Assessing student experiences of school in the Iowa City Community School District

Abstract

is involved in the evaluation of state health policies and programs, with an emphasis on social determinants of health. Along with interests in health and education, Tessa has experience in organizational evaluation, child welfare advocacy, and juvenile justice reform. Tessa's plans for the future include completing a health policy research internship at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj, Romania over the summer, and returning to the University of Iowa Public Policy Center as a full time employee.

Iowa City Community School District Multi-Stakeholder School Climate Task Force

“…While the survey documented "significant strength across the District schools," it also demonstrated a consistent pattern of "disproportional experiences," especially for students of color and for students with lower levels of parental education. 4 (Table 3)…”

LGBTQ Student Experiences in the Iowa City Community School District

“…The 2016 student survey analysis provided a wide-ranging baseline assessment of student experiences and highlighted a consistent pattern of disparate experiences for students of color and of lower socioeconomic status. 2 These findings led to the identification of three focus areas: teacher and mentor relationships, inclusive community, and disciplinary environment. In order to inform District decisions about how to address each of these focus areas, the PPC research staff authored focus area policy briefs synthesizing the current state of research knowledge and identifying strategies with evidence of effectiveness in improving these student experiences and/or reducing inequities in these areas.…”

Focus Area Policy Brief. Teacher & Mentor Relationships

“…An extensive analysis of this survey was conducted and summarized in a report released in April 2016, Assessing Student Experiences Survey Report. (Bruch et al 2016) Drawing on the findings from the Report, three focus areas have been identified for the District: teacher and mentor relationships; inclusive community; and disciplinary environment.…”