Pacific Resources for Education and Learning

Understanding the ARRA goals and providing real-world solutions:

ARRA Goal: Standards and assessments that are valid and reliable for all students, including English language learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities

Solution–PREL offers the full spectrum of standards and assessment services and training, including Large-Scale, Standards-Based Test Development, Testing/Accountability Systems Design and Analysis, Testing Policy, Testing Students With Special Needs, and Testing ELL

ARRA Goal: Data systems to track student and teacher progress and performance

Solution–School and system-wide databases that link demographic information, student achievement, and teacher performance data can be developed through PREL’s Pacific Education Data Management System (PEDMS).

ARRA Goal: Improved teacher effectiveness and equitable distribution of qualified teachers

Solution–PREL’s professional development programs in pedagogy and content areas provide tools and strategies to classroom teachers across the curriculum or with a varied student population. Workshops, integrated experiences, mentoring, and distance learning opportunities are all available through PREL.

ARRA Goal: Provision of intensive support and effective interventions for low-performing schools

Solution–PREL offers comprehensive school improvement services that focus on stakeholder engagement and participation to craft locally appropriate and effective school improvement.

For further information about PREL’s programs and education services or to explore a customized solution to suit your needs, please contact Kim Gould at (808) 441-1434 or send us a service request .