This ICR is approved consistent with 10-24-07 and 10-30-07 memos. Per those memos, ED will add questions to the needs assessment instrument about the quality and utility of REL-SE and IES products.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2010
36 Months From Approved
288
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0
477
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0
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This data collection is for the purpose of understanding the information needs of educators in the Southeast. conducting market research on regional needs to inform annual planning is a required component of the REL-SE's contract with the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences. The needs assessment protocol utilizes both quantitative and qualitative items and will be conducted annually at 20 market research sessions of 20-40 respondents each.
US Code:
20 USC 9564
Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, Part D, Section 174
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:
(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;
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.