Coherent Instructional Systems (CIS) Survey, Spring 2022

Survey Description

The Coherent Instructional Systems survey provides data on alignment among different aspects of teachers' instructional systems and the extent to which that alignment is reinforcing or conflicting.

Topics

Assessment
COVID-19
Curriculum and instruction
Diversity
Equity
or Inclusion
English language arts
Mathematics
Professional development

Panel(s) Surveyed

American Teacher Panel
American School Leader Panel

Data Availability

No data available

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AEP surveys

Coherent Instructional Systems (CIS) Survey, Spring 2022

Survey Description

Topics

Panel(s) Surveyed

Data Availability

Related Publications

Exploring Coherence in English Language Arts Instructional Systems in the Common Core Era

English Language Arts Instructional Systems in the First Full Year of COVID-19

Coherence in English Language Arts and Mathematics Instructional Systems Across the United States

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The Improving Instructional System Coherence Toolkit: A Resource for K–12 Districts and Schools

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Coherence in K–12 Instructional Systems: What We Know and Where We Can Go