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 Research FAQ's 

  1. What is the first thing I need to do if I want to conduct a research study at Florida Virtual School?

    If you are interested in conducting a research study at FLVS, you will need to complete the proposal form. Once you submit your notarized form to the FLVS Support Center, the FLVS research program manager will notify you within 48 hours that the form has been received and will be reviewed at the next committee meeting.

  2. Once you have received my proposal, what is the process for approval?

    Upon receipt of all documentation for the research proposal (i.e. proposal form, notarization, IRB approval, etc…) the proposal will be reviewed by the FLVS Research Committee. The committee meets the fourth Friday of each month. Any proposals that are received and have all of their documentation in by the third Friday of the month will be considered during the committee meeting.

  3. Do I have to have IRB approval to be considered?

    Yes. We will only consider research proposals that have been approved by their institution's human subjects review board.

  4. Am I able to preview FLVS courses?

    Yes, external researchers may receive demo access to FLVS courses upon the completion of a non-disclosure agreement between FLVS and researcher.

  5. Am I able to access student-level data?

    Yes, we are able to provide anonymous student level data. Researchers that receive ANY student level data must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) database. Fingerprinting can either be completed at the FLVS Virtual Learning Center, located in Orlando, Florida, or through Fieldprint, which has locations all over the United States. Costs associated with fingerprinting are the responsibility of the researcher.

  6. Am I able to survey students and teachers?

    Yes, surveys can be distributed to students and/or teachers. Surveys must be included with the initial proposal for the committee to review. Researchers that are surveying students, even anonymously, must get fingerprinting clearance prior to survey distribution.

  7. If I am approved, how do I go about collecting my data or sending out my surveys?

    The research program manager will work with you hand-in-hand during the length of your study, and will work with the various departments within FLVS to fulfill the needs of your research.

  8. Are there any resources that can be reviewed for general information about FLVS?

    Yes. Please refer to the following links for more information about FLVS, our programs, and general data about our student population:
    Annual Evaluations
    Legislative Brief
    Online Press Kit
    Our Commitment
    Quick Facts about FLVS
    Student FAQ's
    MeLearning Student Site

  9. Can I contact someone if I have any questions?
    Please email info@flvs.net for further information.

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