Looking for high-quality data to support your education research?  Interested in using NCES data but not sure where to start?

Join us for an upcoming webinar highlighting resources and tools for accessing and analyzing data from the National Center for Education Statistics. An expert panel, led by Brian Cramer from NCES, will share updates and practical guidance on:

• The NAEP Data Explorer and International Data Explorer
• The IES Data Enclave for accessing restricted-use data
• The process for obtaining an IES restricted-use data license
• The EdSurvey R package for analyzing NCES restricted-use data files

The webinar is jointly sponsored by the AERA NAEP Studies SIG, AERA Large-Scale Assessment SIG, and NCME LSA SIGIMIE. Regina Lewis of the Maine Department of Education and Judy H. Tang of Westat will moderate the discussion.

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Register: Registration link

Whether you are new to NCES data or looking to deepen your use of these resources, this session will offer helpful guidance and practical tools.