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FAQs
- Who must fill out an application to conduct research and evaluation?
- Am I conducting research and evaluation?
- Why does EPISD have formal application procedures?
- Where do I get application materials?
- How do I submit an application?
- Is there a way to increase the probability of getting my project recommended?
- Who decides what projects are recommended for implementation?
- What happens if my application is recommended for implementation?
- For what types of data do I need to obtain parent/guardian consent?
- What information must be in the parent/guardian consent from?
- What am I required to do while I’m conducting the project?
- What happens after the project is complete?
- Who should I contact for further information?
1. Who must fill out an application to conduct research and evaluation?
You must fill out an application to conduct research
and evaluation if you are doing research
and evaluation for a thesis, dissertation, conference presentation, or journal
publication.
2. Am I conducting research and evaluation?
You are conducting research and evaluation if you
are collecting information from or about EPISD students, parents, or staff.
Research and evaluation includes, but is not limited to, collecting data to fulfill
requirements of a school project or degree, preparing a conference presentation or
journal publication, or evaluating a program.
3. Why does EPISD have formal application procedures?
Through our external research request process, we
partner with outside researchers and evaluators to improve educational practices,
and thus, improve student outcomes. Where possible, EPISD supports external research
and evaluation efforts of federal or state governmental entities.
4. Where do I get application materials?
All needed materials can be downloaded from this
website.
5. How do I submit an application?
Follow the steps listed in the Application
Requirements section of the webpage. Each form has instructions.
6. Is there a way to increase the probability of getting my project
recommended?
Make sure that all required items for your project
are included, especially any required consent forms. Also, make sure that you have
all required signatures.
7. Who decides what projects are recommended for implementation?
Each application is given to an Outside Research Requests Review Committee.
8. What happens if my application is recommended for implementation?
You will receive a confirmation letter from the district.
Do not proceed with your project until you receive this letter.
9. For what types of data do I need to obtain parent/guardian consent?
If data will be collected about or from individual
students, parent/guardian consent is required. A copy of your proposed parental
consent form should be attached to your application.
10. What information must be in the parental/guardian consent form?
The parental/guardian consent form should permit
parents/guardians to give full and informed consent. Consent cannot be passive.
The form should be provided in English and in the anticipated home language of
participants’ parents/families. In most cases, a Spanish translation will be needed.
11. What am I required to do while I’m conducting the project?
You should work with staff at your participating school(s) to assure that activities associated with your project are scheduled in advance and at their convenience. You must maintain the confidentiality of records and respect the privacy and rights of individuals and schools. Data MUST be disposed of when their use is complete, especially if they include numbers or identification numbers. As you conduct an outside research study in EPISD, you must abide by standards of professional conduct at all times. Failure to do so will be sufficient cause for terminating the project. Any violations of procedures noted by teachers or other participants in the study will be reported to the school principal. The principal will then, if necessary, discuss such infractions with the Coordinator, who will contact your Project Director or Supervising Professor and others as necessary.
12. What happens after the project is complete?
You must provide the Coordinator of Outside
Research Requests with a summary of your method and conclusions as soon as one
is completed. If your results are later reported in a more complete form (book,
dissertation, journal article, etc.) you should provide EPISD with a copy for
its professional library. Personal feedback to principals and teachers involved
in your project is also encouraged. Providing an in-kind service to the school(s)
in which you conducted your project is encouraged. This might include volunteering
to mentor or tutor individual students, serving as a guest speaker, or donating
money or materials.
13. Whom should I contact for further information?
Contact the Coordinator of Outside Research
Requests:
Carlos Perales at (915) 881-2412 or cperales@episd.org.
Carlos Perales at (915) 881-2412 or cperales@episd.org.
