Panorama Education - The Newton Public Schools has partnered with Panorama Education, a student survey and social emotional platform, to support us in gathering information and providing school based supports.
Twice a year, in October and February, classroom teachers will fill out a short (7 question) survey that asks about teachers' impressions of student well being and engagement in the classroom. The survey will serve as a screening tool that will provide us with big picture information about how our students present in school. The data will provide invaluable insights into our students’ experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to better meet their needs. In practice, this could include conducting whole class SEL lessons, refining Hawk Family placements, creating lunch and snack groups, or organizing peer leadership groups. Panorama Education also has a wealth of additional ideas for supporting students and helping them stay connected and engaged in school.
Panorama aligns with the same framework our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program is designed around - the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework. The CASEL framework identifies five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Our surveys were created to measure these same competencies.
Please reach out to me at nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us if you have any questions or concerns.
Below is a sample of some of the questions that we ask classroom teachers to consider...
