Study of Coaching Practices in Early Care and Education Settings (SCOPE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SCOPE Appendices Combined.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-03-29
SCOPE SSB_FINAL_3-27-18.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-03-29
SCOPE SSA_FINAL_3-27-18.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-03-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
230858	9. Coach supervisor semi-structured interview protocol Other-Interview	New
230857	8. Teacher/FCC provider semi-structured interview protocol Other-Interview	New
230856	7. Coach semi-structured interview protocol Other-Interview	New
230855	6. Center director semi-structured interview protocol Other-interview	New
230854	5. Teacher/FCC provider survey Other-Survey	New
230853	4. Coach survey Other-survey	New
230852	3. Center director survey Other-survey	New
230851	2. ECE setting screener (center directors and FCC providers) Other-Screener interview	New
230850	1. State coaching informant interview protocol Other-Interview	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0515	ICR Reference No: 201803-0970-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study of Coaching Practices in Early Care and Education Settings (SCOPE)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/18/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/03/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	24 Months From Approved
Responses	295	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	157	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval to collect descriptive information for the Study of Coaching Practices in Early Care and Educational Settings (SCOPE) project. The goal of this information collection is to identify how professional development coaching practices for early care and education (ECE) providers are implemented and vary in ECE classrooms serving children supported by Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) subsidies or in settings that receive Head Start grants. This request is for conducting three data collection activities. First, we will collect information on coaching taking place in different states in spring 2018 (pending OMB approval) from state-level entities. Second, we will conduct one round of survey data collection with ECE center director, coaches, teachers, and family child care (FCC) providers in fall 2018 through winter 2019. Third, we will conduct case studies to better understand factors that influence the coaching approaches identified through the survey data collection. The case studies will include semi-structured interviews, a coaching session observation, and collection of coaching logs. The case studies will occur in fall 2019 through winter 2020.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 134 Sections 640(a)(2)(D) & 649 Name of Law: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 60746	12/22/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 14281	04/03/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
1. State coaching informant interview protocol
2. ECE setting screener (center directors and FCC providers)
4. Coach survey
5. Teacher/FCC provider survey
6. Center director semi-structured interview protocol
7. Coach semi-structured interview protocol
8. Teacher/FCC provider semi-structured interview protocol
9. Coach supervisor semi-structured interview protocol
3. Center director survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	295	0	0	295	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	157	0	0	157	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $423,059

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/03/2018

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