Survey Open Jan. 24 – Feb. 23, 2024
The TLCC is a statewide survey of school‐based, certified educators, education support professionals and administrators on their perceptions of the teaching and learning conditions in their schools. This survey provides a unique look into schools that can lead to more informed policies and practices, and is the only data source on school conditions that offers comparison points across the state.
TLCC is designed to amplify educators’ voices by giving schools, districts, and state policymakers reliable data on teaching and learning conditions. The findings support school improvement efforts, helping staff to identify what is working, as well as areas where improvements are needed. TLCC data also informs researchers and policymakers on the impact of school conditions on student growth and on staff retention.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Districts and schools that get at least 50% participation and at least five respondents will have access to their results. All Colorado schools will receive a log-in code to the online survey in mid-January to distribute to teachers and building leaders. Questions will be asked about instructional support, professional development, managing student conduct, use of time, leadership, facilities and resources, family and community support, and future plans. Demographic questions are limited to ensure that participant identity is anonymous. School and district data should be made available publicly by spring 2024.
The main purposes of the TLC Colorado Survey are to:
Amplify Educators’ Voice
Provides schools, districts and state policymakers with reliable data on teaching and learning conditions. It offers additional information for discussion and gives potential suggestions on areas that deserve attention in a school environment.
Deepen Improvement Planning
Provides additional data to support school improvement efforts (e.g., root cause analysis in the Unified Improvement Plan). The survey data can help staff to identify positive trends in school conditions, as well as identify areas that merit further discussion. This is the only data source on school conditions that offers state comparison points.
Strengthen Research and Policy
Informs researchers and policymakers by providing data on the impact of school conditions on student growth and staff retention. This survey provides insight into schools across the state that can lead to more informed policies and practices.
The survey is operated through a statewide collaborative that includes the Colorado Education Association, Colorado Education Initiative, Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Association of School Executives, Colorado League of Charter Schools, Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, and representatives from school districts, universities and researchers. APA Consulting was the TLCC survey developer and worked closely with the partner organizations and districts. Panorama Education was selected to be the survey administrator.