OMB appreciates that NCES will be able to associate SMART and TEACH grant recipiency with those in the 2009 B&B survey to allow later analysis of those who receive such a grant for school work subsequent to 2008 and also to compare a future 2012 cohort to the Âbaseline 2008 cohort regarding interest in, course-taking and career choices related to science and teaching. OMB emphasizes the importance of these data to answering policy questions about the ability of such national programs to incentivize behavior changes, particularly in the absence of other dataset availability. NCES is strongly encouraged to retain any questions or procedures for future follow-ups that would permit the comparisons noted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2011
02/28/2011
02/28/2011
15,734
0
1,439
9,170
0
864
0
0
0
This is the field test for the Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09) to be conducted in 2008. The full scale study will be conducted in 2009 with a sample of 2008 bachelor's degree recipients from public and private postsecondary institutions. The data will provide long term information on graduates' additional postsecondary education and training, employment, workforce activities, and other life experiences. The study directs special focus on sample members who began teaching.
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.
Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09)
BB09 83C Change Sheet.doc
BB09_OMB_FS_Change_memo2.docx
Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09)