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.
Using the Practice Guide to Improve Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4-8 (Postponed until further notice.)
Join us on March 18 for a webinar to learn how the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through 8, supports the professional development of mathematics teachers. » More info
Informing Policy: Examining Enrollment Trends in Universal Prekindergarten in Vermont
This webinar presented findings from a study examining enrollment patterns for the first year of universal prekindergarten implementation in Vermont. » More info
This webinar featured a new resource designed to help states and districts identify reliable and valid instruments to measure social and emotional learning in secondary students. » More info
Latest from the REL Northeast & Islands Blog
Resources for Schools and Districts Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
With widespread school closures, educators and district leaders are working non-stop to ensure all students have access to learning opportunities and other services that schools provide—all while taking steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. To support your efforts, we share these timely resources.
Bringing Professional Development Research to Light
Professional development for educators is a key means of improving classroom instruction and students’ learning. Find out how REL Northeast & Islands conducted a review of research on professional development topics, culminating in an infographic on instructional coaching.
What We Have Learned from Our Work with Teachers
REL Northeast & Islands researchers work with educators to help them use data and evidence to arrive at the best instructional approaches for their students. This blog discusses some important lessons learned.
Featured Video
Learn how REL Northeast & Islands helps educators in the region use research and data to improve learning outcomes for their students.
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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
Enrollment rates of children in universal prekindergarten programs in Vermont in 2016/17
This study examines enrollment trends from the first year of state-funded, universal prekindergarten implementation in Vermont.
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).
