This collection
is approved with the following terms of clearance 1) The incentives
for teachers, reading coaches, and principals in comparison schools
will be $10 as outlined in the 10/12/2004 memo from ED/PPSS; and 2)
PPSS will coordinate with IES and NCES to develop a draft framework
on using incentives in ED studies and will arrange an initial
meeting with OMB to discuss the proposed framework by April 15,
2005.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2007
10/31/2007
8,250
0
0
4,125
0
0
0
0
0
The proposed data collection is
necessary to complete a national evaluation of Reading First. The
purpose of this evaluation is to assess how the Reading First
program is being implemented in a nationally representative sample
of Reading First schools. The Reading Implementation Evaluation
will use surveys of teachers, literacy coaches, and principals to
answer the evaluation questions.
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.