1998-1999 Field Test Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher, and Library/Media Center; 1999-2000 Teacher Listing Form; 1999-2000 Full Scale SASS: LEA..
ICR 199807-1850-002 · OMB 1850-0598 · Historical Active
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1998-1999 Field Test Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher, and Library/Media Center; 1999-2000 Teacher Listing Form; 1999-2000 Full Scale SASS: LEA..
Approved consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 9/4/98. In addition, ED agrees to the following terms: 1) In developing the new NCES biennial collection on school crime and saftey issues, ED will consider including questions that deal with the issue of discipline and special education (e.g., the length of typical suspensions, the frequency of suspensions, how long students with disabilities may go without services due to suspensions). NCES should consult with OSERS on the possible development of such questions. In ED's submission to OMB of the biennial collection on school crime and safety, ED will address this issue and discuss the decision to include or not include questions that capture this information. 2) Consistent with the 9/4 memo, this information collection continues the study of the National Study of Charter Schools. Thus, in order to reduce burden and minimize duplicative reporting, following the final data collection of the National Study of Charter Schools in 1998-1999, the SASS will be the only ED surevy to collect this type of information on Charter Schools. If ED seeks to reinstate the National Study of Charter Schools following 1998-1999, they must coordinate with SASS so that there is no overlap in any questions. 3) NCES will continue to investigate the issue of lowering costs and burden hours associated with field and pilot tests by minimizing the sample size necessary. OMB notes that since the purpose of field and pilot tests is to test the operation of the survey rather than make inferences about a population from a sample, then ED must survey only the minimum number of respondents necessary for a proper understanding of operational issues.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
12/31/1998
2,624
0
2,270
2,965
0
2,354
0
0
0
The NCES will use the field test to assess data collection procedures and survey instruments that are planned for the full scale SASS in 1999-2000. Policymakers, researchers, and practitioners at the national, State, and local levels use SASS data. Respondents include public and private school principals, teachers, and school, LEA, and library/media center staff persons.
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.
1998-1999 Field Test Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher, and Library/Media Center; 1999-2000 Teacher Listing Form; 1999-2000 Full Scale SASS: LEA..