Evanston Township High School District 202 encourages research that provides a basis for improving school processes and student learning within the district as well as research that contributes to the field of education in the areas of theory and practice. While the district encourages educational research, the need for research and the collection of information is always balanced against the district’s objectives.

Surveys and research that take place within the district require prior written approval of the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Department. A written proposal meeting the specified guidelines must be submitted to Research, Evaluation, and Assessment review. The timeline for approval varies with each proposal. Submitters may be asked to answer questions about the proposal or to make modifications prior to approval or denial of the request.

Surveys and research must support the school district goals and objectives in order to be approved.

Survey or research projects must meet district policy or state and federal laws or regulations.

For a given school year, research requests will be reviewed through January 31^st.  After January 31^st, all requests will be considered for the following school year.

Department directors and principals should not allow surveys or research to take place unless the individual or organization that wishes to conduct the survey or research can demonstrate prior written approval from the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Department. When prior parent/guardian consent is required for student participation, no student may be allowed to participate in a survey or research project without documentation of consent.

Research and Survey Approval Procedures