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Early Learning and Development Center

Research and Service projects at the ELDC

As a lab school, the Early Learning and Development Center accepts proposals for research requests and service or class projects.�� Requests and projects are taken and accepted based on the caseloads and current needs of the ELDC.

The individual submits their proposal using the application link below.�� Individuals are welcome to reach out the ELDC Director in advance to gage interest in the project.
The ELDC Director reviews the proposal, discusses it with the pedagogical and research liaison and decides if the proposal will move to the ELDC research committee.�� The director can approve, deny, or request more information.�� Any denials will also be reviewed with the dean of the college prior to communicating with the researcher(s).�� Notification regarding the status of the proposal will be provided to the researcher.
Any project summaries or publications will be provided to the ELDC upon completion.
Complete the Service or Class Project Request form
Service or Class Project Request form
- Name * Required
  First Last
- Department or major * Required
- Course number * Required
  If you do not have one, please write N/A
- Brief project request * Required
- Date of the project * Required
  MM slash DD slash YYYY
- Time of the project * Required
  
  : Hours
  
  Minutes
  
  AM/PM AM/PM
- Duration of the project * Required
- Phone
  This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The researcher(s) submits their proposal using the application link below.�� Researchers are welcome to reach out to the ELDC Director in advance to gage interest in the proposal.��
The ELDC Director reviews the proposal, discusses it with the pedagogical and research liaison and decides if the proposal will move to the ELDC research committee.�� The director can approve, deny, or request more information.�� Any denials will also be reviewed with the dean of the college prior to communicating with the researcher(s).�� Notification will be provided to the researcher.��
The ELDC research committee will review the proposal.�� The committee will meet and use a rubric to score the proposal (link to rubric).�� Desired proposals include research that aligns with the vision and mission of the ELDC, as well as research that benefits our children, families, or teachers.��
If the proposal is accepted by the ELDC research committee, the ELDC Director will bring the proposal to the ELDC family advisory group.�� The group will review the proposal and provide final approval.��
Once all reviews have been completed, the ELDC Director will notify the researcher regarding the status of the proposal.�� The ELDC Director will send a letter of support to use for any IRB approval.��
The researcher will be required to provide information to the families about the proposal as outlined in their IRB.�� Any publications of the research will be shared with the ELDC.��
Complete the Research Proposal Application form.
Research Proposal Application form
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Name
First Last
Phone
Email

College

Department

Are you a student?
Are there additional personnel on this project?
Number of research staff: how many research staff will be involved in the Human Research?
What is the expected length of the project?

Where will original signed consent and authorization documents be stored? (building name and room)

How long will consents be maintained after conclusion of the project?
If other, please specify.

Do you have a funding source?
If yes, funding source name:

Funding status:
Have you, or do you intend to, enter into a contract/subcontract agreement with any other entity other than a granting agency concerning this research?
If yes, submit a copy of the agreement or a letter outlining the proposed agreement with this application.
Max. file size: 20 MB.
UPLOAD: PI’s CV or BioSketch, Project narrative, list of project personnel, informed consent/permission/forms with script of information to be provided to subjects, data collection tools, participant materials, recruitment materials, grant applications, site authorizations for research.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Date of application
MM slash DD slash YYYY
I. Investigator(s)

Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number
II. University Affiliation
If other, please specify.

Departmental Affiliation:

III. If research is being conducted under faculty supervision, please give name of project advisor and department.
Project Advisor Name
First Last
Project Advisor Department

IV. Title of Research Project:

V.a. Start date of when research will be conducted:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

V.b. End date of when research will be conducted:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

VI.a. Research will satisfy:
VI.b. If other, please specify:

VII. What sources of funding (if any) are being used to support this research (record keeping purposes only)?

VIII. Since the majority of the ELDC staff is involved to some degree in research conduced at the school, it is necessary to have information about the proposed project. Please supply the specifics requested in the next section. This will enable the ELDC staff to more effectively assist you in implementing this research.
A. A brief description of the nature and purpose of the proposed study.
B. Procedures to be employed in carrying out the study. This should include the method of data collection, age, number and gender of subjects, time requirements, etc. required to complete each phase of the research.
C. Names and qualifications of assistants to the principal investigators.
IX. Has this study received Human Subjects clearance?
Please attach a copy of this clearance to this proposal.
Max. file size: 20 MB.
X. How will information and results be provided to the families on the research project?
Please acknowledge the following statements:
I understand that researchers working in the classroom will be required to have a fingerprint clearance card, and may be subject to having a DHS staff file that includes additional clearances and documentations.

INITIAL
I understand that I will follow any protocols and procedures the ELDC outlines in regard to implementation of the research project. This may include meetings with the ELDC staff, additional communication with the ELDC administration, and/or providing additional information for dissemination.

INITIAL
I understand that completed research results will be provided to families upon request, and that final research papers and studies will be added to the ELDC website for public viewing.

INITIAL
I understand that the ELDC can opt out of the research project with 30 days notice if there is a major change to the research, if there is a sudden change in ELDC program infrastructure, or other extenuating circumstances arise.

INITIAL
Upload draft of project IRB or Human Clearance forms.
Max. file size: 20 MB.
Upload supporting documents for the research project.
Max. file size: 20 MB.

Week 1: Application received and reviewed by the Director and PL, sends email notification of next steps; proposals can be denied or postponed for review if there are already accepted proposals within the research timeline.

Week 2: Committee receives proposal and scores on rubric.

Week 3: Committee meeting is scheduled with committee to discuss results.

Week 4: If committee approves, the ELDC Director will notify the Family Engagement Space (FES) by email about the proposal and ask for any feedback.�� Information given to the FES will be high-level, and will include a 3-question survey that asks for appropriateness of the research, any family considerations one would request of the researcher, questions that they have about the research that were not addressed.

Week 5: Director notifies researcher of final approval.

*Preference will be given to NAU research proposals over external proposals.

Research Proposals Rubric

5-Exceeds Expectations	4-Above Expectations	3-Meets Expectations	2-Somewhat Meets Expectations	1-Below Expectations
The proposal strongly aligns and includes all of the following:�� inquiry approach, reciprocal relationships with families, implementing effective practices, and includes and celebrates Hispanic and Native American voices.	The proposal aligns well with most or all of the following:�� inquiry approach, reciprocal relationships with families, implementing best practices, and includes and celebrates Hispanic and Native American voices.	The proposal aligns with the following: inquiry approach, reciprocal relationships with families, implementing best practices, and includes and celebrates Hispanic and Native American voices.	The proposal somewhat aligns or aligns with a few of the following: inquiry approach, reciprocal relationships with families, implementing best practices, and includes and celebrates Hispanic and Native American voices OR it aligns with some but not others.	The proposal does not align with most or all of the statements.

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

The proposal strongly benefits children, families, and teachers.

The proposal benefits children, families, and teachers.

The proposal benefits children, families, or teachers at the ELDC.

The proposal somewhat benefits children, families, or teachers.

The proposal does not benefit children, families, or teachers.

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

The proposal makes a compelling argument and strongly justifies why the ELDC is the best fit for the research.

The proposal outlines and justifies why the ELDC is the best location for the research.

The proposal outlines why the ELDC is the best fit for the research.

The proposal gives some reasons as to why the ELDC is the best fit for the research over other locations or populations.

The proposal does not justify or attempt to explain why the ELDC is the best fit for the research.

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

The proposal strongly addresses its work with diverse populations and addresses social justice in alignment with HSI and NASI criteria.

The proposal somewhat addresses work an considerations for diverse populations and addresses social justice in alignment with HSI and NASI criteria.

The proposal includes considerations for diverse populations and addresses social justice in alignment with HSI and NASI criteria.

The proposal includes some considerations for diverse populations and addresses social justice in alignment with HSI and NASI criteria.

The proposal does not include considerations for diverse populations and addresses social justice in alignment with HSI and NASI criteria.

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

The proposal provides exceptional innovation in research that will influence the early childhood education field.

The proposal provides above average innovation in research that will influence the early childhood education field.

The proposal provides innovation in research that will influence the early childhood education field.

The proposal provides some innovation in research that will influence the early childhood education field.

The proposal provides limited innovation in research that will influence the early childhood education field.

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Early Learning and Development Center

Research and Service projects at the ELDC

Service project proposal and review process Accordion Closed

Service or Class Project Request form

Research proposal and review process Accordion Closed

Research Proposal Application form

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Please acknowledge the following statements:

Research Proposal Timeline Accordion Closed

Research Proposals Rubric

Mission and Vision: Tab Open

Benefits: Tab Closed

Justification: Tab Closed

Inclusivity: Tab Closed

Innovation: Tab Closed

Mission and Vision: Accordion Open

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

Benefits: Accordion Closed

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

Justification: Accordion Closed

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

Inclusivity: Accordion Closed

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

Innovation: Accordion Closed

5-Exceeds Expectations

4-Above Expectations

3-Meets Expectations

2-Somewhat Meets Expectations

1-Below Expectations

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