Research Request Procedure

Before any research can be conducted in Rutherford County Schools involving any certified and/or classified personnel, any student(s), any program, and/or any facility, the following must be submitted:

• An abstract of the research including the process by which data are obtained.
• A sample of any questionnaire or survey used in the research.
• A sample parent consent form if applicable.
• A sample student assent form if applicable.
• Signed approval forms from the designated university if applicable.
• Signed statement that any data used will be treated in a confidential manner.

Send this information to Dr. Larissa Westerfield allowing a minimum of three weeks for processing. Thank you.

Dr. Larissa Westerfield, [email protected]
Coordinator of Teaching & Learning
Rutherford County Schools
2240 Southpark Blvd. 
Murfreesboro, TN 37128