SERVE Center

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At the core of SERVE Center’s portfolio is the operation of the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, the REL-Southeast is one of ten regional organizations that conduct research and provide research-based information and services to all 50 states and territories. Topics include assessment, curriculum and instruction, educational research, educator quality, expanded learning opportunities, policy and legislation, school and district improvement, and technology. SERVE is also active in supporting state and district responses to the No Child Left Behind Act to improve student outcomes.

Professional development offerings

SERVE offers a variety of resources and opportunities for educators. Primary outcomes include acquiring knowledge and skills related to specific content for various disciplines, skills and knowledge to facilitate a specific product or process, awareness of content and pedagogy related to the use of specific strategies.

• Classes typically serve between 41 and 60 persons per session.
• Content is aligned with North Carolina standards for professional development and is tailored to the needs of the individual student. Offerings are based on theory, classroom strategies and subject matter content.
• Sessions offered are a combination of seminar, lecture and processing activities with time to process the learning with other participants.
• Follow-up activities include a required evaluation of the professional development session, electronic and in person follow-up.
• Materials may be included in the cost of the workshops with an additional materials charge.