Study of Education Data Systems and Decision Making

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
School Personnel case studies (including revised protocals) Form and Instruction	Modified
District personnel (case studies) and staff interviews Form and Instruction	Modified
District Personnel (survey) and Superintedent notification letter Form and Instruction	Modified
Att_NTA OMB change worksheet 8-10-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-08-13
NTA OMB Memo requesting changes 8-10-07.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-08-13
Att_NTA-Brochure_Appendix B.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_NTA Supporting statement B 8-9-07.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-08-13
Att_NTA Supporting statement A 8-9-07.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-08-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44689	School Personnel case studies (including revised protocals) Form and Instruction	Modified
44688	District personnel (case studies) and staff interviews Form and Instruction	Modified
44687	District Personnel (survey) and Superintedent notification letter Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0241	ICR Reference No: 200708-1875-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-1875-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3263
Title: Study of Education Data Systems and Decision Making
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/31/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/13/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB concurs that the purpose of the survey is not to identify best practices but rather to generate national prevalence estimates of the availability of high-quality data at the local level that can be used to improve instructional practice. The case study work will provide the opportunity to identify potential best practices. Examining the available achievement data will inform the understanding of the relationship between practices and school improvement in the case study sites. OMB concurs that the agency must use the following language in the cover letter of the district survey to clarify that it is not mandetory for all respondents: "Your district is receiving this survey because it is among the 85% of districts that receive Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) funds. If your district is among the 15% of very small districts that do not receive EETT funds, then the survey is voluntary."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	06/30/2010	06/30/2010
Responses	1,854	0	1,494
Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	1,207
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence, use, and outcomes of education data systems for accountability, assessment, and instructional improvement purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 2421 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the NCLBA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 4494	01/31/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 17137	04/06/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
District personnel (case studies) and staff interviews	N/A	District Staff Interview
District Personnel (survey) and Superintedent notification letter	N/A	District Personnel Survey
School Personnel case studies (including revised protocals)	N/A	School principal notification, interview and Teachers interviews

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,854	1,494	0	360	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	1,207	0	293	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The program change of 293 hours is due to an increased sample size. This change was discussed with Nicole Cafarella and Shelly Martinez on a 8/7 conference call. They approved making the change request via an 83C change worksheet and waived the 30 day notice requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,364,926

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/13/2007

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