The Minnesota Reading Corps evaluation (Phase I) will determine the impacts that AmeriCorps members have on the pre-K and K-3 literacy tutoring students they serve, as well as assess the outcomes of those members serving. Phase I includes a feasibility study and a process assessment. The documents include surveys and interview protocol that will be used to capture data form members, schools and others.
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;
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