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Dear students and families,

Between March 13 and April 4, 2024, PPS students in grades 3-11 will be asked to take a short 10-15 minute survey developed by the Oregon Department of Education called the Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey.

The survey is designed to capture students’ sense of belonging and experience at school. It also asks students about their experiences in class, their access to resources, and what they have learned. Survey results are used to create more equitable learning experiences for students and to inform state and local education investment decisions.

Additional Helpful Information

• Students can skip questions within the survey if they do not want to or cannot respond for any reason.
• The survey will be available for students experiencing significant cognitive disabilities that captures the same information with the support of a teacher or staff member.
• Parents or students can decline participation. The simplest way to decline is to have the student start the survey and answer “no” to the first question, which is “Do you want to participate in this survey?” Parents can also decline by completing the form located at the bottom of our SEED Survey web page.

If you have questions or concerns about the survey, please contact your school.