CREC: Capitol Region Education Council | Hartford, Connecticut

Expect Excellence

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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TOPICS

Special Education

In a special education classroom, instruction is tailored to meet the unique student's needs based on their individualized education plan or (IEP). CREC's Special Education services can help teachers specify the modifications necessary to ensure their students meet their academic goals.

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SERVICES

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula and learning environments that allows all students to reach the same high goals by reducing barriers and providing rich supports for learning. UDL reduces the time needed for making modifications for accommodations, provides flexible techniques & strategies, and increases student engagement.

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SCHOOLS

River Street Schools and Programs

RSS provides comprehensive academic and life skills curricula for students aged 3 - 22 who present with a variety of behavioral, communicative, and neurological disorders including autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, identified genetic syndromes such as Fragile X, metabolic disorders, and those students with dual diagnoses. The Transition Services Department provides additional skills development as appropriate and transitional training to students turning 22. Programming is designed to deliver successful learning experiences commensurate with each student's developmental and cognitive level. Our multi-disciplinary clinical staff supports programming through daily collaboration with instructional staff, family consultation, interagency coordination, and professional development training for other professionals.

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CREC is a proud member of the

RESC Alliance (Connecticut Alliance of Regional Education Service Centers)
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CREC Central
111 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
860-247-CREC

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