Approved
consistent with ED's updated package dated 4/11/01.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2001
07/31/2001
100
0
0
1,300
0
0
0
0
0
The Early Childhood Educator
Professional Development Program grants are designed for one or
more local educational service agencies, State educational
agencies, State agencies for higher education, institutions of
higher education, and other public and private agencies,
organizations, and institutions to fund projects that provide
professional development opportunities to improve the knowledge and
skills of early childhood educators (including caregivers) who work
in urban and rural communities with high concentrations of young
children living in poverty.
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.