OPRE Study: Infant and Toddler Teacher and Caregiver Competencies Study [Descriptive Study]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix C Recruitment Materials Draft 2 clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix B_Case Selection Criteria Draft 3 clean.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Appendix A_Study Research Questions.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
ITTC Supporting Statement A Draft 3 clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-10
ITTC Supporting Statement B Draft 2 clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-02-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
245738	Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): Center-based teachers Other-Interview Protocol	New
245737	Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): FCCs Other-Interview Protocol	New
245736	Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): Directors Other-Interview Protocol	New
245735	Program-level screening protocol (Instrument 4) Other-screener	New
245734	Nominations for programs protocol (Instrument 3) Other-Protocol	New
245733	System-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 2) Other-interview protocol	New
245732	System-level screening protocol (Instrument 1) Other-Screener	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202102-0970-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Study: Infant and Toddler Teacher and Caregiver Competencies Study [Descriptive Study]
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/11/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	24 Months From Approved
Responses	118	0
Time Burden (Hours)	103	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a primary data collection request to examine, using qualitative case studies, different approaches to implementing competency frameworks and assessing competencies of teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers who work in group early care and education (ECE) settings (centers and family child care homes). Each case study will focus on a specific competency framework used by states, institutions of higher education, professional organizations, or ECE programs. This study aims to present an internally valid description of the implementation of competency frameworks and assessment of competencies for up to seven purposively selected cases, not to promote statistical generalization to different sites or service populations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 9835 Name of Law: Head Start Act § 640
   US Code: 42 USC 9844 Name of Law: Head Start Act § 649
   PL: Pub.L. 113 - 186 9 Name of Law: Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 1990, as amended by the CCDBG Act of 2014
  

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:
	85 FR 55014	09/03/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 13903	03/11/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
System-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 2)
Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): FCCs
System-level screening protocol (Instrument 1)
Nominations for programs protocol (Instrument 3)
Program-level screening protocol (Instrument 4)
Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): Directors
Program-level master semistructured interview protocol (Instrument 5): Center-based teachers

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	118	0	0	108	10	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	103	0	0	93	10	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 information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $464,907

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 03/11/2021

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