Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) provides rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, and statistics to fund, evaluate, and inform education policy and practice.
Target Customer
{"States and school districts (including state education agencies and district-level stakeholders)","Higher education institutions (colleges and universities)","Researchers and scholars","Policy makers and government agencies","Federal education program administrators and grant applicants"}
Key Differentiator
Independent, peer-reviewed research portfolio combined with large-scale program evaluations and publicly accessible education data resources (e.g., What Works Clearinghouse, RELs, NCES data tools), plus oversight of the scientific peer review process for reports and grants.
Implementation Timeline
FY2025 RFAs posted on a rolling basis; application processes involve Grants.gov submissions, UEI/SAM.gov requirements, and an IES Application Submission Guide; unsolicited grant opportunities are periodically announced with specific eligibility criteria
Pain Points
- 1Need for rigorous evidence on what works in education and how to improve outcomes for all students
- 2Need for objective, comprehensive data on the state of U.S. education to inform decisions
- 3Need for evaluation and accountability of federally funded education programs and policies
Key Features
- 1Funding development and rigorous testing of new education approaches
- 2Large-scale evaluations of federal education programs and policies
- 3What Works Clearinghouse and Regional Educational Laboratories to support evidence use
- 4Collection and reporting of education statistics via NCES and related data tools (NAEP, CCD, ECLS, SLDS, IPEDS, etc.)
- 5Scientific peer review processes for IES reports and grant applications
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Over 100 evaluations launched by IES Evaluation Division since 2002
- 2Availability of data tools and dashboards (e.g., NAEP Data Explorer, Data Lab, IPEDS Data Explorer, College Navigator, School Pulse Panel dashboards, etc.)
- 3Independent reviews of research through the What Works Clearinghouse and other IES resources
Competitive Advantages
- 1Integrated portfolio of funding, evaluation, and statistics for education
- 2Independent peer review oversight by the Office of Science for grant applications and reports
- 3Publicly accessible data tools and dashboards to inform policy and practice
- 4National scope with programs and centers (NCER, NCSER, NCEE) supporting diverse research and evaluation efforts
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A U.S. federal institute that funds education research, conducts large-scale evaluations of federal programs, provides evidence-based policy resources, and collects and reports national education statistics.
Target Market
U.S. states, school districts, higher education institutions, researchers, and policymakers seeking evidence to improve education outcomes and decision making
Unique Value Proposition
Provides independent, rigorous education research and evaluations along with comprehensive, accessible data resources to inform policy and practice at federal, state, and local levels.
Technical Requirements
Grants.gov submission process required for applications; UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) and SAM.gov registration; access to IES Application Submission Guide; internet access to use data tools and dashboards
Pricing Model
Not specified; IES provides funding opportunities and grants (including RFAs and unsolicited opportunities) rather than a product pricing structure
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