This OMB package requests clearance
for data collection instruments to be used in the Study of the
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC). This study is one of the
rigorous research studies of REL West (the Regional Educational
Laboratory - West) and will measure the impact of the PITC on child
care quality and childrens development. The evaluation will be
conducted by Berkeley Policy Associates in partnership with the
University of Texas at Austin and SRM Boulder. Evaluation measures
include baseline and follow-up questionnaires for parents,
programs, and caregivers; baseline and follow-up program
observations; and two rounds of child observations/interviews to
measure childrens language, social and cognitive development.
Baseline data collection will take place 2007; follow-up data
collection will take place in 2008 and 2009.
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USC 9564 Name of Law: Education Science Reform Act of 2002,
Part D, Section 174
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.