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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0097]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
International Computer and
Information Literacy Study (ICILS 2023)
Main Study Questionnaire Revision
Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the Department is proposing a
revision of a currently approved
information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before January
13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should
be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this
link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain to access the site. Find this
information collection request (ICR) by
selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’
under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then
check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public
Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov
provides two links to view documents
related to this information collection
request. Information collection forms
and instructions may be found by
clicking on the ‘‘View Information
Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting
statements and other supporting
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documentation may be found by
clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents’’ link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Carrie Clarady,
202–245–6347.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department 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: International
Computer and Information Literacy
Study (ICILS 2023) Main Study
Questionnaire Revision.
OMB Control Number: 1850–0929.
Type of Review: A revision of a
currently approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals and households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 9,860.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 5,055.
Abstract: The International Computer
and Information Literacy Study (ICILS)
is a computer-based international
assessment of eighth-grade students’
computer and information literacy (CIL)
skills. ICILS was first administered
internationally in 2013 in 21 education
systems and again in 2018, when the
United States participated for the first
time. Our participation in this study has
provided data on students’ skills and
experience using technology to
investigate, create, and communicate,
and provided a comparison of U.S.
student performance and technology
access and use with those of the
international peers. The next
administration of ICILS will be in 2023.
The 2023 study will allow the U.S. to
begin monitoring the progress of its
students compared to that of other
nations and to provide data on factors
that may influence student computer
and information literacy skills. The data
collected through ICILS will provide
valuable information with which to
understand the nature and extent of the
‘‘digital divide’’ and has the potential to
inform understanding of the
relationship between technology skills
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and experience and student
performance in other core subject areas.
ICILS is conducted by the International
Association for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement (IEA), an
international collective of research
organizations and government agencies
that create the assessment framework,
assessment, and background
questionnaires. The IEA decides and
agrees upon a common set of standards
and procedures for collecting and
reporting ICILS data, and defines the
study timeline, all of which must be
followed by all participating countries.
As a result, ICILS is able to provide a
reliable and comparable measure of
student skills in participating countries.
In the U.S., the National Center for
Education Statistics (NCES) conducts
this study and works with the IEA and
RTI International to ensure proper
implementation of the study and
adoption of practices in adherence to
the IEA’s standards. Participation in
ICILS will allow NCES to meet its
mandate of acquiring and disseminating
data on educational activities and
student achievement in the United
States compared with foreign nations
[The Educational Sciences Reform Act
of 2002 (ESRA 2002) 20 U.S.C. 9543].
The U.S. ICILS main study will be
conducted from March through May
2023 and will involve a nationallyrepresentative sample of at least 3,000
eighth-grade students from a minimum
of 150 schools. Because ICILS is a
collaborative effort among many parties,
the United States must adhere to the
international schedule set forth by the
IEA, including the availability of final
field test and main study plans as well
as draft and final questionnaires. In
order to meet the international data
collection schedule and to align with
recruitment for other NCES studies (e.g.,
TIMSS), approval for the main study
sampling, recruitment, and data
collection activities was approved in
April 2022 (OMB# 1850–0929 v9). A
30D public comment period
accompanied a set of revisions to the
study timeline, study portal, main study
contact materials, and the addition of
COVID-related items in the
questionnaires; those revisions were
approved in October 2022 (OMB# 1850–
0929 v10). This request is for approval
of (1) updated descriptions of data
collection plans; (2) updated burden
estimates related to main study
questionnaire changes; and (3) changes
to the final adapted main study
questionnaires based on review by IEA.
This request is accompanied by 30 days
of public comment. Changes are
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described below and are included in the
supporting documentation.
Dated: December 9, 2022.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and
Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division,
Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of
Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. 2022–27108 Filed 12–13–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No. ED–2022–SCC–0122]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
RISE Award
Office of Communications and
Outreach (OCO), Department of
Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the Department is proposing an
extension without change of a currently
approved information collection request
(ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before January
13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should
be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this
link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain to access the site. Find this
information collection request (ICR) by
selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’
under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then
check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public
Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov
provides two links to view documents
related to this information collection
request. Information collection forms
and instructions may be found by
clicking on the ‘‘View Information
Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting
statements and other supporting
documentation may be found by
clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents’’ link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Frances
Hopkins, (202) 987–0862.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department 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
SUMMARY:
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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: RISE Award.
OMB Control Number: 1860–0510.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals or Households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 600.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 18,000.
Abstract: The purpose of the
Recognizing Inspirational School
Employees (RISE) Award is to recognize
and promote the commitment and
excellence exhibited by classified
school employees who provide
exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school and to
inspire innovation and excellence
among all classified school employees.
A classified school employee is an
employee of a state or any political
subdivision of a state, or an employee of
a nonprofit entity, who works in any
grade from pre-kindergarten through
high school in any of the following
occupational specialties:
paraprofessional, clerical and
administrative services, transportation
services, food and nutrition services,
custodial and maintenance services,
security services, health and student
services, technical services, and skilled
trades. The terms used have the
meaning given the terms in section 8101
of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
The U.S. Department of Education
(Department) invites the governor of
each state to nominate up to two
classified school employees. The
Secretary of Education will select a
single classified school employee to
receive the RISE Award for that school
year by spring. The Department will
communicate the selectee’s story in
order to inspire other innovative
practices and excellence among
classified school employees.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2022-SCC-0097]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS
2023) Main Study Questionnaire Revision
AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Department of Education
(ED).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved
information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
January 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request
(ICR) by selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under
Review,'' then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox.
Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this
information collection request. Information collection forms and
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents'' link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Carrie Clarady, 202-245-6347.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department 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: International Computer and Information
Literacy Study (ICILS 2023) Main Study Questionnaire Revision.
OMB Control Number: 1850-0929.
Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 9,860.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,055.
Abstract: The International Computer and Information Literacy Study
(ICILS) is a computer-based international assessment of eighth-grade
students' computer and information literacy (CIL) skills. ICILS was
first administered internationally in 2013 in 21 education systems and
again in 2018, when the United States participated for the first time.
Our participation in this study has provided data on students' skills
and experience using technology to investigate, create, and
communicate, and provided a comparison of U.S. student performance and
technology access and use with those of the international peers. The
next administration of ICILS will be in 2023. The 2023 study will allow
the U.S. to begin monitoring the progress of its students compared to
that of other nations and to provide data on factors that may influence
student computer and information literacy skills. The data collected
through ICILS will provide valuable information with which to
understand the nature and extent of the ``digital divide'' and has the
potential to inform understanding of the relationship between
technology skills
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and experience and student performance in other core subject areas.
ICILS is conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation
of Educational Achievement (IEA), an international collective of
research organizations and government agencies that create the
assessment framework, assessment, and background questionnaires. The
IEA decides and agrees upon a common set of standards and procedures
for collecting and reporting ICILS data, and defines the study
timeline, all of which must be followed by all participating countries.
As a result, ICILS is able to provide a reliable and comparable measure
of student skills in participating countries. In the U.S., the National
Center for Education Statistics (NCES) conducts this study and works
with the IEA and RTI International to ensure proper implementation of
the study and adoption of practices in adherence to the IEA's
standards. Participation in ICILS will allow NCES to meet its mandate
of acquiring and disseminating data on educational activities and
student achievement in the United States compared with foreign nations
[The Educational Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002) 20 U.S.C.
9543]. The U.S. ICILS main study will be conducted from March through
May 2023 and will involve a nationally-representative sample of at
least 3,000 eighth-grade students from a minimum of 150 schools.
Because ICILS is a collaborative effort among many parties, the United
States must adhere to the international schedule set forth by the IEA,
including the availability of final field test and main study plans as
well as draft and final questionnaires. In order to meet the
international data collection schedule and to align with recruitment
for other NCES studies (e.g., TIMSS), approval for the main study
sampling, recruitment, and data collection activities was approved in
April 2022 (OMB# 1850-0929 v9). A 30D public comment period accompanied
a set of revisions to the study timeline, study portal, main study
contact materials, and the addition of COVID-related items in the
questionnaires; those revisions were approved in October 2022 (OMB#
1850-0929 v10). This request is for approval of (1) updated
descriptions of data collection plans; (2) updated burden estimates
related to main study questionnaire changes; and (3) changes to the
final adapted main study questionnaires based on review by IEA. This
request is accompanied by 30 days of public comment. Changes are
described below and are included in the supporting documentation.
Dated: December 9, 2022.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning,
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2022-27108 Filed 12-13-22; 8:45 am]
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