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Guide :: Education

Education Research

The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for developing and conducting Education research that is compliant with IRB regulations. Education studies typically involve minors in schools, but can also include upper level institutions with adult participants, and other non-traditional educational settings.

Section Topics:

	>>	Conducting Research in Public or Private Schools
	>>	State and Federal Law for Conducting Research in Public Schools: Guide to FERPA, PPRA, and Legal Reporting Obligations
				FERPA
				PPRA
				Reporting Child Abuse
				Reporting Suicide Threats
				Reporting Illegal and/or Unsafe Behaviors
	>>	Exemption and Education Research
				Archival Data/ Student Records
				Surveys, Interviews, Observations, and Educational Exams
				Normal Educational Practice
					>	What is the educational setting?
					>	Who are the research participants?
					>	What practice is normal?
					>	What is not normal educational practice?
	>>	Non-exempt Studies: Using the classroom for research outside of normal educational practice
	>>	Possible risks to consider when conducting research in an educational setting
				Social Risks
				Waste of child’s educational time
				Undue influence and student confidentiality issues
				Activities could adversely affect student grades
				Burdening new teachers and student teachers
				Lack of voluntary participation
	>>	Informed Consent Agreements
				Parent consent and student assent
				Student Consent (adult students)
				Teacher/ Principal/ Administrator consent
				Materials release consent form

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Guide :: Education