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practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: August 15, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–16639 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects:
Title: Field Test of Social-Emotional
and Modified Measures for the Heat
Start National Reporting System.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The Administration on
Children, Youth and Families (ACYF),
Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) of the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) is
requesting comments on plans to
conduct the field Test of SocialEmotional Measures and Modified
Assessment Measures for the Head Start
National Reporting System (HSNRS).
This study is being conducted under
contract with Westat, Xtria, and Pearson
(HHS23320052902YC) to examine new
and modified measures for HSNRS.
Purposes
The purposes of the field test are to
explore the expansion of the HSNR’S
coverage of the domain elements of the
Head Start Outcomes Framework and to
improve the performance of the current
HSNRS assessment battery. The Head
Start Bureau is interested in expanding
the coverage of the HSNRS to include
non-cognitive domains, in recognition
of the ‘‘whole child’’ orientation of Head
Start, in particular social and emotional
development. To that end, the Head
Start Bureau has reviewed potential
measures of social-emotional
development and has identified several
existing, ratings-based measures as
candidates for field testing. Further, the
Head Start Bureau is interested in
expanding the coverage of the HSNRS to
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the Physical Health and Development
domains of the Head Start Outcomes
Framework. Finally, the Quality
Assurance Study’s findings, Technical
Work Group recommendations, and
findings from psychometric analysis of
first-year implementation data have also
suggested some areas for improvement
to the current HSNRS assessment
battery.
For these purposes, the Head Start
Bureau is planning to conduct field tests
of measures of social-emotional
development and the collection of child
health data in fall 2005 and spring 2006.
These measures are intended to address
the domains of Social and Emotional
Development and Physical Health and
Development.
Further, the Head Start Bureau will
examine modifications to measures in
the current HSNRS assessment battery.
The field test will also examine the
effectiveness of training procedures and
relative feasibility of the selected
measures with a diverse set of Head
Start programs, staff, and children.
Teacher-Reported Measures of SocialEmotional Development
Five teacher-reported measures of
social-emotional development will be
field tested in fall 2005 and spring 2006.
A teacher-rating approach will be taken
because these measures would not place
additional burdens (in the form of direct
assessment) on the children. These
measures have been used in the Family
and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)
and National Head Start Impact Study
(NHSIS) and include:
• Cooperative Classroom Behavior;
• Problem Behaviors;
• Preschool Learning Behavior Scale
(PLBS);
• Student-Teacher Relationship Scale
(STRS): Short form; and
• Adjustment Scales for Preschool
Intervention (ASPI).
Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct
Assessment
Modifications to the current HSNRS
direct assessment include:
• A new language screener;
• New Letter Naming task; and
• New items in Early Math Skills task
using manipulatives.
Health Records Extract
Finally, to expand HSNRS coverage to
include health status, child safety, and
linkages to health care, the field test will
also examine the feasibility of collecting
child health information from Head
Start programs. Based on these data,
indicators of the quality of health
service provided by local Head Start
programs will be developed. The child
health information includes:
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• Height;
• Weight;
• Immunization status;
• Dental care records; and
• Occurrences of child injuries
requiring medical attention at each
center.
Sample
The national probability sample of
Head Start programs for the field test
will consist of 30 programs, including
for Native American programs, selected
with probability proportional to size.
From each program, up to 6 classrooms
will be selected (each classroom will be
taught by a different teacher). This will
result in a sample of approximately
1,440 children.
Training
A two-day Field-Test training will
take place in September 2005. Field-test
participants will be trained and certified
in the field-tested measures and
procedures. A ‘‘training-the-trainers’’
approach will be used. Trainees must
pass a written quiz to be certified
trainers. For the modified assessment
measures, trainees will participate in
role play and conduct observed
assessment with children. For the
social-emotional measures, all field test
participants will also receive self-study
materials, including an assessor’s guide,
which they will bring back to their local
programs and distribute among their
classroom teachers to study and be
quizzed on prior to completing the
social-emotional measures.
Once trained, field-test participants
will return to their programs and train
and certify local teachers or other
program staff to conduct field-test
measures.
Prior to spring data collection on the
field tested measures, refresher training
materials (e.g., instructional and
exercise materials) will be sent to the
participating Head Start programs.
Data Collection
Teacher-reported social-emotional
development measures will be
completed by the lead teacher of each
classroom in the sample. Parallel data of
the teacher ratings will be collected in
each classroom in order to examine
inter-rater reliability. Teacher ratings
will be collected independently by the
lead teacher and by another staff
member in the same classroom (e.g., an
assistant teacher), if available and
qualified.
For modified HSNRS child
assessment measures, local assessors
will conduct the field-test measures on
the sampled kindergarten-eligible
children in their program. Data will be
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recorded on scannable answer forms
and submitted to Westat. Assessors will
also provide feedback on issues such as
ease of administration, time of
administration, and clarity of training
and instructions. The inter-assessor
reliability of these measures will be
examined through parallel data
collected in the form of the regular
HSNRS assessments administered to
each child.
Respondents: Head Start Children and
Head Start Staff.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
[Fall 2005]
Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
respondents
Instruments
Average burden
hours per
response
Total burden
hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Training of Trainers Training
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study Materials on TeacherReported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development ..........
Head Start Staff: Participate in Local Training on Modified
Measures ..............................................................................
Head Start Staff: Conduct Local Training on Modified Measures ......................................................................................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Training
Procedures ...........................................................................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Training
Procedures ...........................................................................
30
1
9
270
360
1
1
360
60
1
2
120
30
1
2
60
30
1
1 12
⁄
2.5
360
1
1 12
⁄
30
Field Test of Teach-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teach-Reported Ratings .......................................................................................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel Reacher-Reported Ratings ......................................................................
Head Start Lead Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on
Teacher-Reported Rating Measures ....................................
180
8
14
⁄
360
180
8
14
⁄
360
180
1
1 12
⁄
15
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Staff: Administer Modified Measures ....................
Head Start Staff: Participate in Modified Measures ................
60
1,440
24
1
14
14
⁄
⁄
360
360
⁄
120
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health Info ..............
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate Procedures for collecting
Height and Weight Information ............................................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Child
Health Data Collection Procedures ......................................
30
48
1 12
30
1
16
30
1
1 12
2.5
Fall 2005 Totals ............................................................
3,000
..............................
..............................
2,425
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average burden
hours per
response
⁄
⁄
5
SPRING 2006
Number of
respondents
Instruments
Total burden
hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Training of Trainers Training
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study materials on TeacherReported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development ..........
Head Start Staff: Participate in Local Training on Modified
Measures ..............................................................................
Head Start Staff: Conduct Local Training on Modified Measures ......................................................................................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey on Training
Procedures ...........................................................................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Training
Procedures ...........................................................................
30
1
3
90
360
1
1
360
60
1
1
60
30
1
1
30
30
1
1 12
⁄
30
360
1
1 12
⁄
30
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher-Reported Ratings .......................................................................................
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SPRING 2006—Continued
Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
respondents
Instruments
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel Teacher-Reported Ratings ......................................................................
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Feedback Survey on
Teacher-Reported Rating Measures ....................................
Average burden
hours per
response
Total burden
hours
180
8
14
⁄
180
1
360
1 12
⁄
15
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Staff: Administer Modified Measures ....................
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified Measures ..........
60
1,440
24
1
14
14
⁄
⁄
360
360
⁄
120
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health Info ..............
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate Procedures for collecting
Height and Weight Information ............................................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Child
Health Data Collection Procedures ......................................
30
48
1 12
30
1
16
30
1
1 12
2.5
Spring 2006 Totals ........................................................
3,000
..............................
..............................
2,155
Grand Totals .................................................................
3,000
..............................
..............................
4,580
In compliance with the requirements
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Information Services,
370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW.,
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection. E-mail:
rsargis@acf.hhs.gov.
The Department specifically requests
comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: August 17, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–16640 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am]
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Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
⁄
5
⁄
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Model
Plan.
OMB No.: 0970–0075.
Description: The 1994 reauthorization
of the LIHEAP statute, the Human
Services amendments of 1994 (Public
Law 103–252, requires that States,
including the District of Columbia,
Tribes, Tribal organizations and
territories applying for LIHEAP block
grant funds must submit an annual
application (Model Plan) that meets the
LIHEAP statutory and regulatory
requirements prior to receiving Federal
funds. A detailed application must be
submitted every three years.
Abbreviated applications may be
submitted in alternate years. There have
been minor changes in the Model Plan
for clarity. There have been no
substantive changes.
Respondents: State, local or tribal
governments.
Title: Application Requirements for
the Low Income Home Energy
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of
respondents
Instrument
Detailed Model Plan ........................................................................................
Abbreviated Model Plan ..................................................................................
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 103.
Additional Information: Copies of the
proposed collection may be obtained by
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writing to The Administration for
Children and Families, Office of
Information Services, 370 L’Enfant
Promenade, SW., Washington, DC
PO 00000
Number of responses per
respondent
Total burden
hours
65
38
20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance
Officer. All requests should be
identified by the title of the information
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects:
Title: Field Test of Social-Emotional and Modified Measures for the
Heat Start National Reporting System.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The Administration on Children, Youth and Families
(ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting comments on
plans to conduct the field Test of Social-Emotional Measures and
Modified Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting
System (HSNRS). This study is being conducted under contract with
Westat, Xtria, and Pearson (HHS23320052902YC) to examine new and
modified measures for HSNRS.
Purposes
The purposes of the field test are to explore the expansion of the
HSNR'S coverage of the domain elements of the Head Start Outcomes
Framework and to improve the performance of the current HSNRS
assessment battery. The Head Start Bureau is interested in expanding
the coverage of the HSNRS to include non-cognitive domains, in
recognition of the ``whole child'' orientation of Head Start, in
particular social and emotional development. To that end, the Head
Start Bureau has reviewed potential measures of social-emotional
development and has identified several existing, ratings-based measures
as candidates for field testing. Further, the Head Start Bureau is
interested in expanding the coverage of the HSNRS to the Physical
Health and Development domains of the Head Start Outcomes Framework.
Finally, the Quality Assurance Study's findings, Technical Work Group
recommendations, and findings from psychometric analysis of first-year
implementation data have also suggested some areas for improvement to
the current HSNRS assessment battery.
For these purposes, the Head Start Bureau is planning to conduct
field tests of measures of social-emotional development and the
collection of child health data in fall 2005 and spring 2006. These
measures are intended to address the domains of Social and Emotional
Development and Physical Health and Development.
Further, the Head Start Bureau will examine modifications to
measures in the current HSNRS assessment battery.
The field test will also examine the effectiveness of training
procedures and relative feasibility of the selected measures with a
diverse set of Head Start programs, staff, and children.
Teacher-Reported Measures of Social-Emotional Development
Five teacher-reported measures of social-emotional development will
be field tested in fall 2005 and spring 2006. A teacher-rating approach
will be taken because these measures would not place additional burdens
(in the form of direct assessment) on the children. These measures have
been used in the Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES) and
National Head Start Impact Study (NHSIS) and include:
Cooperative Classroom Behavior;
Problem Behaviors;
Preschool Learning Behavior Scale (PLBS);
Student-Teacher Relationship Scale (STRS): Short form; and
Adjustment Scales for Preschool Intervention (ASPI).
Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Assessment
Modifications to the current HSNRS direct assessment include:
A new language screener;
New Letter Naming task; and
New items in Early Math Skills task using manipulatives.
Health Records Extract
Finally, to expand HSNRS coverage to include health status, child
safety, and linkages to health care, the field test will also examine
the feasibility of collecting child health information from Head Start
programs. Based on these data, indicators of the quality of health
service provided by local Head Start programs will be developed. The
child health information includes:
Height;
Weight;
Immunization status;
Dental care records; and
Occurrences of child injuries requiring medical attention
at each center.
Sample
The national probability sample of Head Start programs for the
field test will consist of 30 programs, including for Native American
programs, selected with probability proportional to size. From each
program, up to 6 classrooms will be selected (each classroom will be
taught by a different teacher). This will result in a sample of
approximately 1,440 children.
Training
A two-day Field-Test training will take place in September 2005.
Field-test participants will be trained and certified in the field-
tested measures and procedures. A ``training-the-trainers'' approach
will be used. Trainees must pass a written quiz to be certified
trainers. For the modified assessment measures, trainees will
participate in role play and conduct observed assessment with children.
For the social-emotional measures, all field test participants will
also receive self-study materials, including an assessor's guide, which
they will bring back to their local programs and distribute among their
classroom teachers to study and be quizzed on prior to completing the
social-emotional measures.
Once trained, field-test participants will return to their programs
and train and certify local teachers or other program staff to conduct
field-test measures.
Prior to spring data collection on the field tested measures,
refresher training materials (e.g., instructional and exercise
materials) will be sent to the participating Head Start programs.
Data Collection
Teacher-reported social-emotional development measures will be
completed by the lead teacher of each classroom in the sample. Parallel
data of the teacher ratings will be collected in each classroom in
order to examine inter-rater reliability. Teacher ratings will be
collected independently by the lead teacher and by another staff member
in the same classroom (e.g., an assistant teacher), if available and
qualified.
For modified HSNRS child assessment measures, local assessors will
conduct the field-test measures on the sampled kindergarten-eligible
children in their program. Data will be
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recorded on scannable answer forms and submitted to Westat. Assessors
will also provide feedback on issues such as ease of administration,
time of administration, and clarity of training and instructions. The
inter-assessor reliability of these measures will be examined through
parallel data collected in the form of the regular HSNRS assessments
administered to each child.
Respondents: Head Start Children and Head Start Staff.
Annual Burden Estimates
[Fall 2005]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Training on Field Test Measures
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Participate in 30 1 9 270
Training of Trainers Training......
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study 360 1 1 360
Materials on Teacher-Reported
Ratings of Social-Emotional
Development........................
Head Start Staff: Participate in 60 1 2 120
Local Training on Modified Measures
Head Start Staff: Conduct Local 30 1 2 60
Training on Modified Measures......
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
Survey on Training Procedures......
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback 360 1 \1/12\ 30
Survey on Training Procedures......
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Teach-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Teach-Reported Ratings.............
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Parallel Reacher-Reported Ratings..
Head Start Lead Staff: Complete 180 1 \1/12\ 15
Feedback Survey on Teacher-Reported
Rating Measures....................
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Administer 60 24 \1/4\ 360
Modified Measures..................
Head Start Staff: Participate in 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360
Modified Measures..................
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit 30 48 \1/12\ 120
Child Health Info..................
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate 30 1 \1/6\ 5
Procedures for collecting Height
and Weight Information.............
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
Survey on Child Health Data
Collection Procedures..............
-------------------------------------
Fall 2005 Totals.............. 3,000 ................. ................. 2,425
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spring 2006
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Training on Field Test Measures
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Participate in 30 1 3 90
Training of Trainers Training......
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study 360 1 1 360
materials on Teacher-Reported
Ratings of Social-Emotional
Development........................
Head Start Staff: Participate in 60 1 1 60
Local Training on Modified Measures
Head Start Staff: Conduct Local 30 1 1 30
Training on Modified Measures......
Head Start Trainers: Complete 30 1 \1/12\ 30
Feedback Survey on Training
Procedures.........................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback 360 1 \1/12\ 30
Survey on Training Procedures......
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Teacher-Reported Ratings...........
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Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Parallel Teacher-Reported Ratings..
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete 180 1 \1/12\ 15
Feedback Survey on Teacher-Reported
Rating Measures....................
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Administer 60 24 \1/4\ 360
Modified Measures..................
Head Start Children: Participate in 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360
Modified Measures..................
-------------------------------------
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit 30 48 \1/12\ 120
Child Health Info..................
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate 30 1 \1/6\ 5
Procedures for collecting Height
and Weight Information.............
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
Survey on Child Health Data
Collection Procedures..............
-------------------------------------
Spring 2006 Totals............ 3,000 ................. ................. 2,155
--------------------
Grand Totals.................. 3,000 ................. ................. 4,580
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above. Copies of the proposed
collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded
by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC
20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be
identified by the title of the information collection. E-mail:
rsargis@acf.hhs.gov.
The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: August 17, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-16640 Filed 8-22-05; 8:45 am]
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