Data Collection for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Program Evaluation (ITEST)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FINAL ITEST Evaluation Design and Instruments 4 12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-04-13
Consent Forms.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-04-13
3145-new ITEST part B.pdf Supporting Statement B	2012-04-13
3145-new ITEST part A.pdf Supporting Statement A	2012-04-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201960	Parent Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus Group Protocol	New
201959	Student Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus Group Protocol	New
201958	Teacher Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus Group Protocol	New
201957	Project Partner Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New
201956	Evaluator Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New
201955	Project Staff Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New
201954	Co-PI Interview Protocol Other-Case Study Interview	New
201953	Principal Investigator Interview Protocol Other-Case Study Interview	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0222	ICR Reference No: 201204-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Data Collection for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Program Evaluation (ITEST)
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 07/25/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/13/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	912	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	984	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	19,579	0	0

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Abstract: NSF's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program aims to strengthen the formal and informal learning experiences of K-12 students to cultivate their interests in and capacities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, with a special emphasis on technology. It also seeks to improve the leadership and knowledge of the community that conducts outreach for STEM learning. Since 2003, ITEST has funded nearly 150 projects to implement, study, and scale up effective strategies to motivate and equip young students to pursue STEM careers. Yet, evidence about the program's overall impact is thin, and data are lacking on more and less effective project features-what works and what does not.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended
  

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 4137	01/24/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 22359	04/13/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Parent Focus Group Protocol
Co-PI Interview Protocol
Project Staff Interview Protocol
Evaluator Interview Protocol
Project Partner Interview Protocol
Teacher Focus Group Protocol
Student Focus Group Protocol
Principal Investigator Interview Protocol

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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	912	0	0	912	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	984	0	0	984	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	19,579	0	0	19,579	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 information collection request for the Education and Human Resources Directorate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $704,511

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: 04/13/2012

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