Applying for permission permission to conduct research in the Midland Independent School District
Thank you for your interest in conducting research involving Midland ISD as part of your doctoral program.
Note: If you intend to request Personally Identifiable Information (PII), FERPA conditions must be met:
The disclosure of PII from student education records must be for, or on behalf of, an educational agency or institution, in order to
a. Develop, validate, or administer predictive tests;
b. Administer student aid programs; or
c. Improve instruction.
All requests for conducting research within Midland Independent School District follow specific guidelines which were established for the following reasons:
• To protect the rights and privacy of students, parents/guardians, and staff
• To protect instructional time
• To promote continuous program improvement
• To add to the body of knowledge in the field of education
Guidelines for Obtaining Permission
Research in the Midland Independent School District is defined as any data collection from or about Midland Independent School District schools, students, parents, or staff. Research includes, but is not limited to, data collection for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements of a thesis or dissertation, publication in a journal or book and/or completion of an education class project.
Requirement:
The Midland Independent School District requires that researchers:
• Submit an application and receive permission to conduct research from the Research Evaluation and Assessment Department;
• give written assurance that individuals, schools, or the district are not identifiable in the final research study or report; and,
• give assurance that the project has no undue effect and does not interfere with the operation of schools in the school system
The application found on this page includes additional requirements that must be adhered to throughout the course of any research at Midland ISD. Please read it carefully and respond fully to avoid delays in processing.
After your review of these guidelines and the application, if you feel that your project can be conducted within these guidelines, please complete the application and submit it by attaching it in an email to ResearchRequests@midlandisd.net.
When your application passes the initial review, it will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) according to the content of your study. When the department level is approved you will be notified with next steps.
Until full approval is granted at the district level, any and all recruiting of potential Midland Independent School District participants for your study is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized recruiting may result in the denial of your application and other consequenses as applicable.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Thank you.
