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. 744 or email research@polk-fl.net.
2020-2021 Research Application & Review Deadlines
Review Cycle | Application Deadline | Research Review Committee Meeting | Approval Notification |
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September – October | Monday, September 14, 2020 | Friday, October 2, 2020 | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
November – December | Thursday, November 19, 2020 | Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | Monday, December 14, 2020 |
January – February | Monday, January 11, 2021 | Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | Monday, February 15, 2021 |
March – April | Friday, March 12, 2021 | Friday, April 2, 2021 | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
May – June | Friday, May 14, 2021 | Friday, June 4, 2021 | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
July – August | Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | Thursday, July 29, 2021 | Friday, August 13, 2021 |
September – October | Monday, September 13, 2021 | Friday, October 1, 2021 | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
November – December | Thursday, November 18, 2021 | Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Monday, December 13, 2021 |
January – February | Monday, January 10, 2022 | Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | Monday, February 14, 2022 |
March – April | Friday, March 11, 2022 | Friday, April 1, 2022 | Wednesday, April 13, 2022 |
May – June | Friday, May 13, 2022 | Friday, June 3, 2022 | Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
2019-2020 Approved Research Requests
Please be advised that approval of research activities does not equate an endorsement of research by Polk County Public Schools. Our approval means that the study has met professional and ethical standards as determined by the District’s Research Review Board, and these researchers have permission to conduct activities in our school district. Regardless, principals must grant final approval on whether or not a particular researcher may conduct research at their school. Informed consent documents must be obtained from parents or legal guardians before a researcher has direct contact with students.
Research Project | Researcher(s) | Institution | Effective Dates |
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Developing Premier Leaders: A Focus on the Future Farmers of America in Florida High Schools | BourneSmothers, Julian | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 10/14/19-06/25/20 |
Teachers’ Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Community Resources | Adams, Carl | Nova Southeastern University | 10/14/19-06/30/20 |
Investigating the Feasibility of Contact-Based Stigma Change Programs: A Focus Group Study with School Psychologists, Counselors, Teachers, & Parents | Beekman, B. Michelle | University of South Florida | 10/30/19- 07/14/20 |
STEP Facilitator Improvement Network Action Research | Brown, Debbie | University of Denver | 12/16/19-09/01/20 |
First-year Teacher Efficacy for Teaching Character Education | Ciganek, Lisa &
Ribble, Alana |
Southeastern University | 05/28/20-09/01/20 |
Transition from Classroom Teacher to School Administrator | Nelson, Brandy | Florida Southern College | 05/28/20-09/01/20 |
Schools for Rigor: Achievement Gains at Kathleen High School | Basileo, Lindsey | Learning Sciences International | 02/07/19-09/30/20 |
Training Intervention for Middle School Teachers on Culturally Relevant Instruction and Culturally Relevant Classroom Management Strategies | Newton, Vivian | Nova Southeastern University | 04/10/20-09/30/20 |
School Discipline: Zero Tolerance | Perry Jr., Aram | Northcentral University | 07/09/20-09/30/20 |
An Evaluation of Equity and Access for All Students in a School District’s Career and Technical Education Programs | Jaime, Cynthia | National Louis University | 12/16/19 – 01/31/21 |
The Implementation of CHAMPS Procedures to Improve Behavior and Academic Performance | Jarrett, Henreta | Nova Southeastern University | 10/14/19-03/30/21 |
A Qualitative Case Study to Discover How Title I Schools Build the Capacity of Staff and Families in Support of Academic Achievement | Atwell, Denise | Florida Southern | 04/01/19-
04/30/21 |
To request the documents listed below, please call 863-534-0979 ext. 744 or email research@polk-fl.net.
Application Documents
- Application to Conduct Research
- Informed Consent Letter Checklist
- Student Assent Letter Checklist
Information for Research Request Applicants
- Should I Submit a Research Request?
- The Research Application Review Process
- Composition of the Research Review Committee
- Checklist Used for Phase I Quality Control Review
- Rubric Used for Phase II RRC Review
Resources for Approved Researchers
- Monthly Research Progress Reports
- Request for Extension of Research Activities
- Suspension for Research Activities
Research Incident Reports
- Report by Person Involved
- Report by Witness
- Report by School Administrator
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