AnnaMaria McCutcheon

Deputy Director for REL Mid-Atlantic

About

AnnaMaria McCutcheon serves as the Deputy Director for REL Mid-Atlantic, as well as lead for the partnership on improving post-high school transitions for students with disabilities. Ms. McCutcheon has 15 years of experience effectively managing projects. She directly oversees the operations and project teams to meet client and partner needs in the region. Ms. McCutcheon ensures high quality, timely, and cost-effective work through strong collaboration, deep understanding of partner needs, and application of project management best practices. She has extensive experience on other education projects such as REL Peer Review and the What Works Clearinghouse. McCutcheon has successfully applied human-centered design and continuous improvement techniques to improve service delivery in human services programs. She holds an M.B.A. and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Ms. McCutcheon can be contacted at RELMidAtlantic@mathematica.org.

Associated IES Content

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Exploring Literacy Coaching Across the Mid-Atlantic

Although most states have passed science of reading legislation, ensuring strong implementation of evidence-based literacy instruction in classrooms has been a challenge. State education agencies across the Mid-Atlantic are investing in literacy coaching to strengthen classroom instruction and support teachers’ use of evidence-based literacy practices.
Date published:
Sep 04, 2026
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Partnering to Address Education Priorities Across the Mid-Atlantic

Addressing today's education challenges requires timely insights that decision makers can use. Through research-practice partnerships, our REL Mid-Atlantic teams are working alongside education leaders to use data, research, and evidence to inform policy, programs, and practice.
Date published:
Aug 19, 2026
Blog

Supporting State Literacy Priorities with Evidence-Based Tools

Across the country, literacy is a top priority for state education agencies. Developing a strong literacy system requires significant effort, including thoughtful decisions about selecting instructional materials; strengthening educators’ professional development; designing screening systems; and establishing routines to implement, monitor, and improve initiatives over time.
Date published:
Mar 03, 2026

About REL Mid-Atlantic

Regional Educational Lab (REL) Mid-Atlantic partners with key stakeholders in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to develop evidence that can inform consequential decisions about policy, programs, and practice.
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Leveraging Virtual Tools to Support Continued Learning for Absent Students

With cold and flu season upon us, it can feel like our kids are out of school more than they are in school. Illnesses are disruptive to their routines; they miss their friends; and, most importantly, they miss opportunities to learn. Health-related absences were a common occurrence before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, after experiencing a global health crisis, kids are more likely to be kept or sent home if they're showing signs of infectious illness even if they feel well enough to engage ...
Date published:
Mar 12, 2024