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Student Educational Equity Development Survey (SEED)

Overview

The Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey is offered annually to students in grades 3-11 across Oregon.  An alternate version (Alt-SEED) is available for students who participate in alternate assessments. These surveys are designed to gather information about the educational experiences of students. This information helps to provide a holistic picture of public education systems in Oregon. ODE uses the results of the SEED Survey to inform resource development for school districts. The SEED Survey also helps ODE better interpret information we are already gathering through statewide testing. Districts are required to make the SEED Survey available to students as described in ORS 329.078 and OAR 581.022.2100.

The survey is available in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Arabic. The same accessibility supports are available for the SEED Survey as on statewide summative assessments. Domains covered on the survey include Access to Learning Resources, Sense of Belonging, Opportunity to Learn, Self-Efficacy, Career Connected Learning, Post-Graduation Planning, Well-Rounded Education, and Extracurricular Engagement.
Feedback and comments for the SEED Survey may be submitted to ODE through this Google form.

Please email ODE.SEEDSurveys@ode.oregon.gov with any questions you have regarding the SEED and/or Alt-SEED Surveys.


Understanding SEED Survey Communication Toolkit

The following toolkit resources have been created to provide districts, schools, teachers, families, and community members with more information to better understand the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey.

​Understanding the SEED Survey: A Toolkit for Educators, Families, and Communities

SEED Survey Development and Items

The SEED Survey measures eight domains: Access to Learning Resources, Sense of Belonging, Opportunity to Learn, Self-Efficacy, Career Connected Learning, Post-Graduation Planning, Well-Rounded Education, and Extracurricular Engagement. The first four are covered in some capacity across every grade (i.e., grades 3-11) and the last four are only covered in specific grades. The Alt-SEED measures four domains: Access to Learning Resources, Sense of Belonging, Opportunity to Learn, and Independence. The following section provides information about how the survey was developed and the survey items for each grade.

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  • SEED Survey Development Process (coming soon!)
  • ​SEED Reference List (coming soon!)


SEED Survey Item Map
  • SEED Domains and Sample Items (coming soon!)
  • SEED Survey Item Comparison by Grade (coming soon!)
SEED Survey Items

SEED Survey Results and Specifications

The following section offers information about the results of the SEED Survey. Results are shared via annual reports, data files, and additional publications (e.g., research briefs). 

​Survey Results & Reporting

Survey Technical Specifications
  • SEED Survey Data Suppression Rules (coming soon!)

SEED Survey Data Use Professional Learning

The following section offers resources for educators, districts, families, and community members who wish to explore the SEED Survey data files.  These resources and  professional development opportunities are designed to support individuals’ ability to effectively and efficiently analyze SEED data. The resources address use of state-level and district-level SEED data.

  • ​Accessing SEED Data and Results (coming soon!)
Data Use Guidance for District and ESD Staff
Data Use Guidance for Classroom Teachers

SEED Survey Administration Resources 

The following sections provide useful resources for district test coordinators, district and school staff to support the administration of the SEED Survey. 

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Administration Manuals and Parent Notices
Alt-SEED Survey
  • An alternate version (Alt-SEED) is available for students who participate in alternate assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards
  • Alt-SEED administration information and access to the survey portal are located on the OR.K12Test.com website. 
  • Alt-SEED Surveys are to be administered by the teacher (Qualified Assessor) who is most familiar with the student.
Accessibility Resources
Practice Surveys
ODE also provides a Summer SEED Survey which is an optional student perception survey designed to help leaders better understand students' experiences in summer programs. Find more information about the Summer SEED Survey on the Summer Learning webpage under the Summer Learning Best Practices Guide and Toolkit.