Anne Huntington

The APTT model was introduced in two phases across multiple regions in Puerto Rico—beginning with a small pilot and expanding into a full year of implementation. During the first phase, REL Northeast & Islands provided coaching and support to help teachers identify relevant data, select key academic skills, and plan meaningful activities for families. During the second phase, teachers and school leaders continued to receive structured coaching, including planning sessions prior to each meeting a

Decades of early childhood research demonstrate that play is essential for child development. This blog introduces three new online micro-credential learning modules designed to infuse joyful learning in early childhood classrooms in the U.S. Virginia Islands and beyond.

Bringing joy back to early childhood classrooms is a key priority for the U.S. Virgin Islands. This blog explores the value of joyful learning, what playful classrooms look like, and strategies to help educators bring joy to the classroom so children can learn and thrive.