The Higher Education Act of 1998 calls
for annual reports from states and institutions of higher education
(IHE) on the quality of teacher education and related matters (P.L.
105-244, Section 207:20 USC 1027). The purpose of the reports is to
provide greater accountability in the preparation of America's
teaching forces and to provide information and incentives for its
improvement. Most IHEs that have teacher preparation programs must
report annually to their states on the performance of their program
completers on teacher certification tests. States, in turn, must
report test performance information,....
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.