This collection is approved only for the field test and initial sampling for the full-scale survey in the fall in 2009. Before commencing full-scale data collection, OMB requests that NCES report on the results of its field test, including experiments and distribution of incentives, along with a description of any changes to procedures and instruments for the full-scale study along with a notice in the Federal Register allowing 30 days for public comments; the standard 60-day Federal Register notice is waived.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2008
5,009
0
4,138
2,032
0
1,593
0
0
0
This is a request for clearance for the field test and full scale High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09). The HSLS:09 is the most recent installment in the series of NCES nationally representative longitudinal studies of high school students. The HSLS:09 will assess students in math and science during the fall of their 9th grade year and again in the spring of most participating students 11th grade year. The study will also survey students, their parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators twice during the secondary school years and follow students into their postsecondary years. The study will focus on how students navigate the transition between high school and the postsecondary world; what courses, majors (or first job), and careers students decide to pursue, when, why, and how.
The previous submission was for an emergency clearance in order to allow the sampling and recruiting of schools. This submission is for the field test activities the numbers of respondents and hours of burden are slightly higher (439 more hours) than in the emergency clearance reflecting further planning for this study. This was an agency program change.
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.
Att_HSLS Appendix H CounselorQuex.doc
Student Questionnaire