Questionnaires

All NTPS, TFS, and PFS questionnaires are available. The survey rounds are listed below and link to information and downloadable PDF files about each questionnaire. Detailed information about NTPS core and rotating modules can be found below as well.

NTPS questionnaires

For the 2020-21 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2020-21 NTPS Questionnaires page.

For the 2017-18 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2017-18 NTPS Questionnaires page.

For the 2015-16 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2015-16 NTPS Questionnaires page.

TFS questionnaires

PFS questionnaires

NTPS Modules

During each collection cycle, the NTPS includes items on core topics such as teacher and principal preparation, classes taught, school characteristics, and demographics of the teacher and principal labor force. To reduce burden, each administration of the NTPS also contains rotating modules on important education topics. These modules alternate between collection years, and each of the three questionnaire types have a Set A module and a Set B module.

For example, items in the Set A module were included on the NTPS questionnaires for the 2015-16 and the 2020-21 collections. Items on the Set B modules were included on the NTPS questionnaires for the 2017-18 collection. This pattern is expected to continue to repeat for future collections. This means that the Set B module will be included on the 2023-24 NTPS questionnaires and Set A module items will be on the 2026-27 NTPS questionnaires.

The information below explains more about the topics covered in the Core modules and both Set A and Set B rotating modules.

Teacher Questionnaires

Core Modules (every cycle)
General employment and background information (including base salary, salary supplements, and demographic characteristics) Professional experience and preparation for teaching Class organization Education and training Certification
Set A Modules (2015-16, 2020-21)	Set B Modules (2017-18, 2023-24)
Early career experiences Working conditions School climate and teacher attitudes	Teacher evaluation Teacher professional development Teacher engagement

Principal Questionnaires

Core Modules (every cycle)
General information (including demographic characteristics Principals’ educational and professional experience Educational goals for students School climate and safety Job duties
Set A Modules (2015-16, 2020-21)	Set B Modules (2017-18, 2023-24)
Working conditions (including job duties) Perceptions (satisfaction and future plans)	Evaluation (of self and of teachers) Professional development (for self and for teachers)

School Questionnaires

Core Modules (every cycle)
General information (including length of school day and school year) Community service requirements Special programs and services
Set A Modules (2015-16, 2020-21)	Set B Modules (2017-18, 2023-24)
School staffing	Instructional time School and classroom organization

TFS questionnaires

For the 2021–22 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2021–22 TFS Questionnaires page.

Questionnaires for previous collections of the TFS are available online and can be downloaded from the SASS Questionnaires page.

PFS questionnaires

For the 2021–22 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2021–22 PFS Questionnaires page.

For the 2016–17 questionnaire PDF files, go to the 2016–17 PFS Questionnaires page.

The questionnaires for previous collections of PFS are available online and can be downloaded from the SASS Questionnaires page.