Conversion Magnet Schools Evaluation

OMB Control No: 1850-0832	ICR Reference No: 200803-1850-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-1850-003
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3649
Title: Conversion Magnet Schools Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/21/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/21/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2010	07/31/2010	07/31/2010
Responses	47	0	94
Time Burden (Hours)	531	0	1,062
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Conversion Magnet Schools Evaluation studies the impact of federally funded elementary magnet schools on the academic achievement of students who attend them, and on minority group isolation in the schools. The first phase of the study investigates the feasibility of conducting rigorous research using experimental or quasi-experimental designs to explore the impact of the magnet programs on students who attend them as their neighborhood schools and on students from other neighborhoods who compete in lotteries for admission. Collection and analysis of student data will proceed if rigorous studies are found to be feasible. The evaluation will inform policymakers and researchers on the effectiveness of magnet schools as an educational approach and a type of school choice.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 5310 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:
	72 FR 2871	01/23/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 18462	04/12/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 13

IC Title Form No. Form Name First Classroom Data Request for 2007 Grantee Cohort (2004-2005 through 2006-2007) First Student Data Request for 2004 Grantee Cohort (2001-2002 through 2006-2007) Second Student Data Requests for 2004 and 2007 Grantee Cohorts (2007-2008) Third Student Data Requests for 2004 and 2007 Grantee Cohorts (2008-2009) Grantee Screening Interview (Module B) Grantee Screening Interview (Module D) First Student Data Request for 2007 Grantee Cohort (2004-2005 through 2006-2007) Grantee Screening Interview (Module C) Grantee Screening Interview (Module A) Second Classroom Data Requests for 2004 and 2007 Grantee Cohorts (2007-2008) Third Classroom Data Requests for 2004 and 2007 Grantee Cohorts (2008-2009) 2007 Principal Survey (2004 Grantee Cohort) First Classroom Data Request for 2004 Grantee Cohort (2001-2002 through 2006-2007)

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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	47	94	0	-47	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	531	1,062	0	-531	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There is a decrease in hours because the number of study schools reduced from 50 magnets and 100 comparison schools to 25 magnets and 50 comparison schools based on revised power calculations and site recruitment.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $684,026

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: Lauren Angelo 202 219-2180 [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: 03/21/2008

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