Join us on November 20 to learn about a new resource to help states and districts identify reliable and valid instruments to measure social and emotional learning in secondary students. » More info
REL Northeast & Islands: Putting Research into Action
The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northeast and Islands translates research to practice in partnership with policymakers and practitioners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Vermont.
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 Northeast & Islands region.
What's New at REL Northeast & Islands
Using Data to Promote Culturally Responsive Teaching: Session 1
This webinar, the first in a two-part series, introduced participants to the importance of developing data literacy to promote culturally responsive teaching. » More info
NYCDOE Forum on Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice
This day-long conference brought together researchers and educators to strengthen research partnerships in New York City. » More info
Latest from the REL Northeast & Islands Blog
State Report Cards Go Digital in the Northeast
The state-issued school report card as we know it is transforming to a richer and more detailed picture of district- and school-level performance. Learn how REL Northeast & Islands is helping states use data from these online report cards for school improvement planning.
Supporting Dual Language Learners in the PreK Classroom
Bilingualism carries a number of advantages to children—including social, linguistic, cognitive, and cultural benefits. Learn about strategies to help young dual language learners succeed.
Ask A REL Answers Your Important Research Questions
Learn how one district leader, tasked with exploring the benefits and drawbacks of later school start times, used the REL Northeast & Islands Ask A REL service to inform her district’s decision.
Featured Video
Learn how REL Northeast & Islands helps educators in the region use research and data to improve learning outcomes for their students.
Newsletter
Read our latest newsletter.
Ask a REL
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.
Works in Progress
Learn more about the research projects currently underway.
Featured Publication
This resource supports states and districts in identifying reliable and valid instruments to measure three social and emotional learning skills: collaboration, perseverance, and self-regulated learning.
Featured Infographic
Instructional Coaching for English Language Arts: Practices and Outcomes (771 KB)
Learn more about how the REL Northeast & Islands searched and reviewed studies to identify instructional coaching programs, components, and practices that are associated with student academic outcomes in reading/English language arts (ELA).