80 FR 38182 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; What Works Clearinghouse Formative Feedback

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 127 (July 2, 2015)

Page Range		38182-38183
FR Document		2015-16316

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

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 127 (Thursday, July 2, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 127 (Thursday, July 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-16316]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2015-ICCD-0057]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; What Works Clearinghouse Formative Feedback

AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (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 revision of an existing 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
August 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be 
submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
http://www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED-2015-ICCD-
0057 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the 
regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED 
will temporarily accept comments at [email protected]. Please note 
that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the 
comment period will not be accepted; ED will ONLY accept comments 
during the comment period in this mailbox when the regulations.gov site 
is not available. 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, Mailstop L-OM-2-
2E319, Room 2E103, Washington, DC 20202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Vanessa Anderson, 202-219-1310.

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: What Works Clearinghouse Formative Feedback.

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    OMB Control Number: 1850-0788.
    Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 85,210.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,892.
    Abstract: The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. 
Department of Education is proposing data collection activity as part 
of the What Works Clearinghouse Feedback Task. The task and its 
associated efforts are being undertaken by the U.S. Department of 
Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES), and is being 
conducted by Mathematica Policy Research. The intended purpose of the 
Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES) WWC 
feedback task is to collect feedback from users on the relevance, 
timeliness, quality, and ease of use of the products associated with 
the What Works Clearinghouse Web site. The results of the data 
collection will be used to inform improvements in ED program products 
and services for its customers. The WWC provides educators, 
policymakers, and the public with a central and trusted source of 
scientific evidence of what works in education. The WWC aims to make 
findings from education research easy and accessible through its 
searchable online repository of intervention reports, single study 
reviews, and practice guides. There are thousands of empirical studies 
that claim to identify effective instructional approaches, many using 
complicated research methods and statistical analyses. This research 
often yields conflicting results, leaving educators wondering which 
approach to take. Given the large volume of education research and 
significant variation in quality, principals and other educators need 
help identifying reliable research and interpreting findings. Using 
systematic review processes and evidence standards, the WWC reviews all 
the research on a topic to identify the most rigorous studies and 
synthesize the findings from high-quality education research. The WWC 
has developed three new products that focus on utilizing the WWC and 
the WWC resources when making key decisions in education. First, the 
WWC will produce and is developing several videos that describe the 
purpose of the WWC or how to understand specific materials on the Web 
site. For example, the WWC has already released a video that addresses 
how to select a mathematics curriculum. The WWC also developed practice 
guide summaries which consolidate the information from practice guides 
into an 8-10 page summary that presents expert recommendations from the 
field, along with tips on implementing the recommendations. The WWC has 
already released two of these summaries--Teaching Math to Young 
Children and Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective 
Writers. Finally, topical blasts consolidate WWC content relevant to a 
specific education topic. Emails direct users to a dedicated landing 
page containing links to the relevant content. Findings from the case 
studies of these topics will be used to improve these and other WWC 
products going forward. The WWC feedback task will include the 
following data collection methods: focus groups with WWC users, user 
feedback web surveys, and data analytics.

    Dated: June 29, 2015.
Kate Mullan,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of 
the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management.
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11. Cranford Alternative 8: Lenape Park organizations and individuals to submit ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in
Detention Basin and Orange comments, questions and/or concerns response to this notice should be
Reservoir Outlet Modification regarding the Feasibility Study. submitted electronically through the
Two public information sessions were Comments, concerns and information Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
held in Cranford and Millburn submitted to the Corps will be evaluated www.regulations.gov by selecting
Townships in May 2014 to provide and considered during the development Docket ID number ED–2015–ICCD–0057
public with status of the study of the Draft EIS. or via postal mail, commercial delivery,
including description of plans, cost The Corps will utilize feedback or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov
estimate, and benefit to cost analysis of received from the NEPA Scoping Period site is not available to the public for any
the preliminary alternatives for Cranford to identify additional public reason, ED will temporarily accept
study area alternatives. Based on the information meeting needs prior to the comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.
benefit cost analysis and public selection of a preferred alternative. Please note that comments submitted by
feedback, Cranford Alternatives 4, 7a Meeting notifications will follow the fax or email and those submitted after
and 8 will be carried forward for same process used for the NEPA the comment period will not be
additional analysis and evaluation. Scoping Meeting. accepted; ED will ONLY accept
2. Project Area 5. Lead and Cooperating Agencies comments during the comment period
in this mailbox when the regulations.gov
The project area encompasses the The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is site is not available. Written requests for
portion of the Rahway River located in the lead federal agency for the information or comments submitted by
the Townships of West Orange, preparation of the environmental impact postal mail or delivery should be
Maplewood, Millburn, Union, Westfield statement (EIS) and meeting the addressed to the Director of the
in Essex County, and the Township of requirements of the National Information Collection Clearance
Cranford and the City of Rahway, and Environmental Policy Act and the NEPA Division, U.S. Department of Education,
the Robinson’s Branch, a tributary to the Implementing Regulations of the 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ,
Rahway River, in the City of Rahway in President’s Council on Environmental Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E103,
Union County. Quality (40 CFR 1500–1508). Federal Washington, DC 20202.
agencies interested in participating as a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
3. Alternatives
Cooperating Agency are requested to specific questions related to collection
Although the preliminary Cranford submit a letter of intent to Colonel
alternatives (see Background) will be activities, please contact Vanessa
David A. Caldwell, District Engineer Anderson, 202–219–1310.
discussed in the EIS, the following (see ADDRESSES). The preparation of the
alternatives will be the primary focus of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
EIS will be coordinated with New Jersey
the evaluation in the EIS. A full Department of Education (ED), in
State and local municipalities with
description of each alternative can be accordance with the Paperwork
discretionary authority relative to the
found at www.nan.usace.army.mil/ Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
proposed actions. The Draft integrated
Rahway. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
Feasibility Report/EIS is currently
public and Federal agencies with an
3.1 No Action scheduled for distribution to the public
opportunity to comment on proposed,
3.2 Non-Structural June 2016.
revised, and continuing collections of
3.3 Cranford Alternative 4. Channel Dated: June 24, 2015. information. This helps the Department
Improvements and Modification of
Peter M. Weppler, assess the impact of its information
Orange Reservoir Outlet
3.4 Cranford Alternative 8: Modification Chief, Environmental Analysis Branch, collection requirements and minimize
Planning Division. the public’s reporting burden. It also
of Lenape Park Detention Levees
and Modification of Orange [FR Doc. 2015–16364 Filed 7–1–15; 8:45 am] helps the public understand the
Reservoir Outlet BILLING CODE 3720–58–P Department’s information collection
3.5 Cranford Alternative 9. Modification requirements and provide the requested
of Lenape Park Detention Levees, data in the desired format. ED is
Modification of Orange Reservoir DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION soliciting comments on the proposed
Outlet and Channel Improvements information collection request (ICR) that
[Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0057] is described below. The Department of
3.6 Robinson’s Branch Alternative 1:
Levees/floodwalls and Channel Education is especially interested in
Agency Information Collection
Improvements public comment addressing the
Activities; Submission to the Office of
3.7 Robinson’s Branch Alternative 2: following issues: (1) Is this collection
Management and Budget for Review
Modification of Middlesex necessary to the proper functions of the
and Approval; Comment Request;
Reservoir Department; (2) will this information be
What Works Clearinghouse Formative
processed and used in a timely manner;
4. Public Participation Feedback
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
The Corps and the NJDEP hosted a AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (4) how might the Department enhance
NEPA Scoping Meeting on 15 June (IES), Department of Education (ED). the quality, utility, and clarity of the
2015. Public notices announcing the ACTION: Notice. information to be collected; and (5) how
meeting date, time, location and agenda might the Department minimize the
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were published in the appropriate local SUMMARY: In accordance with the burden of this collection on the
newspapers, and on the Corps’ New Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 respondents, including through the use
York District Web page and will be U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is of information technology. Please note
distributed to the local stakeholders and proposing a revision of an existing that written comments received in
known interested parties. information collection. response to this notice will be
A scoping comment period of 30 days DATES: Interested persons are invited to considered public records.
to conclude on 15 July has been submit comments on or before August 3, Title of Collection: What Works
established to allow agencies, 2015. Clearinghouse Formative Feedback.

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OMB Control Number: 1850–0788. information from practice guides into an Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop
Type of Review: A revision of an 8–10 page summary that presents expert 8970, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930,
existing information collection. recommendations from the field, along telephone: (301) 975–6772 or
Respondents/Affected Public: with tips on implementing the patricia.wilburg@nist.gov.
Individuals or Households. recommendations. The WWC has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
Total Estimated Number of Annual already released two of these to the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Responses: 85,210. summaries—Teaching Math to Young
Total Estimated Number of Annual (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby
Children and Teaching Elementary given that the TGDC will meet Monday,
Burden Hours: 1,892. School Students to Be Effective Writers.
Abstract: The Institute of Education July 20, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45
Finally, topical blasts consolidate WWC p.m., Eastern time, and Tuesday, July
Sciences (IES) within the U.S. content relevant to a specific education
Department of Education is proposing 21, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
topic. Emails direct users to a dedicated Eastern time. Discussions at the meeting
data collection activity as part of the
landing page containing links to the will include the following topics:
What Works Clearinghouse Feedback
relevant content. Findings from the case Review of the Voluntary Voting System
Task. The task and its associated efforts
studies of these topics will be used to Guidelines 1.1 (VVSG 1.1); Impact of the
are being undertaken by the U.S.
improve these and other WWC products VVSG on State Certification Efforts;
Department of Education, Institute of
going forward. The WWC feedback task Usability and Accessibility Update;
Education Sciences (IES), and is being
will include the following data Update on Institute of Electrical and
conducted by Mathematica Policy
collection methods: focus groups with Electronics Engineers VSCC P1622
Research. The intended purpose of the
WWC users, user feedback web surveys, (IEEE VSCC P1622); EAC Future VVSG
Department of Education (ED), Institute
of Education Sciences (IES) WWC and data analytics. Working Group Report; National
feedback task is to collect feedback from Dated: June 29, 2015. Association of State Election Directors
users on the relevance, timeliness, Kate Mullan, (NASED) Standards and Certification
quality, and ease of use of the products Acting Director, Information Collection Subcommittee Update; Standards Board
associated with the What Works Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy VVSG Subcommittee Update; TGDC
Clearinghouse Web site. The results of Officer, Office of Management. open Discussion on Future VVSG
the data collection will be used to [FR Doc. 2015–16316 Filed 7–1–15; 8:45 am] Development; Update on Security
inform improvements in ED program BILLING CODE 4000–01–P Related Advancements and Threats;
products and services for its customers. Update on System Certification; Update
The WWC provides educators, from the Federal Voting Assistance
policymakers, and the public with a ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Program (FVAP). The full meeting
central and trusted source of scientific agenda will be posted in advance at
evidence of what works in education. Sunshine Act Meeting Notice http://vote.nist.gov/. All sessions of this
The WWC aims to make findings from meeting will be open to the public.
education research easy and accessible AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance The TGDC was established pursuant
through its searchable online repository Commission. to 42 U.S.C 15361, to act in the public
of intervention reports, single study ACTION: Public Meeting of the Technical interest to assist the Executive Director
reviews, and practice guides. There are Guidelines Development Committee. of the Election Assistance Commission
thousands of empirical studies that SUMMARY: The Technical Guidelines (EAC) in the development of voluntary
claim to identify effective instructional Development Committee (TGDC) will voting system guidelines. Details
approaches, many using complicated meet in open session on Monday, July regarding the TGDC’s activities are
research methods and statistical 20, 2015 and Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at available at http://vote.nist.gov/.
analyses. This research often yields the National Institute of Standards and All visitors to the National Institute of
conflicting results, leaving educators Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Standards and Technology site will
wondering which approach to take. Maryland. have to pre-register to be admitted.
Given the large volume of education Anyone wishing to attend this meeting
research and significant variation in DATES: The meeting will be held on must register by c.o.b. Monday, July 13,
quality, principals and other educators Monday, July 20, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. 2015, in order to attend. Please submit
need help identifying reliable research until 4:45 p.m., Eastern time (estimated your name, time of arrival, email
and interpreting findings. Using based on speed of business), and address and phone number to Gladys
systematic review processes and Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to Arrisueno and she will provide you
evidence standards, the WWC reviews 12 p.m., Eastern time (estimated based with instructions for admittance. Non-
all the research on a topic to identify the on speed of business). U.S. citizens must also submit their
most rigorous studies and synthesize the ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place country of citizenship, title, employer/
findings from high-quality education at the National Institute of Standards sponsor, and address. Gladys
research. The WWC has developed three and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Arrisueno’s email address is
new products that focus on utilizing the Drive, Building 101, Portrait Room, gladys.arrisueno@nist.gov, and her
WWC and the WWC resources when Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–8900. phone number is (301) 975–5220. If you
making key decisions in education. Members of the public wishing to attend are in need of a disability
First, the WWC will produce and is the meeting must notify Mary Lou accommodation, such as the need for
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

developing several videos that describe Norris or Angela Ellis by c.o.b. Monday, Sign Language Interpretation, please
the purpose of the WWC or how to July 13, 2015, per instructions under the contact Patricia Wilburg by c.o.b
understand specific materials on the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of Monday, July 13, 2015. Patricia
Web site. For example, the WWC has this notice. Wilburg’s contact information is given
already released a video that addresses FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
how to select a mathematics curriculum. Patricia Wilburg, NIST Voting Program, CONTACT section above.
The WWC also developed practice guide Information Technology Laboratory, Members of the public who wish to
summaries which consolidate the National Institute of Standards and speak at this meeting may send a

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Dates		Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 3, 2015.
Contact		For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Vanessa Anderson, 202-219-1310.
FR Citation		80 FR 38182