Www.crec.org GETTING TO KNOW CREC Excellence in Education.

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GETTING TO KNOW CRECExcellence in Education

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CREC’s Mission

“To work with boards of education of the Capitol Region to improve the

quality of public education for all learners.”

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Mission

To achieve its mission, CREC will: Promote cooperation and collaboration with local school

districts and other organizations committed to the improved quality of public education;

Provide cost effective services to member districts and clients; Listen and respond to client needs for the improved quality of

public education; and Provide leadership in the region through the quality of its

services and its ability to identify and share the quality services of its member districts and other organizations committed to public education.

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Core Values

Trust — Built on personal integrity, and forthright and ethical communication

Leadership — Born of wisdom, experience, tenacity and courage

Diversity — Striving to promote social justice through our programs and our actions

Quality — Through a culture of continuous improvement

Collaboration - By partnering with our 35 member districts, area agencies, and by maintaining collegiality within our divisions, programs and staff.

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CREC at a Glance

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization

Headquarters in Hartford, CT

Employs 2,000+ people

Operates 19 magnet schools, serving over 8,000 students from throughout the Capitol Region

Offers 120+ programs for educators and paraprofessionals

Annual revenue of $207.3 million in 2012

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CREC’s Funding

CREC is supported by local, state, federal and private funds. Local school districts become members of CREC with an annual fee of 20 cents per pupil.

Each CREC program is discretely funded with a budget that completely supports its operation and contributes a proportionate share to CREC’s overall management and development.

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CREC’s Revenue Sources, FY 12

58%24%

14%

4%

State GrantsMember Boards of EducationOther LEAs and AgenciesFederal Grants

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CREC’s Leadership

The governing Council of CREC is comprised of one representative from each of the 35 school districts in the Capitol Region.

The Council meets monthly with an announced agenda that includes policy, programmatic, personnel and fiscal items. The control of the Capitol Region Education Council rests squarely at the local level.

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About the Director

Bruce E. Douglas, Ph.D.Executive Director since 2001, previously assistant

executive director

Began career teaching in Bloomfield

Came to CREC from Suffield Public Schools, where he served as Superintendent

Holds his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from UConn

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CREC’s Cabinet

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CREC’s Leadership

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CREC’s Two Hats

CREC serves two main functions in our community:

Act as a Regional Education Services Center (RESC), serving local school districts

Operate its own district of magnet and student services schools, serving students from throughout the region

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CREC as a RESC

CREC was founded in 1966 as a grassroots organization of local school districts working together to solve common problems.

It is one of six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) established under Connecticut General Statute 10-66 a-n, which permits local boards of education to establish a RESC as a “public educational authority” for the purpose of “cooperative action to furnish programs and services.”

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Connecticut’s RESCs

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Towns Served by CREC · Avon· Berlin· Bloomfield· Bolton· Bristol· Burlington· Canton· Cromwell· East Granby· East Hartford· East Windsor· Ellington

· Enfield· Farmington· Glastonbury· Granby· Hartford· Hartland· Harwinton · Manchester· New Britain· New Hartford· Newington· Plainville

· Portland· Rocky Hill· Simsbury· Somers· Southington· South Windsor· Suffield · Vernon· West Hartford· Wethersfield· Windsor· Windsor Locks

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CREC as a RESC

Regularly serves 35 member districts (36 towns) in Greater Hartford

Reaches additional towns/districts through a number of statewide services and programs

Assists more than 150,000 students each year

Offers more than 120 programs

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CREC as a School District

CREC currently operates 19 magnet schools in the Greater Hartford area

CREC Schools are tuition-free for families

CREC schools are diverse in theme, but united in purpose: that all of our students can learn to their highest potential

Schools feature themes such as aerospace and engineering, environmental science and technology, arts and culture, and public safety, International Baccalaureate, and Montessori.

CREC also operates Student Services programs and schools for students with special needs

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CREC SCHOOLSSchools of Excellence

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CREC Magnet Schools

CREC Magnet Schools are significantly more racially, ethnically, and economically diverse than the state at large

Most CREC Magnet Schools have seen a reduction, and in certain cases an elimination, of the nation’s largest achievement gaps

CREC Schools continuously outperform state averages on CMT and CAPT testing

CREC Schools have achieved these results during a period of rapid growth, nearly tripling student enrollment in five years

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CREC’s Magnet School Locations

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CREC’s District of Magnet Schools

Pre-Schools and Elementary Schools Managed By CREC Museum Academy (Pre K - 5) Discovery Academy (Pre K - 5) Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet

School (Pre K - 5) Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

Elementary Magnet (Pre K - 5) International Magnet School for Global

Citizenship (Pre K - 5) Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation

Academy (Pre K) Montessori Magnet School (Pre K - 6) Reggio Magnet School of the Arts (Pre K - 5) University of Hartford Magnet School (Pre K - 5) Academy of Aerospace & Engineering

Elementary School (Pre K – 5)

Middle Schools and High Schools Managed By CREC

Academy of Aerospace & Engineering (6 - 12) Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics &

Science: Half-Day Program (9-12) Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Magnet

Middle School (6 - 8) Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (9 - 12) Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation

Academy (6 - 12) Metropolitan Learning Center for Global &

International Studies (6 - 12) CREC Public Safety Academy (6 - 12) Two Rivers Magnet Middle School (6-8) Two Rivers Magnet High School (9 - 12)

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CREC Service Divisions

Student Services CREC’s Student Services Division provides leadership in special

education and support services, research-based practice, student achievement, and value-added extensions to programs and services of local school districts

Student Services staff work with local school districts to develop, adopt, and implement a collaborative approach to service delivery that involves effective use of student support services personnel, parental involvement, and community-based resources

The Division of Student Services is committed to providing districts and their students and families with high-quality, cost-effective educational services

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Student Services Programs

Birth to Three ProgramFamily Enrichment ServicesFarmington Valley

Diagnostic Center Integrated Program ModelThe Polaris CenterRiver Street SchoolAutism OutreachRiver Street Autism ProgramSoundbridgeHealth Services

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CREC’S SALE OF SERVICE DIVISIONS

Expert Solutions

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CREC Service Divisions CREC’s service divisions offer over 100 programs

and services for educators and paraprofessionals including: Ongoing professional development workshops for

educators School construction, operations, and facilities

services Cooperative purchasing and business services Preschool and care programs for infants and their

families Innovative partnership programs that help adults

develop real, job-ready skills now Instructional technology, data analysis & research

support, and technological infrastructure

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Programs and Services CREC’s programs and services

document is released annually and is available online and in print. It provides a summary of the many opportunities for professional development, consultation, and in-district support provided by CREC.

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CREC Service Divisions

Construction Services CREC Construction Services is a premiere Owner’s Project

Management and Owner’s Representative organization

The Construction Division specializes in exceeding customer expectations, ready to help with any building project

Currently tasked with overseeing construction of seven new locations for CREC’s growing district of magnet schools

CREC Construction Services advisors help clients make well-informed decisions, assuring their best interests are protected and guaranteed

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CREC Service Divisions

Data Analysis, Research, and Technology The Division of Data Analysis, Research, and Technology

(DART) provides support and services in the areas of research, data analysis, and technology.

DART technology specialists provide districts across Connecticut with resources such as professional development, curriculum revision, and infrastructure planning

The Office of Data, Research, and Evaluation within DART is specifically tasked with providing support in the collection, analysis, and use of high-quality data for educational policy and program decision making

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CREC Service Divisions

Community Education The Division of Community Education’s goal is to impact

communities through outreach, training, and support for families and staff that result in learning success, more effective parenting, career development, and job acquisition

Community Education provides community and professional development programs in the areas of adult basic education, adult literacy, family development, transition to employment services, and much more

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CREC Service Divisions

Technical Assistance and Brokering Services TABS provides customers with quality staff, products,

programs, and services that help improve education opportunities for all learners

TABS can assist with relevant professional learning opportunities, staffing solutions, professional learning communities, executive services, grants and development services, and high quality professional and online learning opportunities

TABS provides a timely and vital link to the resources needed by our clients using a “one stop shopping” model to deliver customized services

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CREC Service Divisions

Hartford Region Open Choice Program The Hartford Region Open Choice Program (formerly Project

Concern) is a part of a statewide school choice program that offers Hartford students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns, and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford at no cost to families

Open Choice’s purpose is to improve academic achievement; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation; and provide a choice of educational programs for children

Admission into the program is conducted through the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) at the State Department of Education.  CREC is one of four RESCs in the state that is legislatively mandated to manage an Open Choice program

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CREC Service Divisions

Institute of Teaching and Learning The Institute of Teaching and Learning provides high quality

professional learning opportunities and resources to support school districts in preparing their students for success in the 21st century

The Institute’s work is grounded in research of best practices related to instruction, assessment and school turnaround

Institute staff work closely with our partners, including the Connecticut Department of Education, to ensure services are closely aligned with state, regional and national best practices

Education Specialists provide highly personalized embedded professional development to districts throughout the CREC region and beyond

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CREC Service Divisions

Transportation Services CREC Transportation Division coordinates transportation for the

Greater Hartford Choice Programs

CREC manages over 600 bus routes to more than 185 schools.

The management team at CREC Transportation has over 108 years of experience combined, is proficient using the three major routing software programs, and has a state certified school bus safety instructor on staff

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CREC Service Divisions

Operations, Facilities, and Security The Division of Operations and Facilities offers a wide range of

services that help school districts maintain efficient and cost-effective operations

Food Services staff plan, coordinate, and operate efficient food service programs. They also have a broad understating of the National School Meals program regulatory requirements and educational environments in Connecticut

Facilities Management staff operate CREC’s schools and offices, provide consulting services for contracted facilities management and facilities assessments/capital replacement plans, and offer Cooperative Purchasing programs designed to save time and money by leveraging the buying power of thousands of organizations

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