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Video Tutorials

This page contains technical assistance videos which provide step-by-step guidance to assist with the Civil Rights Data Collection process. These videos provide guidance for using the tools, submitting data and completing data submission using the CRDC Submission System.

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These videos are designed to familiarize new users with the collection. New users will learn about the Civil Rights Data Collection, how to register, how to use the submission system and how to navigate the CRDC Resource Center.

CRDC Resource Center Overview

This video guides users through various resources available on the Communities360 website and demonstrates ways to utilize the tools available to their full potential.

Submission System Navigation

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

These videos provide guidance about the individual modules which are most useful when coupled with the local education agency’s (LEA) specific data quality spreadsheet.

Schools, Students, & Programs (SSPR)

This video is an overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Civil Rights Coordinator /Desegregation Plan (CRCO)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the CRCO module from the LEA Form. 

Harassment & Bullying (HIBD)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the HIBD module from the School Form.

Distance Education (DSED)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the DSED module from the LEA Form.

High School Equivalency Exam (HSEE)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the HSEE module from the LEA Form.

These videos provide guidance about the individual modules which are most useful when coupled with the school's specific data quality spreadsheet.

School Characteristics (SCHR)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Preschool (PSCH)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Internet Access and Device (INET)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the INET module from the School Form.

Courses & Classes (COUR)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the COUR module from the School Form.

Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Enrollment (APIB)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the APIB module from the School Form.

SAT/ACT Exam (EXAM)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

School & School Support Staff (STAF)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

School Security Staff (SECR)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Retention (RETN)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Single-Sex Interscholastic Athletics (ATHL)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the ATHL module from the School Form.

Student Discipline (DISC)

This video 1) provides clarification on the form instructions and definitions, and  2) provides examples of how to report, with a focus on clarifying the difference between reporting counts of students vs. instances to illustrate how to complete the DISC module from the School Form.

Referrals to Law Enforcement & School-Related Arrests (ARRS)

This video guides users through the CRDC Submission System to illustrate on how to complete the ARRS module from the School Form.

Offenses (OFFN)

This video provides helpful tips and to demonstrate how to accurately report offenses. It also provides key definitions and frequently asked questions to assist data submitters while determining how to accurately report offenses.

Harassment or Bullying (HIBS)

An overview of the features of the Resource Center website and highlights of the new elements of the site.

Restraint & Seclusion (RSTR)

This video provides helpful tips and demonstrates how to accurately report Restraint and Seclusion data.

Justice Facilities (JUST)

This video guides users to navigate the Justice Facilities module which collects School level data from justice facilities or schools that meet the justice facility definition.


These videos provide technical and administrative guidance including submission system navigation assistance, troubleshooting, and template and flat file support.

CRDC at the Forum with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights held a CRDC Roundtable on July 23, 2024. The session presents a demo of their refreshed website and preparing for the submission of data for the 2023-24 CRDC.

Submission System Navigation

This video navigates users through the CRDC Submission System and helps familiarize users with various tools required for ensuring the submission of high quality data.

Managing Users and Setting Permissions

This video contains information on managing (adding/removing), and setting permissions for users in the CRDC Submission System.
 

1. Creating new accounts
2. LEA vs SCH Admin vs Staff
3. Permissions - Read/Write Access

Deletion Requests

This video provides information on how to submit deletion requests for LEAs and Schools, how to complete the request and what to expect once the request is submitted.

Using Excel Templates

This video illustrates the process for entering the data into the excel templates and saving the data in the required flat file format.

Submitting Flat Files

This video provides instructions on how to accurately submit Flat Files to the CRDC Submission System and troubleshoot errors.

Troubleshooting Flat Files

This video provides instructions on how to troubleshoot Flat File errors after uploading to the Submission System.

Submitting a Quick Plan

The purpose of this video is to determine whether users should submit a Quick Plan for their missing data and how to complete a Quick Plan.