Part of the AI for Families resources for schools developed as part of the online professional development course The AI-Empowered Teacher, this survey is intended to help educators at the school and district level engage families, build shared understanding, and support safe and responsible technology use.

Interested in capturing student voice? Learn about the Perspectives on AI, Technology and Human Skills (PATHS) survey.

Survey Questions

Purpose:
This survey helps us understand your experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) and your hopes and concerns about how AI is used to support students, teachers, and families.

Section 1: About You and Your Family

1. Which grade(s) is your child/children currently in? (Check all that apply)
   • PreK-2
   • 3-5
   • 6-8
   • 9-12
2. How often do you use digital tools or online services in your daily life?
   • Rarely
   • A few times per week
   • Daily
   • Multiple times per day
3. Do any of your children use generative AI (like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, etc.)?
   • No, or not that I know of
   • Rarely
   • A few times per week
   • Daily
   • Multiple times per day

Section 2: Your Experience With AI

1. How familiar are you with AI?
   • 1 = Not familiar
   • 2 = Somewhat familiar
   • 3 = Neither familiar or unfamiliar
   • 4 = Somewhat familiar
   • 5 = Very familiar
2. Where have you learned about AI? (Check all that apply)
   • News or social media
   • Work
   • School communications
   • Friends or family
   • Personal use
   • I haven’t learned much about AI
3. Do you use AI tools (examples: ChatGPT, automated customer service bots, AI in apps)?
   • Yes
     • If yes, which ones?
   • No
4. Have you talked with your child about AI?
   • Yes
     • If yes, what did you talk about?
   • No

Section 3: Hopes and Concerns for AI in Schools

1. What potential benefits do you hope AI could bring to your child’s education? (Check all that apply)
   • Personalized learning or tutoring
   • Help with language translation or communication
   • More timely feedback on assignments
   • Support for teachers (reducing busywork)
   • Improved access to resources
   • Increased engagement or motivation
   • Other (please describe)
2. What concerns do you have about AI in education? (Check all that apply)
   • Privacy of student information
   • Data security
   • Screen time
   • Bias or incorrect information
   • Replacing human teaching
   • Too much dependence on technology
   • I’m not sure AI will help learning
   • Other (please describe)
3. How concerned are you overall about the use of AI in schools?
   • 1 = Not concerned
   • 2 = A little concerned
   • 3 = Neither concerned or unconcerned
   • 4 = Somewhat concerned
   • 5 = Very concerned

Section 4: Final Thoughts

1. What would help you feel more confident about AI in your child’s school? (Check all that apply)
   • Clear communication about how AI is used
   • Parent workshops or information sessions
   • Examples of how AI supports learning
   • Information about privacy and data policies
   • Opportunities to ask questions or give feedback
   • I’m already confident
   • Other (please describe)
2. What questions do you have about AI in education?
3. Is there anything else you want us to know about your expectations or concerns?

About This Activity

This resource was developed with support from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) through a collaboration with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and the Kentucky Department of Education, New Mexico Public Education Department, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and Wyoming Department of Education. The materials reflect shared priorities across the four states while allowing schools and districts to adapt them for their local communities.