This collection
is approved under the following conditions: (1) ED agrees to
provide OMB a cost-breakout of the sample study and the previous,
in-depth study; (2) ED agrees to continue to provide program
directors sufficient training and assistance to ensure that tests
are administered to the appropriate individuals and that, in the
case of the adult assessment, sufficient numbers of each test are
administered; and (3) ED agrees to examine information obtained
through the ESIS as well as through Even Start grantee annual
reports in order to identify any areas of duplication and potential
ways to consolidate and share existing information (e.g.
information from ESIS may be a good and more reliable substitute
than information currently collected through the annual
reports).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
06/30/1997
91,040
0
0
57,305
0
57,415
0
0
0
The Even Start Information System
provides a computerized data entry template for local program
managers. The collected data are used for program management and
evaluation.
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.