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The CRDC provides valuable information about access to educational opportunities in our nation's public schools
Highlighted Resources
New to the CRDC?
Get a jump start towards understanding the basics of the Civil Rights Data Collection with our curated collection of new user materials.
Looking for survey modules?
Individual module documents for the LEA Form and School Form to assist in proper data collection.
Need submission system help?
Step-by-step guidance for using the tools and completing data submission within the CRDC Submission System.
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) collects data from more than 17,700 public local educational agencies and over 98k schools, including justice facilities, charter schools, alternative schools, and schools serving only students with disabilities.
The collection helps the U.S. Department of Education better monitor key education and civil rights issues, including student enrollment and educational programs and services, disaggregated by factors such as race/ethnicity, sex, English Learner status, and disability status.
Phases of the CRDC
Find the resources you need at any point during the data collection.
1
Pre-Collection
Summer/Fall 2024
Update and verify contact information and lists of schools. Review data elements and prepare for the collection.
2
Collection
Dec. 9. 2024 - March 7, 2025
Review and submit data via file upload or manual entry. Review submitted data and resolve errors and warnings.
3
Post-Collection
Spring/Summer 2025
DATA QUALITY RESOLUTION - Review and resolve data quality issues.