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What Works Clearinghouse


The What Works Clearinghouse operates two registries: the Registry of Evaluation Researchers and the Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials.

The Registry of Evaluation Researchers is an online database of researchers who conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of educational interventions. This resource is designed to help schools, school districts, and educational program developers identify potential researchers (individuals and organizations) to conduct studies of effectiveness of educational interventions.

The Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) is an online database of completed and in-progress RCTs in education. This resource is designed to help schools, school districts, and educational program developers identify research regarding the effectiveness of educational interventions.

The information in the Registry of Evaluation Researchers and the Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials is supplied solely by the researchers themselves. Neither the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) nor the U.S. Department of Education endorses any individuals or organizations listed in the registries. The WWC does not verify the accuracy of the information submitted by the researchers, nor does it assess their qualifications. The WWC does not provide confidentiality of any information provided to the registries.

Search for an Evaluator                  Search for a RCT                  Submit/Edit Registry Data