Albemarle County Public Schools receives requests from outside agencies/individuals to conduct research in the schools. If an ACPS employee receives a request from an outside agency, including UVA, the employee must forward that request to a supervisor (principal, for example). These requests must be forwarded to Chris Gilman, Coordinator of Research and Program Evaluation, as a detailed proposal indicating the purpose of the study and how the results may be used. Per School Board Policy IFB, Research Projects and Pilot Programs, each proposal will be evaluated by an ad hoc committee chaired by Chris Gilman.

Information about Research and Survey Requests, including the application to conduct research or distribute surveys, can be accessed through the “Community” tab on the ACPS website.