Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program

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IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
33088	Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program		Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0198	ICR Reference No: 200512-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200403-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/13/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/07/2005
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the previously established terms of clearance: NSF will restrict any claims regarding the results of the survey, particularly in conjunction with report language addressing program evaluation, by indicating that the results reflect a limited correlational design rather than a causal construct.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2009	02/28/2009	07/31/2007
Responses	456	0	596
Time Burden (Hours)	206	0	360
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will survey K-12 and community college teachers who were participants in the first three years of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program awards funded by NSF's Directorate for Engineering (ENG). Teachers will be asked about their experiences while participating in RET, its role in professional development, and curricular, pedagogical, or career changes they made subsequent to their RET experience. Survey results will be analyzed to assess how their experiences, Program design features, and participant.......

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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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
Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program

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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	456	596	0	0	-140	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	206	360	0	0	-154	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

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? No

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: 12/07/2005

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