The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase : Element 2 : Activity 1 : Task 3: Collect Data
Guideline: Collecting the data should be consistent with the identified data elements and the selected collection methods. When collecting data, only collect what you will use, revise your procedures based on your experience, and apply what you have learned from the evaluation to update future data collection procedures.
ESOMAR is the "world association of research professionals" these guidelines deal with the ethical considerations involved in conducting survey research with children and young people for both economic and sociological purposes.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools receiving funds under any applicable U.S. Department of Education program. School districts should ensure all staff members and interpreters are familiar with the applicable policies on the privacy of student records.
A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research, as defined in the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations, and the research activity will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations. Such activities must follow the Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects. When developing a program evaluation, it is important to keep these restrictions in mind.
The Department's Office of Chief Financial Officer provides information on federal requirements associated with protecting human subjects in research. Links to general information, regulations, and guidance are offered. Anyone inquiring as to federal requirements should review content provided on this page.
This document contains links to national and state education data sources. The content may be useful to educators when developing a school profile.
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