Student and Families Surveys

Unlock the Value of Student, Teacher, and Family Voice with Tripod Surveys

Tripod is a suite of surveys exclusively provided by Education Elements. We provide research-validated insights shown to be highly effective in improving school climate, student outcomes, and professional learning. And, we pair our surveys with highly customized services designed to help leaders interpret and act on their data, & drive tangible, positive change.

Rooted in Educational Equity. Tripod surveys were first administered as part of a school-based initiative focused on raising achievement for all students while reducing the achievement gap. Tripod surveys include measures to capture student perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Validated by Research. Many research studies have highlighted the reliability and validity of data collected with Tripod surveys, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Measure of Effective Teaching (MET) Project, which used Tripod surveys as on of its key metrics.
Actionable. Our student surveys use millions of student responses across nearly 250,000 classrooms to benchmark and calibration results. Survey responses are analyzed and presented in user-friendly, online reports designed for teachers, school leaders, and district personnel. Reports highlight areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, so teachers can quickly gauge where to focus attention.

Gather Student & Family Perspectives

We believe that highlighting student voice can create positive change in districts. Through our student surveys, you can gather students’ perspectives about teaching practices, student engagement and mindsets, peer support, SEL, school climate, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Family and community voice via our Family Surveys provide input from parents and guardians about school climate, diversity, equity, and inclusion, parent satisfaction, barriers to family engagement as well as other key indicators. Below you'll find a listing of our current Student & Families Surveys.

Tripod 7Cs Student Perception Survey

The 7Cs Student Perception Survey is used by schools and districts to track elements of teacher effectiveness at the classroom level through student voice. By targeting the elements of effective teaching, through the 7Cs Framework, schools and districts can improve teaching and instruction as well as student achievement. Research valid and reliable results are provided directly to teachers as well as at the school, district, and state level. You can use results for teacher evaluation, to inform professional development, coaching, teacher reflection protocols, and more.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Survey

The Tripod DEI student survey is designed to capture student perceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion in their school. Specifically, the survey measures students’ perceptions of: 1) school commitment to DEI, 2) school climate in general and specific to DEI, 3) integration of DEI into classroom and co-curricular activities, 4) everyday discrimination, and 5) meaningful interactions between social identity groups. Data can help inform school or district wide DEI improvement initiatives or strategic planning. School and district administrators are able to disaggregate data and results by social identities and target improvement.

Social and Emotional Competency Student Survey

Tripod’s Social and Emotional Competency Survey for Students (SEL-C) enables educators and school leaders to assess and monitor students’ social and emotional strengths and weaknesses. It is aligned with the CASEL framework and captures the CASEL domains more thoroughly than other surveys. The SEL-C is divided into a set of core measures that are administered universally and a set of optional measures districts can select from to create custom surveys meeting their district or school’s unique needs and interests. Data is collected at the student level which allows schools and districts to track individual students’ social and emotional competencies and compare it to the aggregate of their class, school and district. This provides schools and districts the data to inform specific interventions and improve each student’s educational experience.

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The Ultimate Guide for Student and Teacher Surveys

Collecting feedback from key community members is essential to ensuring that the decisions you make are aligned with what your parents, students, and staff need and want. The Ultimate Guide for Student and Teacher Surveys discusses the important of collecting stakeholder feedback, the elements of a good survey and how to use survey data.

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Family Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey

The Tripod DEI family survey is designed to capture family perceptions of the diversity, equity and inclusion culture within their school and district. Specifically, the survey measures perceptions of: 1) school commitment to DEI, 2) school climate in general and specific to DEI, 3) integration of DEI into the classroom and 4) everyday discrimination, and 5) meaningful interactions between social identity groups. School and district administrators are able to disaggregate data and results by social identities and target improvement.Schools and districts use this data to get a clearer picture of how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact different families. Data can help inform school or district wide DEI improvement initiatives or strategic planning.

Strategic Planning Survey

The Tripod Strategic Planning Survey allows districts to collect baseline data across six key domains: Curriculum & Instruction, Climate & Responsive Culture, Access & Communication, Belonging, Student Performance, and Wellness. This data is used alongside qualitative data collection (through focus groups and empathy interviews) to elevate core needs of the district and inform key priorities for their strategic plan. This survey is part of our comprehensive Strategic Planning process and can also be used to measure implementation progress of your Strategic Plan.