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Today, some of the members of CREC Human Resources had an opportunity to visit CREC Impact Academy in an effort to create a throughline from the back end work of our organization to what it’s all about, our kids. We had an opportunity to connect with students, learn why Impact works for them, and learn about their post-secondary portfolios. Impact Academy does high school differently by creating meaningful curriculum, incorporating social-emotional learning and connecting students to the community. The design of their day meets students where they are and leverages their strengths, skills, and aspirations. The staff don’t stop at just dreaming, they build upon skills to make it happen. Without turning disengaged students away, they invite them in and make the impossible possible and the impact is truly something special. The future is bright. Thank you nto Sasha Douglas, Ed. D and Carlos Figueroa for creating space to make these connections across CREC happen.

Join us for a transformative full-day event with CREC Soundbridge! Focused on students with hearing loss, this interactive session will explore communication through listening and spoken language. Learn effective strategies and best practices to create an inclusive educational environment for all learners. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact! Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 9am - 3:30pm Location: 123 Progress Drive, Wethersfield, CT #CRECSoundbridge #StudentsWithHearingLoss #InclusiveEducation #ProfessionalLearning

??? Exciting News for Early Childhood Educators! ??? Join us for the "Bridging Pre-K and Kindergarten Practices Symposium" on Friday, October 18th! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share insights, and explore innovative strategies to seamlessly transition children from Pre-K to Kindergarten. ??? Date: Friday, October 18th ?? Fee: $125 (includes a light breakfast and lunch) ?? Location: The Inn at Middletown Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your teaching practices and support young learners in their educational journey. Register now and be a part of this enriching experience! ?? Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eg9dttmH #EarlyChildhood #EducationSymposium #PreKtoKindergarten #TeachingStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment

Register today at crec.org/golf Join us on Monday, October 7th, for the 10th Annual Golf Tournament and Scholarship Dinner hosted by the CREC Foundation. This event is a great opportunity to support our community and help raise funds for student scholarships. The revenue generated from the 10th Annual CREC Foundation Golf Tournament & Scholarship Dinner directly benefits recipients of CREC's yearly scholarships for graduating High School Seniors in the region. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students and community!

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is excited to announce the hiring of Desi Nesmith as our Assistant Executive Director. "It gives me great pleasure to welcome Desi Nesmith to the position of Assistant Executive Director," said Greg Florio,?CREC?Executive Director. "Desi’s extensive background in educational leadership aligns perfectly with CREC’s core values and strategic goals." Read entire story: https://lnkd.in/ey4-Nmfq #education

Friendly reminder: Only 2 days left until CASBO begins! Don't forget to swing by booth #48 to discover how our Staffing Solutions team can assist with your school's hiring needs. See you there!

Counting down the days until CASBO kicks off! Swing by booth #48 to explore how our Staffing Solutions team can support your school's hiring needs. I can't wait to connect with all the innovative business officials attending CASBO on April 25th. Make sure to add our booth to your must-visit list. Let's discuss how we can assist you in finding the talent your school requires for the summer and beyond! See you there!

CREC leaders are presenting this weekend at National School Boards Association Conference for Public Education Leaders! https://lnkd.in/egP-REa8 If you're going, be sure to check us out Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Learn about our Equity Review process, which assesses a school's systems and practices through the lens of racial, ethnic, and linguistic equity on Saturday. On Sunday, we're featuring how school boards and districts can leverage equity team leader roles to promote social/cultural identity development through experiential experiences and create curated spaces to focus on anti-bias and anti-racist practices across all areas of the district.