Southwest: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas
Regional Needs
REL Southwest conducts market research plus outreach to K-16 educators, policymakers, business leaders, and parents, with particular focus in rural areas to determine priority needs across constituent groups:
- Reading, Writing, Science & Mathematics–essential skills
- Special Education & Disabilities – improving programs
- Professional Development – improving skills in several areas
- College & Workforce Readiness – by Higher Education and Business Leaders
- Family & Community – focus in rural areas
