The federal Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) window for the 2025-2026 school year is scheduled to open in Fall or Winter of 2026. Don't panic. This fast-paced, 1-hour session is designed to give data administrators a definitive, last-minute roadmap to cross the finish line with their sanity intact.

We will review the final updates and changes to the federal requirements, break down the specific data fields you should have locked down by now, and discuss strategies for coordinating with different departments (HR, athletics, special education) to compile missing pieces under tight deadlines. Walk away with an actionable checklist to make your submission as efficient and painless as possible.  These same workflows can be repeated to prepare in advance for the 2027-2028 CRDC collection.