[Federal Register: June 23, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 120)] [Notices] [Page 33846-33847] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23jn97-60] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Director, Information Resources Management Group, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 22, 1997. ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection requests should be addressed to Patrick J. Sherrill, Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick J. Sherrill (202) 708-8196. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U. S. C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Director, Information Resources Management Group publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) [[Page 33847]] Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment at the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department, (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner, (3) is the estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: June 17, 1997. Gloria Parker, Director, Information Resources Management Group. Office of the Under Secretary Type of Review: New. Title: Evaluation of the Eisenhower Professional Development Program: State and Local Activities. Frequency: One time. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 4,313. Burden Hours: 3,817. Abstract: The Planning and Evaluation Service is conducting a three-year study to examine the Eisenhower Professional Development Program and to report on the progress of the program with respect to a set of Performance Indicators established by the Department of Education. The evaluation will provide information on the types of professional development activities supported by the program, the effects of program participation on classroom teaching, and the quality of program planning and coordination. Clearance is sought for a National Profile, In-Depth Cases, and a Longitudinal Study of Teacher Change, to be conducted during the 1997-1998 school year. Respondents include teachers, educational administrators, and professional development providers. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: State Performance Report--Title I, Parts A & D, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended, Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 53. Burden Hours: 49,302. Abstract: Under Title I Parts A & D of ESEA, States and their LEAs are required to collect, disaggregate and report data on participation and performance. Under Section 1501(b), the Secretary may collect those data and, under Section 14201(d), the Secretary requires review of the use of Title I consolidated administrative funds. [FR Doc. 97-16280 Filed 6-20-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P