The charter schools in the NAEP
samples will complete the NAEP School Questionaire, through which
they will provide information on instructional organization and
time, parental involvement, stability in the teaching staff and
characterics of the student body. The purpose of the NAEP Charter
schoool is to be able to describe the schools in terms of some key
features unique to charter schools. There is no kind of charter
school-- who they se rve, how they are funded, how they operate,
and to whom they must report varies depending on state legislation
and the terms of the charter. Nevertheless, it is important for
NAEP to be able......
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.