination unit for staff or students who are eligible?

Yes
We are considering it but have not decided
No
Don't know

MITIGATION42 4-28. Are eligible students required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend school in person?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION43 4-29. For the 2021-22 school year, does your school have a formal plan in place to prepare for and respond to a pandemic (including the COVID-19 pandemic)?

Exclude plans that address only community or school-based outbreaks such as seasonal flu or chicken pox.

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION44 4-30. BEFORE the COVID-19 pandemic began in the 2019-20 school year, did your school have a formal plan in place to prepare for and respond to multi-country or worldwide pandemic diseases such as SARS or H1N1?

Exclude plans that addressed only community or school-based outbreaks such as seasonal flu or chicken pox.

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION45. Thank you for completing this section of the survey. Thank you for completing this section. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in your school.

This item is optional.

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Future Content

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School Pulse Panel March Survey

Learning Mode

LEARNING1 1-1A. As of today, does your school offer full-time, in-person learning for any students?

Full-time, in-person learning refers to students learning in the school building every day of the school week full-time. Include students who take remote classes while in the school building.

LEARNING5 1-2a. As of today, does your school offer full-time, remote learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

LEARNING8 1-2d. As of today, was remote learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING5 = YES}

All students
Some students

LEARNING11 1-3a. As of today, does your school offer a hybrid of remote and in-person learning for any students because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

LEARNING12 1-3b. As of today, was hybrid of remote and in-person learning offered to all students or some students? {Display if LEARNING11 = YES}

All students
Some students

Shape20 LEARNING18 1-5. You indicated that your school is not offering in-person, remote, or hybrid learning as of today. Would you briefly explain how your school is operating below? Please also note if your school is closed because of COVID-19. If your school is closed or not operating in any of the modes inquired above, you do not need to complete the remainder of this survey. {Display if LEARNING1, LEARNING5, & LEARNING11 = NO}

MarchLearning1. Is your school or district prohibited by state or local laws from changing learning modes (e.g., to switch from offering all in-person learning to offering all remote learning) in response to COVID-19-related issues?

No
Don’t Know

MarchLearning2. Which of the following are included in your criteria or factor into your decision-making when considering a learning mode change? Select all that apply. {Display if MarchLearning1 = “No” OR “Don’t Know”}

Community transmission rates of COVID-19
School transmission rates of COVID-19
Guidance from your local or state health department
Guidance from your school district
Guidance from your state education department
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Teacher shortages
Non-teaching staff shortages
Student absences
Parents’ preference for in-person learning
Parents’ preference for remote learning
Staff concerns about their and others’ health and safety while working in person
Staff concerns about students’ learning and well-being when learning remotely
Other, please specify: _____________

Quarantine

Quar6a. Today (or the most recent day you have information), are any STUDENTS currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not Applicable – all students are currently receiving full-time remote instruction

Quar6b. Today (or the most recent day you have information), how many STUDENTS are currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar6a = YES}

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Quar19a. Today (or the most recent day you have information), are any TEACHERS AND/OR NON-TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS currently at home and not allowed to attend school in person because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes
No
Don’t Know
Not Applicable – we are only providing full-time remote learning at this time

Quar19b. Today (or the most recent day you have information), how many TEACHERS AND NON-TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS are currently at home and not allowed to be in the school building because they have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, displayed COVID-19 like symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19? {Display if Quar19a = YES}

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MITIGATION26 4-19. Does your school require that any STAFF wear a mask inside the school?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION27 4-19a. Are STAFF who are vaccinated against COVID-19 required to wear a mask? {Display if MITIGATION26 4-19 = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION32 4-21. Does your school require that any STUDENTS wear a mask inside the school building?

Yes
No
Don't know

MITIGATION33 4-21a. Are STUDENTS who are vaccinated against COVID-19 required to wear a mask? {Display if MITIGATION32 4-21 = YES}

Yes
No
Don't know

Concerns

ParCon1. Which of the following concerns have PARENTS/GUARDIANS expressed about their children during the 2021-22 school year? Select all that apply.

Meeting academic needs for their children
Meeting developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)
Learning options for children who are immunocompromised
Physical health and safety for their children in classrooms
Social, emotional, and mental health for their children
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school
Safe participation in extracurricular activities and sports
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students
Safe transportation
Childcare during remote learning
Other, please specify: _____
Don’t know

ParCon2. To the best of your knowledge, how concerned are PARENTS/GUARDIANS with the following for their children?

{Rows display based on selections made in ParCon2}	Slightly concerned	Somewhat concerned	Moderately concerned	Extremely concerned
Meeting academic needs for their children	A	B	C	D
Meeting developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)	A	B	C	D
Learning options for children who are immunocompromised	A	B	C	D
Physical health and safety for their children in classrooms	A	B	C	D
Social, emotional, and mental health for their children	A	B	C	D
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school	A	B	C	D
Safe participation in extracurricular activities and sports	A	B	C	D
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students	A	B	C	D
Safe transportation	A	B	C	D
Childcare during remote learning	A	B	C	D

ParCon3. Have PARENTS of students at your school staged any protests due to your school’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No
Don’t know

StuCon1. Which of the following concerns have STUDENTS expressed during the 2021-22 school year? Select all that apply.

Meeting academic standards
Meeting developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)
Learning options for the immunocompromised
Physical health and safety in classrooms
Social, emotional, and mental health
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school
Safe participation in extracurricular activities and sports
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students
Safe transportation
Missing out on social activities or events
Missing out on extracurricular activities and sports
Other, please specify: _____
Don’t know

StuCon2. To the best of your knowledge, how concerned are STUDENTS with the following?

{Rows display based on selections made in StuCon2}	Slightly concerned	Somewhat concerned	Moderately concerned	Extremely concerned
Meeting academic standards	A	B	C	D
Meeting developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)	A	B	C	D
Learning options for the immunocompromised	A	B	C	D
Physical health and safety in classrooms	A	B	C	D
Social, emotional, and mental health	A	B	C	D
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school	A	B	C	D
Safe participation in extracurricular activities and sports	A	B	C	D
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students	A	B	C	D
Safe transportation	A	B	C	D
Missing out on social activities or events	A	B	C	D
Missing out on extracurricular activities and sports	A	B	C	D

StuCon3. Have STUDENTS at your school staged any protests, walk-outs, or strikes due to your school’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No
Don’t know

StaffCon1. Which of the following concerns have STAFF MEMBERS expressed during the 2021-22 school year? Select all that apply.

Getting their students to meet academic standards
Getting their students to meet developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)
Working conditions for the immunocompromised
Transmitting COVID-19 to immunocompromised family members or co-habitants
Their PERSONAL physical health and safety while in classroom or offices
Their PERSONAL social, emotional, and mental health
Their STUDENTS’ physical health and safety while in the classroom
Their STUDENTS’ social, emotional, and mental health
Access to COVID-19 mitigation materials (e.g., tests, masks)
Use of sick and personal leave time
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school
Safe administration of extracurricular activities and sports
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students and/or staff members
Safe transportation
Personal childcare needs during remote learning
Providing instruction to students having to quarantine
Lack of substitute teachers
Other, please specify: _____
Don’t know

StaffCon2. To the best of your knowledge, how concerned are STAFF MEMBERS with the following?

{Rows display based on selections made in StaffCon2}	Slightly concerned	Somewhat concerned	Moderately concerned	Extremely concerned
Getting their students to meet academic standards	A	B	C	D
Getting their students to meet developmental needs or milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development)	A	B	C	D
Working conditions for the immunocompromised	A	B	C	D
Transmitting COVID-19 to immunocompromised family members or co-habitants
Their PERSONAL health and safety while in the classroom or offices	A	B	C	D
Their PERSONAL social, emotional, and mental health	A	B	C	D
Their STUDENTS’ health and safety while in the classroom	A	B	C	D
Their STUDENTS’ social, emotional, and mental health	A	B	C	D
Access to mitigation materials (e.g., tests, masks)	A	B	C	D
Mitigation and prevention strategies and policies for COVID-19 implemented in school	A	B	C	D
Safe administration of extracurricular activities and sports	A	B	C	D
Safe lunch, recess, or other activities that involve large number of students and/or staff members	A	B	C	D
Safe transportation	A	B	C	D
Use of sick and personal leave time	A	B	C	D
Personal childcare needs during remote learning	A	B	C	D

StaffCon3. Have STAFF MEMBERS at your school staged any protests, walk-outs, or strikes due to your school’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No
Don’t know

Concern4. Thank you for completing this section of the survey. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with concerns from parents, students, and/or staff members about school operating full-time in-person.

This item is optional.

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Food & Nutrition

The School Nutrition Manager may be able to assist with the following questions.

SchLun1. As of today, how does your school provide students with breakfast and lunch?

Students can participate in USDA School Meal programs (e.g., the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program)
Students can buy meals at school but not part of USDA School Meal programs
All students must bring meals from home
Don’t Know

SchLun2. You indicated your school operates the USDA School Meal program. As of today, about what percentage of students in your school participate in these programs? {Display if SchLun1 = …PARTICIPATE IN USDA}

0% {If selected, no other food items are displayed}
1-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-99%
100%
Don’t Know

SchLun3. As of today, how does your school operate the school lunch and/or breakfast programs?

Seamless Summer Option (SSO) under the nationwide waiver
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or other special provision
Traditional school meal program operations - not using the SSO waiver
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – our school is currently operating under an unanticipated school closure
Partnerships or sponsorships with local food organizations
Other, please specify: _____
Don’t Know

SchLun4. Since the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, what are the ways that your school has provided meals to students? Select all that apply.

Meals are (or have been) provided in the school building
Meals are (or have been) picked up from school designated locations
Meals are (or have been) dropped off using bus routes
Meals are (or have been) delivered directly to households
Meals are (or have been) prepared and delivered through local partnerships
Other, please specify: _____________
Don’t Know

SchLun5a. Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, how did your school operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?

All students in my school were offered free school lunches
Individual eligible students were offered free or reduced-price lunches
Other, please specify: ______________
Not applicable; my school did not operate the NSLP before the pandemic
Don’t Know

SchLun5b. Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, how did your school operate the School Breakfast Program (SBP)?

All students in my school were offered free school breakfasts
Individual eligible students were offered free or reduced-price breakfasts
Other, please specify: _____
Not applicable; school did not operate the SBP prior to the pandemic
Don’t Know

SchLun6. How easy or difficult was it for your school to operate USDA School Meal programs during the 2021-22 school year compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic?

Very difficult
Somewhat difficult
About the same
Somewhat easy
Very easy
Not applicable

SchLun7. Is your school experiencing challenges with obtaining enough food, beverages, and/or meal service supplies for students participating in school meal programs?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

SchLun8. Is your school experiencing challenges with serving specific types of foods that were planned to be on school meal program menus?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

SchLun9. What category(s) are you experiencing issues with procuring? Select all that apply. {Display if SchLun7 or SchLun8 = YES}

Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Whole Grain Rich items
Milk
Meat/Meat Alternates
Low sodium foods
Meal service supplies (e.g., food trays)
Other, please specify: ___________
Don’t Know

SchLun10. Are the challenges you are experiencing with school meal program food due to any of the following? Select all that apply. {Display if SchLun7 or SchLun8 = YES}

Shipment delays
Orders arriving with missing items, reduced quantities, or product substitutions
Limited product availability
Food or supply costs
Labor shortages
Limited or no vendors available
Limited or restricted food delivery day or times
Vendor surcharges or increased purchasing minimums
Other, please specify: ________________
Don’t Know

SchLun11. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with providing your students with breakfast and/or lunch.

This item is optional.

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Suggestions for Future Items

This item is optional.

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Appendix B.2 – Proposed April, May, and June Instruments

Based on feedback from SPP stakeholders and school staff, proposed items for the April, May, and June instruments may be updated at a later time through a change request.

April Instrument
Mental Health

Mental Health & Well-Being

MH1. During the 2021-22 school year, which of the following, if any, school-based mental health services have been provided to STUDENTS?

Outreach (e.g., a screening of all students for mental health concerns)
Case management (e.g., identifying and coordinating mental health support for individual students)
Needs assessment (e.g., evaluating the gaps in resources for an individual student’s well-being)
Individual-based intervention (e.g., providing one-on-one counseling or therapy to student)
Group-based intervention (e.g., providing services to a group of students who are all seeking help for the same issue)
Family-based intervention (e.g., providing resources to caregivers for supporting their student’s health)
Telehealth delivery (e.g., meeting between mental service provider at school and students via video or phone)
External referrals (e.g., referring students to mental health professionals outside of school)
Other, please specify: _____________
We have not provided any school-based mental health services during the 2021-22 school year
Don’t Know

MH2a. Who provides the mental health services offered at your school? Select all that apply. {Display if MH1 ≠We have not provided any… or DK}

School- or district-employed licensed mental health professional (e.g., school psychologist, social worker)
School counselor (e.g., academic or general counselor)
School nurse
Outside practice or program that provides services at your school (e.g., university programs, contracted services)
Other, please specify: __________

MH2b. Does your school provide resources (e.g., information on providers or therapy, emergency hotlines, support groups) for students to seek services outside of school? {Display if MH1 ≠We have not provided any… or DK}

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH3. Did your school increase the types or amount of mental health services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH4. For the 2021-22 school year, did your school make any changes to the daily or yearly academic calendar in order to mitigate potential mental health issues for students and staff?

Include actions like designating time during the school day to focus on mental wellness and adding designated days off for students and staff to focus on their mental health. Please do not include changes due to physical health concerns.

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH5. Did your school provide staff with any resources (e.g., trainings or professional development) to help identify mental health issues among STUDENTS?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH6. Which of the following sources of funding were received to be used to support mental health services for STUDENTS during the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know

MH7. Which of the following sources of funding have been used to support mental health services for STAFF during the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know

MH8. To the best of your knowledge, how has the percentage of STUDENTS who have sought mental health services from your school changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t Know

MH9. To the best of your knowledge, how has the percentage of STAFF expressing concerns with STUDENTS exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t Know

MH12. During the 2021-22 school year, has your school done any of the following to help students cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Hired new staff to focus on student social/emotional/mental well-being
Encouraged existing staff to address student social/emotional/mental well-being
Added student classes on social/emotional/mental well-being
Created or expanded a program for students’ social/emotional/mental well-being
Offered guest speakers for students on social/emotional/mental well-being
Offered professional development to train teachers on helping students with their social/emotional/mental well-being
Held assemblies for students on social/emotional/mental well-being
Created community events and partnerships for students on social/emotional/mental well-being
Other, please specify:
None of the above
Don't know

MH13. To the best of your knowledge, have any of the following groups of students sought out mental health services more than others since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Students from particular racial/ethnic backgrounds (indicate in next item)
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans
Students with medical conditions, or in families with medical conditions, that put them at high risk for COVID-19
Economically disadvantaged students (such as those that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch)
English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Students experiencing homelessness
Migrant students
Students in Gifted and Talented programs (aka GATE, TAG, G/T)
LGBTQ+ students
Other, please specify: ____________
None of the above
Don’t Know

MH13b. Which of the following racial/ethnic student groups have sought out mental health services more than others? Select all that apply. {Display if MH13 = “…particular racial/ethnic backgrounds”}

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Two or more races
White
Not Specified

MH14. Does your school have a specific program for social and emotional learning (SEL) for STUDENTS?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH15. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “My school is able to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.”

Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know

MH15b. Which of the following factors, if any, limit your school’s efforts to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need? Select all that apply. {Display if MH15 ≠ Strongly Agree}

Inadequate access to licensed mental health professionals
Insufficient mental health professional staff coverage to manage caseload
Inadequate funding
Potential legal issues for school or district (e.g., malpractice, insufficient supervision, confidentiality)
Concerns about reactions from parents
Lack of community support for providing mental health services to students in your school
Requirements that the school pay for the mental health services
Reluctance among school staff to label students with mental health disorders to avoid stigmatizing the child
Other, please specify: ____________
None of the above
Don’t Know

MH16. Does your school provide STAFF with COVID-specific leave in addition to regular sick leave?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH17. Has your school provided STAFF with any resources to self-identify mental health issues since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

MH18. Which of the following benefits, if any, have been offered to STAFF in your school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Individual mental health counseling at the school
Group-based/peer support interventions
Referrals for mental health services outside of school
Additional sick leave or paid time off
Increased compensation
Mental health-related professional development
Other, please specify: __________
None of the above
Don’t know

MH19. Which of the following approaches, if any, have been used by your school during the pandemic to address the mental health of STAFF? Select all that apply.

Regular staff self-assessments
Proactive outreach to staff members
Additional professional development focused on mental health
Increased preparation time for staff
Other, please specify: _____
None of the above
Don’t know

MH20. To the best of your knowledge, how has the percentage of STAFF who have sought mental health services from your school changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t know

MH21. To the best of your knowledge, how has the percentage of staff expressing concerns with THEMSELVES or THEIR COLLEAGUES exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t know

MH22. Thank you for completing this section of the survey. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with mental health and well-being issues among students and staff at your school.

This item is optional.

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May Instrument
School Facilities, Absenteeism, Classroom Management

School Facilities

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, has your school taken any of the following steps to increase ventilation or filter/clean air in school? Select all that apply.

Inspected and validated existing HVAC systems for cleanliness, function, and code-compliant operation

Replaced/upgraded HVAC systems
Installed ultraviolent germicidal irradiation (UVGI) in high-risk areas, where students eat, or where options for
ventilation are limited
Deactivated/turned off demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) controls (i.e., thermostats or central controls) that reduce air
supply or exhaust based on occupancy, temperature, or energy conservation, so that air supply will remain
constant throughout the day
Installed or used high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems in areas where students eat
Installed or used HEPA filtration systems in classrooms
Other (please specify)
Don’t Know
Not applicable, my school has been remote since the start of the pandemic

At the start of the 2021-2022 school year, did your school take any of the following steps to increase ventilation or filter/clean air in school? Select all that apply.

Opened doors to hallway or outside when safe to do so

Opened windows when safe to do so
Used fans to increase the effectiveness of open windows when safe to do so
Decreased occupancy in areas where outdoor ventilation cannot be increased
Relocated activities to outdoors when possible to do so
Increased ventilation in areas where students eat
Used HEPA filtration systems in areas where students eat
Used portable HEPA filtration systems in classrooms
Used portable HEPA filtration systems for high-risk areas, such as nurse’s office, isolation areas, or rooms where people are less likely to follow mask guidance
Other (please specify)
Don't know
Not applicable, my school was virtual at the start of the school year

Absenteeism

ABS1. During the 2021-22 school year, approximately what percentage of STUDENTS at your school have been chronically absent?

Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who miss at least 10 percent or more of the school year.

0-2%
3-5%
6-10%
More than 10%

ABS2. To the best of your knowledge, has the percentage of chronic STUDENT absenteeism changed since the start of the pandemic? Include excused and unexcused absences. Do not include absences related to confirmed or suspected cases of exposures to COVID-19

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t know

ABS3. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following types of student absenteeism have been prevalent at your school?

Truancy (i.e., specific lesson absence or absence after students are registered as present in school)
School withdrawal (i.e., absence based on parental knowledge and with consent)
School refusal (i.e., absence based on parental knowledge but without consent)
School exclusion (i.e., absence based on the use of school-based disciplinary measures)
COVID-19 related concerns Other (please specify): __________
None of the above

ABS3b. How large of a problem are these types of student absenteeism?

{Rows display based on responses to ABS3}	Minor problem	Moderate problem	Major problem
Truancy (i.e., specific lesson absence or absence after students are registered as present in your school)	A	B	C
School withdrawal (i.e., absence based on parental knowledge and with consent)	A	B	C
School refusal (i.e., absence based on parental knowledge but without consent)	A	B	C
School exclusion (i.e., absence based on the use of school-based disciplinary measures)	A	B	C
COVID-19 related concerns (i.e., absence based on the use of school-based disciplinary measures)	A	B	C
Other	A	B	C

ABS4. How was the percentage of TEACHER absences at your school changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Include all absences.

It has decreased
It has not changed
It has increased
Don’t know

ABS5. How easy or difficult is it for your school to get substitute teachers in the event of teacher absences?

Very easy
Easy
Neither difficult nor easy
Difficult
Very difficult
Don’t know
Not applicable

ABS6. During the 2021-22 school year, to what extent have unplanned or unscheduled teacher absences negatively impacted day-to-day school operations?

No impact
A small impact
A moderate impact
A large impact

ABS7. We’d like to learn more about what schools are experiencing while continuing to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the space below, please share any other information you would like the U.S. Department of Education and other federal policymakers to know about how you have dealt with student and/or teacher absenteeism.

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Classroom Management

CM1. Which of the following have negatively impacted teachers’ classroom management at your school? Select all that apply.

Student behavioral issues
Student socioemotional issues
Modifications to the layout of classrooms designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Accommodating students in remote learning
Lack of support staff (e.g., teacher’s aides)
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know

CM2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the behavioral development of students at my school.”

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree

CM3. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the socioemotional development of students at my school.”

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree

CM4. To the best of your knowledge, have any of the following behaviors among students at your school increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Physical attacks or fights
Threats of physical attacks or fights
Distribution, possession, or use of illegal drugs or alcohol
Vandalism
Hate crimes
Bullying
Classroom disruptions from student misconduct
Rowdiness outside of the classroom (e.g., hallways, lunchroom)
Students cutting class
Student tardiness
Electronic usage when not permitted
Other, please specify:
None of the above
Don’t know

CM5. To the best of your knowledge, has there been an increase in your school’s staff experiencing any of the following since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

Student threats to injure a teacher or staff member
Student physical attacks of a teacher or staff member
Student verbal abuse of teachers or staff members
Student acts of disrespect towards teachers or staff members other than verbal abuse
Other, please specify:
None of the above
Don’t know

CM6. Due to increased behavioral issues, does your school need more support and training to deal with behavior and discipline in the classroom? {If CM4 ≠None of the above or Don’t Know}

Yes
No
Don’t Know

June Instrument
Learning Recovery and Principal Experiences

Learning Recovery

SR1. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of students at your school began the 2021-22 school year behind grade level in at least one academic subject?

0%
1-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%

SR1b. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic was a contributing to factor why students at my school entered the 2021-22 school year behind grade level in at least one academic subject.” {Display if SR1 ≠ 1}

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree

SR1c. Which of the following academic subjects are students at your school behind in grade level? Select all that apply. {Display if SR1 ≠ 1}

English or Language Arts
Foreign languages
Social studies
Mathematics
Computer science
Physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, earth science)
Life sciences {e.g., biology)
Music or art
Career or technical education
Physical education or health
Other (please specify): ___________

SR1d. Throughout the 2021-22 school year, what strategies have been used by your school to support pandemic-related learning recovery for your students? {Display if SR1b ≠ SD}

Identifying individual student academic needs
Remediation instructional pedagogy (e.g., using content from prior years to teach concepts or skills)
Acceleration instructional pedagogy (e.g., using new, grade-level content to teach prior-grade concepts or skills)
Targeted support in academic subjects (e.g., tutoring, extended learning time opportunities, academic opportunities outside of school time)
Summer learning programs
After-school learning programs
Extending the school day and/or year to accommodate learning recovery activities
Professional development or workshops for teachers/staff on learning recovery
Family workshops to provide techniques and guidance to support learning recovery
Individualized self-learning programs
Working with school boards to allocate resources to support learning recovery
Requesting additional federal funding to support learning recovery
Requesting additional state funding to support learning recovery
Other, please specify: _________________
Not applicable – pandemic-related learning recovery is not a focus at your school
Don’t know

SR2. Which of the following learning disruptions inhibited students’ learning at your school? Select all that apply.

School closures due to confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases
School closures due to high community transmission rates of COVID-19
Staffing shortages
Quarantine policies requiring students to stay home and not attend school in person
Quarantine policies requiring staff to stay home
Other, please specify: __________
None of the above

Principal Experiences

PSE1. Below is a list of content areas that you have been asked about on the SPP during the 2021-22 school year. Please indicate the degree to which each of the following have negatively impacted your school’s ability to serve its students this year.

	No impact	Small impact	Moderate impact	Major impact	Not applicable
Transitioning between learning modes (e.g., switching between full-time in-person learning and remote or hybrid learning)	A	B	C	D	E
Student and staff COVID-related quarantine	A	B	C	D	E
Staffing vacancies and shortages	A	B	C	D	E
Food supply-related challenges	A	B	C	D	E
Internet and technology issues	A	B	C	D	E
Handling concerns from students	A	B	C	D	E
Handling concerns from staff	A	B	C	D	E
Handling concerns from parents	A	B	C	D	E
Student mental health concerns	A	B	C	D	E
Staff mental health concerns	A	B	C	D	E
Student absenteeism	A	B	C	D	E
Staff absenteeism	A	B	C	D	E
Accommodating learning recovery	A	B	C	D	E
Accommodating student developmental recovery	A	B	C	D	E

PSE3. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following concerns related to teaching and staffing at your school have become more pressing during the 2021-22 school year? Select all that apply.

Teacher and staff burnout (i.e., exhaustion and cynicism towards their work)
Teacher and staff mental health
Teacher and staff physical health
Teachers and staff being overworked and overburdened
Teachers and staff retiring early
Teachers and staff leaving the profession
Inability to fill vacant teaching and staff positions with qualified applicants
Other, please specify: ______________
None of the above
Don’t know

PSE4. Going forward, how prepared do you feel your school is to provide full-time, remote learning to students if your school was closed for an extended period of time?

Not prepared at all
Not very prepared
Well prepared
Very well prepared
Not applicable – remote learning is not allowed for our school

PSE5. Going forward, how prepared do you feel your school is to provide full-time, hybrid learning to students if your school was closed for an extended period of time?

Not prepared at all
Not very prepared
Well prepared
Very well prepared
Not applicable – hybrid learning is not allowed for our school

PSE6. Over the summer of 2022, will your school offer any of the following to address pandemic-related learning recovery? Select all that apply

Summer school
Summer camps
Summer enrichment programs
Summer internships
Youth work-based learning

PSE7. This is the final item for the 2021-22 SPP. Please share anything else, positive or negative, that has happened at your school this year that you would like the U.S. Department of Education to know about.

This item is optional.

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Appendix B.3 – Programmed Enrollment By Learning Modes Items

ENROLLMENT1. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count by ethnicity and race. Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0.

	White, not Hispanic	Black or African American, not Hispanic	Hispanic, of any race	Asian, not Hispanic	American Indian or Alaskan Native, not Hispanic	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, not Hispanic	Two or more races, not Hispanic	Students for whom race/ethnicity information not available
Total Enrollment Count

(Display if YES is answered to more than one of the following items: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a) ENROLLMENT2 2-2. As of today, what is the enrollment by learning environment for students in your school? Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0.

	Full-time in-person learning	Full-time remote learning	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning
White, not Hispanic
Black or African American, not Hispanic
Hispanic, of any race
Asian, not Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native, not Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, not Hispanic
Two or more races, not Hispanic
Students for whom race/ethnicity information not available

ENROLLMENT3 2-3a. As of today, how many students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) were in each learning environment?

Do NOT include students who only have a 504 plan. (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0.

	Full-time in-person learning	Full-time remote learning	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning
Number of students with an IEP

ENROLLMENT4 2-3b. Are students who are enrolled in full-time remote learning required to come into the school for testing if it is suspected they may need an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Yes
No
Don’t Know

For the next 5 questions, if a student is in two or more of these groups, please include them in both responses. For example, if a student is at high risk for COVID-19 and is also economically disadvantaged, include them in both responses.

ENROLLMENT5 2-4. As of today, what is the enrollment count by learning environment for students with medical conditions, or in families with a medical condition, that put them at high risk for COVID-19? Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0. (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

	Full-time in-person learning (1)	Full-time remote learning (2)	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning (3)
Number of students with medical conditions, or in families with a medical condition, that put them at high risk for COVID-19

ENROLLMENT6 2-5. As of today, what is the enrollment count by learning environment for economically disadvantaged students? Economically disadvantaged students are typically those who are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0. (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

	Full-time in-person learning (1)	Full-time remote learning (2)	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning (3)
Number of economically disadvantaged students (1)

ENROLLMENT7 2-6. As of today, what is the enrollment count by learning environment for English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students? Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0. (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

	Full-time in-person learning (1)	Full-time remote learning (2)	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning (3)
Number of students who are EL or ESL (1)

ENROLLMENT8 2-7. As of today, what is the enrollment count by learning environment for students experiencing homelessness? Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0. (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

	Full-time in-person learning (1)	Full-time remote learning (2)	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning (3)
Number of students experiencing homelessness (1)

ENROLLMENT9 2-8. As of today, what is the enrollment count by learning environment for migrant students? (Columns display based on YES responses to: LEARNING1 1-a, LEARNING5 1-2a, LEARNING11 1-3a)

Migrant students are students who move from school to school because they are children of migrant agricultural workers, including migratory dairy workers and migratory fishers.

Please enter the number of students in each cell. If none, enter 0.

	Full-time in-person learning (1)	Full-time remote learning (2)	Hybrid of remote and in-person learning (3)
Number of migrant students (1)

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