Notice2023-26693
Evaluation of the REL Appalachia Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit
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Published
December 4, 2023
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).
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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 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> 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.
<a href="http://Reginfo.gov">Reginfo.gov</a> 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.
[FR Doc. 2023-26693 Filed 12-1-23; 8:45 am]
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