Webinar Archives

Exploring Teacher Retention Strategies and the Distribution of Highly Qualified Teachers

December 2008
In this webinar, REL-NEI researchers Sarah Guckenburg and Susan Mundry presented findings from an Issues & Answers Report on the distribution of highly qualified teachers in New York State, and researcher Abigail Jurist Levy demonstrated a REL-NEI database of teacher-retention policies and programs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Two representatives from the Maine Department of Education provided personal reflections on how these evidence-based resources apply to their work. For more information and additional materials, visit the webinar overview page.

Designing and Delivering Research Rooted in the Unique Needs of the Northeast and Islands Region

October 2008
REL-NEI Director Jill Weber and other leading REL staff presented an overview of the the REL’s free services, research portfolio, and dissemination products. For more information and additional materials, visit the webinar overview page.

Enhancing Foundation Skills Interventions for Struggling Readers in the Middle Grades

June 2008
REL-NEI researchers Judith Zorfass and Carole Urbano presented findings from an Issues & Answers Report that describes how four midsize urban school districts in the Northeast and Islands Region assess foundation reading skills and provide interventions to struggling readers in the middle grades. The researchers found variations and similarities in the districts’ use of tests and programs. For more information and additional materials, visit the webinar overview page.