Learn about each of ED's 17 offices and the sub-offices they house, and find information about how each office contributes to the work that ED does to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages.
Use this easy to read page to see ED's operating structure and to find links to every office's homepage and overview.
Manages programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 including financial aid for students attending higher education programs.
Visit FSAThe nation's leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
Visit IESProvides the technological solutions that enable the Department of Education to deliver world-class service to schools, students, and their families.
Visit OCIOResponsible for overall leadership for the Department in its communications and outreach activities including interactions with the media.
Visit OCOOCR’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
Visit OCRAdministers and coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.
VIsit OCTAEFocuses on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and activities relating to elementary and secondary education matters.
Visit ODSProvides national leadership to help ensure that English Learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve academic success.
Visit OELAEmpowers States, districts, and other organizations to meet the diverse needs of every student from kindergarten through grade 12.
Visit OESEServes as the principal advisor to the Secretary and Senior Officials on all matters related to financial management and financial management systems.
Visit OFOProvides legal assistance to the Secretary concerning the programs and policies of the Department of Education.
Visit OGCActs as the liaison between the Department and Congress, coordinating all Department matters relevant to Congress.
Visit OLCAWorks to strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities to promote reform, innovation, and improvement in postsecondary education.
Visit OPEAdvises the Secretary on all matters relating to policy development, implementation, and review.
Visit OPEPDResponsible for the overall direction, supervision, and coordination of activities of the Department and is the principal adviser to the President.
Visit OSSupports programs that improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities.
Visit OSERSCoordinates policies, programs, and activities related to postsecondary education, career and technical education, and adult education.
Visit OUS