Education in the western region, and nationwide, can be substantially improved through better use of research evidence. This mission drives REL West in its work with policymakers and educators in the four Western states — Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Like all the regional educational laboratories in this contract period, REL West engages in both long-term rigorous evaluations of promising interventions and short-term, fast response projects to inform immediate action. REL West will communicate research-based information to the region and the nation in ways that are understandable and tailored to the needs of the audience, through both print publications and online events. Staff will provide technical assistance on interpretation of evidence and evaluation methods.
In sum, we will advance evidence-based education and student outcomes by:
- Producing causal evidence about what works,
- Supporting the use of the highest quality evidence available to inform regional decision-making and practice, and
- Fostering a culture of evidence-based education around the region.
Lab Director:
Dr. Gary D. Estes
Governing Board
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Contractor: REL West at WestEd 730 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94107 866-853-1831 relwest@wested.org http://www.wested.org/ |
Subcontractors/Partners: American Institutes for Research (AIR) Berkeley Policy Associates Heller Research Associates |
