What Works Clearing House (WWC)

How to access this registry?

Visit https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/FWW/Index to review programs and practices listed in this registry.

What is this registry? 

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) was established in 2002 as part of an initiative of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education. The mission of the WWC is to be a central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education. The work of the WWC is done under contract to the U.S. Department of Education (via the National Center of Education Evaluation at IES) by several firms with expertise in education, research methodology, and dissemination. The website contains descriptions and evaluations of programs and other resources. 

Who is the registry for? 

This registry is for educators, professional school counselors, administrators, student support staff, and behavioral health clinicians. 

What are the costs associated with this registry? 

While use of the registry and the various publications within it are free, please contact the individual programs within the registry for the most recent costs and commitments. 

What resources are helpful for use of this registry? 

• What Works Clearing House website: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/FWW/Index 
• Institute of Education Science website: https://ies.ed.gov/ 

Secondary components: Grief and Trauma- Informed practices; Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention; Early Mental Health Prevention and Intervention