The purpose of the FACES data collection is to support the 2007 reauthorization of the Head Start program (P.L. 110â134), which calls for periodic assessments of Head Startâs quality and effectiveness.
FACES 2019 extends a previously approved data collection program (OMB number 0970-0151) to a new sample of Head Start programs, families, and children. As with previous rounds, both FACES 2019 and AI/AN FACES 2019 collects information from a national probability sample of Head Start programs to ascertain what progress Head Start has made toward meeting program performance goals. AI/AN FACES 2019 builds on AI/AN FACES 2015 (also OMB number 0970-0151).
This change request is for minor updates to the FACES Parent Survey (Attachment 8), American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) FACES Parent Survey (Attachment 17), FACES Teacher Child Report (Attachment 10), and AI/AN FACES Teacher Child Report (Attachment 19).
We are requesting changes to the FACES and AI/AN FACES Parent Surveys to adjust question wording slightly to facilitate both web and telephone administration or to eliminate unnecessary instructions. Additionally, we are requesting changes to just the AI/AN FACES Parent Survey to: (a) add 4 items to capture information on an alternative contact for following up with respondents in the spring wave and (b) update the response options to align with the FACES Parent Survey. These changes do not affect burden estimates or meaningfully alter the survey content for the respondent.
We are requesting changes to the FACES and AI/AN FACES Teacher Child Reports (TCRs) to: (1) add 3 items to capture address information for providing gift card, (2) update the consent page with introductory text, and (3) adjust question wording slightly to facilitate both web and hard copy administration or to eliminate unnecessary instructions. These changes do not affect burden estimates or meaningfully alter the survey content for the respondent.
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:
(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;
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.
AI/AN FACES 2019 Head Start center director survey