Research Requirements

Please ensure the following information is accurately entered in the online application form:

• Proposal Title
• Submitter Name and Institution
• Primary Researcher Name and Email Address
• Proposed Start and End Dates
• Potential Schools and Participants
  • Include school(s), age groups, grade levels, and relevant demographics and the reason for the targeted engagement
• Time and Scheduling Requirements
  • Indicate when research actvities will occur (before, during, or after school)
  • Describe expected time commitments for students, staff, and parents
  • Include total duration and frequency of participation (e.g., hours per session, sessions per week)
• Project Alignment
  • Describe alignment with the District's vision, mission and values and/or how the project benefits the District
• Research Statement
  • Outline research questions, issues, and hypotheses
• Design and Methodology
  • Describe research design, questions, scope, and significance
  • Specify participant numbers and roles, data collection, and analysis methods
  • Include confidentiality procedures and data disposal plans
• Research Instruments
  • Include copies of surveys, assessments, or other tools used in the study
• Consent Materials
  • Include copies of any letters or forms that will be sent to students, staff, parents, or community members
• Research Team Overview
  • List names and describe roles of all team members involved in direct interaction with students or staff
• Current Approvals
  • If the project completes requirements for a college or university course, program or degree, provide a copy of the Institutional Review Board approval if required by the college or university
  • If the project does not require an Institutional Review Board, please provide approval from other entities or agencies if applicable
• Funding Information
  • Identify funding course, grant name, and approval number (if applicable)
• Literature Review
  • Summarize relevant research
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Signed Agreement to Conduct Research in the Beaverton School District

Please ensure compliance with the following policies:

• Supervision and Background Checks
  • Researchers not employed by BSD must be under the direct sight and sound supervision of licensed BSD staff while working with students
  • A background check is required prior to any student interaction
• Confidentiality and Data Security
  • Protecting participant privacy is a top priority
  • All data must be non-personally identifiable and securely stored
• Final Results Submission
  • A copy of the final research results must be submiteted to the District upon project completion
• Staff Communication Protocol
  • Reserachers must not contact principals, teachers, or other school staff before receiving formal approval
  • If your proposal is approved, the committee will contact schools to identify an appropriate point of contact for you.  The name of the designated school contact will be included in the official approval letter.

Once submitted, applications will be reviewed according to the following timeline:

*Propsoals received after April 1 will be reviewed the following school year on September 1

Beaverton School District will review research applications with a focus on minimizing disruptions to the school environment and instructional time. In addition, the evaluation process will consider the overall research design, including protocols for maintaining confidentiaility; the anticipated impact on staff and students; the scope of current initiatives within the district; and the current research projets. The review will aslo take into account the project's alignment with district priorities, available capacity to support new research, and whether data collection methords are appropriate for the age, developmental level, and language proficiency of participating subjects.

Research proposals that align with and honor our values -- Academic Excellence, Belonging & Dignity, and Community Connections -- will receive priority consideration.

Please note that not all applications will be approved, and there is no appeals process. Approval does not guarantee participation; involvement froms staff, parents, and students remains entirely voluntary.