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.
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