Impact Evaluation of Race to the Top (RTT) and School Improvement Grants (SIG)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Response to Ed Branch Questions (2).docx Supplementary Document	2012-04-09
Response to OIRA Questions.docx Supplementary Document	2012-04-09
Att_1850-0884 4718 SSBT06844-PartB.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-12-07
Att_1850-0884 4718 rev SS AT06844-PartA.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-12-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200104	School Survey Other-survey	New
200103	Data Collection Form for District -level Data Request Other-data collection form	New
200102	District Interview Other-District Protocol	New
200101	Data Collection Form for State Level data request Other-Data collection form	New
200100	State Interview Other-protocol	New
196458	Topics to be Covered in Recruitment Phone Calls and Site Visits Other-Survey	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0884	ICR Reference No: 201111-1850-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201103-1850-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 4718
Title: Impact Evaluation of Race to the Top (RTT) and School Improvement Grants (SIG)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/09/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2014
Responses	1,526	0	1,210
Time Burden (Hours)	2,459	0	4,762
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This OMB package requests clearance for data collection, analysis, and reporting activities from 50 states and the District of Columbia, and approximately 134 districts and 1200 schools as part of an evaluation of Race to the Top (RTT) and School Improvement Grants (SIG). The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contained substantial funding for systemic education reform. This included $4 billion in RTT grants, which were awarded to 11 states and the District of Columbia based both on their education reform plans and their past success in creating the conditions for reform, and $3 billion in additional funding for SIG, which is aimed at implementing one of four school turnaround models (STMs) in the lowest-performing schools. The evaluation is designed to (1) study the implementation of RTT and SIG; (2) analyze the impact of SIG- or RTT-funded STMs on student outcomes using a regression discontinuity design; (3) analyze the relationship between receipt of RTT funds and student outcomes using an interrupted time series design; and (4) investigate the relationship between STM turnaround models (and strategies within those models) and student outcomes in low-performing schools. This OMB package follows a previously approved package for recruitment activities (#1850-0884 v.1).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 2 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment 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:
	76 FR 58251	09/20/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 77503	12/13/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Topics to be Covered in Recruitment Phone Calls and Site Visits
Data Collection Form for State Level data request
State Interview
District Interview
School Survey
Data Collection Form for District -level Data Request

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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	1,526	1,210	0	316	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,459	4,762	0	-2,303	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There is an overall reduction in burden for this second phase collection. The burden hours associated with the data collection for phase I (the recruitment phase) have been completed. The burden hours for this second phase of the collection are lower than phase I, so there is an overall reduction in burden of 2,303 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $342,347

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Yes

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: 12/13/2011

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