Procedures for Data Collection/Research
in the Memphis City Schools

Overview

The Memphis City Schools wishes to cooperate to the greatest extent possible with Memphis City Schools employees and outside individuals/agencies in the conduct of worthy research projects. 

Collection of data for research purposes in the Memphis City Schools requires prior approval.

Requirements for Submitting a Proposal

Persons requesting to conduct research/collect data in the district are required to submit a completed request form (Word or PDF) at least 8 weeks prior to the date data collection is planned to begin.

Forward your completed form to:

Dr. John R. Barker, Executive Director
Memphis City Schools
Office of Research & Evaluation
2597 Avery Ave., Room 304
Memphis, TN 38112

BarkerJohnR@mcsk12.net

Review Process

Staff will contact appropriate persons within the district to review all complete data collection/research requests, and with their input reach a decision on approval or disapproval of the request.

Notification of Approval

Following a review of the proposal, the researcher will receive a copy of the Approval Form indicating whether or not the proposal was approved.

Parental Consent

If student questionnaires or interviews are to be administered, or if confidential data are requested, written, active, informed parental consent must be obtained for each student prior to participation in the study. Attached is a sample consent form. This sample may be used as a guide in developing consent forms required for the proposed study. A copy of any instrument(s), which are not commercially developed, must be sent to parents/guardians with the consent form.