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Management Services, Office of 

Management, publishes that notice 

containing proposed information 

collection requests prior to submission 

of these requests to OMB. Each 

proposed information collection, 

grouped by office, contains the 

following: (1) Type of review requested, 

e.g., new, revision, extension, existing 

or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary 

of the collection; (4) Description of the 

need for, and proposed use of, the 

information; (5) Respondents and 

frequency of collection; and (6) 

Reporting and/or Recordkeeping 

burden. OMB invites public comment. 

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. 

Dated: August 4, 2008. 

Angela C. Arrington, 

IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information 

Management Services, Office of Management. 

Federal Student Aid 

Type of Review: Revision. 

Title: Leveraging Educational 

Assistance Program (LEAP)/Special 

Leveraging Educational Assistance 

Program (SLEAP) Performance Report. 

Frequency: Annually. 

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal 

Gov’t, SEAs or LEAs (primary). 

Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour 

Burden: 

Responses: 56. 

Burden Hours: 448. 

Abstract: FSA seeks approval for the 

LEAP/SLEAP Performance Report, 

which is set to expire on October 31, 

2008. The performance report is used 

once annually in the fall of each 

calendar year and is needed to ensure 

program compliance by states. This is 

the same form that has been previously 

approved which has been reformatted 

utilizing Adobe LiveCycle Forms 

software. The new formatted form is an 

electronic interactive form, which 

allows our respondents to navigate, 

complete and submit more easily, while 

improving data accuracy. 

Requests for 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 3713. 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 ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed 

to 202–401–0920. Please specify the 

complete title of the information 

collection when making your request. 

Comments regarding burden and/or 

the collection activity requirements 

should be electronically mailed to 

ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Individuals who 

use a telecommunications device for the 

deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 

Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–

800–877–8339. 

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

National Board for Education 

Sciences; Notice of Meeting 

AGENCY: Department of Education, 

Institute of Education Sciences. 

ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting With 

a Partially Closed Session. 

SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the 

schedule and proposed agenda of an 

upcoming partially closed meeting of 

the National Board for Education 

Sciences. The notice also describes the 

functions of the committee. Notice of 

this meeting is required by Section 

10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act and is intended to notify 

the public of their opportunity to attend 

the open portions of the meeting. 

DATES: September 9 and 10, 2008. 

Time: September 9, 10 a.m. to 4:15 

p.m., open; September 10, 8:30 a.m. to 

12:30 p.m., open; 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., 

closed. 

ADDRESSES: Institute of Education 

Sciences Board Room, 80 F St., NW., 

Washington, DC 20208. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Norma Garza, Executive Director, 

National Board for Education Sciences, 

555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 627 H, 

Washington, DC 20208; phone: (202) 

219–2195; fax: (202) 219–1466; e-mail: 

Norma.Garza@ed.gov. 

Individuals who use a 

telecommunications device for the deaf 

(TDD) may call the Federal Information 

Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

National Board for Education Sciences 

is authorized by Section 116 of the 

Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. 

The Board advises the Director of the 

Institute of Education Sciences (IES) on 

the establishment of activities to be 

supported by the Institute, on the 

funding for applications for grants, 

contracts, and cooperative agreements 

for research after the completion of peer 

review, and reviews and evaluates the 

work of the Institute. 

On September 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 

p.m., the Board will receive reports from 

the Director of IES and the 

Commissioners of the IES centers on 

projects underway since May 2008. 

From 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Board 

will hear presentations on the Reading 

First program and on the Impact 

Evaluation of Academic Instruction for 

After-School Programs. At 3 p.m. the 

IES Deputy Director for Science will 

discuss trends in IES research. The 

session will conclude at 4:15 p.m. after 

a report from the IES evaluation 

committee and summary views of the 

NBES chair. On September 10, the 

meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. After 

a review of the agenda, the members 

will hear a report on the Mid-Stream 

Evaluation of the National Center on 

Education Evaluation until 

approximately 10:15 a.m. From 10:30 

a.m. to 12 noon the Board will review 

and discuss its final 5-year report with 

recommendations regarding actions to 

enhance the ability of IES to carry out 

its priorities and mission. The members 

will then consider next steps and 

summary views. 

At 12:30 the Board will conduct an 

election of officers. In accordance with 

the provisions of Section 10 (d) of the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act and 

consistent with exemptions (2) and (6) 

of Section 552b (c ) of Title 5 U.S. C., 

this portion of the meeting will be 

closed to the public because it relates to 

internal personnel rules and practices of 

the Board and disclosure of these 

deliberations could result in an 

unwarranted invasion of privacy. The 

meeting will adjourn at 1 p.m. 

A final agenda will be available from 

Norma Garza (see contact information 

above) on August 22. Individuals who 

will need accommodations for a 

disability in order to attend the meeting 

(e.g., interpreting devices, assistance 

listening devices, or materials in 

alternative format) should notify Norma 

Garza no later than August 22. We will 

attempt to meet requests for 

accommodations after this date but 

cannot guarantee their availability. The 

meeting site is accessible to individuals 

with disabilities. 

Records are kept of all committee 

proceedings and are available for public 

inspection at 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., 

Room 627 H, Washington, DC 20208, 


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

Office of the Deputy Secretary; 

Amended Notice of Opportunity To 

Participate in a National Math Panel 

Forum 

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, 

Office of the Deputy Secretary. 

ACTION: Amended notice of opportunity 

to participate in a National Math Panel 

Forum to help improve the teaching and 

learning of mathematics based on the 

findings and recommendations of the 

National Mathematics Advisory Panel’s 

final report. 

SUMMARY: On July 18, 2008, the Deputy 

Secretary published in the Federal 

Register (FR Doc E8–16423, Volume 73, 

Number 139) soliciting participation in 

the National Math Panel Forum. This 

notice amends the July 18 notice by 

extending the registration period from 

Friday, August 8, to Friday, August 29, 

and republishes the entire notice to read 

as follows: 

For students to compete in the 21stcentury global economy, knowledge of 

and proficiency in mathematics are 

critical. Today’s high school graduates 

need to have solid mathematics skills—

whether they are headed to college or to 

the workforce. To help ensure our 

nation’s future competitiveness and 

economic viability, President George W. 

Bush created the National Mathematics 

Advisory Panel (National Math Panel) in 

April 2006. The Panel was charged with 

reviewing the best available scientific 

evidence and making recommendations 

on improving mathematics education 

with a focus on readiness for and 

success in algebra and mathematics 

education in grades K–8. 

The National Math Panel’s final 

report, Foundations for Success: Report 

of the National Mathematics Advisory 

Panel, was issued on March 13, 2008. 

The report contains 45 findings and 

recommendations on numerous topics, 

including curricular content, learning 

processes, instructional practices and 

materials, teachers, assessments, and 

future research priorities. 

In response to a National Math Panel 

recommendation, the U.S. Department 

of Education, in partnership with the 

Conference Board of Mathematical 

Sciences, is hosting a National Math 

Panel Forum (Forum) to bring together 

various organizations and other 

interested parties to discuss ways to 

engage their members or constituents in 

discussions about the National Math 

Panel’s findings and recommendations 

and how the organizations and parties 

can collaborate and coordinate efforts to 

use the findings to improve 

mathematics education in the United 

States. 

DATES: Registration to participate in and 

attend the Forum will open on July 16, 

2008, and close on Friday, August 29, 

2008. 

Forum Dates: 

Monday, October 6, 2008—Evening 

Reception—(Times to be determined). 

Tuesday, October 7, 2008—Forum 

—(Times to be determined). 

Location: Washington, DC, area. (The 

National Math Panel Web site, http:// 

www.ed.gov/MathPanel, will be updated 

when the exact location and times have 

been set for the Forum. Those who 

expressed interest in participating will 

be notified of the update). 

Registration Process: Interested 

organizations and parties should 

complete an online registration form. 

The registration form is located at: 

http://www.ed.gov/MathPanel and will 

be available at the start of registration on 

July 16, 2008. Correspondence should 

be sent via e-mail or fax to: 

National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida 

Eblinger Kelley, Office of 

Communications and Outreach, U.S. 

Department of Education, E-mail: 

NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, FAX: 

202–205–9133; or 

c/o William McCallum, Chair, 

Conference Board of Mathematics 

Sciences, E-mail: 

wmc@math.arizona.edu. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On March 13, 2008, the National Math 

Panel presented its final report to the 

President and the Secretary of 

Education. During the course of two 

years, expert panelists, including a 

number of leading mathematicians, 

cognitive psychologists, and educators, 

reviewed more than 16,000 research 

publications and policy reports and 

received public testimony from 110 

individuals. In addition, the Panel 

reviewed commentary from 160 

organizations and individuals, and 

analyzed survey results from 743 active 

teachers of algebra before preparing the 

final report with policy advice on how 

to improve mathematics achievement 

for all students in the United States. 

The National Math Panel’s final report 

calls on the nation to improve the 

‘‘delivery system in mathematics 

education—the system that translates 

mathematical knowledge into value and 

ability for the next generation.’’

Furthermore, the report states: 

‘‘Positive results can be achieved in a 

reasonable time at accessible cost, but a 

consistent, wise, community-wide effort will 

be required. Education in the United States 

has many participants in many locales—

teachers, students, and parents; state school 

officers, school board members, 

superintendents, and principals; curriculum 

developers, textbook writers, and textbook 

editors; those who develop assessment tools; 

those who prepare teachers and help them to 

continue their development; those who carry 

out relevant research; association leaders and 

government officials at the federal, state, and 

local levels. All carry responsibilities. All can 

be important to success. 

‘‘The network of these many participants is 

linked through interacting national 

associations. A coordinated national 

approach toward improved mathematics 

education will require an annual forum of 

their leaders for at least a decade. The Panel 

recommends that the U.S. Secretary of 

Education take the lead in convening the 

forum initially, charge it to organize in a way 

that will sustain an effective effort, and 

request a brief annual report on the mutual 

agenda adopted for the year ahead.’’

To read the National Math Panel’s 

final report and Reports of the Task 

Groups and Subcommittees please visit: 

http://www.ed.gov/MathPanel. 

Goals of the Forum 

To answer the National Math Panel’s 

call to build a sustained effort to 

improve mathematics education, the 

U.S. Department of Education and the 

Conference Board of Mathematical 

Sciences are requesting educational, 

scholarly, business, and community 

organizations and other interested 

parties to participate in a Forum with 

the goal of creating a network or 


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