ACES (Area Cooperative Educational Services)
ACES is the Regional Education Service Center for twenty-five member school districts in south central Connecticut. ACES operates special education and interdistrict magnet schools, provides support employment opportunities for people with disabilities, offers school-based related services, technical assistance, and offers a variety of professional development opportunities. 350 State Street, North Haven, CT 06473 – Phone 203-498-6816 – Contact Dr.Craig W. Edmondson, Executive Director – cedmondson@aces.k12.ct.us or – www.aces.k12.ct.us
CREC (Capitol Region Education Council)
CREC is a non-profit, regional educational service center serving 35 Greater Hartford, CT public school districts. It was founded in 1966 by local school districts working together to solve common problems. Today, CREC administers more than 100 programs and services spanning the entire educational spectrum with the same goal in mind. We work with local boards of education of the capitol region to improve the quality of public education for all learners. In addition to promoting interdistrict cooperation and collaboration, CREC strives to listen and respond to client needs and to provide leadership in the region through the quality of its services. Because of this focus, and thanks to an organizational culture that embraces change and growth, our programs and services are continually expanding and multiplying. 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 – Phone 860-247-2732 – Contact Tyra Smith, Asst. to Executive Director - 860-524-4061- tsmith@crec.org – www.crec.org
C.E.S. (Cooperative Educational Services)
C.E.S. is the regional education service center to 17 communities in southern Fairfield county providing high-quality, cost-effective educational and support services. In addition to a wide variety of educational support initiatives, C.E.S. programs include outstanding magnet schools and schools and services aimed at helping special need students. 40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611 - Phone 203-365-8803 - Contact Dr.Evan Pitkoff, Executive Director - pitkoffe@ces.k12.ct.us or www.ces.k12.ct.us.
Connecticut Center for School Change
The Connecticut Center for School Change consults with school districts to improve student outcomes. The Center uses a system-wide, integrated approach focused on improving instructional practice and building leadership across all levels of a school system to achieve district goals. 151 New Park Avenue, Suite 203, Hartford, CT 06106 – Phone 860-586-2340 – Contact Andrew Lachman, Executive Director – alachman@ctschoolchange.org – www.ctschoolchange.org
EASTCONN
EASTCONN - where learning comes to life is one of six Regional Educational Service Centers in Connecticut, is a public, non-profit agency that has been serving the educational needs of schools, organizations, communities, and individuals of all ages in northeastern Connecticut since 1980. Headquartered in Hampton, EASTCONN’s 425 employees work in partnership with 36 towns and boards of education to provide a wide range of cost-effective services that include customized professional development, grant-writing, embedded staff support, school operations support, strategic planning, early childhood and adult education services, as well as technology solutions and cooperative purchasing. In addition, EASTCONN’s fleet of 95 vehicles is able to meet a variety of transportation needs. 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06249 – – Phone 860-455-0707 - Contact Paula M. Colen, Executive Director – pcolen@eastconn.org – www.eastconn.org
EDUCATION CONNECTION
EDUCATION CONNECTION is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers. Our mission is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. 355 Goshen Road, P.O. Box 909, Litchfield, CT 06759-0909 - Phone 860-567-0863 - Contact Dr. Danuta Thibodeau, Executive Director - thibodeau@educationconnection.org or www.educationconnection.org.
LEARN
LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), serves 24 school districts in southeastern/shoreline Connecticut. Established in 1967 by local districts, LEARN is one of the six RESCs in the state. We currently serves twenty-five towns and communities with a student population of nearly 53,000. LEARN initiates, supports, and provides a variety of programs and services that may be more cost effective or efficient because of the collaborative nature. LEARN develops special education programs tailored to a variety of student conditions and needs, designs professional development for school staff, offers services to families and young children, delivers technology training and support, maintains an extensive regional audiovisual center, and offers transportation services. Student-based programs include magnet schools, interdistrict cooperative programs, and preschool. 44 Hatchetts Hill Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 – Phone 860-434-4800 – Contact Virginia Z. Seccombe, Executive Director – vseccombe@LEARN.k12.ct.us – www.LEARN.k12.ct.us
