New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/10/1993
06/14/1993
Approved as amended by ED's 9/7 and 9/10/93 memoranda, and agreements reached on 9/10. Because the student surveys will not produce data th can be generalized to the universe of Tech-Prep programs, student surv information shall be reported only for the ten in-depth study sites. aggregations of these data across sites will be made, and conclusions about Tech-Prep will not be drawn; rather, student information will be used to provide context and detail about ten sites, and draw hypothese for future study. Comparison with a similar group of students from th NELS database will be used for background information only, and no tables comparing the two data sources will appear in any reports. -- ED shall prepare a list of States and localities that have evaluate their own Tech-Prep programs, so that such evaluations may be collecte -- ED shall add questions to the local survey on outreach and public information about Tech-Prep, to obtain generalizable data on this topi -- ED shall assess whether more questions would be appropriate for stu Year 4, and if appropriate shall request such questions in an addendum -- ED shall make clear in all published reports that the survey data d not include students who have dropped out of high school. -- ED shall add school and district variables to the NELS comparison. -- ED shall provide a copy of the letter sent to States that indicated exemption from the EDGAR performance reports for participating grantee -- ED shall add proper burden and sponsor information to the surveys.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
1,651
0
0
6,451
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS DESIGNED TO DESCRIBE STATE AND LOCAL TECH-PREP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THE NATIONAL TECH-PREP EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES OF LOCAL PROGRAMS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.