NASA Explorer Schools (NES) Pilot Implementation Small Scale Evaluation Research Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NESStudentSurveyInstructions-Post.docx Supplementary Document	2010-03-25
NESStudentSurveyInstructions-Pre.doc Supplementary Document	2010-03-25
CoverLetter-NESStudentPostSurvey.docx Supplementary Document	2010-03-25
Supporting_Statement_NES Pilot Implementation Small Scale Evaluation Research Study.docx Supporting Statement B	2010-03-25
Supporting_Statement_NES Pilot Implementation Small Scale Evaluation Research Study.docx Supporting Statement A	2010-03-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
192153	Student Post-Pilot Survey Other-survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0139	ICR Reference No: 201003-2700-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NASA Explorer Schools (NES) Pilot Implementation Small Scale Evaluation Research Study
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/26/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/01/2010
Terms of Clearance: This collection is cleared with the following terms of clearance based on the revised materials provided by the agency. OMB appreciates NASA is conducting a small scale pre-/post- evaluation as it pilots a revised education program. However, such evaluation is not of the rigor that would allow for a meaningful determination of program effect. When the education program is implemented full scale, OMB expects to see a more rigorous evaluation design, most notably one which makes use of a counterfactual. In addition, OMB encourages NASA to work through established bodies, such as the National Science and Technology Committee, to identify common program goals and evaluation strategies across science agencies, which should then be reflected in future information collection requests.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	6 Months From Approved
Responses	30	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	15	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A report by the National Research Council (NRC) in 2007 titled, “NASA’s Elementary and Secondary Evaluation Program: Review and Critique,” recommended that the NASA Explorer Schools (NES) model be redesigned. The report states that the original NES model was too ambitious in scope and used too many resources in too few schools. The report recommended that the new NES model reach more schools and students, and focus on motivating students around NASA themes so that they are exposed to and consider STEM careers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	10 FR 23	02/26/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	10 FR 23	02/26/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Student Post-Pilot Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	30	0	0	30	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15	0	0	15	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: New requirement from Office of Education.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? Yes

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)? No

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: 03/01/2010

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