The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
NAEP is a representative measure of trends in academic achievement of U.S. elementary and secondary students in various subjects. It is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what our nation's students know and can do in select subjects. Since its first assessment in 1969, teachers, principals, parents, policymakers, and researchers have used NAEP results to assess progress and develop ways to improve education in the United States. In light of the recent disruptions to student learning by COVID-19, a reliable national measure of students' skills in key subjects is more essential than ever. Read more about this Congressionally mandated assessment and its history at www.NationsReportCard.gov.

Westat, one of the world’s leading providers of educational research, conducts NAEP on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. Read more about Westat and its impact on research at www.Westat.com.


NAEP Assessments
Watch the video below to understand what an in-school data collector job with NAEP at Westat would look like.
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Interested in joining our mission for future data collections, or know someone else who would be a good fit? Submit a valid email address below so that we can send the link to applications when they next open.

NAEP field positions are temporary, part-time, non-exempt positions and are eligible for overtime pay. Pay rates are contingent upon geographic location and assignment details.

The next NAEP assessments are scheduled for January 26–March 20, 2026. In summer 2025, Westat will begin accepting applications from the public for open data collector positions.

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* 2. Where do you live?

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* 3. How did you hear about NAEP in-school data collector jobs?

Westat conducts NAEP on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.
Read more about Westat and its impact on research at www.Westat.com.

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