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

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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

Curriculum

An effective curriculum provides teachers, students, administrators and community stakeholders with a measurable plan and structure for delivering a quality education. The curriculum identifies the learning outcomes, standards and core competencies that students must demonstrate before advancing to the next level. CREC's Education specialists can help you develop implement assess and modify your curriculum.

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SERVICES

Math Workshop Model

The Math Workshop model focuses on cultivating and developing all learners' understanding by creating and facilitating learning experiences that invite students to construct and negotiate deep conceptual understanding, as well as develop fluency with numbers. Participants will gain a greater understanding of focus, coherence, and rigor and how to structure lessons, set up classrooms, and establish routines. Workshops include constructing mini lessons and guided math instruction; establishing centers, rotations, and stations; and sharing work.

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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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