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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

Act with Courage

Champion new ideas, challenge inequities, and lead positive change

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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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School Climate

The feelings and attitudes that are elicited by a school's environment are referred to as school climate. This includes the opinions of teachers, students, parents, and the community at large. A positive school climate can lead to better educational outcomes; however, creating a positive school climate isn't simple. CREC offers a variety of products services and initiatives that can help.

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SERVICES

ParaPro Assessment

CREC is now a testing site for the Educational Testing Service's (ETS) ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that paraeducators serving in an instructional capacity have an associate of arts degree, completed two years of college, or have otherwise demonstrated adequate academic knowledge.

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CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day Program

Provides high school students from the Capitol Region and beyond with rigorous training in the arts. Students choose a major from six different arts disciplines: Dance, Music (instrumental or vocal), Musical Theater, Theater, Design & Theatre Production, and Visual Arts. All classes are taught by professional Artist-Instructors.

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