Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 3/24/99. In
addition, ED will use the following disclaimer in any publication
of results: *Based on the results from this study, other
communities with similar populations of students (i.e., similar
ethnic, linguistic, and academic backgrounds) in similar programs
might consider these findings and their application to practice.
However, it should be noted that due to sampling limitations, these
results are not necessarily generalizable to the population as a
whole.*
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
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584
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The Agency needs the information to
help inform national policies and practices related to reading
instruction for English-language learners. Respondents will be 180
English-language learners in 4-6 schools in El Paso, Chicago, and
Boston.
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.