This booklet details the mission and major programs of each of eight research and development centers, eleven educational laboratories, two educational policy research centers, and two vocational and technical research and development centers, as well as the National Program on Early Childhood Education, the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, the Educational Research Facilities Program. All of these programs are supported by the National Center for Educational Research and Development of the U.S. Office of Education and make vital contributions to the improvement of the quality of education for all children. (MBM)