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Deliver high-quality experiences that spark growth and success for all

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Foster justice and inclusion so everyone can learn and thrive

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Champion new ideas, challenge inequities, and lead positive change

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Work together openly, value diverse perspectives, and innovate for impact

RSCO Late Application Open

The 2026-27 RSCO Late Application is open for select grades and schools! Learn more about CREC's award-winning schools and your Open Choice options for the new school year by visiting ExploreCREC.org

CREC is 60! How did we get here?

View our interactive timeline and historical video series to see how every milestone answers our anniversary's question: How did we get here? Together.

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Coaching

There are a variety of models of instruction, each designed to produce effective classroom learning. CREC's Instructional coaches provide research-based instructional strategies for teachers administrators and other instructional coaches.

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The Blueprint: Building Powerful Special Education Practices

The Blueprint is a training curriculum that provides a variety of products and services to help your organization maximize student educational benefits of their IEP. The program emphasizes aligning well- developed IEP goals and objectives to State Standards using specially designed instruction and collaboration to create individualized programs in the least restrictive environment.

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SCHOOLS

CREC Montessori Magnet School

At CREC Montessori Magnet School, hands-on learning environment fosters independence, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation—helping students build confidence, critical thinking, and real-world skills as they grow into capable, contributing members of their community.

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