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Number of respondents
Instrument
Year 1 (2006)
Head Start Parent Interview ..................................................................
Head Start Child Assessment ...............................................................
Teacher Child Rating .............................................................................
Program Director Interview ....................................................................
Center Director Interview .......................................................................
Education Coordinator Interview ...........................................................
Teacher Interview ..................................................................................
2,800
2,800
350
60
120
120
350
Year 1 Total ....................................................................................
6,600
Year 2 (2007)
Head Start Parent Interview ..................................................................
Head Start Child Assessment ...............................................................
Teacher Child Rating .............................................................................
Family Service Coordinator Interview ....................................................
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average burden
hours per
response
1.00
0.66
0.25
1.00
1.00
0.75
1.00
2,800
1,848
700
60
120
90
350
............................
..........................
5,968
2,400
2,400
350
120
1
1
6.75
1
0.75
0.66
0.25
0.75
1,800
1,584
591
90
Year 2 Total ....................................................................................
5,270
............................
..........................
4,065
Year 3 (2008)
Head Start Parent Interview ..................................................................
Head Start Child Assessment ...............................................................
Teacher Child Rating .............................................................................
Kindergarten Parent Interview ...............................................................
Kindergarten Child Assessment ............................................................
Kindergarten Teacher Questionnaire ....................................................
850
850
175
1,110
1,110
1,110
0.75
0.66
0.25
0.75
0.75
0.50
638
561
197
833
833
555
Year 3 Total ....................................................................................
5,205
..........................
3,615
Year 4 (2009)
Kindergarten Parent Interview ...............................................................
Kindergarten Child Assessment ............................................................
Kindergarten Teacher Questionnaire ....................................................
725
725
725
0.75
0.75
0.50
544
544
363
Year 4 Total ....................................................................................
2,175
..........................
1,450
Estimated Total Burden Hours:
15,101.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours (average of 4 years): 3,775.
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 Administration,
Office of Information Services, 370
L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington,
DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance
Officer. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
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
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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: November 30, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–23643 Filed 12–5–05; 8:45 am]
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Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Field Test of Social-Emotional
Measures and Modified Assessment
Measures for the Head Start National
Reporting System.
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OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The 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 field test is being
conducted under contract with Westat
(with subcontractors Xtria and Pearson
Educational Measurement)
(HHS23320052902YC) to examine new
and modified measures for HSNRS.
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The purposes of the field test are to
expand NSNRS’s coverage of the
domain elements of the Head Start
Outcomes Framework and to improve
the performance of the current HSNRS
assessment battery. ACF has been urged
to expand the coverage of NSNRS 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 Technical Work Group of
HSNRS has discussed and reviewed
potential measures of social-emotional
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development and has identified several
existing, ratings-based measures as
candidates for field testing. Further, the
Technical Work Group has also
endorsed expanding the coverage of
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 suggested
some areas for improvement to the
current HSNRS assessment battery.
In addition, 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. These measures have been
used in the Family and Child
Experiences Survey (FACES) or
National Head Start Impact Study
(NHSIS), as listed below.
• 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
Assessment Battery
Modifications to the current HSNRS
assessment battery include:
• A new language screener;
• New Letter Naming task; and
• New items in Early Math Skills task
using manipulatives.
Health Records Extract
The field test will also examine the
feasibility of collecting child health
information from Head Start programs.
It is intended to expand HSNRS
coverage to include health status, child
safety, and linkages to health care.
Based on the collected information,
indicators of health services provided
by local Head Start programs can 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 will consist of 30
programs, including four 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 and 180 Head Start
teachers.
Training
A ‘‘training-the-trainers’’ approach
will be used to train the field test
participants. The participants will be
certified in the field-tested measures
and procedures and return to their
programs to train local Head Start staff
on the social-emotional measures.
The effectiveness of the ‘‘train-thetrainers’’ training procedures and
materials for the field-tested assessment
measures will be examined. Information
from feedback surveys completed by
training participants will be analyzed to
find areas that need improvement.
Data Collection
Social-emotional development
measures will be completed by the lead
teacher of 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, contractor field
staff will conduct the field-test
measures.
Respondents: Head Start Children and
Head Start Staff
Annual Burden Estimates
FALL 2005
Number of respondents
Instruments
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
Total burden
hours
240
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Training-the-Trainers Training .....................
30
1
8
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study Materials on Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development ......................................................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey on Training Procedures
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Training Procedures .......
360
30
360
1
1
1
1 12
1
⁄
1⁄12
360
2.5
30
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher-Reported Ratings .................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel Teacher-Reported Ratings
Head Start Children: Participate in Social-Emotional Skills Direct Assessment ...........................................................................................................
180
180
8
8
14
⁄
⁄
270
1
14
14
⁄
360
360
67.5
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified Measures ................................
1,440
1
14
⁄
360
30
48
1 12
⁄
120
30
3
1 12
⁄
7.5
30
3
1 12
⁄
7.5
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 Children: Participate in Demonstration of Procedures for Collecting Height and Weight Information .......................................................
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FALL 2005—Continued
Number of respondents
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on Child Health Data collection Procedures ..........................................................................................
30
1
1 12
2.5
Fall 2005 Totals ......................................................................................
2,970
........................
........................
1,917.5
Number of respondents
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
Total burden
hours
30
1
8
240
360
30
1
1
1
1 12
360
2.5
Instruments
Total burden
hours
⁄
SPRING 2006
Instruments
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Training-the-Trainers Training .....................
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study Materials on Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development ......................................................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey on Training Procedures
⁄
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher-Reported Ratings .................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel Teacher-Reported Ratings
Head Start Children: Participate in Social-Emotional Skills Direct Assessment ...........................................................................................................
180
180
8
8
14
⁄
⁄
270
1
14
14
⁄
360
360
67.5
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified Measures ................................
1,440
1
14
⁄
360
⁄
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health Info ....................................
30
48
1 12
120
Spring 2006 Totals .................................................................................
2,520
........................
........................
1,870
Grand Totals for Fall 2005 & Spring 2006 ......................................
5,490
........................
........................
3,787.5
Additional Information: Copies of the
proposed collection may be obtained by
writing to the Administration for
Children and Families, Office of
Administration, 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 address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication. Written
comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent directly to following: Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer for
ACF, E-mail address:
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
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Dated: November 30, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–23644 Filed 12–5–05; 8:45 am]
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By specific delegation from the
Director, Indian Health Service (IHS),
the Office of the Area Director, plans,
develops, directs and evaluates the
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IHS policy in pursuit of the IHS mission
by: (1) Assuring professional fiscal
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Albuquerque Area and maximization of
revenue generation; (2) assuring all
product and service quality is routinely
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evaluated, with supporting
documentation of continuous
monitoring and performance
improvement; (3) assuring the public
health by continuous improvement in
preventive activities; and (4) fostering
and expecting, accepting no less than
maximum effort, in communication and
collaboration efforts with IHS and nonIHS sources and sources all within the
legal framework of the Agency.
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The Tribal Support Staff Office is
responsible for four major program
activities: (1) Tribal consultation; (2)
program planning, analysis, and
evaluation methodologies and activities;
(3) Public Law 93–638 Indian SelfDetermination; and (4) Tribal liaison
activities.
Office of Operational Support (GFC2)
The Office of Operational Support is
responsible for the overall fiscal
accountability of the Albuquerque Area.
This includes the supervision and
management of: (1) All fiscal and
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Title: Field Test of Social-Emotional Measures and Modified
Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting System.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The 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 field test is being conducted under
contract with Westat (with subcontractors Xtria and Pearson Educational
Measurement) (HHS23320052902YC) to examine new and modified measures
for HSNRS.
Purposes
The purposes of the field test are to expand NSNRS's coverage of
the domain elements of the Head Start Outcomes Framework and to improve
the performance of the current HSNRS assessment battery. ACF has been
urged to expand the coverage of NSNRS 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
Technical Work Group of HSNRS has discussed and reviewed potential
measures of social-emotional
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development and has identified several existing, ratings-based measures
as candidates for field testing. Further, the Technical Work Group has
also endorsed expanding the coverage of 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 suggested some areas for improvement to the
current HSNRS assessment battery.
In addition, 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. These measures have been used in the Family and Child
Experiences Survey (FACES) or National Head Start Impact Study (NHSIS),
as listed below.
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 Assessment Battery
Modifications to the current HSNRS assessment battery include:
A new language screener;
New Letter Naming task; and
New items in Early Math Skills task using manipulatives.
Health Records Extract
The field test will also examine the feasibility of collecting
child health information from Head Start programs. It is intended to
expand HSNRS coverage to include health status, child safety, and
linkages to health care. Based on the collected information, indicators
of health services provided by local Head Start programs can 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 will consist
of 30 programs, including four 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
and 180 Head Start teachers.
Training
A ``training-the-trainers'' approach will be used to train the
field test participants. The participants will be certified in the
field-tested measures and procedures and return to their programs to
train local Head Start staff on the social-emotional measures.
The effectiveness of the ``train-the-trainers'' training procedures
and materials for the field-tested assessment measures will be
examined. Information from feedback surveys completed by training
participants will be analyzed to find areas that need improvement.
Data Collection
Social-emotional development measures will be completed by the lead
teacher of 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, contractor field
staff will conduct the field-test measures.
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 Training-the- 30 1 8 240
Trainers Training.............................
------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study Materials 360 1 1 360
on Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
on Training Procedures........................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 360 1 \1/12\ 30
Training Procedures...........................
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher- 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Teacher-Reported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social- 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5
Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360
Measures......................................
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120
Info..........................................
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate Procedures for 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5
Collecting Height and Weight Information......
Head Start Children: Participate in 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5
Demonstration of Procedures for Collecting
Height and Weight Information.................
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Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
Child Health Data collection Procedures.......
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Fall 2005 Totals........................... 2,970 .............. .............. 1,917.5
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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 Training-the- 30 1 8 240
Trainers Training.............................
Head Start Staff: Review Self-Study Materials 360 1 1 360
on Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5
on Training Procedures........................
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Teacher-Reported Ratings of Social-Emotional Development
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher- 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360
Teacher-Reported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social- 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5
Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360
Measures......................................
------------------------------------------------
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120
Info..........................................
-----------------
Spring 2006 Totals......................... 2,520 .............. .............. 1,870
-----------------
Grand Totals for Fall 2005 & Spring 5,490 .............. .............. 3,787.5
2006..................................
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Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be
obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families,
Office of Administration, 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 address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of
this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best
assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of
publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent directly to following: Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer
for ACF, E-mail address: Katherine--T.--Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: November 30, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-23644 Filed 12-5-05; 8:45 am]
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