Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction

OMB Control No: 1850-0817	ICR Reference No: 200610-1850-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200512-1850-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3192
Title: Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction
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: 12/12/2006
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2006
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves this study with a $100 incentive for students (college seniors in their spring semester) who complete the survey and assessment. This incentive amount is based upon the unique circumstances presented by this study and is not to be used as a precedent for future IES studies.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2009	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,100	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,300	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction will assess the extent to which school of education coursework related to elementary reading is aligned with the National Reading Panel (NRP) Report as well as assess new teachers' preparation to teach the five essential components of reading as identified by the NRP report and specified in the Reading First program statute.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 1205(c)(8) Name of Law: No Child Left Behind 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:
	70 FR 60304	10/17/2005
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 58386	10/03/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction Survey Student Contact Information

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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	3,100	0	0	3,100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,300	0	0	3,300	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 and therefore, will show a program change of 3300 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,499,821

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)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Tracy Rimdzius 202 208-7154 [email protected]

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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: 10/03/2006

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