Approved
consistent with a $250 incentive for schools and up to $3.00 per
student rating by teachers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2007
09/30/2007
9,752
0
0
2,702
0
0
0
0
0
The proposed data collection is
necessary to complete the national evaluation of Early Reading
First. The ERF national evaluation will use a regression
discontinuity design, including a baseline and two follow-up
assessment points, to determine the extent to which the additional
funds and technical assistnce given to ERF grantees change the
instructional content and children's outcomes compared to the
content and outcomes in the absence of ERF. The evaluation will
also explore the extent to which variations in program quality and
implementation are associated with differences in participant
outcomes. 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.