Evaluation of the Teaching American History Grants Program: Data Collection Instruments

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
7-29 correct version of answers to comments on TAH.doc Supplementary Document	2009-08-05
Att_TAH contact letter.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-14
Att_Form 4.TAHClassObsSummary.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-14
Att_Confidentiality.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-14
revised 8-4-09 TAH Supp Stmt SecB.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-08-05
Revised TAH Supp Stmt SecA_8-4-09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-08-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189154	TAH Training Providers Protocol Other-protocol	New
189152	TAH Participating Teacher Protocol Other-protocol	New
188288	TAH Project Director Protocol Other-protocol	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0252	ICR Reference No: 200903-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3955
Title: Evaluation of the Teaching American History Grants Program: Data Collection Instruments
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: 08/10/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/14/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	128	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	138	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This evaluation is the first systematic study of the TAH Grants Program that focuses on the relationship between program practices and outcomes. In particular, this evaluation will focus on TAH program contributions to teacher content knowledge and student achievement. The data collection activities for which we are seeking OMB approval for are the case studies portion of the evaluation. The purpose of the case study visits will be to deepen our understanding of the factors and conditions that support improved outcomes in student achievement and teacher content knowledge as a result of participation in the grant and to describe practices for various subgroups of teachers. This evaluation (including the case studies portion of which we are seeking OMB approval) is crucial for establishing whether the TAH program is working as intended by Congress, and for identifying which elements of the program are most effective.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 9601(a) Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the NCLB Act of 2001, Title IX, Part F
  

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:
	74 FR 8240	02/24/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 22529	05/13/2009
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
TAH Project Director Protocol
TAH Training Providers Protocol
TAH Participating Teacher 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	128	0	0	128	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	138	0	0	138	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 collection is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $148,387

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)? 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: 05/14/2009

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