SSI Letter Stating IRB Exemption for Process Evaluation

Decemb
er 2,2010
ValerieLong, MOE, RD, LD
SeniorAssociate- Altarum Institute
4 Milk Street,3rd Floor
Portland,ME 04101
RE: Models of sNAP-Ed, wave II (processEvaluationonly) (IRB #2s)
DearMs. Long,
This will confirm that the SocialSolutionsInternational,Inc. InstitutionalReview Board (IRB)
chair,Dr. Karen Chenreviewedthe abovementionedIRB applicationon December 2,20fi
and,
determinedthat the study doesqualify for IRB exemptionunder45 CFR 46.101(bX1):Research
conductedin establishedor commonlyacceptededucationalsettings,involving normal
educationalpractices,suchas (i) researchon regularand specialeducationinstructional
strategies,
or (ii) researchon the effectivenessof or the comparisonamonginstructional
techniques,curricula,,or classroommanagementmethods.
It is your responsibilityto notify your FederalGovernmentprojectand contractofficersthat this
projectis exemptfrom the needfor ongoingIRB review und upproval. Pleasenote that you
are
requiredto notify the IRB immediatelyif you make changesto the protocol
If you haveany questions,pleasefeel freeto contactme (703-966-5758
or chenky@gmail.com).
Sincerelvvours.

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Karen Chen,PhD
Chair
InstitutionalReview Board
SocialSolutionsInternational"Inc.