Strategies For Preparing At-Risk Youth For Postsecondary Success

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1875-NEW pub comment responses - Strategies for Preparing At-Risk Youth for Postsecondary Success.msg Supplementary Document	2012-11-21
1875-NEW public comment - Strategies for Preparing At-Risk Youth for Postsecondary Success.msg Supplementary Document	2012-11-21
1875-NEW ED Responses to OMB Comments 11-14-12.docx Supplementary Document	2012-11-21
1875-NEW Copy of IC Burden Table 11-14-12_clean.xlsx Supplementary Document	2012-11-21
1875-NEW Consent Forms and Draft ED Letter 11-14-12_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2012-11-21
Att_1875-NEW 4858 Consent Forms and Draft ED Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2012-08-03
Att_1875-NEW 4858 Crosswalk of Protocol Topics by Research Questions.docx Supplementary Document	2012-08-03
1875-NEW Supporting Statement Part B 11-14-12_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-11-21
1875-NEW Supporting Statement Part A 11-14-12_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-11-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203324	Parent Focus Group Protocol Other-focus Group protocol	New
203323	Partner Organization Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-interview	New
203321	District Administrator Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-interview	New
203320	Counselor/ Social Worker Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-protocol	New
203319	Teacher/Program Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-interview	New
203318	Principal/Assistant and Other School Administrator Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-interview	New
203317	Program Manager Site Visit Interview Other-interview	New
203311	Program Manager Phone Screen Other-phone screen	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0269	ICR Reference No: 201205-1875-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 4858
Title: Strategies For Preparing At-Risk Youth For Postsecondary Success
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/30/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/09/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	132	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	136	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Educators are increasingly concerned about poor high school graduation rates, especially among at-risk youth. Many of the programs adopted by districts and schools to decrease the dropout rate traditionally set the goal of completing high school. Programs that meet the dual goals of supporting at-risk youth to graduate from high school and then enroll in and succeed in postsecondary education are not commonly found in most school districts and few studies of dropout prevention programs have a postsecondary focus. This study aims to fill a gap by conducting qualitative case studies of up to 15 sites with a focus on preventing students from dropping out and preparing them for postsecondary education or training. This study will systematically analyze qualitative data across multiple respondents to generate portraits of programs and strategies that the sites use, lessons based on implementation successes and challenges, and evidence suggesting their effectiveness in improving the outcomes of interest. To complete the study, the U.S. Department of Education is requesting OMB approval of two related qualitative data collection activities: (1) a phone screen with local program managers to determine the final sample of case studies and (2) up to 15 site visits to a purposive case study sample. Although the lessons will not be generalized to a larger population because the sample is purposive and small, the case studies will provide rich contextual information to help practitioners assess the applicability of the lessons in their own schools or districts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 1801-1803 Name of Law: Dropout Prevention Act
  

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:
	77 FR 30512	05/23/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 47617	08/09/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Partner Organization Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Parent Focus Group Protocol
Program Manager Phone Screen
Program Manager Site Visit Interview
Principal/Assistant and Other School Administrator Site Visit Interview Protocol
Teacher/Program Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Counselor/ Social Worker Site Visit Interview Protocol
District Administrator Site Visit Interview Protocol

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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	132	0	0	132	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	136	0	0	136	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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $301,946

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 08/09/2012

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