Guidelines for Conducting Research in CFISD

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) recognizes the need for continued research in education and other related areas. District Improvement and Accountability screens applications from graduate students, university researchers, and other research organizations requesting access to CFISD as a research site.

CFISD encourages quality research efforts, especially in areas that will enhance its educational outcomes and practices. The application process was developed in order to:

coordinate new research projects with ongoing district research and evaluation,
protect district staff and students from unnecessary data collection,
consider project requests in light of federal and state privacy laws, and
ensure that projects are of significance to the district

Who needs approval?

Any study that involves data collection through observation, interviews, surveys, tests, etc., from students and personnel in CFISD is defined as "Research" and is subject to the approval process. This also includes research conducted on any CFISD facility or campus.
An individual (including a CFISD employee) or group must submit an Application to Conduct Research in CFISD for a/an:

Individual research
Class projects
Master theses
Doctoral dissertations
Other research studies

CFISD employees who are collecting data, testing students, etc., as part of a research project are required to secure permission prior to conducting research.

How is approval obtained?

Email [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Application to Conduct Research in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

What are the deadlines for submitting an application and subsequent notification?

Submission Deadline (before midnight)	Earliest Possible Decision Notification
Research Applications Not Accepted or Reviewed in June
Research Applications Not Accepted or Reviewed in July
Research Applications Not Accepted or Reviewed in August
Tuesday, September 1, 2020	Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020	Thursday, October 15, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020	Monday, November 16, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020	Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Monday, January 4, 2021	Monday, January 18, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021	Monday, February 15, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021	Friday, March 12, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021	Thursday, April 15, 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021	Monday, May 17, 2021

What if I have questions before, during, or after submitting my application?

Email any questions to [email protected] and we will provide guidance regarding the research application process.

Guidelines for Conducting Research in CFISD

Who needs approval?

How is approval obtained?

What are the deadlines for submitting an application and subsequent notification?

What if I have questions before, during, or after submitting my application?

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