A ParentPulse feedback campaign isn't your run-of-the-mill annual survey your parents, students or employees might be used to. So, it's important to let them know what you're up to!
We've had schools use these methods to publicize their recurring survey campaign:
Announce the initiative to parents or students during a "Back to School" night or to staff members at your late-summer kickoff meeting
Send out a video announcement using a platform such as Vidyard or BombBomb
Post information on social media channels, such as Facebook and Instagram
We also have some resources to help in your efforts! Feel free to link to this 60-second video in an e-mail, newsletter, school communication app or social media account. This video explains what makes ParentPulse different, why your school uses it, and what your people can expect!
Or, feel free to copy the text below (make sure to scroll to the correct template – we've got one for parents, one for students, and one for employees), tweak it as necessary, and fire it off to your people a few days before you launch the survey!
***COPY PARENT E-MAIL BELOW***
Hi [first name],
At [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME], we seek to constantly evaluate our school from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to make this an even better place for your child and your family.
Because the parent perspective is so important to us, we've partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for schools. You can learn more by watching a 60-second video at https://www.parentpulse.com/school-explainer .
Going forward, each parent in our school will receive an invitation every few months to respond to a short survey. These surveys will be staggered – parents will receive the invitations via e-mail or text at different times.
We simply ask that you'd take five minutes to complete the survey. Many schools only send one (longer) survey each year, but we want to capture your thoughts and feelings in shorter surveys – and at multiple points over the year – so we can understand how things are evolving and how we can best adapt!
So, please be on the lookout for an e-mail or text from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME].
The information you provide is collected solely for our analysis, and your personal contact information will not be used or shared by ParentPulse. There is also an option at the end of the survey to submit your responses anonymously.
Thank you for partnering with us in education!
***
***COPY STUDENT E-MAIL BELOW***
Hi [first name],
At [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME], we seek to constantly evaluate our school from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to make this an even better place for you!
Because the student perspective is so important to us, we've partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for schools. You can learn more by watching a 60-second video at https://www.parentpulse.com/school-explainer .
Going forward, select students will receive invitations every few months to respond to a short survey. These surveys will be staggered – students will receive the invitations via e-mail or text at different times.
We simply ask that you'd take five minutes to complete the survey. Many schools only send one (longer) survey each year, but we want to capture your thoughts and feelings in shorter surveys – and at multiple points over the year – so we can understand how things are evolving and how we can best adapt!
So, please be on the lookout for an e-mail or text from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME].
The information you provide is collected solely for our analysis, and your personal contact information will not be used or shared by ParentPulse. There is also an option at the end of the survey to submit your responses anonymously.
Thank you for trusting us with your education!
***
***COPY EMPLOYEE E-MAIL BELOW***
Hi [first name],
At [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME], we seek to constantly evaluate our school from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to make this an even better workplace for you and a better school for our students and families.
Because the employee perspective is so important to us, we've partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for schools. You can learn more by watching a 60-second video at https://www.parentpulse.com/school-explainer .
Going forward, teachers and staff members will receive invitations every few months to respond to a short survey. These surveys will be staggered – employees will receive the invitations via e-mail or text at different times.
We simply ask that you'd take five minutes to complete the survey. Many schools only send one (longer) survey each year, but we want to capture your thoughts and feelings in shorter surveys – and at multiple points over the year – so we can understand how things are evolving and how we can best adapt!
So, please be on the lookout for an e-mail or text from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify [ENTER YOUR SCHOOL NAME].
The information you provide is collected solely for our analysis, and your personal contact information will not be used or shared by ParentPulse. There is also an option at the end of the survey to submit your responses anonymously.
Thank you for partnering with us in the education of our students!
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