Dear Parents and Guardians/Caregivers,

The Student Learning Survey (SLS) has been administered every year in B.C. public schools since 2001. Prior to 2016-17 it was known as the Student Satisfaction Survey. The SLS provides feedback on the implementation of the curriculum changes, learning environment, student wellness and satisfaction, student belonging and engagement, and career preparation. The SLS is the only source of province-wide information about students’ learning experiences through the perspectives of students, parents, guardians/ caregivers, and school staff. Schools and districts use the SLS to make informed decisions around long-term planning and goal-setting, and in providing individual students personalized support.

The parent and guardian/caregiver survey is now available online and is available in 18 different languages. The survey will be available until Friday, May 2nd, and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Your responses are voluntary and anonymous, and your child will not be identified as a result of your participation in the survey. Any personal or identifying information will be deleted before results are stored. Data will be stored and accessible only within Canada.

To complete the survey:

1. Go to any computer that has an up-to-date internet browser access at home, work, or school.

2. Go to https://www.awinfosys.com/SurveyFull1/central/main/access.asp

3. Click on the Parents icon for Direct (logon-free) Access • District: the name of your child’s district • School: the name of your child’s school • Language: the language of your choice

4. Complete the survey by clicking on the appropriate circle to answer each question and click "NEXT". 5. When you are finished the survey, you will get a message “Thank you for sharing your views”.

6. Once complete, your school will have the results immediately.

Please contact the web survey provider (AWIS) if you have technical difficulties; call toll free: 1-866-558- 5339 or email support@awinfosys.com. If you have questions about the survey, you can email EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca We greatly appreciate your input and thank-you in advance for your participation.

Sincerely, Emilie Sia

Senior Economist, Research, Analytics and Engagement (RAE)

Governance and Analytics Division, Ministry of Education and Child Care

Emilie.Sia@gov.bc.ca