The current OMB package requests
clearance for the instruments to be used in the full Professional
Development Impact Study. The Professional Development Impact study
is a national demonstration project designed to test innovative
models of professional development for reading instruction in the
second grade. The data collection instruments will measure the
background characteristic of the sample, fidelity of the
intervention's implementation, and outcomes of the
intervention.
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.