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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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English Language Learners

There are over 5 million English language learners in public schools today, making up 12 percent of the total school population. This number is projected to grow in the coming years, and as educators, we need to be prepared. CREC offers a variety of services that can help students master the English language.

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SERVICES

Support for Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

CREC Resource Group develops and enhances SRBI and MTSS structures through assessment, technical assistance, and professional development, in a single school or district-wide. CREC staff can train your staff in practices to promote the integration of an intervention framework and learning disability guidelines.

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SCHOOLS

John J. Allison Polaris Center

CREC's Polaris Center is a comprehensive therapeutic school offering quality educational and clinical programming for students kindergarten through high school graduation. Our classrooms offer specialized and unique instructional experiences designed to support the individual needs of the students. Polaris staff are trained in providing trauma informed care, emphasizing a safe environment focused on building relationships that provide the foundation for academic and social growth.

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