This document is a comprehensive guide to the wide range of statistical activities under way and planned at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This edition of "Programs and Plans" presents a few user-friendly enhancements, including an index to assist the reader in locating information on popular education topics such as parents, teachers, faculty, public schools, private schools, and assessments. The publication lists included in this volume reflect NCES releases through the beginning of June 2005. Readers should visit the NCES website to learn about future releases. Additionally, readers can sign up for News Flash on the NCES website to receive e-mail alerts about new products. There is an NCES staff contact identified for each study and activity described in this publication. We hope that this publication is useful to our readers and welcome any suggestions or comments for future editions.