This survey of 8,300 public and
private elementary and secondary school teachers is the fourth in
series. It is a follow-up to the 1999-2000 Schools and Staffing
Survey (SASS) and collects data on public school and private school
teacher' characteristics and attitudes, as well as the factors
affecting their decisions to stay in. or leave, the teaching
profession.
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.