Approved
consistent with the final methodology spelled out in memo from ED
dated 5/10/01. In addition, ED will detail, in any reports, the
limitations of the methodology, which can not provide fully
generalizable results about the states/partnerships that have not
yet received grants. Also, it is noted that this should be
considered a study of the implementation of this grant program,
instead of a study of the impact of this program, and therefore ED
can not discuss the effects of the program on outcomes. ED shall
report their response rates after each round of data collection is
completed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
2,200
0
0
1,000
0
0
193,947,000
0
0
In 1999, the federal government funded
a major effort toward increasing teacher quality through the State
Grants Program and Teacher Recruitment Grants Program. Together,
the programs allow states, institutions of higher education, and/or
local education agencies to increase the quality of the teacher
workforce through certification reform, recruitment efforts,
alternative certification routes, and accountability measures. This
evaluation looks at both programs to determine how federal funds
were spent, what isues arose in implementing the programs, and the
impact of the programs.
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.