Research & Surveys
Conducting Research and Surveys at Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is an innovative district that serves approximately 30,000 students from preschool through grade 12 across 56 comprehensive schools. At TPS, we are dedicated to developing the Whole Child and recognize the immense value of relevant and valid research. We are committed to facilitating appropriate research and survey activities that support our primary goal: educating Every Student, Every Day.
We are excited to support initiatives that contribute to the continuous improvement of our educational environment.
Participation & Consent
Participation in research studies and surveys at Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is voluntary. We respect the rights of departments, schools, principals, teachers, staff, parents, and students who choose not to participate, and no pressure will be applied to encourage participation.
TPS adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding the release of confidential student data, and many legal guidelines have been drawn from the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).