Our policies and procedures have changed. The Office of Assessment, Accountability & Evaluation will only be accepting and reviewing research applications submitted online through this link beginning in 2020.

The following information must be uploaded using a Google account 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.

2020-2021 Research Application & Review Deadlines

Review Cycle Application Deadline Research Review Committee Meeting Approval Notification
January- February Monday, January 13, 2020 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020
March – April Friday, March 13, 2020 Friday, April 3, 2020 Wednesday, April 15, 2020
May – June Friday, May 15, 2020 Friday, June 5, 2020 Wednesday, June 17, 2020
July – August Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Thursday, July 30, 2020 Friday, August 14, 2020
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

2019-2020 Approved Research Requests

Research Project Researcher(s) Institution Effective Dates
A Mixed-Methods Study on the Relationship Between Elementary School Principals’ Transformational Leadership and Teacher Self-Efficacy Lamb, Ashlee Florida Southern College 10/14/19-02/21/20
Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of Interleaved and Blocked Practice Problems Dedrick, Robert University of South Florida 12/16/19-02/29/20
Quality Teacher Induction Clemons, Betty Emilean Southeastern University 04/01/19-04/30/20
Retaining Millennial Teachers: Exploring the Importance of Social Exchanges and Relational Experiences to Millennial Teachers in an Elementary School Setting Dettling, Jennifer Florida Southern 08/14/19-04/30/20
An Exploration of Family-School Partnerships and the Principal’s Role in Efforts to Engage Families and Methods for Building Capacity Atwell, Denise Florida Southern 06/10/19-04/30/20
A Narrative Inquiry into a Principal’s Understanding of School Culture and Its Influences on Principal Leadership Holby, Robert University of South Florida 02/10/20-04/30/20
The Implementation of CHAMPS Procedures to Improve Behavior and Academic Performance Jarrett, Henreta Nova Southeastern University 10/14/19-05/29/20
Survey of Head Start Grantees on Training and Technical Assistance Hafford, Carol NORC at the Univ of Chicago (Bethesda, MD) 10/14/19-05/30/20
Causal-Comparative Study of the Reflex Math Fact Fluency Program and its Effect of Second Grade Scores on the Spring Star Scores 2019 Cress, Tammy Walden University 06/25/19-05/30/20
Impact of Professional Development in Aligning Targets and Tasks with Standards on Student Achievement Mills, Jennifer Saint Leo University 02/10/20-05/31/20
Novice Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Preparedness to Teach Students Experiencing Trauma Ciganek, Lisa Southeastern University 02/10/20-06/01/20
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
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

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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