Evaluation Criteria
The primary criteria that will be used to evaluate external research requests are as follows:
1. Significance
Preference will be given to studies:
a. Improving academic achievement,
b. In areas that are of high concern and potential usefulness to NLMUSD,
c. That are testing novel ideas,
d. That show promise of contributing to a scientific knowledge base for education, and
e. That are university required for a Master’s thesis or Doctoral dissertation.
2. Design
a. Adequacy of conceptual framework, research questions, instrumentation, and data collection and design.
b. Appropriateness of arrangements to report and explain results of the research to NLMUSD personnel.
c. Consideration of the rights and feelings of the subjects involved in the research.
d. Confidentiality of information pertaining to individual students or staff.
e. Clarity of plans for participation of NLMUSD students and staff.
3. Protection of Human Subjects
a. Adherence to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) regarding family and pupil rights, their privacy, and protection.
b. Appropriate parental consent forms and student assent forms when necessary.
4. Logistics
a. Minimal disruption of district, school, and classroom operation.
b. Minimal time required of students and staff.