This collection
is approved as amended by ED's memoranda of 12/6/96. In addition,
ED agrees with OMB that the study is not based on a nationally
representative sample. ED also agrees to remove the word National
from the title of the evaluation. Furthermore, the study is
approved on the condition that the second phase of the study will
be conducted using an experimental design, unless ED provides OMB a
strong justification for a using an alternative approach.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
1,280
0
0
562
0
0
0
0
0
The Planning and Evaluation Service is
conducting a 5-year study to describe and identify effective
English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction for adults with
limited literacy skills in six States: California, Florida,
Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. Phase 1 of the
evaluation, for which clearance is being sought, is a descriptive
study of all adult ESL providers in these States and selected sites
providing adult ESL instruction. The information from the study
will be used to develop descriptive profiles of the key features of
adult ESL instruction, to help identify sites for Phase 2 of
the....
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.