• Application to Conduct Research in the Capistrano Unified School District

    The Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) recognizes the value of high-quality research for advancing the field of educational practice. Both external researchers and Board-contracted researchers will be required to submit a proposal describing all required elements as requested in this application. Any individual or entity who would like to conduct research in CUSD must adhere to the regulations set forth by federal regulations, District Board Policy, and the requirements described within this application. Only proposals that are deemed to be well-designed, relevant to educational practice, and aligned to district initiatives will be considered for approval.

    A request for approval to conduct a research study or survey, with the exception of those mandated by law, shall be submitted to the District Research Review Team not less than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated start date. Once your application is received, you will receive a confirmation email. Once your application is reviewed by the District Research Review Team, you will be notified of the decision by email.

  • Date of submission*
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  • Part I: Study Information

  • Please indicate which type of application this research relates to below.

  • Graduate Student
  • Professional Research

  • Part II: Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Part III: Description of Research Study/Grant

  • Part IV: Methodology - If requesting access to school sites

  • Target Population:

    Requirement: Pseudonyms must be used

    • Please identify the schools/locations where this study (or grant) would be conducted and why these were selected.
    • Include number of schools and names of schools, if known.
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  • Please Select Select the Schools to Be Included in the Research

  • Subjects/Participants:

    Requirement: If parents are to be involved, translation of materials may be required, and will be the responsibility of the researcher.

    • Describe the participants to be involved, and the expected number of participants.
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  • Sampling/Selection:

    Requirement: Participation must be voluntary. Individual responses must remain confidential.

    • Describe what procedures will be used to select participants.
    • Please describe any recruitment plans, compensation, or participation incentives proposed.

  • Data Collection:

    Requirement: Data must be stored securely and confidentially.

    • What will be asked of participants?
    • Please attach any instruments, forms (including permission forms), questionnaires, surveys, or tests to be used to collect data.
    • If applicable, who will administer the tests/ questionnaire and how will those be administered?
  • Types of data collection tools:*

  • Time Commitment:

    • What is the approximate time required from each participant?
    • Include number of sessions, length of sessions, and interval between sessions, if applicable.
    • Will there be any impact on instructional time?

  • Risk/Benefit:

    • What are the potential risks/hazards and expected benefits for the participants?

  • Consent Procedures:

    Requirement: Certain topics require prior consent

    • What consent procedures will be followed?

  • Institutional Review Board:

  • Has your study been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or other Human Subject Review Board?*
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  • Part V: Other Data Needs

  • Other Data Needs:

    Requirement: When reporting data, personal identities must be concealed.

    • Will you be requesting any other types of district/school/student data?

  • Certification Statement:

  • In submitting this application, I certify that the application is an accurate and complete description of my proposed research study. I assure the Capistrano Unified School District that the research activities to be conducted are in compliance with all existing legal and ethical codes, regulations, as well as the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, the Educational Protections for Children Involved as Research Subjects, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. Furthermore, I assure that that all data collected for this study will be kept confidential in compliance with the Education Rights and Privacy Act. The approval to conduct research does not obligate any school, staff, student, or parent to participate, as all participation remains voluntary. I also agree to share my final report and findings with the District no later than one year following the conclusion of the research.

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