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Student + Educator Surveys
Surveys are a critical part of the Nest Program and allow us to ensure the effectiveness of the curriculum, fine-tune our materials, and better respond to your needs and to those of students.
Educator Post-Curriculum Survey
We appreciate the time you will take to complete this brief survey after you complete the curriculum with your student. The post-curriculum survey for educators is an essential component of evaluating the You Belong Here program. Unlike the student surveys, this survey gathers educators’ perspectives on the curriculum's effectiveness, ease of implementation, and impact on classroom dynamics. Teachers’ insights help us understand what worked well, identify challenges, and ensure the program remains relevant and supportive for both educators and students. By completing the survey, teachers play a critical role in refining the curriculum and advancing our shared goal of fostering mental wellness and violence prevention in schools
Educator Post-Curriculum SurveyStudent Pre- and Post-Curriculum Surveys
Please administer student surveys at the start and end of the Nest Curriculum. Please remind students that these surveys are not a test and let them know that they may see terms and concepts that are new to them, which is okay. They should be encouraged to respond to the best of their ability.
If you do not have technology in your classroom for students to complete these surveys online, please reach out to Alison Blair, Programs Manager at Nest - alison@nestfoundation.org - and she will provide you will instructions on facilitating the surveys via hard copy.
Student Survey FAQs
What are the pre- and post-curriculum surveys, and why are they important?
The surveys are tools to measure the impact of the You Belong Here curriculum on students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. By comparing responses before and after the curriculum, we can evaluate its effectiveness in promoting mental wellness and preventing violence, while identifying areas for additional support.
Who takes the surveys, and how long do they take?
The surveys are for students in grades 4-6 and 7-12, tailored to be developmentally appropriate. They take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Are the surveys anonymous and voluntary?
Yes, the surveys are completely anonymous to ensure privacy and honest responses. Participation is voluntary, and students may opt out without penalty.
What kind of questions are included?
The surveys include multiple-choice and scaled-response questions related to emotional awareness, self-regulation, bullying, mental health, and identity. They do not ask for personal or sensitive information.
How are the surveys administered and results shared?
Teachers share the link to the online surveys with students. Paper versions can be requested if technology is not available to students. Results are shared as aggregated summaries, highlighting overall trends without revealing individual data.
How are the survey results used?
The results help us assess the curriculum’s impact, guide improvements, and better support students. They are not used to evaluate individual students or teachers.
What should I do if there are technical issues during the survey?
If you encounter technical problems, contact Nest Programs Manager, Alison Blair, at alison@nestfoundation.org for assistance.
Research and Evaluation
The Nest Program Evaluation Protocol
To better understand the impact of the Nest curriculum, we use brief, age-appropriate surveys with both students and teachers. These surveys are not mandatory, but they are strongly encouraged to help us improve the program and measure key learning outcomes over time. Most importantly, the surveys are not designed to prompt personal disclosures. They are trauma-informed and structured to support safe, reflective learning environments.
For students, the surveys focus on: Stable identity and emotional resilience, Essential safety skills (like consent, bystander intervention, and recognizing unsafe situations), and Perspective-taking and empathy.
The questions are drawn from validated and research-informed instruments, including:
- Children’s Knowledge of Abuse Questionnaire: Measures knowledge of abuse and safety concepts in a trauma-informed way.
- Illinois Willingness to Intervene in Bullying Episodes Scale: Assesses students' likelihood of intervening in bullying situations.
- Bystander Intervention Scale: Evaluates students’ confidence and willingness to intervene in harmful or disrespectful behavior.
- Perspective-Taking Subscale: Assesses empathy and ability to consider others’ viewpoints.
- Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale for Youth: Measures students' perceived ability to manage emotions effectively.
- Positive Attitude Toward Establishing Consent Scale: Assesses students’ attitudes and beliefs around sexual consent.
- Implement Intervention Decision: Evaluates willingness to challenge harmful behaviors (e.g., sexist language).
For teachers, the surveys capture feedback on the program’s feasibility, acceptability, and observed impact in the classroom using validated tools like the AIM, IAM, and FIM measures.
These insights help us ensure the Nest curriculum is supportive, effective, and continually improving.