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

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Mentor

CREC recognizes that learning to teach is a developmental process that continues throughout a teacher's career. In their first years in the profession, early career teachers face the challenge of translating theory from teacher preparation programs into practice and developing effective classroom management skills while planning and delivering instruction to maximize student learning. Becoming a highly effective teacher requires a lifelong commitment to continuous professional learning. We offer training on how to be an effective leader and the state-mandated Teacher Education and Mentoring Program (TEAM).

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Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies are research-based, student-focused interventions that facilitate independent management of complex content of the Common Core through learning skills.

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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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Hartford, CT 06106
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