This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts regarding the important elements of school effectiveness, specific to your child’s school.
You can complete the parent portion of this survey through March 28, 2025. To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
Effective Leaders
Collaborative Teachers
Involved Families
Supportive Environments
Ambitious Instruction