Research Request
The Department of Research, Data, & Evaluation is pleased to offer research proposal services for employees and external stakeholders.
The Purpose of this process is to govern and coordinate research conducted in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) for the following reasons:
- To protect the rights and privacy of students, parents/guardians, and staff;
- To protect instructional time;
- To promote continuous improvement in student achievement;
- To benefit the DCSD and support the mission, goals, and strategic plan;
- To ensure that the research will inform educational practice.
The DeKalb County School District’s Board of Education has adopted regulation KIB-R Special Interest Material Distribution, Research, Surveys, and Questionnaires. This regulation shall apply to requests made by employees of the DeKalb County School District and/or external requests to conduct research within the district. Approval will be based on consistent procedures in keeping with established policies. Any study that involves data collection through observation, interview, survey, tests, and other data collection devices is defined as “research” and is subject to these policies and procedures.
Research Proposals Procedure
All prospective researchers who are interested in conducting research in DeKalb County School District are required to submit a formal application and receive written approval before any research activities may begin. The district has adopted new guidelines for conducting research that should streamline the process. To access the research application link, click on the appropriate Research Information and Instructions Guidelines in the Pertinent Documents section below.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Using AI to generate any or all part of a research proposal is strictly prohibited and will result in an instant denial. Please note that The Research Review Board uses AI detectors when reviewing proposals.
Contact us, if you have any questions.
Ms. Natasha Jackman, Administrative Assistant
678.676.0300
Dr. Rebecca Braaten, Director
678-676-0472
404-427-0028
Mr. Michael Shaw, Senior Coordinator
678.676.0325