Survey of Principals of Rural Schools Receiving School Improvement Grants and Using the Transformation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Survey of Principals of Rural School Improvement Grants and Using the Transformation Model Form	New
NW S07 - SIG Rural Schools OMB Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-12-16
NW S07 - OMB Attach C Intro Letter Invitation & Follow-Up Emails.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-09
NW S07 - OMB Attach C Intro Letter Invitation & Follow-Up Emails.docx Supplementary Document	2013-12-16
NW S07 - OMB Attach F Pilot Survey Report.docx Supplementary Document	2013-12-16
NW S07 - OMB Attach G Affidavit of Nondisclosure.docx Supplementary Document	2013-12-16
NW S07 - OMB Attach A ESRA.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-12-16
60D_FRN_1850-NEW.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-10-30
NW S07 - SIG Rural Schools OMB Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-01-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210046	Survey of Principals of Rural School Improvement Grants and Using the Transformation Model Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0905	ICR Reference No: 201401-1850-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 2001.01
Title: Survey of Principals of Rural Schools Receiving School Improvement Grants and Using the Transformation
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: 03/20/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/15/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	221	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	58	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study collects survey data from principals of schools that received federal School Improvement Grants (SIGs) in cohort 1 and implemented the school transformation model. Rural schools and districts often face steep challenges when trying to implement the kinds of staff replacement and on-site professional development practices required in the transformation model. By examining the implementation of the SIG transformation model in challenging rural settings, the study will produce findings that can help policymakers, rural schools, and their partners plan for school improvement. Our study will do this in two ways: 1) by asking principals to specify the extent to which the transformation activities were implemented and the challenges to implementation, and 2) by identifying which activities were supported by technical assistance providers and how sufficient principals found this support.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 174 Name of Law: Education Science Reform 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:
	78 FR 64926	10/30/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 2639	01/15/2014
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
Survey of Principals of Rural School Improvement Grants and Using the Transformation Model	n/a	Survey Screen Shots

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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	221	0	0	221	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	58	0	0	58	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: $186,625

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: 01/15/2014

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