Survey Overview
We understand teachers are dedicated to supporting student success and continually improving their instructional practice. However, often the data available to guide that improvement lacks direct feedback from students.
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) partners with Panorama Education to administer the Student Perception Survey, a confidential, research-based, and anonymous student survey used nationwide to provide teachers with valuable feedback from students about their classroom experiences.
The Student Perception Survey is for formative purposes only, and is NOT part of Advance, New York City’s teacher development and evaluation system.
2025-26 Student Perception Survey Administration
The 2025-26 Student Perception Survey administration window is December 8, 2025 to January 16, 2026.
Take the 2025-26 Student Perception Survey HERE.
Post Administration Feedback Collection
With the Student Perception Survey window coming to a close, the Surveys team, would like to hear from survey coordinators and/or school administrators about their experience administering the survey. For this purpose, the team will hold listening sessions on:
- Tuesday, January 27, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Thursday, January 29, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Alternatively, individuals interested in providing feedback can complete a form to provide their feedback in writing.
To sign up for a session and/or provide feedback in writing, use this form.
Survey Administration Resources
School administrators and survey coordinators should use the resources below to support the planning and administration of the survey at their school.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Plan any supports and accommodations your school may need during the survey administration.
Suggested best practices to support the survey administration for District 75 and students with IEPs.
Learn which teachers and students are eligible for the survey this year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Review answers to common questions about this year’s survey and administration.
Keep key dates and core survey information easily accessible.
Review key actions to take before the survey begins.
TRAINING AND GUIDANCE
Understand the “Dos” and “DON’Ts” for the survey administration.
Survey Coordinator Training Deck
Access a detailed overview of the 2025-26 Student Perception Survey.
Survey Coordinator Training Recording
Watch a refresher of this year’s Survey Coordinator Training.
Learn where and how to request support for your school during the survey administration.
SURVEY MATERIALS AND STUDENT SUPPORTS
Student Perception Survey Proctor Guide
Proctor Instructions and read-aloud script for administering the survey.
Download the translated Proctor Guide in the DOE-supported languages.
Support students during the proctoring of the survey by reviewing key terms they may encounter.
View the full set of questions on the Student Perception Survey. (For Reference Only)
Download the translated versions of the survey questions in the DOE-supported languages.
FAMILY COMMUNICATION
Inform families that your school will be administering the Student Perception Survey.
Download the Family Letters translated into the DOE-supported languages.
2024-25 Student Perception Survey Results
Teachers, principals, and district teams can log in to their Panorama Education account to access their online reports.
View your Student Perception Survey Results
To help teachers, principals, and superintendent teams understand their reports, user guides, and additional resources are available on WeTeachNYC.
Taking Action
Panorama Education Playbook
The Student Perception Survey is a formative tool designed to guide instructional practice in the classroom and across schools. Along with the online survey reports, teachers and principals have access to the Panorama Education Playbook (Playbook), an online professional learning tool that helps educators to share practices and create a personalized playbook of instructional strategies based on their survey results.
WeTeachNYC
Are you a principal interested in facilitating a one-on-one conversation with a teacher about their individual results? Are you a teacher trying to understand how the Student Perception Survey aligns with the Danielson Framework for Teaching? Visit WeTeachNYC to access a reflection tool and other professional learning resources.