Approved
consistent with explanations given in conference call and email of
3/26/02. In addition: (1) NSF will add a question to the census
surveys of the GK-12 and comparison students asking for self-report
of GRE scores. (2) NSF will extend the field period for the
internet surveys to include a "last chance" follow-up in order to
increase participation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
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1,253
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This data collection is to be used in
the evaluation of the Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education
(GK-12) Program. GK-12 is a teaching fellowship program. The single
study design focuses on GK-12 projects funded during hte period
1999-2002 and involves two types of data collection. One consists
of case studies of three cohorts of GK-12 projects. The second is a
census survey of all GK-12 projects funded in this time period.
This OMB submission seeks clearance for data collection instruments
for both studies.
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.