Research Activities Occurring in an Educational Setting

Research reviewing/examining curricula: These categories refer to standard, existing curriculum.  The IRB will likely request confirmation from the school or district ensuring that the curriculum being studied is a part of standard, regular curriculum.

Review of educational records: Research including the review of educational records requires consideration of FERPA regulations.  For more information about FERPA, please review the IRB office's FERPA guidelines.

Research conducted at a school site/with school personnel:  The IRB will likely require site permission to conduct any research activities at a school site or where school personnel are participants.  The study team will need to find out what the selected site(s) approval process is for outside research studies.  See IRB Guidance: Research in K-12 Schools and IRB Guidance: Site Permission for more details.