Thank you for your interest in conducting research at Polk County Public Schools. Our district welcomes research requests that directly benefit the district, require minimal use of student and/or employee time, and align with the district’s research agenda.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call 863-534-0979 ext. 488 or email [email protected].

Our policies and procedures have changed. The Office of Assessment, Accountability & Evaluation will only be accepting and reviewing research applications submitted online through this Microsoft form.

The following information must be emailed to [email protected] to complete the application..

  1. A completed “Application to Conduct Research” Form.
  2. A brief abstract, not exceeding 200 words.
  3. A detailed research proposal.
  4. Copies of all necessary consent/assent forms with completed checklists.
  5. A letter from principals/teachers granting permission to conduct research in their school/classroom.
  6. Evidence of recent (within five years) human subjects research training.
  7. College and university-affiliated researchers must obtain approval of their proposed research by the Institutional Review Board or similar committee.

Research Applications and Review Deadlines Dates

Review Cycle Application Deadline Research Review
Committee Meeting
Approval Notification
January - February Monday, January 8, 2024 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Monday, February 12, 2024
March - April Friday, March 8, 2024 Friday, March 29, 2024 Wednesday, April 10, 2024
May - June Friday, May 10, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024 Friday, June 14, 2024
July - August Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Friday, July 26, 2024 Friday, August 9, 2024
September - October Monday, September 9, 2024 Friday, September 27, 2024 Wednesday, October 16, 2024
November - December Thursday, November 14, 2024 Monday, December 2, 2024 Friday, December 13, 2024
January - February Monday, January 6, 2025 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Monday, February 10, 2025
March - April Friday, March 7, 2025 Friday, March 28, 2025 Wednesday, April 9, 2025
May - June Friday, May 9, 2025 Friday, May 30, 2025 Friday, June 13, 2025
July - August Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025 Friday, August 8, 2025
September - October Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Friday, September 26, 2025 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
November - December Thursday, November 13, 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 Friday, December 12, 2025

To request the documents listed below, please call 863-534-0979 ext. 488 or email [email protected].

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