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Attachment 2
Justification Table

Student SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Sengclc1

Source
S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Justification
Type
Item from
All students are treated the same, regardless All students are treated the same, regardless Item was not tested in the
validated

of whether their parents are rich or poor.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated

Boys and girls are treated equally well.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from

The school provides instructional materials

This school provides instructional materials

Item was not tested in the

validated

that reflect my culture, ethnicity, and

(e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect my

cog lab. Item was changed

scale

identity.

cultual background, ethnicity, and identity.

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

scale

Sengclc2

Sengclc3

Sengclc4

Sengclc5

S3: MD

S3: LA

changed.

Other extant Adults at this school treat all students with
item
respect.

Adults working at this school treat all
students respectfully.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Other extant My class lessons include examples of my
item
racial, ethnic, or cultural background.

There are examples of different racial, ethnic, Item was tested in the cog
or cultural backgrounds in the class lessons lab. Item was changed
at this school.
based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengclc6

Sengclc7

Sengclc8

S3: LA

S3: SC

cog lab. Item was not

recommendations, cog lab
Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Other extant I have been disrespected by an adult at this

Adults working at this school has

Item was tested in the cog

item

school because of my race, ethnicity, or

disrespected students because of their race,

lab. Item was changed

culture.

ethnicity, or cultural background.

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Other extant There is a lot of tension in this school

People of different cultural backgrounds,

item

between people of different cultures, races,

races, or ethnicities get along well at this

or ethnicities.

school.

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

results and/or for

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Students from different cultural
backgrounds get along well at this school.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

results and/or for

Other extant Students from different backgrounds get
item
along well at my school.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

consistency purposes.
Sengrel9

S3: AZ

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers understand my problems.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-1

Item ID
Sengrel10

Source
S3: AZ

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and staff seem to take a real
validated
interest in my future.
scale

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Adults working at this school seem to take a Item was tested in the cog
real interest in my future.
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengrel11

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

Teachers are available when I need to talk
with them.

scale

Sengrel12

S3: AZ

Item from

changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

It is easy to talk with teachers.

It is easy to talk with teachers at this school.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

validated
scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Sengrel13

Sengrel14

Sengrel15

Sengrel16

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

Students get along well with teachers.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated

My teachers care about me.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated
scale

At my school, there is a teacher or some
At this school, there is a teacher or some
Item was not tested in the
other adult who notices when I am not there. other adult who notices when I am not there. cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Teachers at my school help us children with
our problems.

Teachers at this school help us children with Item was tested in the cog
our problems.
lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

scale

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengrel17

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

My teachers make me feel good about
myself.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Item from
validated

I feel like I belong.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Item from
validated

Students help one another.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated

Students respect one another.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated
scale

Students like one another.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

scale

Sengrel18

Sengrel19

Sengrel20

Sengrel21

S3: MD

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

2-2

Item ID
Sengrel22

Source
S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Students trust one another.
Item from
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Wording After Cog Lab
Students trust one another.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Disagree

Strongly Disagree
Sengrel26

Alaska

Item from
validated

Lots of parents come to events at my school. When there are events at this school, lots of
families come.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Some/Disagree Some, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Sengrel29

Alaska

Item from

At school, there is a teacher or some other

validated

adult who will miss me when I’m absent.

scale

If I am absent, there is a teacher or some
absence.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

other adult at school that will notice my

Some/Disagree Some, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

The principal asks students about their
ideas.

At this school, the principal asks students
what their ideas are.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

I regularly attend school-sponsored events,
such as school dances, sporting events,
student performances, or other school

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree

Sengpar43

Sengpar44

Sengpar45

Alaska

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated

I regularly participate in extra-curricular
I regularly participate in extra-curricular
activities offered through my school, such as, activities offered through this school, such

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

school clubs or organizations, musical
groups, sports teams, student government,

as, school clubs or organizations, musical
groups, sports teams, student government,

for consistency purposes.

or any other extra-curricular activities.

or any other extra-curricular activities.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Disagree

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Sengpar46

S3: MI

Other extant In my school, students have lots of chances
item

to help decide things like class activities and to help decide things like class activities and lab. Item was changed
rules.
rules.
based on TRP
NO!, no, yes, YES!

Sengpar47

S3: MI

At this school, students have lots of chances Item was tested in the cog

Other extant There are lots of chances for students in my
item
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
There are lots of chances for students at this
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and

other school activities outside of class.

NO!, no, yes, YES!

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Sengpar48

S3: MI

Other extant I have lots of chances to be part of class
item
discussions or activities.
NO!, no, yes, YES!

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-3

Item ID
Ssafemo49

Source
S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Students get along well with each other.
item

Wording After Cog Lab
Students at this school get along well with
each other.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification

Disagree

consistency purposes.
Ssafemo50

S3: IA

Other extant If I am feeling confused about something in
item
class, I feel comfortable saying so.

Students at this school can tell their teachers Item was tested in the cog
if they feel confused about something in
lab. Item was changed
class.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafemo51

S3: IA

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant Most students in my school act in a way that Students at this school are sensitive to the
item
is sensitive to the feelings of other students. feelings of other students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ssafemo52

S3: IA

Other extant In my school, we talk about the importance
item
of understanding our feelings and the
feelings of others.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafemo53

Ssafemo54

S3: IA

S3: WV

At this school, students talk about the
importance of understanding their own

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

feelings and the feelings of others.

based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

trying to say.

say.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant I am happy to be at this school.

I am happy to be at this school.

AddHealth Other extant I feel close to people at this school.
item

Ssafpsaf59

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

AddHealth Other extant I feel like I am part of this school.
item

AddHealth Other extant I feel socially accepted.
item

AddHealth Other extant I feel loved and wanted.
item

S3: MD

Item from
validated
scale

Ssafpsaf60

S3: MD

Item from
validated
scale

I feel close to people at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Ssafemo58

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Ssafemo57

based on TRP

lab. Item was not changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Ssafemo56

consistency purposes.

Other extant In my school, we work on listening to others At this school, students work on listening to Item was tested in the cog
item
so that we really understand what they are others to understand what they are trying to lab. Item was changed

item

Ssafemo55

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for

I feel like I am part of this school.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
I feel socially accepted.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
I feel loved and wanted.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

I feel safe at this school.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I feel safe going to and from this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-4

Item ID
Ssafpsaf61

Source
CFL

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
I worry about crime and violence in school.
Item from
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Wording After Cog Lab
I worry about crime and violence at this
school.

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafpsaf62

Ssafpsaf63

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated

Students at this school are often threatened.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I sometimes stay home because I don’t feel
safe at school.

I sometimes stay home because I don’t feel
safe at this school.

scale

Ssafpsaf65

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Ssafpsaf67

Ssafpsaf68

Ssafpsaf69

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Students at my school carry guns or knives
to school.

Students at this school carry guns or knives
to school.

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

Students at this school belong to gangs.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated
scale

Students at this school threaten to hurt other Students at this school threaten to hurt other Item was not tested in the
students.
students.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Item from
validated

Students at this school steal money,
Students at this school steal money,
Item was not tested in the
electronics, or other valuable things while at electronics, or other valuable things while at cog lab. Item was not

scale

school.

CFL

changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Item from

Students at this school damage or destroy

Item was not tested in the

validated

other students' property.

cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school damage or destroy
school property.

Item from
validated

Item from
validated
scale

Ssafbul72

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

changed.

scale

Ssafpsaf71

cog lab. Item was not

changed.

scale

Ssafpsaf70

Item was not tested in the
changed.

scale

Ssafpsaf66

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item from
validated

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students at this school fight a lot.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Students at this school are often teased or
picked on.

scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Response options: Strongly Agree, Agree,
Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-5

Item ID
Ssafbul73

Source
CFL

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Students at this school are often bullied.
Item from
validated
scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafbul74

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Wording After Cog Lab
Students at this school are often bullied.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Disagree
Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their race or ethnicity.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ssafbul75

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item

on about their race, culture, or religion.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssafbul76

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their disability.

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their cultural background or

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

religion.

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their physical or mental disability.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ssafbul77

S3: TN

Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their dating or sexual history.

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their real or perceived sexual
behavior.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two
items based on cog lab
results.

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree. Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafbul77b

N/A

Students at this school are teased or picked
on about their real or perceived sexual

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two

N/A

orientation.

items based on cog lab
results.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ssafbul78

SCBS

Item from
validated

Teachers here make it clear to students that
bullying is not tolerated.

Adults working at this school make it clear
to students that bullying is not tolerated.

scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree
Ssafbul79

SCBS

Item from
validated
scale

Students tell teachers when other students
are being bullied.

Students tell adults working at this school
when other students are being bullied

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Ssafbul80

Ssafbul81

S3: MD

CFL

Agree

Disagree

Item from
validated

Students at this school try to stop bullying.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated

Most students in my school say mean things Students at this school say mean things to
to other students when they think the other other students when they think the other

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

students deserve it.

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

2-6

Item ID
Ssafbul82

Source
S3:LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant In the last 30 days, how many times have
Students at this school are often cyber
item
you been bullied at school in the ways listed bullied (e.g., receiving a threatening or
below: I have received a threatening or
hurtful message from another student in an
hurtful message from another student in an
email, on a website, on a cell phone, from

email, on a website, on a cell phone, or in
instant messaging).

pager text messaging, in an internal chat
room, or in instant messaging.

Justification
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

0 times, 1 time, 2 times, 3-5 times, 6-10 times,
11 or more times
Ssafbul83

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Students often spread mean rumors or lies

Item was tested in the cog

about others at this school on the internet

lab. Item was not changed.

(i.e., Facebook™, Myspace™, email, and
instant message).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ssafsub84

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
At this school, how much of a problem is
item
problem at this school is: Students' drug use student drug use?
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy).

based on TRP
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

Problem, Large Problem

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: Students' use of
tobacco (such as cigarettes, chew, cigars).

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Ssafsub85

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the cog
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, lab. Item was split into two
cigars)?
items based on cog lab
results.

Ssafsub85b

TRP

New item

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Problem, Large Problem

N/A

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two
items based on cog lab

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

results.

N/A
Problem, Large Problem
Ssafsub86

S3: MD

Other extant Based on your experience, how much of a
item
problem at this school is: Students' alcohol
use (such as beer, wine, liquor).
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

recommendations, cog lab

Problem, Large Problem

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students use/try tobacco products while at
school or school-sponsored events.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA
Ssafsub87

S3: TN

Item from
validated

I think that students use/try tobacco
products while at school or school-

scale

sponsored events.

for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ssafsub88

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

I think that students use/try alcohol or drugs Students use/try alcohol or drugs while at
while at school or school-sponsored events. school or school-sponsored events.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

2-7

Item ID
Ssafsub89

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
I think that students buy or sell drugs,
validated
alcohol, or tobacco products while at school
scale
or school-sponsored events.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssafsub90

S3: TN

Wording After Cog Lab
Students buy or sell drugs, alcohol, or
tobacco products while at school or schoolsponsored events.

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

Students are sometimes distracted in class
I think that students are sometimes
distracted in class because they are drunk or because they are drunk or high.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

high.

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ssafsub91

Ssafsub92

S3: TN

S3: LA

Item from
validated

I think that it is easy for students to use/try
alcohol or drugs at school or school-

It is easy for students to use/try alcohol or
drugs at school or school-sponsored events

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

sponsored events without getting caught.

without getting caught.

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Other extant How do you feel about someone your age
item
doing the following? Smoking one or more

Students at this school think it is okay to
Item was tested in the cog
smoke one or more packs of cigarettes a day. lab. Item was changed

packs of cigarettes a day?
Neither Approve nor Disapprove,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove
Ssafsub93

S3: LA

Other extant How do you feel about someone your age
item
doing the following? Having one or two
drinks of any alcoholic beverage nearly
every day.

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at this school think it is okay to get Item was tested in the cog
drunk.
lab. Item was changed
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Neither Approve nor Disapprove,

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove
Ssafsub94

S3: LA

Other extant How do you feel about someone your age

Students at this school think it is okay to try

Item was tested in the cog

item

drugs.

lab. Item was changed

doing the following? Trying marijuana or
hashish once or twice.
Neither Approve nor Disapprove,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Somewhat Disapprove, Strongly Disapprove
Ssaferm96

S3: TN

Other extant My school has told me what to do if there is
item
an emergency, natural disaster (tornado,

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school has told students what to do if
there is an emergency, natural disaster

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

flood) or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent

(tornado, flood) or a dangerous situation

based on TRP

person on campus) during the school day.

(e.g. violent person on campus) during the
school day.

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ssaferm97

TRP

New item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Students know what to do if there is an
Item was tested in the cog
emergency, natural disaster (tornado, flood) lab. Item was not changed.

N/A

or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent person
on campus) during the school day.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-8

Item ID
Ssaferm98

Source
SCS

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant If you hear about a threat to school or
item
student safety, do you have a way to report
it to someone in authority without giving

Wording After Cog Lab
If students hear about a threat to school or
student safety, they would report it to
someone in authority.

your name?

Senvpenv99

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

Yes, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My school buildings are generally pleasant
and well maintained.

The school buildings are pleasant and well
maintained.

scale

Senvpenv100 S3: MD

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Other extant The bathrooms in this school are clean.

The bathrooms in this school are clean.

item

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvpenv101 S3: MD

Justification

Other extant The school is usually clean and wellitem
maintained.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
This school is clean and well-maintained.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Disagree

Disagree
Senvpenv102 S3: MD

Senvpenv103 S3: MD

Other extant The temperature in this school is

The temperature in this school is

Item was tested in the cog

item

comfortable all year round.

lab. Item was not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant This school has a bright and pleasant
item
appearance.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Senvpenv104 ECLS-K

Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades:
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

This school looks nice and pleasant.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

based on TRP
recommendations, cog lab

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvpenv105 S3: AZ

Item from

The school grounds are kept clean.

validated
scale
Senvpenv106 S3: TN

Senvpenv107 S3: SC

Item from
validated
scale

cog lab. Item was not
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

I think that students are proud of how this
school looks on the outside.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

ELS:02

changed.
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Other extant Broken things at my school get fixed.

Broken things at this school get fixed

Item was not tested in the

item

quickly.

cog lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Senvins108

Item was not tested in the

Other extant How much do you agree or disagree with
item
each of the following statements about your
current school and teachers: Other students
often disrupt class.

for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Other students often disrupt class.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-9

Item ID
Senvins109

Senvins111

Source
SCS

S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant In your classes, how often are you distracted I get distracted from doing schoolwork in
item
from doing your schoolwork because other my classes because other students are
students are misbehaving, for example,
misbehaving, for example, talking or

Item from
validated

talking or fighting? (READ CATEGORIES.)

fighting.

Never, Almost never, Sometimes, Most of

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

the time

Disagree

Most of my teachers praise me when I work
hard in school.

My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Most of my teachers give me individual
attention when I need it.

My teachers give me individual attention
when I need it.

scale

Senvins113

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Senvins114

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

My teachers often connect what I am
learning to life outside the classroom.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Senvins115

CTC-Youth Item from
validated
scale

Agree

Disagree

How often do you feel that the schoolwork
you are assigned is meaningful and
important?

The things I’m learning in school are
important to me.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog lab

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Never, Seldom, Sometimes, Often, Almost
Always
Senvins117

Item from
Chicago
Consortium validated
scale

How much do you agree with the following My teachers are willing to give extra help on Item was not tested in the
statements about your [TARGET] class: The schoolwork if I need it.
cog lab. Item was changed
teacher for this class: Is willing to give extra
for consistency purposes.
help on schoolwork if I need it.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly
Agree

Senvins119

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

This class really makes me think.

I’m really learning a lot in my classes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Agree

recommendations, cog lab

Disagree

results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Senvins121

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated

In my [TARGET] class, my teacher: Expects
me to do my best all the time.

My teachers expect me to do my best all the
time.

scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Senvins122

S3: TN

Item from

The programs and resources at this school

Item was not tested in the

validated

are adequate to support students with

cog lab. Item was not

scale

special needs or disabilities.

changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree

Disagree

2-10

Item ID
Senvphea123

Source
YRBS

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat fruit at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day
Senvphea124

YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat vegetables at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

other fruit-flavored drinks.)
I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day
Senvphea125

YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat breakfast on school
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
days?
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

YRBS

day; 4 or more times per day
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you eat candy at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you drink soda at school?
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.
I did not drink 100% fruit juice during the
past 7 days; 1 to 3 times during the past 7
days; 4 to 6 times during the past 7 days; 1
time per day; 2 times per day; 3 times per
day; 4 or more times per day

2-11

Item ID
Senvphea128

Source
YRBS

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you go to gym class or
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
participate in other physical activity during
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
the school day (e.g., running, playing
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)

Justification
Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

sports)?

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

consistency purposes.

YRBS

Other extant During the past 7 days, how many times did How often do you stay after school to
item
you drink 100% fruit juices such as orange
participate in sports or other physical
juice, apple juice, or grape juice? (Do not
activity?
count punch, Kool-Aid, sports drinks, or
other fruit-flavored drinks.)
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

CFL

Item from

My teachers really care about me.

validated

Senvmen131

CFL

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

changed.

Item from
validated

Adults in this school are usually willing to
make the time to give students extra help.

Adults working at this school are usually
willing to make the time to give students

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

extra help.

for consistency purposes.

scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Agree
Senvmen132

CFL

Item from
validated

This school year, how often have you talked I can talk to my teachers about problems I
to a teacher about a problem you were
am having in class.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

having in class.

for consistency purposes.

Never, 1 or 2 times, 3 or 4 times, 5 or more

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

times
Senvmen133

CFL

Item from
validated

This school year, how often have you talked I can talk to a teacher or other adult at this
Item was not tested in the
to an adult at school about something that
school about something that is bothering me. cog lab. Item was changed

scale

was bothering you.
Never, 1 or 2 times, 3 or 4 times, 5 or more

for consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

times
Senvmen134

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school stop and think
Students at this school stop and think before Item was not tested in the
before doing anything when they get angry. doing anything when they get angry.
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Senvmen135

CFL

Item from
validated

Agree

Disagree

Most students in my school give up when
they can’t solve a problem easily.

Students at this school give up when they
can’t solve a problem easily.

scale

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Senvmen136

CFL

Item from
validated
scale

Most students in my school think it’s OK to
fight if someone insults them.

Students at this school think it’s ok to fight if Item was not tested in the
someone insults them.
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree

Disagree

2-12

Item ID
Senvmen137

Source
CFL

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Most students in my school try to work out
validated
their disagreements with other students by
scale
talking to them.

Wording After Cog Lab
Students at this school try to work out their
disagreements with other students by
talking to them.

Justification
Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree
Senvdis138

Senvdis139

S3: AZ

Classroom rules are applied equally.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Item from

Problems in this school are solved by

Problems at this school are solved by

Item was not tested in the

validated

students and staff.

cog lab. Item was not

Item from
validated
scale

scale

Senvdis140

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Students get in trouble if they do not follow
school rules.

scale

Senvdis141

S3: AZ

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

School rules are enforced consistently and
fairly.

Senvdis143

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My teachers make it clear to me when I have My teachers make it clear to me when I have Item was not tested in the
misbehaved in class.
misbehaved in class.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Adults working at this school reward
students for positive behavior.

scale

Senvdis144

Senvdis145

Senvdis146

Senvdis147

S3: TN

S3: LA

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither, Disagree,
Strongly Disagree
S3: AZ

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

scale

Senvdis142

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from

Teachers and other adults at this school

Adults working at this school encourage

Item was not tested in the

validated
scale

encourage students to think about how their students to think about how their actions
actions affect others.
affect others.

cog lab. Item was changed
for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
Adults working at this school assign
assign consequences that help students learn consequences that help students learn from

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was changed

scale

from their behavior.

their behavior.

for consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from

Teachers and other adults at this school help Adults working at this school help students

Item was not tested in the

validated

students develop strategies to understand

develop strategies to understand and control cog lab. Item was changed

scale

and control their feelings and actions.

their feelings and actions.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Other extant This school handles discipline problems
item
fairly.

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

for consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was changed
based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree

recommendations, cog lab
results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-13

Item ID
Senvdis147b

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

N/A

Wording After Cog Lab
School rules for behavior are strict.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Justification
Item was added based on
the cog lab results and it is
from NELS 88.

Disagree
Senvdis147c

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Sdemo148

SASS

Other extant Are you male or female?
item
Male, Female

Sdemo149

SASS

Other extant Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Discipline is fair.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Are you male or female?

SASS

Male, Female
Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was not changed.

Yes, No
Other extant What is your race? (please check all that
item
apply).

Yes, No
What is your race?
White, Black or African-American, Asian

White, Black or African-American, Asian
American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Other
Sdemo151

TRP

New item

the cog lab results and it is
from NELS 88.

Item was not tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

item
Sdemo150

Item was added based on

N/A

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item response options
were changed due to OMB

American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

request.

What grade are you currently in at this

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two

school?

items based on cog lab

N/A
5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade,

results.

9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th
grade, Not graded
Sdemo151b

TRP

New item

N/A

Which of the following grade groupings
best describes the grade that you are

Item was tested in the cog
lab. Item was split into two

N/A

currently in?

items based on cog lab
results.

5th to 8th grade, 9th to 12th grade

2-14

Instructional Staff SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Iengclc1

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school considers closing the

At this school, closing the racial/ethnic

item

racial/ethnic achievement gap a high

academic achievement gap is considered a

priority.

high priority.

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Iengclc2

Iengclc3

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

At this school, all students are treated
equally, regardless of whether their parents

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

are rich or poor.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

This school encourages all students to enroll This school encourages students to take
in challenging courses regardless of their
challenging classes no matter their race,
race, ethnicity, or nationality.
ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted recommendations, cog
courses, AP or IB courses).
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Iengclc4

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school provides instructional materials
that reflect students' culture, ethnicity and

This school provides instructional materials
(e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect

identity.

students’ cultural background, ethnicity and changed based on TRP
identity.
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

consistency purposes.

Disagree
Iengclc5

S3: MD

Other extant

This school fosters an appreciation of

item

student diversity and respect for each other. student diversity and respect for each other. cog lab. Item was not

This school fosters an appreciation of

Item was tested in the
changed.

Iengclc6

Iengclc7

S3: MD

S3: WV

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree

This school emphasizes showing respect for
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree

This school provides effective supports for
This school provides effective resources and
teaching culturally and linguistically diverse training for teaching students with
students with IEPs.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
across different languages and cultures.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Iengclc8

S3: WV

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective supports for
students needing alternative modes of

Item was tested in the

communication (e.g., manual signs,
communication boards, computer-based

changed.

devices, picture exchange systems, Braille).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

cog lab. Item was not

2-15

Item ID
Iengrel9

Source
CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Faculty and staff do a good job educating
validated
parents about ways to support their
scale
children's learning at home.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Staff do a good job helping parents to
support their children's learning at home.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

consistency purposes.

Disagree

Agree
Iengrel10

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Faculty and staff do a good job helping
parents understand what social, emotional,
and character skills their child needs to

Staff do a good job helping parents
understand when their child needs to learn
social, emotional, and character skills.

learn.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
Iengrel11

CEEA

Item from
validated

Faculty and staff work with parents when
their child is having social, emotional, or

When a student is having social, emotional,
or character challenges, staff work with

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

character challenges.

his/her parents.

changed for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Agree
Iengrel12

CEEA

Item from
validated

Faculty and staff contact parents to let them If a student has done something well or
know if their child has done something well makes improvement, staff contact his/her

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

or is making improvement.

parents.

changed for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Disagree

Agree
Iengrel13

CEEA

Item from

Faculty do a good job teaching parents how

Staff do a good job showing parents how to

Item was tested in the

validated

to monitor their child's progress in school.

keep track of their child’s progress.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

The school asks parents to volunteer at the
school.

This school asks families to volunteer at the
school.

scale

Iengrel14

CEEA

Item from
validated

consistency purposes.

scale

changed based on TRP
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Disagree

CEEA

Item from
validated

This school provides consistent and timely
communication to parents.

This school communicates with parents in a
timely and ongoing basis.

scale

Iengpar29

Alaska

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Disagree

Item from

I am satisfied with my involvement with

validated

decision making at this school.

My level of involvement in decision making Item was tested in the
at this school is fine with me.
cog lab. Item was

Item from
validated
scale

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

scale

Iengpar31

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Agree
Iengrel15

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

School staff members have a lot of informal
opportunities to influence what happens
here.

Staff at this school have many informal
opportunities to influence what happens
within the school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Some/Disagree Some Count, Disagree

Disagree

consistency purposes.

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Count, Strongly Disagree

2-16

Item ID
Iengpar32

Iengpar33

Iengpar35

Iengpar36

Source
Alaska

Alaska

CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Justification
Type
Item from
In this school, students are given a chance to At this school, students are given the
Item was tested in the
validated
help make decisions.
opportunity to take part in decision making. cog lab. Item was
scale
changed based on TRP
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree

Disagree

Item from

Students are involved in helping to solve

Students at this school are encouraged to

Item was tested in the

validated
scale

school problems.

help solve problems at this school.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Building administrators consistently seek
input from faculty and staff.

Administrators consistently seek input from Item was tested in the
staff.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely
Agree

Disagree

Building administrators involve faculty and
staff in decision-making.

Administrators involve staff in decisionmaking.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed for
consistency purposes.

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree;, Completely

Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

consistency purposes.

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

scale

Agree
Iengpar37

Iengpar39

Brown

Other extant
item

This school’s administration invites students This school’s administration invites students Item was tested in the
to share their ideas about the school.
to share their ideas about the school.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

The teachers and other adults in this school

Staff at this school make it easy for students

item

make it easy for students to suggest

to suggest activities.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

activities.

Iengpar42

Iengpar48

Isafemo49

Brown

S3: IA

S3: LA

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school provides students with
opportunities to take a lead role in

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

organizing programs and activities.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

Students are encouraged to get involved in

Item was tested in the

item

extra-curricular activities.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

nor Disagree (Neutral), Agree, Strongly
Agree, Does Not Apply

Disagree

This school is a safe place for students.

This school is an emotionally safe place for

Other extant
item

students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Isafemo50

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Students get along well with each other.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

2-17

Item ID
Isafemo51

Source
S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school is a safe place for staff.
item

Wording After Cog Lab
This school is an emotionally safe place for
staff.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Justification

Disagree

consistency purposes.
Isafemo52

Isafemo53

S3: MD

Other extant
item

I feel like I belong.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I feel satisfied with the recognition I get for
doing a good job.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Isafemo54

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

It's OK in this school to discuss feelings,
worries, and frustrations with the principal.

I feel comfortable discussing feelings,
worries, and frustrations with my
supervisor.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Isafemo55

Isafemo56

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school inspires me to do the very best at This school inspires me to do the very best at Item was tested in the
my job.
my job.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

People at this school care about me as a
person.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I can effectively work with defiant or
disruptive students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Isafemo57

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Isafemo58

Isafpsaf59

Isafpsaf60

Isafpsaf61

S3: MD

HSLS: 09

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I can manage almost any student behavior
problem.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated

I feel safe at this school.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

not changed.

Item from
validated

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: physical conflicts among

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

students.

not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: robbery or theft.

Other extant
item

Item from
validated
scale

Isafpsaf62

HSLS: 09

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from

The following types of problems occur at

Item was not tested in

validated
scale

this school often: Vandalism.

this school often: vandalism.

the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-18

Item ID
Isafpsaf63

Isafpsaf64

Isafpsaf65

Source
HSLS: 09

HSLS: 09

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Justification
Type
Item from
The following types of problems occur at
The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
validated
this school often: The sale of drugs on the
this school often: the sale of drugs on the
the cog lab. Item was
scale
way to or from school or on school grounds. way to or from school or on school grounds. not changed.

Item from
validated
scale

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student possession of
weapons.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student possession of
weapons.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student gang activities.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student gang activities.

scale

Isafpsaf66

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated

Isafbul68

HSLS: 09

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Physical abuse of teachers.

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: physical abuse of teachers.

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: Student verbal abuse of

The following types of problems occur at
this school often: student verbal abuse of

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

teachers.

not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from

I think that bullying (e.g., physical, verbal,

validated

and/or social bullying) is a frequent problem this school.

I think that bullying is a frequent problem at Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

at this school.

Item from
validated

I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
problem among students at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
problem among students at this school.

scale

Isafbul71

Isafbul72

S3: TN

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Isafbul70

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Isafbul69

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

scale

Isafpsaf67

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

I think that racial/ethnic tension or
I think that racial/ethnic tension or
Item was tested in the
discrimination among students is a frequent discrimination among students is a frequent cog lab. Item was not

scale

problem at this school.

Item from
validated
scale

problem at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

changed.

Students at this school would feel
Students at this school would feel
Item was tested in the
comfortable reporting a bullying incident to comfortable reporting a bullying incident to cog lab. Item was not
a teacher or other adults.
a teacher or other staff.
changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
communicate to students that bullying is

Staff at this school communicate to students
that bullying is unacceptable.

scale

unacceptable.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-19

Item ID
Isafbul73

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school
validated
always stop bullying when they see it.
scale

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Staff at this school always stop bullying
when they see it.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul74

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
know what to say or do to intervene in a

scale

bullying situation.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or

Staff at this school know what to say or do to Item was tested in the
intervene in a bullying situation.
cog lab. Item was
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Isafbul75

Isafbul79

Isafbul80

S3: LA

S3: TN

Other extant
item

This school provides sufficient training to
staff on harassment or bullying prevention.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school provides bullying prevention.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or
Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their race or ethnicity.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their cultural background or religion.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isafbul81

Isafbul82

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their disability.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their physical or mental disability.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant

Students at my school are teased or picked

Staff at this school are teased or picked on

item

on about their their dating or sexual history. about their sexuality.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the

consistency purposes.

Isafsub83

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' drug use
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy)?

At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

recommendations, cog

Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small problem, Large problem
problem, Not a problem
Isafsub84

S3: MD

Other extant
item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' use of

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split

tobacco (cigarettes, chew, cigars)?

cigars)?

Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

problem, Not a problem

problem, Large problem

into two items based on
cog lab results.

2-20

Item ID
Isafsub84b

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split
into two items based on

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

cog lab results.

N/A
problem, Large problem
Isafsub85

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' alcohol

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

use (such as beer, wine, liquor)?
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small problem, Large problem
S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address
substance use or other problems among

This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address
youth substance use problems.

youth.

S3: LA

lab results and/or for
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree
This school has sufficient resources to
address substance use prevention needs.

This school has adequate resources to
address substance use prevention.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

This school provides effective confidential

Item was tested in the

item

support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse,

support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

violence, or other problems (e.g., a Student

(e.g., a Student Assistance Program).

recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Isafsub87

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
consistency purposes.

problem, Not a problem
Isafsub86

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Other extant
item

changed.

Isafsub88

S3: LA

Assistance Program).
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree
Isafsub89

Isafsub90

Isafsub91

S3: LA

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school punishes first-time violations of At this school, first-time violations of
alcohol or other drug policies by at least an alcohol or other drug policies are punished

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

out-of-school suspension.

by at least an out-of-school suspension.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

This school considers substance abuse
prevention an important goal.

This school has programs, resources, and/or
policies to prevent substance abuse.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school has programs that address
substance use among students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Isaferm92

TRP

New item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

I know what to do if there is an emergency,
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g., violent person on

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

campus) during the school day.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-21

Item ID
Isaferm93

Source
SSOCS

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Does your school have a written plan that
item
describes procedures to be performed in the
following crises? Shootings

Wording After Cog Lab

This school has a written plan that describes Item was tested in the
procedures to be performed in shootings.
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Yes, No

Justification

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Isaferm94

SSOCS

Other extant
item

Does your school have a written plan that
describes procedures to be performed in the
following crises? Natural disasters (e.g.,

This school has a written plan that clearly
describes procedures to be performed in
natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes or

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

earthquakes or tornadoes)

tornadoes).

recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Yes, No

Disagree
Isaferm95

Ienvpenv96

SSOCS

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Did your school or school district provide
any of the following for classroom teachers

This school or school district provides
effective training in safety procedures to

or aides? Training in safety procedures (e.g., staff (e.g., lockdown training or fire drills).

changed based on TRP

how to handle emergencies)

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Yes, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from

This school campus provides a welcoming

Item was tested in the

validated

place for visitors.

cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

This school has a bright and pleasant
appearance.

This school looks clean and pleasant.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

scale

Ienvpenv97

S3: MD

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Other extant
item

consistency purposes.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvpenv98

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school is a supportive and inviting
environment to work.

This school is an inviting work environment. Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Disagree
Ienvpenv99

ECLS-K

Other extant
item

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Indicate how much you agree or disagree
with the following statements about the

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

school's climate in the early grades:
Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvpenv100

Ienvpenv101

ELS:02

Other extant

In your school, how much is the learning of

My teaching is hindered by poor heating,

Item was tested in the

item

10th graders hindered by poor heating,

cooling, and/or lighting systems at this

cog lab. Item was

cooling, and/or lighting systems?

school.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Other extant

In your school, how much is the learning of

My teaching is hindered by a lack of

Item was tested in the

item

10th graders hindered by lack of
instructional space (e.g., classrooms)?

instructional space (e.g., classrooms) at this
school.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-22

Item ID
Ienvpenv102

Source
ELS:02

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant In your school, how much is the learning of
item
10th graders hindered by lack of text books
and basic supplies?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

My teaching is hindered by a lack of
textbooks and basic supplies at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Ienvpenv103

ELS:02

Other extant
item

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by inadequate or

My teaching is hindered by inadequate or
outdated equipment or facilities at this

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

outdated vocational-technical education

school.

changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Disagree

consistency purposes.

How many of the students in your class(es)
attend class regularly?

The students in my class(es) attend class
regularly.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

equipment or facilities?

Ienvins104

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

None, Some, About half, Most

Ienvins105

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated
scale

Ienvins106

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated

How many of the students in your class(es)

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

The students in my class(es) come to class

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

come to class prepared with the appropriate prepared with the appropriate supplies and
supplies and books?

books.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

How many of the students in your class(es)
actively participate in class activities?

The students in my class(es) actively
participate in class activities.

scale
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvins108

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

None, Some, About half, Most
Ienvins107

changed for
consistency purposes.

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Once we start a new program, we follow up Once we start a new program at this school, Item was tested in the
to make sure that it's working.
we follow up to make sure that it's working. cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Agree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

We have so many different programs in this
school that I can't keep track of them all.

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students’ learning.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvins110

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many teachers in this school feel
responsible to help each other do their best?

Teachers at this school feel responsible to
help each other do their best.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Disagree
Ienvins112

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated
scale

Ienvins114

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

How many teachers in this school feel
responsible when students in this school

Teachers at this school feel responsible when Item was not tested in
students at this school fail.
the cog lab. Item was

fail?
None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The curriculum at this school is focused on
helping students get ready for college.

changed for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree

Disagree

2-23

Item ID
Ienvins115

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Justification
Type
Chicago
Item from
Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of Teachers at this school feel that it is a part of Item was tested in the
Consortium validated
their job to prepare students to succeed in
their job to prepare students to succeed in
cog lab. Item was
scale
college.
college.
changed based on TRP
Source

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Ienvins116

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item caused
comprehension issues
among respondents,
and was dropped

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Ienvphea117

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
promote students’ physical health and

scale

nutrition.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Staff at this school promote students’
physical health and nutrition.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree Nor Agee, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvphea118

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school provides adequate physical
health and nutrition services for students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

N/A (Item dropped)

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

N/A (Item dropped)

changed.

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training necessary for me to

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvphea119

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training needed to support

the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ physical health and
nutrition.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Ienvphea120

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on making

Item was tested in the

healthy food choices.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvphea121

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’

Item was tested in the

health needs.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school places a priority on students’
physical activity.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

N/A

Ienvphea122

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Ienvphea138

Ienvmen123

S3: WV

S3: LA

Other extant
item

To what extent does this school provide
nutritional instruction?

This school provides quality physical health Item was not tested in
and nutrition instruction.
the cog lab. Item was

A lot, Some, Not much, Not at all

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides quality counseling or
other ways to help students with social or

This school provides quality counseling or
Item was tested in the
other services to help students with social or cog lab. Item was

emotional needs.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

changed for
consistency purposes.

2-24

Item ID
Ienvmen124

Ienvmen125

Source
S3: TN

S3: LA

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
validated
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their
scale
and control their feelings and actions.
feelings and behavior.

Other extant
item

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training needed to support

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training necessary for me to

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

the implementation of your Wellness Policy. support students’ social or emotional needs. changed.

Ienvmen126

TRP

New item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable"

Disagree

N/A

This school places a priority on addressing
students’ mental health needs.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvmen127

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on social and
emotional development.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

N/A
Disagree

consistency purposes.
Ienvmen128

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on teaching
students strategies to manage their stress

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

N/A

levels.

changed for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Ienvmen137

Ienvdis129

S3: LA

S3: TN

Other extant
item

This school emphasizes helping students
with their social, emotional, and behavioral

This school places a priority on helping
students with their social, emotional, and

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

problems.

behavioral problems.

changed for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school are
clearly informed about school policies and

Staff at this school are clearly informed
about school policies and procedures.

scale

procedures.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvdis130

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Staff at this school recognize students for
positive behavior.

scale
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ienvdis131

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for
consistency purposes.

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
Staff at this school encourage students to
encourage students to think about how their think about how their actions affect others.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

actions affect others.

changed for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

2-25

Item ID
Ienvdis132

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Wording After Cog Lab
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school
Staff at this school assign consequences that
validated
assign consequences that help students learn help students learn from their behavior.
scale
from their behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Ienvdis133

Ienvdis134

Ienvdis134b

S3: TN

S3: LA

TRP

Disagree

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their

Item was added based
on the cog lab results

scale

and control their feelings.

feelings and actions.

and it is from NELS 88.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

This school handles discipline problems
fairly.

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree

N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed.

Other extant
item

New item

Item was added based
on the cog lab results
and it is from NELS 88.

Disagree
Ienvdis134c

TRP

New item

N/A

Discipline is fair.

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Disagree
Ienvdis135

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school effectively handles student
discipline and behavior problems.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Ienvdis136

TRP

New item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Staff at this school work together to ensure
an orderly environment.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Idemo138

SASS

Other extant

Are you male or female?

item
Idemo139

SASS

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Male, Female

changed.

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Yes, No

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Idemo140

SASS

Other extant
item

What is your race? (please check all that
apply).
White, Black or African-American, Asian
American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native

What is your race?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item response

White, Black or African-American, Asian

options were changed
due to OMB request.

American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Other

2-26

Noninstructional Staff SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Nengclc1

Nengclc2

Nengclc3

Source
S3: LA

S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school considers closing the
item
racial/ethnic achievement gap a high

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

priority.

high priority.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

consistency purposes.

At this school, all students are treated
equally, regardless of whether their parents
are rich or poor.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school encourages all students to enroll
in challenging courses regardless of their

This school encourages students to take
challenging classes no matter their race,

race, ethnicity, or nationality.

ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural
changed based on TRP
background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted recommendations, cog
courses, AP or IB courses).
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Justification

At this school, closing the racial/ethnic
academic achievement gap is considered a

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Nengclc4

Wording After Cog Lab

This school provides instructional materials
that reflect students' culture, ethnicity and
identity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

This school provides instructional materials Item was tested in the
(e.g., textbooks or handouts) that reflect
cog lab. Item was
students’ cultural background, ethnicity and changed based on TRP
identity.

recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree
Nengclc5

Nengclc6

Nengclc7

S3: MD

S3: WV

Other extant
item

This school fosters an appreciation of student This school fosters an appreciation of
diversity and respect for each other.
student diversity and respect for each other.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school emphasizes showing respect for
all students’ cultural beliefs and practices.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective supports for
teaching culturally and linguistically diverse
students with IEPs.

This school provides effective resources and
training for teaching students with
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

across different languages and cultures.

recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Nengclc8

S3: WV

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides effective supports for
students needing alternative modes of

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

communication (e.g., manual signs,
communication boards, computer-based

changed.

devices, picture exchange systems, Braille).

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-27

Item ID
NPengrel9

Source
CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Most teachers I've had in this
validated
school…/I…give students individual
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school regularly give students
individualized attention and help.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for

attention and assistance when they need it.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

consistency purposes.

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
NPengrel10

CEEA

Item from

Most teachers I've had in this

validated
scale

school…/I…help students learn how to
manage their emotions.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Staff at this school teach students strategies
to manage emotions.

CEEA

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

CEEA

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item from
validated

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…establish clear expectations for

Staff at this school let students know how
they should behave when dealing with each

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

how students should treat each other.

other.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Staff at this school teach positive conflict
resolution strategies to students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
NPengrel12

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree
NPengrel11

Justification

Item from
validated

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…teach students how to solve

scale

conflicts fairly and peacefully.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Agree
NPengrel13

CEEA

Item from
validated

Most teachers I've had in this
school…/I…ask for student input when

scale

setting up rules.
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Staff at this school ask students for input
when establishing rules.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Agree
NPengrel14

Nengrel16

Nengrel17

CEEA

Item from

Most teachers I've had in this

Staff at this school help students see what is

Item was tested in the

validated
scale

school…/I…help students understand and
do what is right.

the right thing to do and help them
understand it.

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Item from
validated
scale

This school helps parents find services in the This school helps parents find community
community to support student needs.
supports for their students who need them.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Item from
validated

Faculty and staff do a good job educating
parents about ways to support their

Staff at this school do a good job helping
parents to support their children’s learning

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

children's learning at home. At this school
faculty and staff do a good job helping

at home.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

consistency purposes.

parents to support their children's learning at Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
home.
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

2-28

Item ID
Nengrel18

Source
CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Faculty and staff do a good job helping
validated
parents understand what social, emotional,
scale

Nengrel19

CEEA

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school do a good job helping
parents understand when their child needs

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

and character skills their child needs to learn. to learn social and emotional skills.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Item from
validated

Faculty and staff work with parents when
their child is having social, emotional, or

When a student is having social or emotional Item was not tested in
challenges, staff at this school work with the the cog lab. Item was

scale

character challenges.

family.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed for consistency
purposes.

Agree
Nengrel21

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Faculty do a good job teaching parents how
to monitor their child's progress in school.

Staff at this school do a good job showing
families how to keep track of their child’s
progress.

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Nengrel24

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

The staff get along well.

At this school the staff get along well.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengrel25

S3: MD

Other extant
item

There is a feeling of trust among the staff.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nengrel26

S3: MD

Other extant

The staff are willing to help each other out.

item

At this school there is a feeling of trust
among the staff.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

At this school staff are willing to help each
other out.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengrel27

S3: MD

Other extant
item

The staff respect each other.

At this school the staff respect each other.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengrel29

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Adults care about students.

At this school staff care about students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nengrel30

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Students get along well with adults.

At this school students get along well with
the staff.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

consistency purposes.

2-29

Item ID
NPengpar31

NPengpar32

Nengpar33

Source
CEEA

TRP

CEEA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Most teachers I've had in this
validated
school…/I…involve students in various

Staff at this school give students
opportunities to get involved in service

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

service projects or activities.

projects or activities.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Agree
N/A

I ask students about their ideas.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Building administrators consistently seek
input from faculty and staff.

Administrators ask staff for input on an
ongoing basis.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed for consistency
purposes.

Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Disagree

Building administrators ask faculty and staff
to be involved in making decisions.

Administrators ask staff to be involved in
making decisions.

New item

Item from
validated

Wording After Cog Lab

scale

Nengpar34

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Agree
Alaska

Item from
validated
scale

Alaska

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

I am satisfied with my involvement with
decision making at this school.

My level of involvement in decision making
at this school is fine with me.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Agree
Nengpar37

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Nengpar35

Justification

consistency purposes.

Item from
validated

School staff members have a lot of informal
opportunities to influence what happens

Staff at this school have many informal
opportunities to influence what happens

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

here.

within the school.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree
Nengpar38

Nengpar39

Alaska

Item from

In this school, students are given a chance to At this school, students are given the

validated
scale

help make decisions.

Item from
validated

Item was tested in the
opportunity to take part in decision making. cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

Students are involved in helping to solve
school problems.

Students at this school are encouraged to
help solve problems at this school.

scale

Nengpar41

Brown

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Some/Disagree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Some Count, Disagree Count, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Disagree

Nengpar43

Brown

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant

The teachers and other adults in this school

Staff at this school make it easy for students

item

make it easy for students to suggest
activities.

to suggest activities.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-30

Item ID
Nengpar44

Nengpar47

Source
Brown

S3: IA

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school provides students with
item
opportunities to take a lead role in

This school provides students with
opportunities to take a lead role in

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

organizing programs and activities.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Students are encouraged to get involved in
extra-curricular activities.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

nor Disagree (Neutral), Agree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant
item

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Agree, Does Not Apply
Nsafemo48

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school is a safe place for students.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school is an emotionally safe place for
students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nsafemo49

Nsafemo50

S3: MD

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Students get along well with each other.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school is a safe place for staff.

This school is an emotionally safe place for
staff.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafemo51

Nsafemo52

Nsafemo53

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Chicago
Item from
Consortium validated
scale

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

I feel like I belong.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

I feel satisfied with the recognition I get for
doing a good job.

Item was tested in the

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

It's OK in this school to discuss feelings,
worries, and frustrations with the principal.

I feel comfortable discussing feelings,
worries, and frustrations with my
supervisor.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Nsafemo54

Nsafemo55

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

People at this school care about me as a
person.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Nsafemo147

S3: MD

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

I can effectively work with defiant or

Item was tested in the

item

disruptive students.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-31

Item ID
Nsafemo148

Source
S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant I can manage almost any student behavior
item
problem.

Wording After Cog Lab
I can manage almost any student behavior
problem.

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Nsafpsaf56

Nsafpsaf57

Nsafpsaf58

S3: MD

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I feel safe at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Physical conflicts among
this school often: Physical conflicts among

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

students.

not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Robbery or theft.
this school often: robbery or theft.

scale

Nsafpsaf59

Nsafpsaf60

Nsafpsaf61

HSLS: 09

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at

Item was not tested in

validated
scale

school often: Vandalism.

this school often: vandalism.

the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated
scale

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
Item was not tested in
school often: The sale of drugs on the way to this school often: the sale of drugs on the
the cog lab. Item was
or from school or on school grounds.
way to or from school or on school grounds. not changed.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at

Item was not tested in

validated
scale

school often: Student possession of weapons. this school often: student possession of
weapons.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Student gang activities.

this school often: student gang activities.

scale

Nsafpsaf63

HSLS: 09

Item from
validated

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Physical abuse of teachers.
this school often: physical abuse of teachers.

Item from
validated
scale

S3: TN

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

The following types of problems occur at this The following types of problems occur at
school often: Student verbal abuse of
this school often: student verbal abuse of
teachers.
teachers.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nsafbul65

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
HSLS: 09

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

scale

Nsafpsaf64

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree
Nsafpsaf62

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item from
validated

I think that bullying (e.g., physical, verbal,
I think that bullying is a frequent problem at Item was not tested in
and/or social bullying) is a frequent problem this school.
the cog lab. Item was

scale

at this school.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

changed for consistency
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

purposes.

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

2-32

Item ID
Nsafbul66

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
validated
problem among students at this school.

Wording After Cog Lab
I think that cyberbullying is a frequent
problem among students at this school.

scale

Nsafbul67

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Justification
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

I think that racial/ethnic tension or
discrimination among students is a frequent
problem at this school.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Nsafbul68

S3: TN

Agree

Disagree

Item from

Students at this school would feel

validated
scale

comfortable reporting a bullying incident to
a teacher or other adults.

comfortable reporting a bullying incident to
staff.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Nsafbul69

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Agree

Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
communicate to students that bullying is
unacceptable.

Staff at this school communicate to students
that bullying is unacceptable.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Agree
Nsafbul70

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Teachers and other adults at this school
always stop bullying when they see it.

Staff at this school always stop bullying
when they see it.

Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Nsafbul71

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
know what to say or do to intervene in a

scale

bullying situation.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency
purposes.

Staff at this school know what to say or do to Item was not tested in
intervene in a bullying situation.
the cog lab. Item was
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed for consistency
purposes.

Neither Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Disagree
Nsafbul72

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Agree
To what extent does this school provide
harassment or bullying prevention?
A lot, Some, Not much, Not at all

This school provides bullying prevention.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nsafbul76

Nsafbul77

S3: TN

Other extant
item

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their race or ethnicity.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their race, culture, or religion.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their cultural background or religion.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-33

Item ID
Nsafbul78

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Students at my school are teased or picked
item
on about their disability.

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their physical or mental disability.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nsafbul79

Nsafsub80

Nsafsub81

Nsafsub81b

S3: TN

S3: MD

TRP

Other extant
item

New item

Students at my school are teased or picked
on about their dating or sexual history.

Staff at this school are teased or picked on
about their sexuality.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' drug use
(such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy).

At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

recommendations, cog

Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small
problem, Not a problem

problem, Large problem

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Based on your experience, how much of a

At this school, how much of a problem is

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small

Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split
cigars)?
into two items based on
cog lab results.
Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

problem, Not a problem

problem, Large problem

N/A

At this school, how much of a problem is

problem at this school is students' use of
tobacco (cigarettes, chew, cigars).

student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

into two items based on
cog lab results.

N/A
problem, Large problem
Nsafsub82

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is students' alcohol
use (such as beer, wine, liquor).
Large problem, Somewhat a problem, Small

At this school, how much of a problem is
student alcohol use?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Not a problem, Small problem, Somewhat a

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

problem, Large problem

lab results and/or for

problem, Not a problem
Nsafsub83

S3: LA

Other extant
item

consistency purposes.

This school collaborates well with
community organizations to help address

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

substance use or other problems among
youth.

youth substance use problems.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school has adequate resources to
address substance use prevention.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Nsafsub84

Nsafsub85

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school has sufficient resources to
address substance use prevention needs.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school provides effective confidential
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse,

This school provides effective confidential
support and referral services for students
needing help because of substance abuse

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

violence, or other problems (e.g., a Student
Assistance Program).

(e.g., a Student Assistance Program).

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

2-34

Item ID
Nsafsub86

Nsafsub87

Nsafsub88

Source
S3: LA

S3: LA

S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant This school punishes first-time violations of
item
alcohol or other drug policies by at least an

Other extant
item

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

At this school, first-time violations of
alcohol or other drug policies are punished

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

out-of-school suspension.

by at least an out-of-school suspension.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

This school considers substance abuse
prevention an important goal.

This school has programs, resources, and/or
policies to prevent substance abuse.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school has programs that address
substance use among students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Nsaferm89

Nsaferm90

Nsaferm91

SSOCS

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

I know what to do if there is an emergency,
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g. violent person on

I know what to do if there is an emergency,
natural disaster (tornado, flood) or a
dangerous situation (e.g., violent person on

campus) during the school day.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

This school has a written plan that describes

This school has a written plan that describes Item was tested in the

item

procedures to be performed in shootings.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Other extant

This school has a written plan that describes

This school has a written plan that clearly

Item was tested in the

item

procedures to be performed in natural
disasters (e.g., earthquakes or tornadoes).

describes procedures to be performed in
natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes or

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

tornadoes).

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

consistency purposes.

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Disagree
Nsaferm92

NPsaferm93

SSOCS

Other extant
item

This school or school district provides
training in safety procedures to staff (e.g.,
how to handle emergencies).

This school or school district provides
effective training in safety procedures to
staff (e.g., lockdown training or fire drills).

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.

During the school year, was it a practice of
your school to do the following? Provide an
electronic notification system that

This school notifies parents in case of a
school-wide emergency.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

automatically notifies parents in case of a

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

school-wide emergency.

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

During the school year, was it a practice of
your school to do the following? Provide a

This school provides a structured
anonymous threat reporting system (e.g.,

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

structured anonymous threat reporting

online submission, telephone hotline, or

changed based on TRP

Yes, No
NPsaferm94

SSOCS

Other extant
item

system (e.g., online submission, telephone
written submission via drop box).
hotline, or written submission via drop box).
Yes, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-35

Item ID
NPsaferm95

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

N/A

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

This school has communication plans with
relevant agencies and services (e.g., local

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

police and fire departments, or community
organizations).

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Nenvpenv96

ECLS-K

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

consistency purposes.

Indicate how much you agree or disagree
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades:

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Overcrowding is a problem at this school.

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Nenvpenv97

Nenvpenv98

ELS:02

Other extant
item

In your school, how much is the learning of

My work is hindered by poor heating,

10th graders hindered by poor heating,
cooling, and/or lighting systems?

cooling, and/or lighting systems at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by lack of
instructional space (e.g., classrooms)?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Nenvpenv99

ELS:02

Other extant
item

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by lack of text books
and basic supplies?
Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Nenvpenv100

ELS:02

Other extant
item

In your school, how much is the learning of
10th graders hindered by inadequate or
outdated vocational-technical education
equipment or facilities?

Nenvpenv101

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Nenvpenv102

S3: MD

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

My work is hindered by insufficient
workspace at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

My work is hindered by a lack of materials
and basic supplies at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog

My work is hindered by inadequate or
outdated equipment or facilities at this
school.

Not at all, Very little, To some extent, A lot

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school campus provides a welcoming
place for visitors.

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Other extant

This school has a bright and pleasant

This school looks clean and pleasant.

item

appearance.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Nenvpenv103

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Other extant
item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school is a supportive and inviting
environment to work.

This school is an inviting work environment. Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-36

Item ID
Nenvpenv104

Source
TRP

Item Source
Type
New item
N/A

Original Wording

N/A

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

My workspace at this school is comfortable.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
NPenvpenv105

ECLS-K

Other extant
item

In general, how adequate are each of the
following school facilities for meeting the
needs of the children in your school?
Classrooms.
Do not have, Never adequate, Often not
adequate, Sometimes not adequate, Always
adequate

NPenvpenv106

ECLS-K

Other extant
item

This school’s facilities are adequate for
meeting the needs of the children at this
school.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

How much of a problem are the following in The following are a problem in the
the neighborhood where this school is
neighborhood where this school is located:
located? Garbage, litter, or broken glass in
garbage, litter, or broken glass in the street
the street or road, on the sidewalks, or in
or road, on the sidewalks, or in yards.
yards.
Big problem, Somewhat of a problem, No

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

problem, Don't know
Nenvins107

Item from
Chicago
Consortium validated
scale

Once we start a new program, we follow up
to make sure that it's working.

Once we start a new program at this school, Item was tested in the
we follow up to make sure that it’s working. cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Nenvins108

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated
scale

We have so many different programs in this

We have so many different programs at this

Item was not tested in

school that I can't keep track of them all.

the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Nenvins109

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated
scale

How many teachers in this school feel

Staff at this school feel responsible to help

responsible to help each other do their best.

each other do their best.

None, Some, About half, Most

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvins110

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated

How many teachers in this school feel

Staff at this school feel responsible when

responsible when students in this school fail? students at this school fail.

cog lab. Item was

None, Some, About half, Most

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

scale

Nenvins111

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Item was tested in the

The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
The programs and resources at this school
are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Nenvins140

Chicago

Item from

Consortium validated
scale

Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of Staff at this school feel that it is a part of
their job to prepare students to succeed in
college.

their job to prepare students to succeed in
college.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Agree
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-37

Item ID
Nenvins141

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Chicago
Item from
In my [TARGET] class, my teacher: Expects
consortium validated
me to do my best all the time.
Source

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school expect students to do
their best all the time.

scale

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Agree

lab results and/or for

Disagree

consistency purposes.
NPenvins112

S3: WV

Other extant

How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL

Poor student attendance is a problem at this

item

is poor student attendance?

school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

NPenvins113

SSOCS

Other extant
item

Which of the following does your school do
to involve or help parents? Have a formal
process to obtain parental input on policies

This school has a formal process to obtain
parental input on policies related to
curriculum and instructional programs.

related to school crime and discipline.
Yes, No
Nenvphea114

Nenvphea115

S3: TN

S3: LA

Item from
validated
scale

Other extant
item

Teachers and other adults at this school
promote students’ physical health and
nutrition.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Staff at this school promote students’
physical health and nutrition.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training needed to support

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training necessary for me to

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

the implementation of your Wellness Policy.

support students’ physical health and
nutrition.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

consistency purposes.

Disagree
Nenvphea117

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on making
healthy food choices.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for

N/A

consistency purposes.
Nenvphea118

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on students’
health needs.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

N/A

Nenvphea119

TRP

New item

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school places a priority on students’
physical activity.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Poor student nutrition is a problem at this
school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Moderate problem, Severe problem

Disagree

N/A
N/A

NPenvphea120

S3: WV

Other extant
item

How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL
is poor student nutrition?

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-38

Item ID
NPenvphea121

Source
S3: WV

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL
item
is lack of student physical activity?

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Lack of student physical activity is a
problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Moderate problem, Severe problem

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvmen122

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on addressing
students’ mental health needs.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvmen123

TRP

New item

N/A

This school places a priority on social and
emotional development.

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Nenvmen124

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

and control their feelings and actions.

feelings and behavior.

changed for consistency

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

N/A

This school places a priority on teaching
students strategies to manage their stress
levels.

purposes.

Nenvmen125

TRP

New item

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Nenvmen126

Nenvmen127

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training needed to support

This school provides the materials,
resources, and training necessary for me to

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

the implementation of your Wellness Policy.

support students’ social or emotional needs.

changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

This school provides quality counseling or
other ways to help students with social or
emotional needs.

This school provides quality counseling or
Item was tested in the
other services to help students with social or cog lab. Item was
emotional needs.
changed based on TRP

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL Student depression or other mental health
is student depression or other mental health problems are a problem at this school.
problems?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
NPenvmen128

S3: WV

Other extant
item

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for

Moderate problem, Severe problem
NPenvmen129

S3: WV

Other extant
item

How much of a problem AT THIS SCHOOL
is lack of student social-emotional skills?

consistency purposes.
Lack of student social-emotional skills is a
problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Insignificant problem, Mild problem,
Moderate problem, Severe problem

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-39

Item ID
Nenvdis130

Source
S3: TN

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Item from
Teachers and other adults at this school are
validated
clearly informed about school policies and
scale

Wording After Cog Lab
Staff at this school are clearly informed
about school policies and procedures.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed for consistency
purposes.

procedures.
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Justification

Disagree

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Nenvdis131

S3: TN

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school
reward students for positive behavior.

Staff at this school recognize students for
positive behavior.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed for consistency
purposes.

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

Teachers and other adults at this school
encourage students to think about how their
actions affect others.

Staff at this school encourage students to
think about how their actions affect others.

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
changed for consistency

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

purposes.

scale

Nenvdis132

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Nenvdis133

S3: TN

Item from
validated
scale

Staff at this school assign consequences that
Teachers and other adults at this school
assign consequences that help students learn help students learn from their behavior.
from their behavior.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school handles discipline problems
fairly.

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Not Applicable

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

S3: LA

Other extant
item

recommendations, cog

Disagree

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither

Nenvdis134

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

consistency purposes.
Nenvdis134b

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Item was added based
on the cog lab results
and it is from NELS 88.

Disagree
Nenvdis134c

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

Nenvdis135

Nenvdis136

Nenvdis137

S3: TN

S3: MD

TRP

Discipline is fair.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was added based
on the cog lab results
and it is from NELS 88.

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school help Staff at this school help students develop
students develop strategies to understand
strategies to understand and control their

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

scale

and control their feelings.

feelings and actions.

changed for consistency
purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant

This school effectively handles student

Item was tested in the

item

discipline and behavior problems.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

N/A

Staff at this school work together to ensure

New item

an orderly environment.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

N/A
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

2-40

Item ID
NPenvdis138

Source
ECLS-K

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant Indicate how much you agree or disagree
item
with the following statements about the

Wording After Cog Lab

Justification

Order and discipline are maintained
satisfactorily at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

school's climate in the early grades: Order
and discipline are maintained satisfactorily

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

in the building(s).

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
NPenvdis139

SSOCS

Other extant
item

Indicate how much you agree or disagree
with the following statements about the
school's climate in the early grades: Order

This school has a formal process to obtain
parental input on policies related to school
crime and discipline.

and discipline are maintained satisfactorily
in the building(s).

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Are you male or female?

Male, Female

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was
not changed.

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Yes, No

What is your race? (please check all that
apply).

What is your race?
White, Black or African-American, Asian

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item response
options were changed

White, Black or African-American, Asian
American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native

American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native

due to OMB request.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree
Ndemo142

Ndemo143

Ndemo144

SASS

Other extant
item
Other extant
item

Other extant
item

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Other

2-41

Parent SCLS Item Justification Table
Item ID
Pengclc5

Source
S3: MD

Item Source
Original Wording
Type
Other extant The school provides instructional materials
item
that reflect my child's culture, ethnicity, and
identity.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Pengclc6

Pengclc9

S3: LA

S3: WV

Other extant
item

Wording After Cog Lab
This school provides instructional materials
(e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect

Justification
Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

students’ cultural background, ethnicity, and changed based on TRP
identity.
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

consistency purposes.

This school communicates the importance of This school communicates how important it
respecting all cultural beliefs and practices.
is to respect the practices of all cultures.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

Disagree, Don’t Know

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school encourages all students to enroll
in challenging courses regardless of their

This school encourages students to take
challenging classes no matter their race,
ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

race, ethnicity, or nationality.

background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted recommendations, cog
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

courses, AP or IB courses).

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Pengclc65

OSHS

New item

N/A
N/A

Pengclc66

CEEA

Item from
validated
scale

This school communicates how important it
is to respect students of all sexual
orientations.

Item was created as a
parallel item to
Pengclc6 after the cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab (upon request from
the Office of Safe and

Disagree

Healthy Students).

Students exclude those who are different (for Students who are "different" (e.g., different
Item was not tested in
example, kids who belong to a different race, cultural background, religion, race, or sexual the cog lab. Item was
religion, or culture).
orientation) are not included in activities by changed for consistency
other students.

purposes.

Completely disagree, Somewhat disagree,
Not sure; Somewhat agree; Completely agree Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Pengrel10

CEEA

Item from
validated

The school helps me understand what social

This school helps me figure out what social
and emotional skills my child needs to learn. and emotional skills my child needs to

scale
Completely Disagree, Somewhat Disagree,
Not Sure, Somewhat Agree, Completely
Agree

Pengrel11

S3: MD

Other extant

At this school my child feels he/she belongs.

develop (e.g., self-control, problem solving,
or getting along with others).

Pengrel15

S3: MD

Other extant
item

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

consistency purposes.

At this school, my child feels he/she belongs. Item was tested in the

item

Pengrel13

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

I feel welcome at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

The school encourages me to be an active
partner in educating my child.

This school encourages me to be an active
partner in educating my child.

Item was tested in the

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

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Pengrel16

Pengrel23

Pengrel25

Psafemo27

S3: MD

S3: WV

S3: MD

Other extant
item

I feel comfortable talking to someone at this
school about my child's behavior.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Other extant

This school has quality programs for my

Item was tested in the

item

child's talents, gifts, or special needs.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

The school also promptly responds to my
phone calls, messages, or e-mails.

This school promptly responds to my phone Item was tested in the
calls, messages, or e-mails.
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Disagree, Don’t Know

Adults really care about my child.

At this school, the staff really cares about my Item was tested in the
child.
cog lab. Item was

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Psafemo28

S3: SC

Other extant
item

Please rate your school on the school's
overall friendliness.
Very Good, Good, Okay, Bad, Very bad

Psafemo29

TRP

New item

N/A

This school is a friendly place overall.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed.

Staff at this school care about what families
think.

Item was tested in the

N/A

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Psafpsaf30

S3: MD

Other extant

My child is safe at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is: racial/ethnic

Racial/ethnic conflict among students is a
problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

item

Psafpsaf32

S3: LA

Other extant
item

conflict among students?

Psafpsaf33

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is: gang-related
activity?

Gang-related activity is a problem at this
school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

S3: LA

Other extant
item

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

Psafpsaf34

Item was tested in the

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem at this school is: physical fighting
between students?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Physical fighting between students is a
problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

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Psafbul36

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem is harassment or bullying of
students at school or school activities?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

Bullying of students at school or school
activities is a problem at this school.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

recommendations, cog

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafbul37

S3: LA

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem is harassment or bullying of
students via electronic means or devices

Bullying of students via electronic means or
devices is a problem at this school
(cyberbullying).

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Disagree

consistency purposes.

N/A

This school has helped me be more aware of Item was tested in the

(i.e., text message, email, or social networks)?

Psafbul39

TRP

New item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

bullying and cyberbullying of students.
N/A

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Psafsub40

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem is students' drug use (such as

At this school, how much of a problem is
student drug use?

marijuana, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy)?
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

changed based on TRP
Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Based on your experience, how much of a
problem is students' use of tobacco (such as
cigarettes, chew, cigars)?

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psafsub41

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

At this school, how much of a problem is
Item was tested in the
student use of tobacco (e.g., cigarettes, chew, cog lab. Item was split
cigars)?
into two items based on
cog lab results.

Psafsub41b

N/A

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem

N/A

At this school, how much of a problem is
student use of electronic cigarettes?

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was split

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a

into two items based on
cog lab results.

N/A
Problem, Large Problem
Psafsub42

S3: MD

Other extant

Based on your experience, how much of a

At this school, how much of a problem is

Item was tested in the

item

problem is students' alcohol use (such as
beer, wine, liquor)?

student alcohol use?

cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem

recommendations, cog

Not a Problem, Small Problem, Somewhat a
Problem, Large Problem, Don't Know/NA

Psaferm44

SSOCS

Other extant
item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

During the school year, was it a practice of
your school to do the following? Provide an

This school notifies parents or guardians
effectively in the case of a school-wide

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

electronic notification system that
automatically notifies parents in case of a

emergency.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

school-wide emergency.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

This school takes effective measures to
ensure the safety of students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Yes, No
Psaferm45

1993 Safety
and
Discipline

Other extant
item

[Do you know if (CHILD’S) school
takes/Does your school take] any particular
measures to ensure the
safety of students? For example, does the
school have security guards?

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Yes, No

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Psaferm47

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

This school has made it clear to my child
what he/she should do if there is an
emergency, natural disaster (tornado, flood)

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

or a dangerous situation (e.g. violent person
on campus) during the school day.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don’t Know
Penvpenv48

S3: MD

Other extant
item

This school has a bright and pleasant
appearance.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

This school looks clean and pleasant.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Penvpenv49

S3: MD

Other extant
item

The school is usually clean and wellmaintained.

The school building is clean and wellmaintained.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Penvins50

Penvins51

Penvins52

S3: MD

S3: SC

TRP

Other extant
item

New item

It is important for my child to attend school
everyday.

Attending school every day is important for
my child to do well in his/her classes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

My child's school has high expectations for
student learning.

This school has high expectations for
students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was
changed based on TRP

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

recommendations, cog

Disagree

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

N/A

This school sees me as a partner in my
child's education.

Item was tested in the

N/A

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Penvins53

TRP

New item

N/A

My child's teachers make themselves
available to me.

N/A

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree
Penvins54

S3: TN

Item from

The programs and resources at this school

Item was tested in the

validated
scale

are adequate to support students with
special needs or disabilities.

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Penvphea55

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Agree

Disagree

Students have enough healthy food choices
at this school.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not
changed.

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Penvmen57

S3: LA

Other extant
item

This school provides quality counseling or
other ways to help students with social or
emotional needs.

This school provides high quality services to Item was tested in the
help students with social or emotional
cog lab. Item was
needs.
changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Penvmen58

S3: MD

Other extant
item

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

This school has enough programs that
address students' emotional and social
development.

This school has enough programs that
Item was tested in the
develop students’ social and emotional skills cog lab. Item was
(e.g., self-control, problem solving, or getting changed based on TRP
along with others).

recommendations, cog
lab results and/or for

Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree, Don't Know

consistency purposes.

When my child does something good at
school, I usually hear about it from the

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was not

school.

changed.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Penvdis59

Penvdis60

Penvdis61

S3: MD

S3: TN

S3: LA

Other extant
item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

Disagree

Item from
validated

Teachers and other adults at this school are
clearly informed about school policies and

This school communicates school policies
and procedures clearly to parents or

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

scale

procedures.

guardians.

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

lab results and/or for

Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither
Disagree Nor Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree

Disagree

consistency purposes.

This school handles discipline problems
fairly.

School rules are applied equally to all
students.

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item was

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

changed based on TRP
recommendations, cog

Disagree, Not Applicable

Disagree, Don't Know

Other extant
item

lab results and/or for
consistency purposes.

Penvdis61b

TRP

New item

N/A
N/A

School rules for behavior are strict.

Item was added based
on the cog lab results

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

and it is from NELS 88.

Disagree, Don't Know
Penvdis61c

TRP

New item

N/A

Discipline is fair.

Item was added based
on the cog lab results

N/A

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly

and it is from NELS 88.

Disagree, Don't Know
Pdemo62

Pdemo63

Pdemo64

SASS

Other extant
item

Other extant
item
Other extant
item

Are you male or female?

Item was not tested in
the cog lab. Item was

Male, Female

not changed.

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

Item was tested in the

Yes, No

cog lab. Item was not
changed.

What is your race? (please check all that
apply).

What is your race?

White, Black or African-American, Asian
American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Other

American, Indian or Alaska Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White, Black or African-American, Asian

Item was tested in the
cog lab. Item response
options were changed
due to OMB request.

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