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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

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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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Science

We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day. Public policy decisions that affect every aspect of our lives are based on scientific evidence. And, of course, the immensely complex natural world that surrounds us illustrates infinite scientific concepts. CREC's Science products and services can help students become scientifically literate in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world.

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Teacher Education and Mentoring program (TEAM)

The TEAM Program is a process of continuous professional growth designed around five professional growth modules. Depending on the beginning teacher's area of certification and teaching assignment, they are required to complete up to five modules which are focused on the following domains of the Common Core of Teaching (CCT).

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STRIVE (Southern Transition Real-World and Independent Vocational Education)

STRIVE is a community-based transition program for young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 22 years old. Young adults will spend most of their day developing independent living, social, and employment skills. Young adults will also participate in community-based work experiences based on their strengths, interests, and preferences. Each young adult's program will be individualized based on their unique needs and the decisions made at the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.

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