Study of Education Data Systems and Decision Making

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Att_Other Data Use Meeting Protocol.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-15	Available
Supplemental Information rev with edits.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-10-18	Available
Supporting statement B.rev with edits.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2006-10-18	Available
Supporting statement A.rev with edits.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-10-18	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44691	Teacher interviews and focus groups	Other-focus group protocol	New
44690	School Principal Interview	Other-interview protocol	New
44689	Principal Notification Letter	Other-notification letter	New
44688	District staff interviews	Other-interview protocol	New
44687	Superintedent notification letter	Other-letter	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0241	ICR Reference No: 200608-1875-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3139
Title: Study of Education Data Systems and Decision Making
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/23/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/18/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2009	10/31/2007
Responses	460	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	440	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence, use, and outcomes of education data systems for accountability, assessment, and instructional purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 2421 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the NCLBA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 34330	06/14/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 47785	08/18/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Teacher interviews and focus groups
School Principal Interview
Principal Notification Letter
District staff interviews
Superintedent notification letter

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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	460	0	0	460	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	440	0	0	440	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a program change of 440 hours due to this being a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $334,549

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 08/18/2006

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