CREC believes that every student can and shall learn at high levels if given access to every available educational resource. ... Following this principle, CREC works closely with boards of education of the Capitol Region to improve the quality of public education for all learners. CREC has developed a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in the Capitol Region. CREC promotes cooperation and collaboration with local school districts and other organizations committed to the improved quality of public education in the Capitol Region. CREC also manages 18 award-winning interdistrict magnet schools throughout the greater Hartford region. CREC provides: Ongoing professional development workshops for educators High-quality educational programs for grades PreK-12 through eighteen interdistrict magnet schools School construction, operations, and facilities services Customized educational programming for public school districts Cooperative purchasing and other business services Specialized educational programs and facilities for students with hearing impairments, special needs, and a variety of other physical and behavioral challenges Preschool and care programs for infants and their families Innovative partnership programs that help adults develop job-ready skills On site technology services for schools and towns Transportation services Visit us at www.crec.org read more