Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success
Category: Student Well-Being
Instrument Overview
The School Climate Assessment Instruments (SCAI), developed by the Alliance for the Study of School Climate (ASSC), are research-based tools designed to measure various dimensions of school climate. These instruments assess perceptions of students, staff, and parents to provide a comprehensive understanding of the school's social, emotional, and organizational environment. The SCAI evaluates multiple domains of school climate, including: Safety & Relationships – Student and staff perceptions of emotional and physical safety, relationships with peers and adults, and overall school connectedness. Teaching & Learning Environment – The quality of instruction, classroom management, and student engagement. Leadership & Institutional Support – Administrative effectiveness, decision-making processes, and the degree of staff and student voice in school operations. Equity & Inclusion – Fairness in discipline, cultural responsiveness, and inclusivity of all student groups. Physical Environment – The quality of facilities and how they contribute to the overall climate.
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Organization
Topic
Student Well-Being Category
American Institutes for Research® partnered with the Annenberg Institute at Brown University to collect instruments related to student well-being.
Content
Grades
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Keywords
Youth: Discipline ; Environment ; Student Interactions ; Learning Assessment ; Social Emotional Culture ; Staff: Physical Environment ; Teacher Interactions ; Student Interactions ; Leadership and Decisions ; Discipline and Management ; Learning and Assessment ; Social Emotional Culture ; Community
Respondent
Teacher
Administration Information
Length
15 minutes
Access and Use
Developer
Alliance for the Study of School Climate
Setting
Classroom,
Schoolwide
