Sections 2402(a)(7) and 2413(b)(4) of
ESEA require States and local educational agencies (LEAs) that
receive Title II, Part D grant funds to conduct rigorous evaluation
of the effectiveness of Title II, Part D formula and competitive
grant-funded projects, activities and strategies in integrating
technology into curricula and instruction and improving student
achievement. The purpose of this reporting requirement is to
identify from the results of those evaluations innovative projects,
activities and strategies that effectively infuse technology with
curriculum and instruction, show evidence of positive impacts for
student learning, and can be widely replicated by other State
educational agencies and LEAs.
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.