Welcome
The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) is one of the four centers of the Institute of Education Sciences. It is responsible for:
- conducting rigorous evaluations of federal programs,
- synthesizing and disseminating information from evaluation and research, and
- providing technical assistance to states, districts, colleges, and other stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
Program Evaluation
NCEE's Evaluation Division focuses on conducting rigorous impact studies of federally funded education programs and practices that assess the impact of education programs on academic achievement, particularly in reading, mathematics, and science. All NCEE evaluation studies use methodologies that can provide credible scientific evidence to answer questions of effectiveness. All NCEE evaluations are conducted consistent with the Department's Agency Evaluation Policy.
For more information about NCEE's Evaluation Division, contact Tom Wei, NCEE Associate Commissioner for Evaluation.
Knowledge Use
NCEE's Knowledge Use Division focuses on the discovery and dissemination of evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes. The Division's Regional Educational Laboratories Program conducts applied research and designs technical assistance with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system. The What Works Clearinghouse reviews high-quality research on programs, practices, and policies in education to provide educators with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. NCEE's Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is the largest education database in the world, providing the public with a centralized website for searching a bibliographic databases of more than 1.1 million education-related citations. Finally, the National Library of Education is responsible for serving as the nation's repository for information about education and providing comprehensive reference services for ED and the general public.
For more information about NCEE's Knowledge Use Division, contact Liz Eisner, NCEE Associate Commissioner for Knowledge Use.
Contact Us
Need assistance? Contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Email Inquiries: Contact.IES@ed.gov
Telephone Number: (202) 245-6940