Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 9/16/99.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
7,300
0
0
4,950
0
0
0
0
0
The survey Teacher Quality in U.S.
Public Schools in 2000 is designed to provide NCES and the Office
of the Secretary with timely data to monitor changes in key
indicators of teacher quality. It is second in a proposed series of
biennial reports on the preparation and qualifications of public
school teachers. In addition, the survey will provide some early
estimates for data that will be provided in the Schools and
Staffing Survey (SASS) to be conducted 1999-2000. The issues
addressed in the proposed survey have been the focus of a growing
concern over the condition of education, challenging U.S. teachers
to....
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.