An Experimental Study of the Project CRISS Reading Program on Ninth-Grade Reading Achievement in Rural High Schools

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Principal Questionnaire (Treatment Schools) Form and Instruction	New
Teacher Questionnaire (Treatment Schools) Form and Instruction	New
Local Facilator Log of Activities Form and Instruction	New
Response to Second Set of OMB Comments 10-19-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-24
Response to OMB Questions 10-11-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-24
CRISS exp OMB APPENDIX K V4.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-24
Att_CRISS exp OMB APPENDIX L.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-17
Att_CRISS exp OMB APPENDIX K.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-17
Att_CRISS exp OMB APPENDIX I.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-17
Att_CRISS exp OMB APPENDIX A.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-17
CRISS exp OMB SECTION B revised OCT07 V3.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-10-24
CRISS exp OMB SECTION A-FINAL 10-19-07 V4.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-10-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
181238	Principal Questionnaire (Treatment Schools) Form and Instruction	New
181237	Teacher Questionnaire (Treatment Schools) Form and Instruction	New
181236	Local Facilator Log of Activities Form and Instruction	New
181235	Vermont Classroom Observation Tool As Applies to Project Criss Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0841	ICR Reference No: 200707-1850-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3329
Title: An Experimental Study of the Project CRISS Reading Program on Ninth-Grade Reading Achievement in Rural High Schools
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: 10/26/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/18/2007
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved consistent with memos of 10-11-07 and 10-19-07.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,059	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	168	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is an experimental study of an adolescent reading comprehension program called Project CRISS. The study is being performed by he Regional Educational Laboratory, Northwest. RELs are authorized to conduct scientifically valid research on promising educational programs that meet regional needs. The study will collect data on students, teachers, and principals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 9564 Name of Law: Education Sciences Reforms Act of 2002
  

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 89	05/09/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 134	07/13/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Principal Questionnaire (Treatment Schools)	N/A, N/A	Principal Questionnaire (Treatment Schools) ,   Principal Questionnaire (Control Schools)
Local Facilator Log of Activities	N/A	Local Facilator Log of Activities
Teacher Questionnaire (Treatment Schools)	N/A, N/A	Teacher Questionnaire (Treatment of Schools) ,   Teacher Questionnaire
Vermont Classroom Observation Tool As Applies to Project Criss	N/A	VCOT-CRISS Observational Protocol and scoring Rubric

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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	1,059	0	0	1,059	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	168	0	0	168	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 program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $774,615

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

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: 07/18/2007

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