Dear Parent,

This year I will be conducting some research on my own teaching. I am doing this so that I can continue to refine my practice and provide my students with the best possible learning environment.

I would like to use the work produced by my students this year as data for my research and would , therefore, like your permission to use your child's work in my study.

I assure you that confidentiality will be maintained and your child will not be identified by me in any way. In addition, your child will not be denied any instruction or benefits because of my research.

If I have your permission to use your child's work in my research, please return this form with your approval.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ward

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I grant my permission for the use of my child's (insert student name here)____________________ ideas, schoolwork, or words in research conducted during this school year by Mr. Ward. I understand that every good faith effort will be made to maintain confidentiality in any reports of this research. I understand that if I do not grant permission, my child will not be denied any educational opportunity.

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