Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit, 84134-84135 [2023-26693]

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[FR Doc. 2023–26556 Filed 12–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated annual responses Estimated fee amount Estimated non-hour cost burden (a) (b) (a) × (b) = (c) 1 225 225 238,839 125 29,854,875 1 250 250 20,665 150 3,099,750 1 250 250 1,067 150 160,050 1 3,223 1 2,385 1 200 100 350 250 250 200 322,300 350 596,250 250 54 150 8,100 ........................ ........................ 43,515,950 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0161] Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit 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 new information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 3, 2024. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 231 / Monday, December 4, 2023 / Notices 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 Amy Johnson, 202–453–7439. 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: Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit. OMB Control Number: 1850–NEW. Type of Review: New ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 320. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 95. Abstract: Mathematics knowledge acquired in early childhood provides a critical foundation for long-term student success in math as well as reading (Duncan et al., 2007; Watts et al., 2014), but the professional development (PD) and curricular support for preschool teachers often lack specific content and training on high-quality math instruction delivered by math content experts. To address this problem, the REL Appalachia toolkit development team is developing a toolkit to provide preschool teachers with support in implementing core teaching practices essential to promoting early math skills and knowledge in children. The toolkit is based on the Teaching Math to Young Children IES practice guide (Frye et al., 2013) and is being developed in collaboration with state and district partners in Virginia. IES requests clearance for activities to support the recruitment of schools and districts to participate in an efficacy study of the toolkit as part of the REL Appalachia contract. A second OMB package, which will be submitted later this year, will request clearance for data collection instruments and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Dec 01, 2023 Jkt 262001 collection of district administrative data. The study will assess the efficacy of the professional development resources included in the toolkit. The evaluation will also assess how teachers implement the toolkit to provide context for the efficacy findings and guidance to improve the toolkit and its future use. The evaluation will take place in 50 schools across approximately 10 school divisions in Virginia and focus on mathematics teaching practices and student mathematics knowledge and skills in preschool classrooms. The purpose of this study will be to measure the efficacy and implementation of the REL AP-developed toolkit designed to improve teacher practice and preschool students’ math learning outcomes. The toolkit evaluation will produce a report for district and school leaders who are considering strategies to improve math learning in preschool. The report will be designed to help them decide whether and how to use the toolkit to help them implement the practice guide recommendations. Dated: November 30, 2023. Juliana Pearson, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. 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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: Application for Grants Under the Predominantly Black Institutions Formula Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 1840–0812. E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84134-84135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26693]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0161]


Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math to Young Children 
Toolkit

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 new information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 3, 2024.

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

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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 Amy Johnson, 202-453-7439.

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: Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math 
to Young Children Toolkit.
    OMB Control Number: 1850-NEW.
    Type of Review: New ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 320.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 95.
    Abstract: Mathematics knowledge acquired in early childhood 
provides a critical foundation for long-term student success in math as 
well as reading (Duncan et al., 2007; Watts et al., 2014), but the 
professional development (PD) and curricular support for preschool 
teachers often lack specific content and training on high-quality math 
instruction delivered by math content experts. To address this problem, 
the REL Appalachia toolkit development team is developing a toolkit to 
provide preschool teachers with support in implementing core teaching 
practices essential to promoting early math skills and knowledge in 
children. The toolkit is based on the Teaching Math to Young Children 
IES practice guide (Frye et al., 2013) and is being developed in 
collaboration with state and district partners in Virginia.
    IES requests clearance for activities to support the recruitment of 
schools and districts to participate in an efficacy study of the 
toolkit as part of the REL Appalachia contract. A second OMB package, 
which will be submitted later this year, will request clearance for 
data collection instruments and the collection of district 
administrative data.
    The study will assess the efficacy of the professional development 
resources included in the toolkit. The evaluation will also assess how 
teachers implement the toolkit to provide context for the efficacy 
findings and guidance to improve the toolkit and its future use. The 
evaluation will take place in 50 schools across approximately 10 school 
divisions in Virginia and focus on mathematics teaching practices and 
student mathematics knowledge and skills in preschool classrooms. The 
purpose of this study will be to measure the efficacy and 
implementation of the REL AP-developed toolkit designed to improve 
teacher practice and preschool students' math learning outcomes. The 
toolkit evaluation will produce a report for district and school 
leaders who are considering strategies to improve math learning in 
preschool. The report will be designed to help them decide whether and 
how to use the toolkit to help them implement the practice guide 
recommendations.

    Dated: November 30, 2023.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
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