About the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is the statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. It is independent and nonpartisan, and its mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public.[Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and edited in the XForm at https://stratml.us/forms2/Part1Form.xml]Institute of Education SciencesIES_ca01e86a-c9f4-11e4-9e91-b24d3efa8bddThe Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is a U.S. government agency that supports rigorous and relevant research to improve education outcomes for all students.U.S. Department of EducationIES StaffAngela D. MilesTechnology Specialist – Calendar and Correspondence Management for NCESAngela WoodardAnne RicciutiDeputy Director for Science – Oversees scientific peer review activities and provides guidance related to the scientific quality of IES activities. Email: Anne.Ricciuti@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-8455Beth GreeneDeputy Director for Communications ManagementBrian TaylorDirector of Technology – IES Information Technology GroupCharlene MedleyManagement/Program Analyst – Personnel Specialist, Facilities ManagementDavid LeeDeAngelo ClemonsProgram Support AssistantEd VadenInformation System Security Officer / IT POCElizabeth Danielle RobertsEducation Research Analyst – Office of Science. Email: Elizabeth.Roberts@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-6158Elizabeth FeningEllie PelaezManagement & Program AnalystGloria VeraManagement/Program AnalystGwendolyn PriceEducation Research Analyst – Office of Science. Email: Gwendolyn.Price@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-987-0498Jennifer HudsonEducation Research Analyst – Office of Science. Email: jennifer.hudson@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-7849Jonathan BettisJoyce Green-MillnerLeontyne MinorBudget AnalystStephanie MillerTeresa CahalanManagement and Program AnalystVasuki RethinamSenior Research Analyst – Office of Science. Email: Vasuki.Rethinam@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-7169National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) StaffAllie PerezEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesAmy JohnsonEducation Research Analyst – Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) ProgramAnousheh ShayestehpourEducation Research Analyst – REL ProgramBetsy WolfResearch Scientist – National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE)Casey ArcherEducation Research Scientist – What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), NCEEChris BoccanfusoRegional Education Lab Branch Chief – Contracting Officer's Representative, REL ProgramChris KlagerStaff – What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)Claire Allen-PlattEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesDaphne GarciaAssociate Research Scientist – Postsecondary, Adult, Career, and ChoiceElizabeth Ty WildeEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesEric MasonEducation Research Analyst – Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) CORErica JohnsonEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesErin PollardEducation Research Analyst – ERIC, REL, and WWC ProgramsFelicia SandersAssociate Research Scientist – Contracting Officer's Representative for REL and WWC ProgramsHeidi GansenEducation Research Analyst – Contracting Officer's Representative, REL ProgramJanelle SandsEducation Research Analyst – Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) ProgramJesse NagelEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesJonathan JacobsonBranch Chief for Knowledge Synthesis – What Works Clearinghouse (NCEE)Karen TateLibrary Director – National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE)Kenneth ShoresEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesLauren AngeloEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesLiz EisnerAssociate Commissioner of Knowledge Use – Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) ProgramMarsha SilverbergEconomist – National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE)Matthew SoldnerActing Director of IES and Commissioner of NCEE – Chief Evaluation Officer of the U.S. Department of Education since 2018. Expert in using rigorous evidence to improve education policy and postsecondary outcomes. PhD from the University of Maryland. Email: Matthew.Soldner@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-453-7441Melanie AliBranch Chief – Postsecondary, Adult, Career, and Choice DivisionMeredith BachmanEducation Research Analyst – Postsecondary, Adult, Career, and Choice DivisionMichael FongEducation Research Analyst – Postsecondary, Adult, Career, and Choice DivisionMonica MielkeEducation Research Analyst – Postsecondary, Adult, Career, and Choice DivisionNicassia BeltonEducation Research Analyst – Contracting Officer's Representative, REL ProgramThomas WeiAssociate Commissioner of Evaluation – Evaluation DivisionTracy RimdziusEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesVance WhitesidesStaff – National Library of Education (NLE)Yumiko SekinoEducation Research Analyst – K–12 StudiesNational Center for Education Research (NCER) StaffAllen RubyAssociate Commissioner for Policy and Systems – Program Officer for Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Researcher–Practitioner Partnerships in Education. Formerly with Johns Hopkins University focusing on school improvement and science education reform.Charles LaurinEducation Research Analyst – Program officer for Statistical and Research Methodology in Education grant program.Christina ChhinEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: STEM Education; Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Context; and Generative AI in classrooms.Corinne AlfeldEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: K–12 Education Policy, Career Technical Education, Gifted & Talented Education, Evidence Use, and NCER Training programs.Edward MetzEducation Research Analyst – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Elizabeth AlbroCommissioner of Education Research – Behavioral and social science expert. Committed to connecting science of learning with education practice. Ph.D., University of Chicago. Email: Elizabeth.Albro@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-8495Emily DoolittleTeam Lead for Social Behavioral Research – Program Officer for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Context; Rural Education Research; Grants Administration LiaisonErin HigginsEducation Research Analyst – Cognition and Student LearningHaigen HuangEducation Research Analyst – Improving Education SystemsHelyn KimEducation Research Analyst – Manages portfolios on English Learners Policies and Early Learning ProgramsJennifer SchellingerEducation Research Analyst – Early Career Development and MentoringKatina StapletonEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: Education Systems, Leadership, and Research Training Programs (Early Career, Predoctoral, Pathways)Lara FaustEducation Research Analyst – Cognition and Student Learning, Methods Training for Education ResearchLaura NamyAssociate Commissioner of Education ResearchLaurie HobbsManagement and Program Analyst – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Meredith LarsonEducation Research Analyst – Program Officer for Postsecondary and Adult Education, Postdoctoral Research Training Program in the Education Sciences, CREATE Adult Skills Research Network, and the Postsecondary Online Learning CenterVinita ChhabraEducation Research Analyst – Literacy research across the range of English language-based skills required for learningWai-Ying ChowEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: Effective Instruction, the WRITE Center for Secondary Students, and the National Center for Teacher EffectivenessNational Center for Education Statistics (NCES) StaffAdam ToddEducation Research Analyst – Responsible for Restricted Use Data & Contractor Public Trust Process (IPAM)Aida Ali AkreyiStatistician – IPEDS Operations Lead and Finance Survey DirectorAlexandra ShanksterEmail: alexandra.shankster@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-453-7666Alisha SmallStudy Director – Career Technical Education StatisticsAlison DeiganNational Assessment of Educational Progress – Technology and Digital Assessment PlatformAndrew MaryStatistician – Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)Andrew ZukerbergCross-Sectional Surveys Chief – National Center for Education StatisticsAngela ClarkeAnnette M. AllenStaff Assistant – NAEP, Publications, Meeting PlannerAnnie MaselliStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsAustin LykeStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsBarbara TimmBethany ConsicManagement and Program Analyst, Data Security Manager – IES Data Security, Data Confidentiality, Restricted-use Data Licenses, Disclosure ReviewsBobbi WoodsIT Program Manager – NAEP Webmaster, NAEP System ISOBrandon ScottBrian CramerStatistician – National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)Carolyn GrimEducation Statistician – MGLS survey management, design, analysis, and publications; Branch Consultant for measurement and psychometricsCarrie ClaradyOMB Liaison – National Center for Education StatisticsCharles McGrewSenior Education Research Scientist – National Center for Education StatisticsChen-Su ChenStatistician – Common Core of Data (CCD)Chester ScottChris ChapmanStatistician – Acting Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Cleo RedlineSenior Statistician – National Center for Education StatisticsCristobal de BreyStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsDaniel McGrathDelegated Authority – Associate Commissioner for Assessments, NCESDavid RichardsAssociate Education Research Analyst – Focus: Beginning college studentsDeanne SwanSenior Technical Advisor – National Center for Education StatisticsDouglas GeverdtStatistician/Team Lead – Educational geography, school demography, Census characteristics, geography codes, and school district mappingEbony WaltonStatistician – NAEP Reporting & DisseminationEddie RiversProgram & Management Analyst – Acquisition Plans & ContractsElise ChristopherStatistician – Project Officer for High School Longitudinal StudiesEmmanuel SikaliSenior Research Scientist / Mathematical Statistician – Acting Chief, Reporting and Dissemination BranchEnis DoganChief Psychometrician – Statistical and psychometric methodology. Email: Enis.Dogan@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-6970Eunice GreerSenior Research Scientist – National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)Gail M. MulliganChief Statistician – Publication review, statistical standards, longitudinal survey design, early childhood educationGhedam BairuSenior Statistician – National Forum on Education StatisticsGina BroxtermanDirector – NAEP. Email: Gina.Broxterman@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-245-7791Grady WilburnHolly Spurlock MartinProgram Director – NAEP State ParticipationHolly XiePIAAC National Program Manager – International ComparisonsJames DeatonStatistician – NAEP and National Indian Education Study (NIES)Jennifer DaviesIT Specialist – SAS ProgrammerJennifer NielsenSenior Statistician – National Center for Education StatisticsJill McCarrollStudy Director – Early Childhood Longitudinal Studies (ECLS)Jing ChenStatistician – NAEP Design and Analysis, Item Quality Control, Oral Reading Fluency StudyJodi VallasterAssociate Education Research Scientist – OutreachJosh De La RosaJosue De La RosaDirector – Administrative Records and Information Services (ARIS)Julia MerlinStatistician – National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS)Kiara NerenbergStatistician – Educational geography and demography; Census socioeconomic and geographic characteristics; school district geographyKorrie JohnsonAssociate Study Director – Early Childhood Longitudinal Studies (ECLS)Kristen KingLinda HamiltonStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsLydia MalleyEducation Research Analyst – Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)Marie DiederichStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsMarie StetserProgram Director – Common Core of Data (CCD)Mark DinardoIT Specialist – Information TechnologyMary ColemanSenior Education Research Scientist – National Center for Education StatisticsMatthew ReganIT Policy and Plans Support – NCESMaura SpiegelmanStatistician – Study Director for the National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS). Expert in survey research and data collection with a PhD in survey methodology from the University of Maryland.Michael McGarrahStatistician – Study Director, Publications Manager, Contracting Officer's Representative; dual appointment in Administrative Data Division. Specialties: School crime, substance abuse, social & emotional learning, econometric and psychometric methodsMichelle CoonStatistician – Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP), CIP-SOC Crosswalk, IPEDSMichelle McNamaraMoussa EzzeddineIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) – IPEDS Data CollectionNadia McLaughlinNancy SharkeyResearch Scientist – National Center for Education StatisticsPatricia EtienneBranch Chief – Planning, Budget, AcquisitionPatrick KeatonStatistician – Common Core of Data (CCD) SurveyPeggy G. CarrCommissioner (former) – NCES. Oversaw national and international large-scale assessments including NAEP. Former Associate Commissioner of the Assessment Division for nearly 20 years.Pia PeltolaRichelle DavisRyan IaconelliStatistician – National Center for Education StatisticsSamantha BurgResearch Scientist – Psychometrics and Statistics; Math EducationSamantha LewisManagement & Program Analyst – Elementary and Secondary Branch (ESB) LiaisonSamuel F. BarbettMathematical Statistician – IPEDS Quality Control, State Higher Education ProfilesSean SimoneBranch Chief – Longitudinal Surveys BranchShawn KlineManagement Analyst – National Center for Education StatisticsShelley K. BurnsMathematical Statistician – Technical review of NCES reports and data products. Expertise in survey methodology, statistical analysis, disclosure review, and international studiesStacey PetersonStatistician – Survey Director, Training Coordinator, and Contracting Officer RepresentativeStephen CornmanStatistician – School Finance and all Fiscal Surveys: National Public Education Finance Survey, School District Finance Survey (F-33), FCSMTammie AdamsProgram Specialist – National Center for Education StatisticsTina LoveProgram Support Assistant – National Center for Education StatisticsTracy Hunt-WhiteStatistician – Postsecondary financial aid, tuition and cost, persistence, and attainmentVeda EdwardsManagement Program Analyst – COR of Logistics and Program Support Services; Travel, Budget, Time & Attendance, PCTSVeronique IrwinWilliam WardSenior Research Scientist – Expertise in research methodology, weighting, and samplingXiaolei WangEducation Research Scientist – National Center for Education StatisticsYan WangEducation Research Scientist – National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) StaffAkilah NelsonFocus areas: Transition to Postsecondary Education, Career, and/or Independent Living; Families of Children with Disabilities; Systems, Policy, and Finance. Email: Akilah.Nelson@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-804-7493Amy SussmanEducation Research Analyst – Program Officer for Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education. Email: Amy.Sussman@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-804-7491Courtney PollackEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: Mathematics and Science Education; Cognition and Student Learning. Email: Courtney.Pollack@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-987-0999Emily WeaverFocus areas: Cognition and Student Learning; Autism Spectrum Disorders. Email: Emily.Weaver@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-987-0072Jacquelyn BuckleyDeputy Commissioner – Served as Acting Commissioner of NCSER (Jan–Aug 2023); previously Team Lead for disability research. Portfolio includes Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Competence. Email: Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-804-7471Katherine TaylorEducation Research Analyst – Oversees research on Educators and School-Based Service Providers and Research Training Programs in Special Education. Email: Katherine.Taylor@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-987-0071Nathan JonesCommissioner, NCSER – Research focus on education policy and classroom teaching in special education, particularly measurement of teaching effectiveness. Email: Nathan.Jones@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-708-5954Sarah BrasielEducation Research Analyst – Focus areas: Mathematics and Science Education, Technology for Special Education, Reading, Writing, and Language Development. Email: Sarah.Brasiel@ed.gov | Phone: +1-202-987-0078Empowering education with evidence._c41fb552-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea00To provide rigorous and relevant evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to make such evidence widely available and accessible._c41fb6b0-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea00Scientific RigorCommitment to high standards of research quality and objectivity.RelevanceProducing research that addresses the practical needs of educators and policymakers.TransparencyDisseminating findings in clear, accessible formats for broad audiences.IndependenceOperating free from political influence to ensure unbiased research outcomes.ApproachesFund development and rigorous testing of new approaches for improving education outcomes for all students._c41fb732-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea001R&DSupport research and development efforts that test innovative education strategies._c41fb796-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea001.1Programs & PoliciesConduct large-scale evaluations of federal education programs and policies._c41fb7e6-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea002Design & ImpactEvaluate the design and impact of major federal education initiatives._c41fb840-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea002.1OutcomesProvide objective information about what works to improve outcomes for all learners._c41fb8a4-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea003Evidence-Based PracticesFindingsDisseminate findings to support evidence-based education policy and practice._c41fb8f4-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea003.1DataProvide data that describes how well the United States is educating its students._c41fba3e-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea004StatisticsCollect, analyze, and report comprehensive education statistics through NCES and related systems._c41fbad4-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea004.1Peer ReviewOversee the scientific peer review processes for IES reports and grant applications._c41fbb38-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea005Objectivity & RigorEnsure objectivity and rigor through independent expert review of research and funding decisions._c41fbb9c-4fa0-11f0-8e57-66eaf382ea005.12025-06-22https://ies.ed.gov/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net