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Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:49:47 -0500
From: Elizabeth Schroeder <elizschroe@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Dissertation Study -- Can You Please Help?

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Hi, all --

If you are a high school family life education teacher in the state of = New Jersey, or know someone who is, please read the email below. I'd = greatly appreciate your help in getting the word out about my = dissertation study.

My apologies in advance if you've received this email from me already. = Thanks so much for your help!

All best, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD(c), MSW
Professional Trainer/Consultant
973-655-1172
www.elizabethschroeder.com

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Dear Colleague,

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Are you a high school family life education teacher in the state of New = Jersey who will be addressing the topic of sexual orientation during = either the Spring or Fall 2006 semesters? Would you like a coupon for a = FREE training through the Network for Family Life Education? =20

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I am working to complete a doctoral program in human sexuality education = at Widener University. My dissertation topic is, "How is the topic of = sexual orientation addressed in high school family life education = classes?" I am writing to see whether you would be willing to = participate in my study.

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If you agree to participate, you will:

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? Be observed teaching this topic;=20

? Be interviewed for no more than an hour sometime after the = observation =20

? Provide the name(s) of any books, videos, or other resources you used = in preparing for your class, as well as a copy of any handouts you used.

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This study is COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Neither your name nor the name = of your school will appear anywhere. Because I will be observing you in = your classroom and not your students, parental consent is not necessary. = It is, however, important that your AP or Principal provide written = consent. I will be happy to assist you in that process should you wish. = You can simply forward this email to her or him, or let me know if you = would like me to contact her or him directly.

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As mentioned above, in recognition of your time, you will receive a = coupon for a FREE full-day training offered by the Network for Family = Life Education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. You can use it = to attend any training during 2006 or 2007*. The value of this coupon = is $75. =20

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If you would like to participate in this study, or if you have any = questions, please email me at elizschroe@comcast.net or call me at = 973-655-1172. Please also feel free to forward this email on to your = colleagues as appropriate. If you would like to learn more about me and = my work in sexuality and family life education, please feel free to = visit my Web site at www.elizabethschroeder.com.

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Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing = from you!

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All best,=20

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Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD(c), MSW
Professional Trainer/Consultant
973-655-1172
www.elizabethschroeder.com



*Note: Coupon cannot be used toward multi-day trainings or TISHE, the = week-long summer training institute.

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