Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Virtual Protocols.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
App G Meta Analysis Protocol.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
App F Developer Screening.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
App E Observation Protocols.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
App B Consent Forms.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-10-03
App A References and Glossary.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-03
Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-10-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182253	Student Focus Groups Other-focus groups	New
182251	Online Instructors Other-Interview	New
182250	Administration Interview Other-Interviews	New
182249	Administrator (notification) Other-Letters	New
182248	Course Developer Interviews Other-Interview	New
182247	Product Screening Other-Screening calls	New
182246	Course Developer (notification) Other-Letters	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0251	ICR Reference No: 200710-1875-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3410
Title: Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2007
Terms of Clearance: ED will resubmit to OMB when the final survey design is complete.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will identify effective, research-based practices that educational practitioners and policymakers can use to guide implementation of online offerings.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 2404 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act
  

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:
	72 FR 40289	07/24/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 56071	10/02/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Student Focus Groups
Administrator (notification)
Course Developer Interviews
Course Developer (notification)
Product Screening
Administration Interview
Online Instructors

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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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $383,793

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: 10/03/2007

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