Promising Math will bring together stakeholders from across the country to share knowledge about mathematics for children between birth and eight years. REL AP staff and educators from Harts PreK-8 in West Virginia will share the process and lessons learned from the development and delivery of community math nights.
REL Appalachia: Putting Research into Action
The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia translates research to practice in partnership with policymakers and practitioners in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) work in partnership to conduct applied research and trainings with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system. Learn more about the REL Appalachia region.
What's New at REL Appalachia
Building Bridges to College and Career: Social Emotional Preparation
REL AP staff will share research-based strategies for building school culture, growth mindset, and self-efficacy to prepare students with social emotional skills for successful postsecondary transitions.
National College Access Network (NCAN) Conference
The NCAN conference is the premiere convening of professionals in the field of postsecondary access and success for underrepresented student groups. REL AP staff will share practices for improving postsecondary transitions and outcomes, specifically for rural students.
Learn more about the research projects currently underway.
Ask A REL is a collaborative reference desk service provided by the ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) and functions much in the same way as a technical reference library.
Featured Publication
The purpose of the Teacher Data Use Survey is to provide district and school leaders with a survey instrument that will enable them to learn more about teachers' use of data, teachers' attitudes toward data, and teachers' perception of supports for using data.
Featured Video
Learn more about how REL Appalachia works in partnership with state and district educators and policymakers to improve educational practice, and hear about our current projects in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Traditional printed textbooks are failing to keep up with the shifting needs of modern K–12 education.
The 21st century economy demands an educated workforce with advanced skills and knowledge.
The college application and transition process can be overwhelming for young adults, particularly for first-generation college-goers.