Alachua County Public Schools Resources
Collaborate with Alachua County Public Schools
Conducting research in the Alachua County Public School (ACPS) system offers valuable opportunities for College of Education faculty to engage directly with K–12 students, teachers, and classrooms. ACPS is a strong community partner and an excellent setting for applied educational research with real-world impact. If you are interested in collaborating with ACPS for your research, please follow the procedure outlined below for requesting data or applying to conduct research (grant- and non-grant-funded) to ensure alignment with district policies.
1. Contact Dr. Lori Dassa
Email Dr. Lori Dassa at (ldassa@coe.ufl.edu), Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships, to explain your intent to collaborate with ACPS.
2. Complete the Appropriate Application
Visit the Requesting Data or Applying to Conduct Research in ACPS website to download and complete the Application for Research or the Application for Data. (Note: If your research involves data collection, only the Application for Research is required.)
3. Submit Your Application
Email your application to the ACPS Department of Data Analytics, Accountability, & Evaluation (research@gm.sbac.edu) and include the following:
- Your completed application form.
- A copy of your Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval form and a brief description of your research protocol (IRB-02).
- Copies of your data collection instruments and/or a detailed description of the data required, as well as any necessary consent forms required (parental, student, etc.).
These instructions and more detailed information are available on the Requesting Data or Applying to Conduct Research in ACPS website. Please contact Dr. Lori Dassa if you need further assistance regarding collaborating with ACPS or establishing research partnerships with schools across Florida.