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negotiated between NIC and the
successful applicant. Funds may only be
used for the activities that are linked to
the desired outcome of the project.
This project will be a collaborative
venture with the NIC Research and
Evaluation Division.
Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible
applicant is any state or general unit of
local government, private agency,
educational institution, organization,
individual or team with expertise in the
described areas. Applicants must have
demonstrated ability to implement a
project of this size and scope.
Review Considerations: Applications
received under this announcement will
be subject to the NIC Review Process.
The criteria for the evaluation of each
application will be as follows:
Programmatic (40%)
Are all of the six project goals and
adequately discussed? Is there a clear
statement of how each project goal will
be accomplished, to include: Major
tasks that will lead to achieving the
goal; the strategies to be employed;
required staffing; and other required
resources. Are there any innovative
approaches, techniques, or design
aspects proposed that will enhance the
project?
Organizational (35%)
Does the proposed project staff
possess the skills, knowledge, and
expertise necessary to design and
complete the tasks? Does the applicant
agency, institution, organization,
individual or team have the
organization capacity to achieve the six
project goals? Are the proposed project
management and staffing plans realistic
and sufficient to complete the project
within the nine month time frame?
Project Management/Administration
(25%)
Does the applicant identify reasonable
objectives, milestones, and measures to
track progress? If consultants and/or
partnerships are proposed, is there a
reasonable justification for their
inclusion in the project, and a clear
structure to insure effective
coordination? Is the proposed budget
realistic, provide sufficient cost detail/
narrative, and represent good value
relative to the anticipated results?
Note: NIC will NOT award a cooperative
agreement to an applicant who does not have
a Dun and Bradstreet Database Universal
Number (DUNS) and is not registered in the
Central Contractor Registry (CCR).
A DUNS number can be received at
no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free
DUNS number request line at 1–800–
333–0505 (if you are a sole proprietor,
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you would dial 1–866–705–5711 and
select option 1).
Registration in the CCR can be done
online at the CCR Web site: https://
www.ccr.gov. A CCR Handbook and
worksheet can also be reviewed at the
Web site.
Number of Awards: One.
NIC Opportunity Number: 09PEI28.
This number should appear as a
reference line in the cover letter, where
indicated on Standard Form 424, and
outside of the envelope in which the
application is sent.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Number: 16.602.
Executive Order 12372: This program
is not subject to the provisions of
Executive Order 12372.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Reinstate With Revision an Information
Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request clearance for this collection.
In accordance with the requirement of
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
opportunity for public comment on this
action. After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance
of this collection for no longer than
three years.
Comments are invited 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) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology;
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information of
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Written comments should be
received by September 8, 2009, to be
assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
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ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request should be
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by
e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or
send e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov.
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:
Title of Collection: Evaluation of the
National Science Foundation’s Math
and Science Partnership (MSP) Program.
OMB Control No.: 3145–0200.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30,
2009.
Abstract: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) requests a three-year
clearance for an evaluation of the Math
and Science Partnership (MSP) program.
The MSP program is a research and
development (R&D) effort funded by the
NSF to integrate the work of higher
education, especially disciplinary
faculty in math, sciences, and
engineering, with that of K–12
communities in order to strengthen and
reform math and science education. The
program is authorized under the NSF
Authorization Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–
368), December 19, 2002 (to authorize
appropriations for FY 2003–07 and ‘‘for
other purposes’’). MSP is among 11
programs specifically authorized by the
legislation (Sec. 11 authorizes a 12th
program, the Centers for Research on
Mathematics and Science Learning and
Education Improvement).
The NSF’s MSP program portfolio
consists of about 80 awards or projects
(e.g., design grants, standard or
continuing grants or cooperative
agreements) that initially were funded
between 2002 and 2004. The type of
awards subject to study and data
collection, however, include only the
comprehensive MSPs, targeted MSPs
and teacher institute partnerships, or a
universe of approximately 65 discrete
projects.
The evaluation’s data collection and
analysis activities will be conducted by
COSMOS Corporation, Bethesda, MD, in
partnership with Brown University via
a contract administered by the NSF’s
Division of Research, Evaluation and
Communication (REC). This evaluation
involves both quantitative and
qualitative data, collected from multiple
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sources using multiple methods,
including secondary analyses of projectrelated materials such as existing
databases (MSP Management
Information System—OMB 3145–0199),
annual reports, Web sites, and relevant
policy and methodological documents
and original data collection through
one-on-one interviews with key
stakeholders conducted during site
visits. For the MSP Management
Information System, the contract team
will analyze these data using
quantitative statistical models. A second
data source consists of annual project
reports and other reports submitted by
the MSP grantees to the NSF in
accordance with Federal research
project reporting requirements
established at NSF under OMB 3145–
0058. A third source is U.S. Department
of Education’s public use files on
student achievement and school
systems’ demographic characteristics.
The fourth source for data is the
proposed evaluation’s original data
collection activities. In particular and
principally, a series of site visits will be
conducted during 2006–2011.
The evaluation’s overall framework
consists of several substudies each
focusing on a different, but essential
part of the MSP grantees’ work (e.g.,
partnerships, the role of disciplinary
faculty, student achievement). The
relevant evaluation design under these
conditions might be considered a metaanalytic rather than singular design—
e.g., providing a rationale for the
selection of substudies as well as some
guidance for conducting the substudies.
Consultations have occurred with a
team of external experts on the research
design during the evaluation’s design
phase and will continue to take place
throughout the evaluation. The team of
external experts represents the nation’s
leading researchers and scholars on
methodology and content in the field of
evaluation and representatives are from
top-tier university schools of education
and departments of mathematics or
science; an education advocacy group;
and an education research council.
The data collection instruments
include face-to-face interviews, such as
focus groups, and telephone or
electronic surveys. An interview
protocol based on the evaluation
framework will be administered during
the site visits. Expected respondents at
site visits are Principal Investigators, coPrincipal Investigators, administrators,
teams of external experts, and other
stakeholders who participated in MSP.
There are no costs to respondents other
than the time involved in the interview
or survey process.
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Information from the evaluation’s data
collections and analysis will be used to
improve the NSF’s program processes
and outcomes. It will enable NSF to
prepare and publish reports, and to
respond to requests from Committees of
Visitors, Congress, and the Office of
Management and Budget, particularly as
related to the Government Performance
and Results Act (GPRA) and the
Program Effectiveness Rating Tool
(PART).
The primary evaluation questions
include but are not limited to:
(1) How has the MSP Program effected
or influenced the expertise, numbers,
and diversity of the mathematics and
science teaching force, K–12 student
achievement in mathematics and
science, and other presumed program
outcomes?
(2) What factors or attributes have
accelerated or constrained progress in
the MSP Program’s achievements? and
(3) How have institutions of higher
education (IHEs) disciplinary faculty
(mathematics, science, and engineering)
participated in the MSP Program, and
what has been their role in the
Program’s achievements?
Respondents: Individuals and not-forprofit institutions.
Estimated Number of Total
Respondents: 216.
Total Burden on the Public: 456
hours.
Dated: July 1, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Reinstate With Revision an
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action.
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer
than three years.
Comments are invited 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) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information of respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments should be received by September 8, 2009, to be
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 295,
Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or
send e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov. 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:
Title of Collection: Evaluation of the National Science
Foundation's Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program.
OMB Control No.: 3145-0200.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2009.
Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests a three-
year clearance for an evaluation of the Math and Science Partnership
(MSP) program. The MSP program is a research and development (R&D)
effort funded by the NSF to integrate the work of higher education,
especially disciplinary faculty in math, sciences, and engineering,
with that of K-12 communities in order to strengthen and reform math
and science education. The program is authorized under the NSF
Authorization Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-368), December 19, 2002 (to
authorize appropriations for FY 2003-07 and ``for other purposes'').
MSP is among 11 programs specifically authorized by the legislation
(Sec. 11 authorizes a 12th program, the Centers for Research on
Mathematics and Science Learning and Education Improvement).
The NSF's MSP program portfolio consists of about 80 awards or
projects (e.g., design grants, standard or continuing grants or
cooperative agreements) that initially were funded between 2002 and
2004. The type of awards subject to study and data collection, however,
include only the comprehensive MSPs, targeted MSPs and teacher
institute partnerships, or a universe of approximately 65 discrete
projects.
The evaluation's data collection and analysis activities will be
conducted by COSMOS Corporation, Bethesda, MD, in partnership with
Brown University via a contract administered by the NSF's Division of
Research, Evaluation and Communication (REC). This evaluation involves
both quantitative and qualitative data, collected from multiple
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sources using multiple methods, including secondary analyses of
project-related materials such as existing databases (MSP Management
Information System--OMB 3145-0199), annual reports, Web sites, and
relevant policy and methodological documents and original data
collection through one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders
conducted during site visits. For the MSP Management Information
System, the contract team will analyze these data using quantitative
statistical models. A second data source consists of annual project
reports and other reports submitted by the MSP grantees to the NSF in
accordance with Federal research project reporting requirements
established at NSF under OMB 3145-0058. A third source is U.S.
Department of Education's public use files on student achievement and
school systems' demographic characteristics.
The fourth source for data is the proposed evaluation's original
data collection activities. In particular and principally, a series of
site visits will be conducted during 2006-2011.
The evaluation's overall framework consists of several substudies
each focusing on a different, but essential part of the MSP grantees'
work (e.g., partnerships, the role of disciplinary faculty, student
achievement). The relevant evaluation design under these conditions
might be considered a meta-analytic rather than singular design--e.g.,
providing a rationale for the selection of substudies as well as some
guidance for conducting the substudies. Consultations have occurred
with a team of external experts on the research design during the
evaluation's design phase and will continue to take place throughout
the evaluation. The team of external experts represents the nation's
leading researchers and scholars on methodology and content in the
field of evaluation and representatives are from top-tier university
schools of education and departments of mathematics or science; an
education advocacy group; and an education research council.
The data collection instruments include face-to-face interviews,
such as focus groups, and telephone or electronic surveys. An interview
protocol based on the evaluation framework will be administered during
the site visits. Expected respondents at site visits are Principal
Investigators, co-Principal Investigators, administrators, teams of
external experts, and other stakeholders who participated in MSP. There
are no costs to respondents other than the time involved in the
interview or survey process.
Information from the evaluation's data collections and analysis
will be used to improve the NSF's program processes and outcomes. It
will enable NSF to prepare and publish reports, and to respond to
requests from Committees of Visitors, Congress, and the Office of
Management and Budget, particularly as related to the Government
Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and the Program Effectiveness Rating
Tool (PART).
The primary evaluation questions include but are not limited to:
(1) How has the MSP Program effected or influenced the expertise,
numbers, and diversity of the mathematics and science teaching force,
K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science, and other presumed
program outcomes?
(2) What factors or attributes have accelerated or constrained
progress in the MSP Program's achievements? and
(3) How have institutions of higher education (IHEs) disciplinary
faculty (mathematics, science, and engineering) participated in the MSP
Program, and what has been their role in the Program's achievements?
Respondents: Individuals and not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Total Respondents: 216.
Total Burden on the Public: 456 hours.
Dated: July 1, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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