Online Statistical Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Online publications and statistical data from NCES, the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations.
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesSponsored by the US Department of Education, OSERS provides supports to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: education, vocational rehabilitation, and research.
- National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation ResearchOffers access to disability data: mental health and disability, women and disability, work and disability, and disability in the US.
- Disability Statistics (Cornell University)Collection of national disability statistics from a variety of government sources. Includes data from the American Community Survey and the Census Bureau.
Statistics Sources in the Library
OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics - Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating LB2846 O38 2004ISBN: 9264104100Publication Date: 2004"The handbook aims to facilitate a greater understanding of the OECD statistics and indicators produced and so allow for their more effective use in policy analysis. Equally, it provides a ready reference of international standards and conventions for others to follow in the collection and assimilation of educational data" (Amazon).The Almanac of American Education, 2007 by
Call Number: Carothers Library Stacks LA217.2.A45 2007The almanac is a compilation of data on the American educational system. Provides information on national, region and state, and county education statistics. It includes a guide to educational resources on the Internet.
