Using Data to Promote Culturally Responsive Teaching: Session 2
This webinar, the second in a two-part series, will introduce participants to the importance of developing data literacy to promote culturally responsive teaching. » 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
Overcoming Challenges in K-12 Virtual Learning: Research Findings and Lessons from the Field
This webinar featured research findings related to virtual learning and lessons learned from practitioners teaching in a virtual environment.
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
The number of English learners in the Virgin Islands has almost doubled since 2011. Learn how REL Northeast & Islands has partnered with the Virgin Islands Department of Education to improve academic achievement and ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction for English Learners.
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.
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).