Southwest Virginia (SWVA) 2018 Economic Forum
The SWVA Economic Forum engages participants through a shared vision of regional collaboration, growth, and innovation for all of Southwest Virginia.
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
Algebra for All! Preparing Students for Success
In order for students to be prepared for and successful in algebra I, educators must be equipped with the tools to support all learners with mastery of algebra knowledge and skills.
Virginia Postsecondary Transitions Partnership Research Agenda Setting Workshop
REL staff will meet with members of the Virginia Postsecondary Transitions partnership to co-develop a research agenda to guide the partnership's work.
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.
REL AP staff helps educators prepare students to succeed in algebra I.
Recap of the Southwest Virginia Postsecondary Partnership Bridge Event.
Learning from each other was the theme of REL AP's second Governing Board meeting.