Approved,
consistent with and as amended by ED's memos to OMB of 8/17 and
8/21/00 and with ED's additional instrument changes of 8/17. In
addition, this evaluation is approved on the condition, as agreed
to by ED, that the comparison groups will not be aggregated and
that seperate analyses will be conducted. Also, ED must brief OMB
on the results of the interim report, including the analysis of the
two comparison groups, before proceeding to the second
followup.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
26,325
0
0
42,090
0
0
0
0
0
The program evaluation uses an
experimental design for elementary school students applying to 21st
Century centers and a comparison design for middle school students
participating in 21st Centur Centers. Over a 2-year period, the
evaluation will include questionnaires of students, parents, and
teachers; a reading test; and school and center records.
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.