Relay at a Glance
Relay’s mission is to ensure that all students are taught by outstanding educators. Our vision is to build a more just world where every student has access to outstanding educators and a clear path to a fulfilling life.
Approach
Our approach to training teachers and principals is unique and begins with a curriculum rooted in pedagogical theory and evidence of what works best in our schools. Our programs emphasize practices that have the most significant impact on student learning and development.
Innovation
Relay was founded by a group of innovative practitioners who had a bold vision for a new kind of teacher preparation, grounded in their classroom experiences. Through purposeful collaborations with local public schools and leaders in the field, we achieve innovation at scale and inform new models of excellence in educator preparation.
Impact
At Relay, we are on a mission to ensure that all students are taught by outstanding educators. Our vision is to build a more just world where every student has access to outstanding educators and a clear path to a fulfilling life.
Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Relay Graduate School of Education is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Relay’s accreditation with MSCHE was reaffirmed in 2017.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Relay Graduate School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036, (202) 223-0077, www.caepnet.org. CAEP is a programmatic accrediting agency for educator preparation programs and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Relay was granted full accreditation for its initial and advanced level programs with CAEP in 2020.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Relay has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Relay Across the Country
Relay has received authorization to operate as an institution of higher education and/or grant graduate-level degree and certification programs in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, D.C. In each state, students enroll from various cities and counties, taking most of their programming online with some in-person aspects of the program.
Relay Graduate School of Education is seeking Initial Institutional Approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This approval would allow Relay Graduate School of Education to sponsor educator preparation programs in California directly. Interested parties are invited to submit comments that may help to inform the Commission of substantive issues regarding this institution. Comments should be submitted to the Commission at input@ctc.ca.gov. Please note that comments should specify the party's relationship to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates, other—please specify). All identifying information will remain confidential.
Research
At Relay, research yields actionable insights. Collectively, our questions help us better understand how teachers and school leaders, in partnership with schools and communities, help students develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets associated with success in school and life. In pursuit of this agenda, we consider contemporary educational issues that have broad implications for how teachers and school leaders prepare for their work in schools and classrooms, and that are of consequence to a community of stakeholders. This research agenda also helps us investigate the quality and impact of our own programs. For a list of publicly available documents, visit our policies and public information page. For more information about research at Relay, please email support@relay.edu.
Careers
Whether your goal is to teach teachers, create innovative learning experiences, or build strong financial systems, you'll find that the pace at Relay is fast and the work is full of new and challenging problems to solve. We seek team members who are passionate about improving outcomes for all children and who want to be part of an institution that is rethinking how educators are prepared.
Partners
Relay is proud to collaborate with many outstanding peer institutions of higher education, educational nonprofits, public school districts, and public charter networks across the United States. Our partners set a high bar for excellence and inform our approach to developing teachers and school leaders.
Leadership
Our people are the heart of our organization. Relay’s leadership team is a dedicated group of individuals who are committed to Relay's mission to provide all children with high-quality education and choice-filled lives. They shape the vision for our innovative model of educator preparation, and they live and work across the U.S.
CTC IIA Documents and Third-Party Notification
Relay Graduate School of Education is seeking initial institutional approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This approval would allow Relay Graduate School of Education to sponsor educator preparation programs in California. Interested parties are invited to submit comments that may help to inform the Commission of substantive issues regarding this institution. Comments should be submitted to the Commission at input@ctc.ca.gov. Please note that comments should specify the party's relationship to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates, other -please specify). All identifying information will remain confidential.
Application for Initial Institutional Approval