CREC: Capitol Region Education Council | Hartford, Connecticut

Expect Excellence

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

Demand Equity

Foster justice and inclusion so everyone can learn and thrive

Act with Courage

Champion new ideas, challenge inequities, and lead positive change

Embrace Collaboration

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

Late RSCO Application Now Open

The 2025-26 Late RSCO Application is open! Learn more about CREC's 16 Award Winning Schools and your Open Choice school options for the new school year by visiting CRECfirst.org

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TOPICS

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing pervasive developmental disability in the United States. Emerging in early childhood, ASD encompasses many symptoms, deficits, and degrees of severity. CREC offers a variety of services and solutions for students, parents, and teachers that can help autistic students reach their full potential.

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SERVICES

Personalized Professional Learning for Math

Are you looking for professional learning tailored to fit the needs of your teachers that are not noted above? Our education specialist can support you in developing and delivering high-quality in-district professional development in the field of K-12 mathematics. Whether unpacking units of study, developing effective teaching strategies, or providing instructional coaching support. Let us help you design a high-quality learning experience for your educators.

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SCHOOLS

River Street Schools and Programs

RSS provides comprehensive academic and life skills curricula for students aged 3 - 22 who present with a variety of behavioral, communicative, and neurological disorders including autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, identified genetic syndromes such as Fragile X, metabolic disorders, and those students with dual diagnoses. The Transition Services Department provides additional skills development as appropriate and transitional training to students turning 22. Programming is designed to deliver successful learning experiences commensurate with each student's developmental and cognitive level. Our multi-disciplinary clinical staff supports programming through daily collaboration with instructional staff, family consultation, interagency coordination, and professional development training for other professionals.

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CREC is a proud member of the

RESC Alliance (Connecticut Alliance of Regional Education Service Centers)
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CREC Central
111 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
860-247-CREC

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