National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities

Created in 1997 by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) is a free public service offering information on school planning, design, financing, construction, modernization, and maintenance issues. NCEF is utilized by local, state, and national policymakers, school administrators, facilities personnel, researchers, planners, architects, teachers, parents, school advocates, and others who need a one-stop source for information about school facilities.

NCEF offers the following at its website, www.edfacilities.org.

Resource Lists Over 100 current, subject-specific compilations of information. Each resource list includes links to online publications and related websites as well as descriptions of books, studies, reports, and journal articles. Publications Concise explorations of facilities-related subjects and issues that concern educators and influence learning. Available in print copies or online in PDF and HTML versions. News News about educational facilities nationwide with links to online stories and information resources. Calendar Information about regional and national school facilities events.

Data & Statistics Statistics on nationwide school construction activity with links to sources of school construction and cost estimating data. Ask A Question Free, customized searches by NCEF reference staff for school facilities questions submitted via an online question form. Queries are answered in two to four business days. Links Links to professional organizations, federal, state and municipal resources, academic research centers, media, and products and services. Search Search NCEF's extensive database of school facilities information by keyword or phrase.