"What Works" Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
22698	"What Works" Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0165	ICR Reference No: 199906-1875-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: "What Works" Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/12/1999
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/18/1999
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with and amended by ED's memo and revisions of 8/5/99. In addition, ED agrees to the following terms of clearance: (1) Following the selection of sites, ED will conduct an analysis of the sites to ensure that the sites selected have appropriate variation on characteristics related to site effectiveness (e.g., teacher experience and training, level of funding, and any other potential indice for success or effectiveness that is available). If ED finds that the sites chosen do not have a sufficient level of variance with respect to these characteristics, ED will submit the sites to OMB and present a strategy for rectifying the sample. (2) Prior to implementation of this study, ED will submit for OMB review and approval the protocols to be used by interviewers to collect uniform information on socio- economic variables of students as well as teacher variables identified in the 8/5 memo. (3) ED will restructure the remuneration process for teachers so that half of the current proposed remuneration is earmarked for school supplies and classroom activities. (4) Burden totals were adjusted consistent with ED's response 10 on the 8/5 memo.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2002	08/31/2002
Responses	1,950	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,104	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will examine the outcomes of instruction to adult ESL literacy students by comparing instructional activities that focus on literacy development with activities that focus on English acquisition. Instructional activities will be coded through a structured classroom observation guide and through information provided by teachers. Adult ESL literacy students will be assessed at intake, after three months of instruction and nine months after enrollment using standardized tests of speaking, reading & writing & through a structured interview of literacy practices. Teachers, policymakers & teachers trainers..

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
"What Works" Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,950	0	0	1,950	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,104	0	0	2,104	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/18/1999

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