Overview

All persons interested in conducting research in Somerville Public Schools (SPS) must complete an application. Research includes, but is not limited to: conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups and classroom observations involving SPS students and/or staff.


SPS Review Process

All researchers must complete an application. Other research-related materials should be submitted at the time of application (e.g., questionnaires, consent form(s), principal letter, etc.).

SPS only approves studies aligned to our district goals outlined in our strategic plan. These goals include effective teaching and leadership, performance management, increasing the graduation rate, teaching and learning through technology, environmental stewardship, and parent and community connections.

October 1 - 31: Proposals must be submitted within this window
November 1 - 30: Proposals will be reviewed
Mid-December: We will share notification is your proposal has been approved and share next steps in regards to data sharing agreements or researcher agreements.

Proposals will be reviewed by SPS administration. If you have any questions, please contact Gisele Silveira, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Academics (gsilveira@k12.somerville.ma.us).

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* 1. Project Title

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* 2. Researcher's Full Name(s):

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* 3. Title/Position:

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* 4. University/Organization:

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* 5. Mailing address:

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* 6. Email address:

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* 7. Phone number:

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* 8. Projected Start Date

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* 9. Projected Completion Date

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* 10. This research is related to a (select one):

All applicants must provide documentation from their institution's review board for the protection of human subjects before SPS will consider approval.

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* 11. Do you have an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval form?

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* 12. If yes, attach a copy of your IRB approval here.

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* 13. Are you a graduate student?

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