Promoting Student Success in Algebra I Project

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PSSA1P-Supplementary Learning Opportunities Form and Instruction	New
PSSA1P-Instructional Coaching Protocols Form and Instruction	New
PSSA1P-Curricular Alignment Protocols Form and Instruction	New
PSSA1P-Professional Development Form and Instruction	New
PSSA1P-Instructional Practices Form and Instruction	New
OESE Response to OMB Comments PSS Alg1.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-27
Appendix H_Recruitment Materials_03-12-14.docx Supplementary Document	2014-04-03
Appendix G_Request for Documents_03-12-14.docx Supplementary Document	2014-04-03
Part B SS Promoting Student Success in Algebra I.doc Supporting Statement B	2014-04-03
Part A SS Promoting Students Success in Algebra.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-04-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
211108	PSSA1P-Consent Form Other-Consent Form	New
211107	PSSA1P-Supplementary Learning Opportunities Form and Instruction	New
211106	PSSA1P-Instructional Coaching Protocols Form and Instruction	New
211105	PSSA1P-Curricular Alignment Protocols Form and Instruction	New
211104	PSSA1P-Professional Development Form and Instruction	New
211097	PSSA1P-Instructional Practices Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1810-0716	ICR Reference No: 201404-1810-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OESE	Agency Tracking No: 1979.01
Title: Promoting Student Success in Algebra I Project
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 06/27/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/03/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	314	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	162	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Promoting Student Success in Algebra I (PSSA) study aims to provide policy-makers and practitioners with a deeper understanding of how instructional practices, professional development, instructional coaching, curriculum alignment, and expanded learning/double-dose algebra can serve as possible avenues for improving student success in mathematics and particularly Algebra I, a critical gateway course for which student success is a strong predictor of high-school graduation. The PSSA study will incorporate research findings, school-based perspectives from education practitioners, and case studies of district and school sites that are implementing exemplary initiatives in the five topical areas that represent common leverage points for addressing student needs in mathematics. This work will make an important contribution by producing actionable information for educators and policymakers about how to promote success in Algebra I for all students while simultaneously increasing the demands on teacher effectiveness and student performance in preparation for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). The study centers around three major research questions as follows: (1) What is the evidence to support practices or strategies in the areas of instructional practices, professional development, instructional coaching, curricular alignment, and expanded learning/double-dose algebra for promoting student success in Algebra I? (2) What do district- and school-based representatives think about evidence for practices or strategies in these areas? (3) What does exemplary implementation of each practice or strategy look like in districts or schools with demonstrated improvement in student outcomes? The subject of this OMB clearance request is PSSA's series of five topical area case studies (Research Question #3). The case studies are designed to address five focused sets of case study research questions that are grounded in the study's overall conceptual framework. These research questions explore factors associated with the successful implementation of programs or initiatives in each of the five topical areas, including (a) actions taken to implement the program/initiative; (b) processes used to develop and select the program/initiative; (c) contextual factors that enable and constrain successful implementation; and (d) indicators that are used to describe the effectiveness of the program/initiative.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 6551 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education 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:
	78 FR 24393	04/25/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 18532	04/02/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PSSA1P-Instructional Practices	N/A	Instructional Practices Protocols
PSSA1P-Supplementary Learning Opportunities	N/A	Double Dose Algebra
PSSA1P-Consent Form
PSSA1P-Instructional Coaching Protocols	N/A	Instructional Coaching
PSSA1P-Professional Development	N/A	Professional Development Protocols
PSSA1P-Curricular Alignment Protocols	N/A	Curricular Alignment

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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	314	0	0	314	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	162	0	0	162	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 request for a new approved data collection; therefore there is a program change increase of 162 annual hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $409,523

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: 04/03/2014

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