Department of Education (ED) Digital Strategy
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2.1.2 Prioritized list of systems (datasets) 08-21-2012

  • System Name: EDFacts
  • System Description: The purpose of EDFacts is to collect and report K-12 education performance data for use by policymakers and Department of Education program offices. With relevant, actionable data supplied by EDFacts, decision-makers can identify which programs are working, have insight into education progress at the state and district levels, identify gaps and best practices, and make sound education policy and budgetary decisions to improve education outcomes. http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/edfacts/index.html
  • System Description: Web-based tool for searching all colleges and universities in the United States. College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for the National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
  • System Scope: internal
  • Main Customer: Internal Customers
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001010
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000002590--IES Web Support

  • System Name: State Education Data Profiles
  • System Description: Web-based search tool for statewide information in elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education and selected demographics for all states in the U.S. using a variety of NCES data sources including NAEP, IPEDS, and CCD data. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/stateprofiles/
  • System Scope: external
  • Main Customer: General Public
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000002590

  • System Name: College Navigator

  • System Name: Student Aid Data
  • System Description: A web-based tool for searching all colleges and universities in the United States. College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for the National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
  • System Description: Federal financial assistance is provided to students and families through various loan and grant programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. These reports include information about Title IV aid applicants, recipients, and disbursements. http://studentaid.ed.gov/about/data-center/student
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-XXXXXXXXX--New Investment for FY 2014 Budget

  • System Name: Program Information Publication System (Part of Program Information on the Web)

  • System Name: School Data (Federal Student Aid)
  • System Description: One of ED's core purposes is to inform the public about funding opportunities (programs). Currently program information is available on the Web in HTML web pages. ED is developing a central database repository (Program Information Publication System or PIPS) with a web API. ED.gov will call on the PIPS web API to publish program information on the website and provide an online search tool. Customers will be able to find more consistent, up-to-date program information quickly and easily. Information for this initiative is limited to programs authorized and funded under federal law as well as other related efforts, and encompasses several ED offices.
  • System Description: Approximately 6,000 postsecondary institutions participate in the Title IV programs. The reports include information about these schools. http://studentaid.ed.gov/about/data-center/school
  • Main Customer: Education Constituents
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001018

  • System Name: Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program Lender and Guaranty Agency Reports
  • System Description: Under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, private lenders made federal student loans to students, and guaranty agencies insured these funds, which were, in turn, reinsured by the federal government. As a result of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, no new FFEL Program loans will be made, beginning July 1, 2010. The data provides information about FFEL Program lenders and guaranty agencies. http://studentaid.ed.gov/about/data-center/lender-guaranty
  • System Description: One of EDs core purposes is to inform the public about funding opportunities (programs). Currently program information is available on the Web in HTML web pages. ED is developing a central database repository (Program Information Publication System or PIPS) with a web API. ED.gov will call on the PIPS web API to publish program information on the website and provide an online search tool. Customers will be able to find more consistent, up-to-date program information quickly and easily. Information for this initiative is limited to programs authorized and funded under federal law as well as other related efforts, and encompasses several ED offices. http://www2.ed.gov/programs/landing.jhtml
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001018--ED Web
  • System Description: The purpose of EDFacts is to collect and report K-12 education performance data for use by policymakers and Department of Education program offices. A recent study shows failure to graduate from high school costs $337 billion in lost wages for just the 2010 class. With relevant, actionable data supplied by EDFacts, decision-makers can identify which programs are working, have insight into education progress at the state and district levels, identify gaps and best practices, and make sound education policy and budgetary decisions to improve education outcomes. http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/edfacts/index.html
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001010--EDFacts
5.2.1 Develop wireless and mobile inventory 11-23-2012

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Inventory Status: completed

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Innovation and Improvement

  • Bureau/Component: Office of English Language Acquisition

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Vocational and Adult Education

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Postsecondary Education

  • Bureau/Component: Office of Federal Student Aid

  • Bureau/Component: Institute of Education Sciences

  • Bureau/Component: Departmental Management
7.1.2 Prioritized list of systems (datasets) 08-21-2012

  • System Name: G5 Grants Management System
  • System Description: The G5 investment supports the Agency\'s grant making business process and is a full lifecycle end-to-end grants management system (from intake of applications, peer review, award, payment, performance monitoring and final closeout of the grant award. G5 also controls payments for the Department\'s programs, including payments for grants, direct loans and other program-related obligations and is fully integrated with the Financial Management Support System (FMSS), which serves as a subsidiary to the general ledger for program-related obligations, payments, and expenditures. G5 interfaces with FMSS at the summary level for funds control and general ledger postings.
  • System Description: G5 supports the Agency's grant making business process and is a full lifecycle end-to-end grants management system (from intake of applications, peer review, award, payment, performance monitoring and final closeout of the grant award. https://www.g5.gov
  • System Scope: both
  • Main Customer: Federal Grants Administrators
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-999991341--G5 - Grants Management Re-Design
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-999991341

  • System Name: StudentAid.gov
  • System Description: StudentAid.gov is the first step in a multi-phase project to provide consumers with a one-stop website where they can access federal student aid information, apply for federal aid, repay student loans and navigate the college decision-making process. Whether you're a student, a parent, a borrower in repayment, an educator or a professional engaged in influencing and informing students and borrowers, StudentAid.gov has useful information for you. The site, available in English and Spanish, combines content and interactive tools from several U.S. Department of Education websites and makes it easy for you to find the information you need. It also features videos and infographics to help answer the most frequently asked questions about financial aid accessible via smartphones and tablets. http://www.studentaid.gov
  • System Scope: external
  • Main Customer: Education Constituents
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000002590--IES Web Support
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000000054

  • System Name: Homeroom Blog
  • System Description: ED.gov is the Department\'s primary Internet portal and website. As such, it performs the following functions to ensure efficient and expanded public access and communication between the government and citizens: convey the Department\'s brand and key messages, provide relevant and timely information, hosts sites for ED offices and programs, and provide a unified entry point to other ED resources. http://www.ed.gov/
  • System Description: Homeroom Blog is the official blog of the Department. The purpose of these blog is to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on education issues.
  • Main Customer: Education Constituents; Dept. of Education
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001018--ED Web
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000001018

  • System Name: College Navigator
  • System Description: StudentAid.gov is the first step in a multi-phase project to provide consumers with a one-stop website where they can access federal student aid information, apply for federal aid, repay student loans and navigate the college decision-making process. Whether youre a student, a parent, a borrower in repayment, an educator or a professional engaged in influencing and informing students and borrowers, StudentAid.gov has useful information for you. The site, available in English and Spanish, combines content and interactive tools from several U.S. Department of Education websites and makes it easy for you to find the information you need. It also features videos and infographics to help answer the most frequently asked questions about financial aid accessible via smartphones and tablets. http://www.studentaid.gov
  • System Description: Web-based tool for searching all colleges and universities in the United States. College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for the National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
  • Main Customer: General Public
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-XXXXXXXXX--New Investment for FY 2014 Budget
  • Unique Investment Identifier: 018-000002590

  • System Name: ED.gov

  • System Name: State Education Data Profiles (SEDP)
  • System Description: Web-based search tool for statewide information in elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education and selected demographics for all states in the U.S. using a variety of NCES data sources including NAEP, IPEDS, and CCD data. http://nces.ed.gov/programs/stateprofiles/
  • System Description: ED.gov is the Department's primary Internet portal and website. As such, it performs the following functions to ensure efficient and expanded public access and communication between the government and citizens: convey the Department's brand and key messages, provide relevant and timely information, hosts sites for ED offices and programs, and provide a unified entry point to other ED resources. http://www.ed.gov/
  • Main Customer: Education Constituents; Dept. of Education Employees