Regional Needs  |  Projects

Pacific: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, & Republic of Palau

At REL Pacific, the process of needs assessment begins with gathering data from the following three primary types of sources: REL Pacific Governing Board and Advisory Groups; Regional Data Collection and Analysis; Service Requests, Focus Groups, Surveys, and Other Sources. We collect and maintain needs assessment data in the Pacific Resource Center, and then analyze the data to make decisions about REL Pacific priorities.

NEEDS

1. Improving teacher quality: The Pacific region needs more highly qualified teachers, but current teacher preparation and training programs and certification and licensing processes are not meeting this need.
2. Addressing the learning needs of special populations: The Pacific region needs to address the achievement gap of English language learners in the areas of literacy and math, as well as the learning needs of children with disabilities.
3. Strengthening the capacity of educational systems: The Pacific region needs to increase achievement for all students through improved standards, assessment, and accountability.