ACF is implementing a multi-pronged
research and evaluation approach for the HPOG program to better
understand and assess the activities conducted and their results.
HPOG-Impact is one project within the broader portfolio of research
that OPRE is utilizing to assess the success of career pathways
programs and models. This strategy includes a multi-pronged
research and evaluation approach for the HPOG program (including
this impact study and the national implementation evaluation), as
well as the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE)
study (0970-0397), to better understand and assess the activities
conducted and their results. Four data collections related to this
current submission were previously approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Clearance number 0970-0394.
This submission seeks OMB approval for an additional follow-up data
collection instrument: a 72-month follow-up survey for the
HPOG-Impact study.
This evaluation involves new
and continuing data collection that increases the public reporting
burden under this OMB number. Additionally, some data collection
under this OMB number has been completed.
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.