[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 151 (Monday, August 6, 2012)] [Notices] [Pages 46748-46749] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-19136] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Institute of Education Sciences; Impact Evaluation of Teacher and Leader Evaluation Systems SUMMARY: This study provides important implementation and impact information on the kinds of performance evaluation systems currently discussed in federal policy. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to [email protected] or mailed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 04903. When you access the information collection, click on ``Download Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 202- 401-0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection and OMB Control Number when making your request. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877- 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. 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: Impact Evaluation of Teacher and Leader Evaluation Systems. OMB Control Number: 1850-0890. Type of Review: Revision. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,742. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,841. Abstract: This information collection package requests clearance to recruit districts for a study of a performance evaluation system for principals and teachers. Study findings will be presented in two reports, one scheduled for release in late 2014 and the other in late 2015. [[Page 46749]] Dated: July 31, 2012. Tomakie Washington, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2012-19136 Filed 8-3-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P