Projects approved for 2020-21:
| Research Project | Researcher(s) | Organization | Approximate Timetable | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Estimating Construct Validity of the Jordan Performance Appraisal System: A Study Using Mixed Forms of Raw Data." | Holly Allen | Brigham Young University - Provo | Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2020 | District Department Notification |
| "Examining Teacher Grading Perceptions and Practices" | Michael Anderson | Brigham Young University - Provo | 3/25/2021 - 4/16/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Student Engagement in Traditional and Blended Physics Courses" | Marissa Beck | Montana State University | 8/24/2020-11/19/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Teachers' Using Cell Phones During Instruction and the Effects it has on Student Usage of Cell Phones and Etiquette" | Meagan Benson | Southern Utah University | 1/4/2021 - 5/28/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "An Exploratory Student of COVID-19's Impact on Secondary School Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder" | Kayleigh Brennan | University of Utah | 12/9/2020 - 3/1/2021 | Department Notification |
| "The Relationship of Adaptive Clothing on the Social Participation and Self-esteem of Adolescents with Disabilities" | Emmalee Brown | Utah State University | 3/1/2021 - 3/22/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "A Prospective Study of Youth and Adolescent Injury Rates: Can Injuries Be Predicted?" | Peter Chalmers | University of Utah Orthopedic Surgery | 1/2019 - 7/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "An Examination of the BYU Public School Partnership Reading Endorsement Program" | Sarah Clark | Brigham Young University - Provo | 3/2020 - 12/2022 | Department Notification |
| "Queering Professional Learning: How Professional Learning Impacts Educators' Capacity to Support LGBTQ+ Students with Inclusive Curricula" | Kody Colvin | University of Utah | 10/28/2020 - 3/1/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Efficacy of Conjoint Behavior Teleconsultation: Strengthening the Virtual Family-School Relationship" | Emily Davis | University of Utah | 4/1/2021 - 6/7/2021 | Department Notification |
| "The Pathway to Academic Success: A Cognitive Strategies Approach to Text-Based Writing to Improve Educational Outcomes for Secondary Language Learners" | Deborah Dean | Brigham Young University - Provo | 9/1/2020 - 5/1/2022 | Pending |
| "Culturally Sustaining Multimodal Exploration for the Elementary Classroom" | Kelsey Deklerk | Indiana University | 11/9/2020 - 6/4/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Improving Learning Outcomes in Math Using Instruction Strategies and Classroom Routines" | Sarah Hatch and Staci Velarde | Southern Utah University | 1/20/2021 - 3/5/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "An Evaluation of the Reveal Math Series" | Dan Henry | Auburn University | 4/1/2020 - 9/15/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Teacher Hope During the COVID-19 Pandemic" | Suzanne Jones | Utah State University | 10/5/2020 - 6/1/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Children with and without Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Child Cognition Task Performance and Family Support" | Rebecca Lundwall | Brigham Young University - Provo | Sep. 10, 2018 - Aug. 10, 2020 | District Department Notification |
| "Poverty and Education" | Yuliya Lynch | Monash University | 11/1/2020 - 12/23/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Anxiety in the Classroom" | Kandy Marlowe | Southern Utah University | 11/3/2020 - 12/3/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "The Roles and Responsibilities of the COVID-19 Elementary Principal in Relation to Job Descriptions and Utah School Leadership Evaluation Metrics: A Case Study" | Sarah Nielsen | Utah State University | 3/1/2021 - 6/4/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Historical Literacy Instruction, Tasks, and Support in Online Learning Platforms" | Jeff Nokes | Brigham Young University - Provo | 12/2/2020-5/31/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Anxiety in the Classroom" | Mariya Ogden | Southern Utah University | 9/21/2020 - 10/30/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Developmental Course of Language Impairments, Attention Deficits, and Their Co-occurrence" | Sean Redmond | University of Utah | 3/9/2020 - 11/30/2022 | Department Notification |
| "The Impact of Self-assessment and Video Self-monitoring as an Effective Strategy for Students to Improve Oral Reading Fluency Skills" | Kimberly Reynolds | Southern Utah University | 8/30/2021 - 11/12/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "State and Local Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)" | Amy Johnson and Tori Rockwell | Mathematica Policy Research and U.S. Department of Education | Fall 2019-Fall 2020 | Principal and Department Notification |
| "Does Using Word Boxes for Phonemic Awareness Instruction Increase Student Engagement?" | LeAnn Schmidt | Southern Utah University | 1/20/2021 - 2/24/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Overcoming Challenges of Dual Language Immersion from the English Side" | Dionne Tarpenning | Southern Utah University | 1/4/2021 - 2/26/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "Effects of Differentiation on Reading Comprehension" | Adrian Thomas | Western Governor's University | 12/7/2020 - 12/14/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Evaluating the Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Yoga Intervention on Attention in Elementary-Aged Students" | Mamie Thompson | University of Utah | 9/7/2020 - 10/30/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "COVID-19 Survey for Educators" | Evelyn Urrieta | Southern Utah University | 11/1/2020 - 12/20/2020 | Principal Notification |
| "Exploring the Relationship Between Sensory Abnormalities and Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbid Intellectual Disabilities" | Miriam Walkingshaw | University of Utah | 4/1/2021 - 4/1/2022 | Department Notification |
| "Homework Solution Study" | Kirk Walters
David Miller |
American Institutes for Research | Oct. 2018 - Fall 2020 | District Principal Notification |
| "Reflections from the Principal's Office: Leadership Lessons Learned from Retired Career Administrators" | Spencer Weiler | Brigham Young University - Provo | 7/1/2020 - 11/1/2021 | Department Notification |
| "Exploring Social Studies Teachers' Descriptions Regarding High Stakes Testing: A Qualitative Descriptive Study" | Roger Wiersum | Grand Canyon University | 4/26/2021 - 5/21/2021 | Principal Notification |
| "SHINE (Sun-safe Habit Intervention and Education" | Yelena Wu | University of Utah | 8/1/2021 - 6/1/2024 | Principal Notification |
| "Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study" | Deborah Yurgelun-Todd | University of Utah and University of California at San Diego | Sep. 2017 - 2027 | District School Notification |