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As part of our ongoing commitment to engaging with and listening to our community, APS is excited to launch the 2025 administration of the Your Voice Matters (YVM) survey, which is conducted jointly by APS and the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families (APCYF). The YVM survey is a voluntary survey conducted every school year and will be administered between February 12, 2025 – March 21, 2025.

The YVM survey is a cornerstone in our strategy to understand and address the needs, concerns, and aspirations of our students, staff, and families. In addition, the survey is designed to capture specific feedback on essential topics such as safety, health, well-being and engagement, aligned with our 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan.

Why Your Participation Matters

  • Vital Insights: Your input enables us to make data-driven decisions that benefit everyone in our diverse community.
  • Making a Difference: Feedback from previous YVM surveys has informed School and Department Action Plans.
  • Tracking Progress: The annual YVM Survey allows us to measure our progress and adapt to the changing needs of our community, ensuring continuous improvement.

Our Collaborative Effort

  • Inclusivity: We encourage participation from everyone. Hearing a wide range of perspectives is essential for inclusive decision-making that truly represents our diverse community.
  • Transparency and Accessibility: We are committed to transparency, showing how your feedback informs our future actions and policies through the YVM dashboard.
  • Strategic Impact: The insights gathered through YVM provide the benchmarks for the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan.

Survey Administration & Confidentiality

  • Survey Administration: Students in grades 4 and above will receive a link to access their confidential survey. All Staff will receive a direct email from third-party vendor Panorama Education to access the survey. All Families will receive an anonymous link through school-wide communications.
  • Confidential vs. Anonymous Survey: Staff and student surveys are administered confidentially. Respondents receive a unique link tied to their APS email or staff/student ID. This method allows APS to monitor response rates and ensure comprehensive community outreach. Importantly, no employee at APS views the individual survey responses connected with any staff or student personal identifiable information. Family surveys are administered anonymously through school communication and are not linked to the individual, requiring respondents to self-report their own demographic information.

Feedback from previous administrations of the Your Voice Matters Survey is available on the YVM Survey Insights webpage. 

View the VYM Survey Insights Webpage

YVM Survey Details

Survey Dates
February 12, 2025 to March 14, 2025

Participation
The survey is entirely voluntary, but highly encouraged. We value every voice in our community and your feedback is fundamental in shaping the future of APS.

Topics Covered
The survey encompasses a range of topics including school and community safety, health and well-being, engagement, and more. This is your opportunity to let us know what is working and what needs improvement.

How to Request Assistance

We are committed to ensuring the survey is accessible to everyone. If you require any assistance or have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Student Survey Questions

Please visit one of the following links to view the questions that will be asked on the survey. 

Student Surveys for Grades 4 – 5

Student Surveys for Grades 6 – 12 

Student Opt-Out Information

We understand and respect the choice of families who may decide not to participate. The deadline to opt-out student(s) from participating in this survey is February 10, 2025; however, students have the option to skip specific questions when completing the survey if they are unsure of how to answer it.

Opting out is a simple process, and choosing to do so will not impact, you, or your student in any way.

 YVM Student Opt-Out Forms


For additional information or questions about the Your Voice Matters Survey, please email [email protected].