The purpose of the FACES data collection is to support the 2007 reauthorization of the Head Start program (P.L. 110â134), which calls for periodic assessments of Head Startâs quality and effectiveness.
FACES 2019 extends a previously approved data collection program (OMB number 0970-0151) to a new sample of Head Start programs, families, and children. As with previous rounds, both FACES 2019 and AI/AN FACES 2019 collects information from a national probability sample of Head Start programs to ascertain what progress Head Start has made toward meeting program performance goals. AI/AN FACES 2019 builds on AI/AN FACES 2015 (also OMB number 0970-0151).
Spring 2020 data collection for FACES 2019 began in late February, just before Head Start centers nationwide began closing due to concerns around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In April 2020 OMB approved minor changes to study instruments to address the potential that responses to survey items could be influenced by the program closures or reduced services.
At this time, due to COVID-19, most Head Start programs have closed physical buildings and have changed their operations to continue to meet the needs of the families they serve.
Overview of Requested Changes
Because programs are adjusting their services and communication with both families and staff in a variety of ways, we now propose adding items to the center director and program director instruments to capture their response to COVID-19 and upcoming summer plans to still provide services. The proposed new items fit within the general purpose of the FACES data collection and the intended uses of FACES data overall. The following instruments have been updated to include the new items:
⢠FACES Program Director Survey (Attachment 12),
⢠AI/AN FACES Program Director Survey (Attachment 21),
⢠FACES Center Director Survey (Attachment 13), and
⢠AI/AN FACES Center Director Survey (Attachment 22).
The new items add approximately 10 minutes to the length of each instrument; Supporting Statement A has been updated to reflect this change.
Additionally, due to the nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, the spring 2020 child assessment data collection has been cancelled. We have updated Supporting Statements A and B to reflect this change.
This change request is to add items to the center director and program director instruments to capture their response to COVID-19 and upcoming summer plans to still provide services. The new items add approximately 10 minutes to the length of each instrument.
Additionally, due to the nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, the spring 2020 child assessment data collection has been cancelled, which reduces burden estimates for the child assessments.
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.
FACES 2019 NonSub Change Request Memo_May 2020.docx
APPENDIX N_AIAN FACES 2019 SCREEN SHOTS.pdf
Appendix F AIAN FACES 2019 TRIBAL PRESENTATION TEMPLATE_revised2_CLEAN_20180212.pptx
AI/AN FACES 2019 Head Start center director survey