Appalachia Higher Education Consortium, REL Appalachia
The Appalachia Higher Education Consortium (AHEC) provides a forum for leaders of teacher and administrator preparation programs, as well as state officials in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, to consider how data and evidence can be applied to strengthen the training provided to new educators. The consortium will identify the needs of preparation programs in the region and develop strategies for meeting these needs through evaluation and research-based practices.
Research Questions:
- How do approaches to educator preparation compare across Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia?
- How can the research base on teacher and administrator preparation be connected to training opportunities currently provided by certification programs?
Geographical Areas Served:
Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
Member Organizations:
- TBD
Contact Information:
Kellie Kim
KKim@WestEd.org
(202) 471-2475
External Website
http://www.relappalachia.org/alliances/cross-state/
Keywords
Postsecondary Preparation Programs; Educator Preparation; Program Quality; Program Certification Requirements; Training; Teachers; Kentucky; Tennessee; Virginia; West Virginia