Approved
consistent with explinations of the study given in the conference
call of 11/16 and the subsequent changes agreed to in the memo
dated 11/19. Additional descriptions of the study that were
provided in the memo were helpful; descriptions at this level of
detail should be provided in clearance packages in the future. No
change is necessary in the order of the questions, to preserve
trend data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
14,040
0
0
4,950
0
0
0
0
0
NSF's Local Systemic Change through
Teacher Enhancement program currently funds 72 projects. This
evaluation system will provide common evaluation data across all
projects that will allow the Foundation to evaluate individual
projects, aggregate data and information across projects and
provide a cross-project analysis.
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(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
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(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;
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