This study will collect information in
teacher evaluation systems in states in the Central Region. The
study will collect information about (1) how teachers perceive the
feedback they receive including its utility, accuracy and
credibility; (2) how teachers respond to feedback, including their
access to learning opportunities related to feedback received; and
(3) how teacher responsiveness to feedback relates to their
performance in the classroom. The study will examine data from a
teacher survey and data from evaluations of teacher performance in
districts that are implementing teacher evaluation systems during
the 2012-14 school year, researchers will piolot the teacher
survey. The study will be implemented during the 2014-15 school
year.The findings will be used by state and district leaders to
prioritize needs both at the state and district level for training
and guidance on providing feedback as part of teacher evaluation
systems, and also for informing the state and districts of
additional data collection needed to further understand feedback
characteristics. This study will result in a report intended for
district and state leaders who are responsible for selecting,
developing, and implementing teacher evaluation systems and
overseeing support for teachers professional growth and
effectiveness.
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.