listening and
developing empathy, being assertive, solving conflict creatively and nonviolently, honoring diversity, and standing up to teasing and bullying.
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If you would like to receive a copy of the final written report of the results of this study or you have questions about this survey, please contact Brad Ervin ([email protected]).
Thank you for completing the survey!
Appendix F
Participant Invitation Email Dear Elementary Principal,
First, I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy day to consider participating in my research study. As a practicing school psychologist who works closely with administrators, I understand how demanding your role in schools can be. However, I would not be asking you to complete another task if I did not think it would be highly beneficial to faculty and staff in elementary schools.
By participating in this study, you will be providing valuable information regarding your familiarity and use of social-emotional learning programs in your school(s), with the hopes of progressing the practices within New York State. Completion of this four-part survey research involves answering questions pertaining to demographics, research practices, familiarity and use of programs, and decision-making practices. It is estimated to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After completion of the survey, you may elect to enter a drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. If you are willing and able to participate in this study, please click the hyperlink below or copy and paste it into your internet browser.
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Please consider completing the survey at your earliest convenience. Reminder emails may be sent in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you again for your consideration, Brad Ervin, MA/CAS, NCSP
Alfred University
Appendix G
Participant Informed Consent Form
You are invited to be in a research study being conducted to assess elementary principals’
familiarity and use of social-emotional learning programs within their schools. You have been selected as a possible participant because you were identified as a current elementary school principal in NYS. Please read this form before agreeing to be in this study.
Procedures. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete the following questionnaires in full and be forthright in your answers. On the pages that follow, you will find a four-part survey. First, you will be asked to report demographic information about yourself and your role as an elementary principal. Then, you will identify what methods you have used when selecting social-emotional programs. The third section includes several social-emotional programs and you will be asked to identify if you are familiar with these programs and if you have ever used them. Finally, you will be asked to rank the importance of several characteristics when choosing social-emotional programs. While it is somewhat lengthy, most of the questions require you to choose from a series of options. Thus, completion of the study is estimated to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study. In review of this study, there are no foreseeable risks for participation. While unlikely, if you do feel any discomfort, you are free to discontinue your participation at any time during the study simply by exiting the survey. In the unlikely event that this study causes mild distress, the researchers suggest that you consult with a mental health service provider in your immediate vicinity. Participation in this study will help further research regarding social-emotional learning programs in elementary schools. By participating in this study, you will be provided the option to enter a drawing for one of two $50.00 Amazon gift cards.
Confidentiality. The records of this study will be kept private. In any sort of published report, any information that will make it possible to identify a participant will be removed. Research records will be kept in password-protected files and only the researcher will have access to the records.
Voluntary Nature of the Study. Your decision to participate in this study is completely voluntary and whether or not you choose to participate will not affect your current or future relations with Alfred University. If you decide to participate you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty.
Contacts and Questions. The researcher conducting this study is Brad Ervin. If you have questions about your participation in this study that you would like to ask before participating, please exit this survey and contact the researcher electronically at [email protected] or the faculty sponsor electronically at [email protected]. You are also welcome to contact me after the completion of the study with any questions or if you would like to receive a copy of the research results. If you have any questions now, or later, related to the integrity of the research, (the rights of research subjects or research-related injuries, where applicable), you are encouraged to
contact Dr. Danielle Gagne, Chair of the Alfred University Human Subjects Research Committee, at (607) 871-2212 or electronically at [email protected].
Statement of Consent. I have read the above information and I consent to participate in the study.
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Electronic Signature Date