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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

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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

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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Digital Education

The traditional method of teaching, which includes textbooks and lectures, has become outdated and inefficient. Digital technology is changing the way students learn and is allowing teachers to try new methods. CREC offers a variety of services that can move your classroom into the 21 century and keep you informed on the everchanging world of edtech.

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SERVICES

Soundbridge

Soundbridge is a regional program for children with hearing loss who are using spoken language to communicate and to learn. Providing a variety of educational programs to help students gain access to sound, learn to listen, learn social skills and learn self-advocacy skills, including attending regular classes with hearing peers.

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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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