Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge;Descriptive Study of Tiered Quality Ratings and Improvement systems in Nine Round 1 States

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
RTT Response to comment from Yasmina Vinci rev.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Repair queued
App C District MOU_DRAFT.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Repair queued
App B RTT-ELC TQRIS Study Info Sheet for Districts rev.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Repair queued
App A Draft letter to districts.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Available
RTT SS PART B Final April 2015 rev.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Available
RTT SS PART A Final April 2015 rev.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-05-13	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
214634	Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge: Descriptive Study of Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement systems in Nine Round 1 States	Other-data request form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201501-1850-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge;Descriptive Study of Tiered Quality Ratings and Improvement systems in Nine Round 1 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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 07/30/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/18/2015
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Study of Race to the Top–Early Learning Challenge Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (RTT-ELC TQRIS) will collect data from two to three RTT-ELC states on TQRIS ratings, component-level ratings, indicator-level ratings, and kindergarten entry assessments. In the event that the kindergarten entry assessment data are not available from state databases, the study will reach out to selected districts in the RTT-ELC states to collect such data. If this step proves necessary, the study will reach out to up to 42 districts in order to ultimately recruit 14 districts from which to collect assessment data. The study will use these data to conduct analyses of the relationship between TQRIS ratings and child outcome measures to inform ongoing development and improvement of TQRIS systems at the state level.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 171(b)(2) Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002
  

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:
	80 FR 2685	01/20/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 28255	05/18/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge: Descriptive Study of Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement systems in Nine Round 1 States

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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: $989,443

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: 05/18/2015

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