Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

INFORMATION SHEET

 

Survey on Student Screening and Intervention

 

You are invited to participate in a study being conducted by researchers at Rutgers University. The purpose of this research is to understand school psychologists’ attitudes regarding screening and intervention programs.

 

Approximately 200-300 school psychologists will participate in the study. You will be asked to read 3 brief vignettes and answer some questions about your views on the people and programs described. You will also be asked a few brief demographic questions.

 

You will be entered into a drawing to win one (1) of ten (10) $50 Visa gift cards. If you do not complete the survey, you will not be able to enter the drawing. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the entire study.

 

Your answers will be anonymous and will not be linked to you in any way. There are no foreseeable risks to participation in this study. The study may produce valuable information about screening and intervention programs in schools.

 

Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate in this study and if you do choose to participate, you may change your mind and stop working on the survey at any time without any penalty to you. In addition, you may skip any questions you choose.

 

If you have any questions about the study procedures, you may contact James Walkup, Ph.D. at walkup@rci.rutgers.edu. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Sponsored Programs Administrator at Rutgers University at:

 

Rutgers University Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

3 Rutgers Plaza

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8559

Tel: 732-932-0150 ext 2104

Email: humansubjects@orsp.rutgers.edu

 

You may print a copy of this consent form for your records.

 

Click below if you agree to participate in this research study.