High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09): A First Look at Fall 2009 Ninth-Graders' Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, and School Administrators

Title:	High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09): A First Look at Fall 2009 Ninth-Graders' Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, and School Administrators
Description:	This report features initial findings from the base year of a new longitudinal study that started with a nationally representative cohort of ninth-graders in the fall of 2009. This report focuses on the contextual data provided by students' parents and school staff. The analyses examine parents' educational expectations for their ninth-graders as well as savings for postsecondary education; teachers' preparation and experience; and school administrators’ challenges in managing students’ schools across students' socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (1.28MB)
Cover Date:	August 2011
Web Release:	September 13, 2011
Publication #:	NCES 2011355
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Laura F. LoGerfo, Elise M. Christopher, Kristin Denton Flanagan
Type of Product:	First Look / ED TAB
Survey/Program Areas:	High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09)
Keywords:	Achievement (Student) • mathematics College Preparation Coursetaking/Transcripts • mathematics and science High School Longitudinal Studies Mathematics • mathematics coursework Secondary Education • longitudinal studies
Questions:	For questions about the content of this First Look / ED TAB, please contact: Elise Christopher.