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Research and Evaluation department (R&E) supports district decision-making through primary and partnered research, program evaluation, the calculation of Student Learning Growth (SLG) scores, and support for state value-added models (VAM).

In addition, we encourage and collaborate with external institutions in developing targeted research studies that align with district priorities.

Research

Apply to Conduct Research in OCPS

The application materials to conduct research in OCPS are identified under Getting Started and Support Materials. Please refer to the Application Process Flow Chart and Application Process Guide to assist you with the process of submitting your request.

Application Process Guide

Getting Started

Step 1 - Applicant Information Form

Step 2 - Research Request Form (if applicable)

Support Materials

Available Data Elements

Change/Renewal Request Form

Common Reasons for Application Rejection

Cover Page for Executive Summary

Criteria for Approval

Informed Consent Guide

OCPS Research Agenda

OCPS Employee Graduate Student Course Assurances

OCPS Instructor Advanced Placement (AP) Research Course Assurances

Other Resources

Ethical Considerations

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Student Privacy Compass

Privacy Technical Assistance Center

Data Sources

FDOE Education Information Services (EIS)

Carnegie Mellon University LearnLab

US Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Evaluation

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation is the systematic practice of appraising programs for qualities such as effectiveness and efficiency. Direction is given from senior management about which programs will be evaluated and results are communicated internally to support district-wide decisions.

Student Learning Growth (SLG)

Student Learning Growth (SLG) scores are used in personnel evaluations in conjunction with observation-based scores. The SLG scores are determined by estimating the unique contribution of instructional or non-instructional classroom personnel on students' academic growth over a certain period of time.

The primary methods used to calculate these scores are called Value-Added Models (VAM), in which adjustments are made for characteristics outside of the control of the school and personnel such as students’ English Language Learner status or their number of days absent.

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