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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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Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing pervasive developmental disability in the United States. Emerging in early childhood, ASD encompasses many symptoms, deficits, and degrees of severity. CREC offers a variety of services and solutions for students, parents, and teachers that can help autistic students reach their full potential.

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Literacy Services

CREC's literacy specialists work collaboratively with schools and districts to analyze data about student learning. The goal is to determine areas of focused professional development, and follow-up coaching and resource development to help close achievement gaps.

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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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