Observational Study of Even Start Family Literacy Projects

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0141	ICR Reference No: 199711-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Observational Study of Even Start Family Literacy Projects
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/09/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/1997
Terms of Clearance: Approved, consistent with ED's memos to OMB of 12/18/97, 12/30/97, and 1/08/98. In addition: 1) Any use of the data by ED, including but not limited to any written reports on the results from this study, will contain the following qualifications: a) the results of this study are not generalizable to the universe of Even Start programs; b) the methodology ED has chosen for selecting the sites to be observed indicates that any statement made based on the results of this study is true only for the 15 sites chosen; 2) OMB does not believe that ED has maximized usefulness in selecting sites - - OMB believes that the data would have been more useful if ED selected sites without regard to outcomes, or selected both sites that have demonstrated positive outcomes and those that have not demonstrated positive outcomes, so that ED would have information suggesting whether particular practices in fact led to positive outcomes; 3) OMB further notes that the development of a case study component of a program study should employ a more objective methodological approach than ED has chosen here. Please see the long-standing policy on this issue outlined in the 2/4/91 memo from OMB to ED, which ED has followed in most studies reviewed by OMB since that time; we expect that ED will continue to adhere to this approach; 4) ED will ensure that the 10-12 adult participants invited to participate in each of the sites will be chosen through a random methodology; 5) Because ED has not demonstrated that currently available methods for encouraging participation in the study are insufficient, ED will not provide participants with any monetary incentive for their participation in the study. This term applies to the $25 stipend and free "Phone Home" cards ED proposed to offer, but not to the $500 stipend to the sites for supplies related to the study.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2001	01/31/2001
Responses	525	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	510	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will include 15 in-depth case studies of local family literacy projects that have fully implemented the Even Start program model and that have produced at least 2 years of positive outcomes for participants. The case studies will focus on how and why these projects have been successful. The case studies will also examine how the projects adjust to changes in client needs, their strategies for integrating program services and activities, their use of evaluation results for improving the quality of services, and their strategies for building a solid base of support to sustain....

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Observational Study of Even Start Family Literacy Projects

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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	525	0	0	525	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	510	0	0	510	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:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 11/06/1997

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