Existing Research/District Reports

DPE produces reports that may contain useful information for your project which can be found on the Program Evaluation page.
Additionally TEA generates district-level and campus-level reports containing data for years past, which can be found on the TEA AEIS page.

Open Records Request (i.e., any existing information or reports) should be directed to the Office of the Superintendent, (512) 414-2412.

External Student Service Providers

Organizations that provide services to students within Austin ISD and need data to track their progress can find more information at this website.

Application Process for Research/Evaluation Projects

You must submit an application:

• if your research/evaluation project includes collecting and/or using individual-level data from or about AISD students, staff, or parents (e.g., observations, surveys, tests, interviews, focus groups, filming, or other direct data-gathering methodologies); or,
• if you seek a "letter of support" as part of a grant application or if you seek to partner with the district on a grant-funded program or initiative. The application must be received at least one month in advance of the grant application deadline.

IMPORTANT Information Regarding Research/Evaluation Conducted in AISD

• Active consent for student participation must be obtained from parents/guardians before data can be collected or any individually identifiable student information can be released.
• Individual students, staff, or schools may not be identified in any research or evaluation product.
• All data collection involving schools must be completed by May 1st.
• No data collection is allowed on testing days. Be sure to consult the district testing schedule.

GETTING STARTED:

• External Research Informational Flyer (PDF)
• Requirements for Data Collection and Release
• Application Review Criteria
• External Research Process Flow Chart (PDF)

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Required, all projects

AISD Application for External Research or Evaluation
AISD Application for External Research or Evaluation - Assurances and Confidential Access to Data

Supplemental Materials

Parent/Guardian Consent Template - English (Word)
Parent/Guardian Consent Template - Spanish (Word)
Student Assent Template - English (Word)
Student Assent Template - Spanish (Word)
Staff Consent Form (Word)