Case Studies of the Implementation of the Crossroads Cafe Project

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
21736	Case Studies of the Implementation of the Crossroads Cafe Project	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1830-0534	ICR Reference No: 199712-1830-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OCTAE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Case Studies of the Implementation of the Crossroads Cafe Project
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: 02/20/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/17/1997
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by and consistent with ED's memos to OMB of 2/12/98, 2/13/98, and 2/20/98. In addition, based on ED's methodology concerning the control group (outlined in the 2/13 memo), ED will qualify any conclusions from this study with the fact that the study was not designed and therefore cannot answer the policy question - how effective is the Crossroads Cafe Program as compared to in-class ESL instruction with no Crossroads Cafe Program. Further, in order to increase the utlity of the study, ED has agreed to provide no more than a $5 remuneration to participants at the start of the 26 week study and no more than a $15 remuneration for those that return and participate in the back end of the 26 week study. Other than the two times outlined above, no other remuneration will be offered to participants during the course of the study.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2001	02/28/2001
Responses	688	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,002	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study is designed to provide the U.S. Department of Education with information on the implementation of the Crossroads Cafe Project, a distance education model for delivering English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) services to adult ESL learners. The study will also provide a pilot test of a design for an impact evaluation of the Crossroads Cafe Project. Data will be gathered from approximately 200 adult ESL learners and teachers at 3 State sites, as well as State implementation team members and technical assistance providers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Case Studies of the Implementation of the Crossroads Cafe Project

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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	688	0	0	688	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,002	0	0	1,002	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 12/17/1997

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