Members are encouraged to participate if contacted to respond to Alberta Education’s annual satisfaction survey.
As of Jan. 20, the Ministry of Education is conducting its annual telephone surveys to collect teachers’ and other partners’ perceptions of Alberta’s K–12 education system. The purpose of the survey is to determine satisfaction with
- the overall quality of the education system;
- the education system meeting the needs of students, society and the economy;
- schools providing a safe, caring and inclusive environment for students;
- the preparation of students for lifelong learning, employment and active citizenship;
- the education system having effective working relationships with system partners;
- leadership and continuous improvement of the education system;
- knowledge, skills, abilities and other related attributes of recent high school graduates; and
- facilities and equipment in the education system.
The surveys will gather responses from a random sample of teachers, principals, school board trustees, parents, members of the public, high school students and employers of recent high school graduates. The Alberta Teachers’ Association encourages members to participate if contacted, so that teachers’ perspectives are captured.
Responses help the ministry identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement. Some survey results are also used in specific business plan performance measures and will be reported in the ministry’s 2024–25 annual report. The survey responses are completely confidential, and only aggregate data will be reported.
The telephone/online surveys are being conducted by contractor Advanis Inc. They are expected to run until May.
Further inquiries can be directed to Alberta Education’s Corporate Planning Branch at performance_reporting.education@gov.ab.ca or 780-264-6948 (toll-free in Alberta by first dialing 310 0000).