This ICR is approved consistent with memos of 11-19-07 and 12-4-07. IES agrees to follow the Department of Ed's policy regarding dislosure review procedures for this study.
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The proposed project is a multi-year data collection effort to evaluate the effectiveness of PAVEd for Success (PAVE), an intervention designed to improve teachers vocabulary instructional practices and thereby promote vocabulary development among kindergarteners in the Delta region of Mississippi. The children in this region are well behind national averages in vocabulary skills, and vocabulary knowledge is an essential component of literacy development that has generally been difficult to improve. The PAVE program is one vocabulary program that has shown promise, but more rigorous testing is required to establish evidence of its effectiveness. The study sample will include 120-160 teachers, and 1200-1600 kindergarten students in a randomized control trial in 60-80 schools. Student's literacy skills and teacher's literacy instruction practices will be assessed to determine the impact of PAVE on students and teachers.
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.
Effectiveness of a Program to Accelerate Vocabulary in Kindergarten (Others)
memo 11 19 07 Vocab OMB (2).doc
Effectiveness of a Program to Accelerate Vocabulary in Kindergarten (Others)