Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; A Study of Feedback in Teacher Evaluation Systems, 41386-41387 [2013-16526]

Download as PDF 41386 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 10, 2013 / Notices Average Time per Response: Five minutes for the pre-test and 5 minutes for the post-test for a total of 10 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1666.67 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Dated: July 3, 2013. Marlene Zakai, Director, Strategic Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2013–16595 Filed 7–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning the new eGrants performance measurement module for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), instructions for completing the performance measurement module, and the revised SIF performance progress report. Grantees will use the new performance measurement module to select targets for measures when applying for new or continuation funds. Grantees will report progress on these measures through the revised performance progress report. Completion of quarterly progress reports is required as a condition of the award. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:42 Jul 09, 2013 Jkt 229001 listed in the ADDRESSES section by September 9, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Social Innovation Fund; Attention: Keisha Kersey, Program Officer, Room 9611; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 8100 at the street address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (3) By fax to: (202) 606–3477, Attention: Keisha Kersey, Program Officer. (4) Electronically through the CNCS email address system: kkersey@cns.gov or www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800– 833–3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keisha Kersey, (202) 606–3905, or by email at kkersey@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate the questions being asked and data being collected. • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). Background The new performance measure module and revised performance progress report will be completed by Social Innovation Fund grantees. The purpose of this information collection is to obtain performance data from Social PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Innovation Fund grantees that is aligned with agency priorities. Current Action CNCS seeks to implement the new performance measure module in eGrants and the related application instructions. In addition, CNCS seeks to revise the quarterly performance progress report. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Social Innovation Fund Performance Measure Module Instructions and Quarterly Progress Report. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of Social Innovation Fund grants. Total Respondents: 20. Frequency: Quarterly. Average Time per Response: 2 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 40 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: July 5, 2013. Lois Nembhard, Acting Director, Social Innovation Fund. [FR Doc. 2013–16593 Filed 7–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2013–ICCD–0089] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; A Study of Feedback in Teacher Evaluation Systems Institute of Education Sciences/ National Center for Education Statistics (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 9, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 10, 2013 / Notices Docket ID number ED–2013–ICCD–0089 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E105, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronically mail ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not send comments here. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: A Study of Feedback in Teacher Evaluation Systems. OMB Control Number: 1850—NEW. Type of Review: A new information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 11,604. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,213. Abstract: This study will collect information in teacher evaluation systems in states in the Central Region. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:42 Jul 09, 2013 Jkt 229001 The study will collect information about (1) How teachers perceive the feedback they receive including its utility, accuracy and credibility; (2) how teachers respond to feedback, including their access to learning opportunities related to feedback received; and (3) how teacher responsiveness to feedback relates to their performance in the classroom. The study will examine data from a teacher survey and data from evaluations of teacher performance in districts that are implementing teacher evaluation systems during the 2012–14 school year, researchers will pilot the teacher survey. The study will be implemented during the 2014–15 school year. The findings will be used by state and district leaders to prioritize needs both at the state and district level for training and guidance on providing feedback as part of teacher evaluation systems, and also for informing the state and districts of additional data collection needed to further understand feedback characteristics. This study will result in a report intended for district and state leaders who are responsible for selecting, developing, and implementing teacher evaluation systems and overseeing support for teachers professional growth and effectiveness. Dated: July 3, 2013. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2013–16526 Filed 7–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Case No. CD–008] Petition for Waiver and Notice of Granting the Application for Interim Waiver of ASKO Appliances Inc. From the DOE Residential Clothes Dryer Test Procedure Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Petition for Waiver, Granting of Application for Interim Waiver, and Request for Public Comments. AGENCY: This notice announces receipt of and publishes the ASKO Appliances Inc. (ASKO) petition for waiver from specified portions of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) test SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41387 procedure for determining the energy consumption of residential clothes dryers. The waiver request pertains to ASKO’s specified models of condensing residential clothes dryers. The existing test procedure does not apply to condensing clothes dryers. In addition, today’s notice grants ASKO an interim waiver from the DOE test procedure applicable to residential clothes dryers. DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning ASKO’s petition. DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to ASKO’s Petition until August 9, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by case number CD–008, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov. Include the case number [Case No. CD– 008] in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, Petition for Waiver Case No. CD–008, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed original paper copy. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper copy. Docket: For access to the docket to review the background documents relevant to this matter and comments received, you may visit the U.S. Department of Energy, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., (Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program), Washington, DC, 20024; (202) 586–2945, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mail Stop EE–2J, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–0371. Email: Bryan.Berringer@ee.doe.gov. Mr. James Silvestro, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop GC–71, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0103. DATES: E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0089]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; A 
Study of Feedback in Teacher Evaluation Systems

AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences/National Center for Education 
Statistics (IES), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 9, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be 
submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
https://www.regulations.gov by selecting

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Docket ID number ED-2013-ICCD-0089 or via postal mail, commercial 
delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax 
or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be 
accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by 
postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the 
Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E105, Washington, DC 
20202-4537.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronically mail 
ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not send comments here.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with 
an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing 
collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact 
of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's 
information collection requirements and provide the requested data in 
the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed 
information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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. Please note that 
written comments received in response to this notice will be considered 
public records.
    Title of Collection: A Study of Feedback in Teacher Evaluation 
Systems.
    OMB Control Number: 1850--NEW.
    Type of Review: A new information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 11,604.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,213.
    Abstract: This study will collect information in teacher evaluation 
systems in states in the Central Region. The study will collect 
information about (1) How teachers perceive the feedback they receive 
including its utility, accuracy and credibility; (2) how teachers 
respond to feedback, including their access to learning opportunities 
related to feedback received; and (3) how teacher responsiveness to 
feedback relates to their performance in the classroom. The study will 
examine data from a teacher survey and data from evaluations of teacher 
performance in districts that are implementing teacher evaluation 
systems during the 2012-14 school year, researchers will pilot the 
teacher survey. The study will be implemented during the 2014-15 school 
year. The findings will be used by state and district leaders to 
prioritize needs both at the state and district level for training and 
guidance on providing feedback as part of teacher evaluation systems, 
and also for informing the state and districts of additional data 
collection needed to further understand feedback characteristics. This 
study will result in a report intended for district and state leaders 
who are responsible for selecting, developing, and implementing teacher 
evaluation systems and overseeing support for teachers professional 
growth and effectiveness.

    Dated: July 3, 2013.
Stephanie Valentine,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, 
Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2013-16526 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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