Durham Public Schools understands
the importance of educational research. We want to ensure that research
projects in DPS support teaching and learning, yet minimize classroom
disruption. Research projects must align with the district and Board of Education
goals.
Researchers must secure district
approval before they begin a research project in Durham Public Schools. We have
an application process that must be completed, and all documents and associated
fees must submitted by one of the dates listed below. We have created a set of
Guiding Principles, Research Standards, and Frequently Asked Questions to
assist researchers in completing their application materials.
If you are a researcher affiliated
with Duke University, the Center for Child and Family Policy has a school
liaison team that you must contact prior to submitting your research
proposal. They will provide guidance regarding your research and the DPS
review process. Please contact Leslie Babinski, Director of the School
Research Project, at leslie.babinski@duke.edu
or 919.613.9296.
Please note that Durham Public
Schools does not advertise or recruit participants for studies that have not
been approved through the Research Process.
DPS strongly encourages anyone interested in submitting a proposal to do
so as far in advance as possible of the proposed start date. It is important
that researchers submit a complete, well-conceived, thorough application for
the Research Review Committee to make an informed decision on the applications.
If your research proposal is denied, you must wait 12 months before
resubmitting your application package.
All proposals are reviewed by the DPS Research Review Committee. It is
the goal of the DPS Research Review Committee (RRC) to notify all researchers
within 4 weeks of the submission date of their research proposal of the RRC’s
decision in regards to their submitted research proposal. The table below outlines external research
proposal due dates for the 2016-17 school year.
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Intended Start of Research
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Submission Deadline
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Tentative Proposal Decision
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On or after August 15, 2016
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July 14, 2016
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August 5, 2016
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On or after March 1, 2017
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January 20, 2017
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February 17, 2017
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*On or after June 13, 2017
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April 14, 2017
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May 12, 2017
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*Submissions for the
April cycle are for proposals to begin with the 2017-18 school year.
All research must be completed by April 30, 2017.
All research projects that require
multiple years of study still require annual submission and approval.
Research Application Fees:
A non-refundable
payment must be submitted along with the application by each cycle’s deadline
to be considered for review. Please note
that if the research study is not approved, the payment is still non-refundable.
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Entity
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Fee per application
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University or
University-Affiliated Program including Centers or Departments
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$100
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Community or
Partnering Agencies
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$100
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Non-Profits
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$100
|
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Research Agency
(Federal or Regional)
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$100
|
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External Evaluators
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$100
|
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Durham Public
Schools’ Staff/Employee
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No fee
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Available Data:
Durham
Public Schools makes available to the general public aggregate data on many
test scores and metrics, and will also provide information as required by North
Carolina public records law and the Freedom of Information Act. These reports may be accessed via the
district’s website (www.dpsnc.net) or via North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (www.ncpublicschools.net).
District Contact:
Amy E. Davis
Coordinator of Grants, Research, and Development
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 560-2000, extension 21617
Email: amy.davis3@dpsnc.net
