Tools

Teachers’ Expectations Survey

Use this survey to gather information about teachers’ expectations for student success.

Teachers’ expectations are critical for students’ success. Yet we found that many educators, even those who believe in grade-level standards in theory, do not believe all students can meet this high bar.

Use this survey to learn more about your teachers’ expectations and to build a plan to support them. All students deserve a chance to do grade-level work.

Use the Teachers’ Expectations Survey Scoring Guide to understand the responses.

Download the Survey
A close-up photograph of a young woman with dark, curly hair and glasses, leaning in to assist a young boy with his schoolwork. The woman, likely a teacher or tutor, is smiling and pointing at a paper with a pencil while the boy, who is wearing a dark hoodie, looks intently at the work. Word flashcards are visible on a blue background in the distance.

A teacher leads a one-on-one reading session focused on strategy and engagement.

About TNTP

TNTP is the nation’s leading research, policy, and consulting organization dedicated to transforming America’s public education system so that every young person thrives.

Today, we work side-by-side with educators, system leaders, and communities across the nation to reach ambitious goals for student success.

Yet the possibilities we imagine push far beyond the walls of school and the education field alone. We are catalyzing a movement across sectors to create multiple pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.

Learn More About TNTP