Regional Academies support Local Academies (at least 10) in their operation of the program. Regional Academies are usually colleges, but may also be high schools/secondary schools, education service centers, other nonprofit organizations, and even commercial entities. Regional Academies are the first line of defense for questions Local Academy instructors have about the curriculum, lab equipment, and the program in general. Regional Academy instructors also train and mentor Local Academy instructors in the operation of the program and the teaching of the curriculum.