THIS SURVEY OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS IS BEING CONDUCTED FOR THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AS
PART OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MEASUREMENT CRITERIA,
INSTRUMENTS, AND PROCEDURES USED FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF
TEACHERS. THE PURPOSE IS TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON CURRENT
PRACTICES IN THE SCHOOLS AND INFORMATION ON TEACHERS' VIEWS ABOUT
THE PURPOSES AND USES OF THE EVALUATION. THE
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.