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Conducting Research with Jeffco Public Schools

Permission to Conduct Research

The Board of Education recognizes the value of educational research, which brings valid and reliable information to assist teachers, administrators and other staff members in making instructional decisions.

The district is especially interested in research in the areas of:

  • Student Achievement:studies that identify ways to close the achievement gap for minority students; analyze the effectiveness of a year-round school calendar, summer school programs, character education, or prevention programs; explore student safety issues; identify barriers to student achievement; determine the effectiveness of Jeffco Schools Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
  • School-to-Work: studies that assess how well Jeffco Schools' graduates are prepared to enter college or workforce; examine the changes in community college entrance requirements and effects on admission for Jeffco Schools graduates; assess if Jeffco Schools curriculum is aligned with employer needs and expectations.
  • Multi-Cultural Issues: studies that examine/explain student achievement by racial, ethnic or linguistic groups; assess Jeffco Schools' instructional programs for English Language Learners; analyze discipline, suspension, and dropout rates by racial, ethnic, or linguistic groups.
  • Changing Work Force Issues: studies that examine comprehensive staff development; determine effective instructional coaching programs; examine the impact of new teachers and retaining teachers.
Application for Conducting Research in Jeffco Schools

Print out both the Application Requirements Checklist and the Research Application Form.

Return the completed application and required documents to:

External Research Review Committee
Jefferson County Public School District
DLEA, Assessment & Research
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. #27
Golden, CO  80401-0001

During each school year, the deadline to submit an application for external research review is March 1.

District Policies Related to Conducting Research

Curriculum Research - Policy IGB
Curriculum Research - Regulation IGB-R

Contact Information
Jeffco Assessment & Research Department
303-982-6565.