DATE:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
TO:
All Elementary School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: Supporting Students’ Diverse Reading Needs Using Formative Assessment and Differentiated Instruction in Tier I Small Groups
Applicant: Lisa Hendricks, Michigan State University
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
Participation in the study is optional. Participating teachers will take a survey and, depending on willingness and eligibility, may be asked to participate in subsequent focus groups about their use of formative assessment in instruction.
Thank you for your assistance.
