National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix F Initial letter to survey respondents (12-4-07).doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Appendix C Senior state manager survey (12-4-07).doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Appendix B Project participant survey for RCC staff (12-10-07).doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Appendix A Project participant survey for state staff (12-10-07).doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Response to OMB Questions 2nd CC from 11-30-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Response to OMB Q on Q4 12-20-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-27
Att_Appendix F Initial letter to survey respondents 9-20rev.doc Supplementary Document	2007-09-25
Att_Appendix E CC National Evaluation Staff Confidentiality Agreement.doc Supplementary Document	2007-09-25
Att_Appendix D Quality Rubric and Rating Form.doc Supplementary Document	2007-09-25
Comp Center Response to Public Questions 03-26-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
Comp Center Response to OMB Questions 04-11-2007 (2).doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
Comp Center Response to OMB Questions 03-26-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
Att_CTAC Survey OMB Part B 9-19-07.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-09-25
Att_CTAC Survey OMB Part A 12-6-07.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182027	Senior State Managers Other-survey	New
182026	Survey of RCC-Level Project Participants Other-survey	New
182022	Survey of State-Level Project Participants Other-survey	New
178488	Request For Materials For Expert Panel Review Other-Request For Materials	Unchanged
178487	Project Inventory Form Other-inventory form	Unchanged
178486	Content Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-site visit interview	Unchanged
178485	Regional Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-staff interview protocal	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0823	ICR Reference No: 200709-1850-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-1850-005
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3414
Title: National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/02/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB notes that the use of the “face validity” sampling method is acceptable in light of this study's particular approach and content. OMB’s approval of this study should not be construed as approval of the face validity method for other studies.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2010
Responses	2,124	0	210
Time Burden (Hours)	1,703	0	1,071
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers created to assist state education agencies with the implementation of the requirements of No Child Left Behind legislation. Four key methods will be used in this study: (1) site vistits conducted to each Center to learn about the Center's relationships with its clients and the types of products and services that are delivered; (2) expert panel review of a sample of projects undertaken by each Center to assess the quality of the technical assistance provided; (3) a survey of Center clients to rate the relevance, usefulness and other aspects of the services they have received; and (4) a survey of senior SEA officials who are responsible for negotiating with the Centers to ensure that the nature of technical assistance provided corresponds to state priorities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 204 Name of Law: Title II of the Education Technical Assistance Act of 2002
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 39804	07/20/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 55760	10/01/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey of RCC-Level Project Participants
Senior State Managers
Survey of State-Level Project Participants
Regional Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Content Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Project Inventory Form
Request For Materials For Expert Panel Review

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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	2,124	210	0	1,914	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,703	1,071	0	632	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Program change of 632 burden hours due to the addition of 3 new instruments being added tto the collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $168,377

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: 10/02/2007

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