Teacher Follow-up Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TFS-16L 2-10-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
Additional passback from OMB 2-5-09.doc Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
Responses to OMB Questions for TFS passback3.doc Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TLF_Analysis1.doc Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TFS-15L 2-5-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TFS-14L(A) 2-3-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TFS-13L(A) 2-3-091.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TFS-14L 2-3-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
TFS-13L 2-5-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-02-10
Att_TFS Support Statement PART C.doc Supplementary Document	2008-12-03
Att_TFS Supporting Statement PART B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-12-03
Final Part A TFS Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-02-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22375	Survey for Current Teachers (Stayers and Movers) Other-Survey	Modified
187414	Longitudinal Survey of Former Teachers (Leavers; First Year Teachers) Other-Survey	New
187413	Survey of Former Teachers (Leavers) Other-Survey	New
187412	Longitudinal Survey of Current Teachers (Stayers and Movers; First Year Teachers) Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0617	ICR Reference No: 200811-1850-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200408-1850-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3856
Title: Teacher Follow-up Survey
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/11/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/08/2008
Terms of Clearance: OMB is disappointed that NCES did not meet the previous terms of clearance for this collection indicating that OMB was looking forward to seeing "a thorough plan to ensure that there is no break in series given anticipated data collection methodology changes." Therefore, we are issuing a new terms of clearance requiring NCES to conduct such analysis after the fact if any unexpected changes should occur in the data collecting during 2009. OMB expects NCES to report back on this matter at its earliest opportunity.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,910	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,965	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Teacher Follow-up Survey (TFS) is a follow-up to the School and Staffing Survey (SASS) and it is a survey of teachers with the main purpose of providing a one year teacher attrition rate. The TFS 09 is designed to be used in conjunction with the SASS, and provide necessary information for estimating and analyzing teacher turnover and for updating the turnover estimates used in projections of teacher demand.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 153 Name of Law: Education Science Reform Act
  

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:
	73 FR 58214	10/06/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 74476	12/08/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey for Current Teachers (Stayers and Movers)
Longitudinal Survey of Former Teachers (Leavers; First Year Teachers)
Survey of Former Teachers (Leavers)
Longitudinal Survey of Current Teachers (Stayers and Movers; First Year Teachers)

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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	4,910	0	0	4,910	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,965	0	0	1,965	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: The increase represents a reinstatement even though the amount of time it will take to complete the latest round of the Teacher Follow-up Survey is less than the original hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,560,000

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: 12/08/2008

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