Study of Emerging Teacher Evaluation Systems in the United States

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
final March 12th version of Responses to OMB Questions.docx Supplementary Document	2012-03-23
Recruitment Letter to superintendents.docx Supplementary Document	2011-12-05
Part_B_of_Supporting_Statement_TES_OMB_package.3-22-12.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-03-23
Part_A_of_Supporting_Statement_TES_OMB_package.3-22-12 - Copy.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-03-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200320	Interview Protocols Other-Interview	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0263	ICR Reference No: 201111-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 4717
Title: Study of Emerging Teacher Evaluation Systems in the United States
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: 03/26/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/06/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	461	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	467	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Study of Emerging Teacher Evaluation Systems in the United States will contribute to the Department's work by providing research-based information to aid state and local efforts to plan and implement comprehensive teacher evaluation systems. The study includes a review of the research on teacher evaluation practices, programs, and policies, and 9 case studies. The study sample will include 5 fully operational teacher evaluation systems and 4 systems in the early implementation phase.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 117 Division D, Title III Name of Law: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropirations A
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 3601(a) Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind 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 57722	09/16/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 76151	12/06/2011
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
Interview Protocols

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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	461	0	0	461	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	467	0	0	467	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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $255,614

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)? 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: 12/06/2011

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