Small Group Instruction for Multilingual Learners (ELs) (Canvas Course)   
**ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 12/31/2024** In order to support multilingual learner’s English development, we need to effectively plan and structure small group instruction to best meet their needs and foster language development. To do this, we need to know what our students are able to do and what their next steps in development are. In this course, participants will conduct an in-depth analysis of their students’ language capabilities and development and use this information to plan and structure effective, focused instruction. This course covers all topics needed to understand MLs/ELs language development, making it appropriate for new ML/EL educators or those with little knowledge about working with these students. It is also highly beneficial for more experienced ML/EL educators in that it provides a process and structure to delve deep into students’ language profiles and design effective, focused small group instruction. Coursework must be completed by 5/1/2025.
Course # 241-25-913-015  
Subjects # [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education]

Begin Date: 09/01/2024
Course # 241-25-913-015
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Storyboarding! How to Transform Your Curriculum into an Engaging Learning Journey   
How can we shift from a piecemeal approach to curriculum coverage to one that is deliberately is written for my students of all backgrounds and abilities? How can we craft an engaging storyboard that will hook my learners’ imagination? Join us as we walk through our approach to designing a storyboard to be used directly with your students as partners on their learning journey. By deliberately shifting curriculum composition to a narrative approach with crystal clear connections across the school year, student-accessible language and visual imagery, you not only increase the depth of your students’ understanding but hook their imaginations! This approach is versatile, suitable for all levels, from K-12 to post-secondary and professional development. Whether you're revamping an existing curriculum or starting from scratch with a fresh concept, our lively and practical session will equip you with valuable tools and school examples.
Course # 241-25-913-090  
Subjects # [Curriculum], [Instruction], [Leadership], [Mathematics Instruction], [Science Instruction], [Social Studies]

Begin Date: 09/24/2024
Course # 241-25-913-090
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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Supporting Multilingual Learners (ELs) in the General Education Classroom   
This workshop will build the capacity of general education teachers to understand and support the multilingual learners (ELs) in thier classrooms. Teachers who attend this workshop may be looking for ways to support ML/EL students in all content areas of the regular education classroom. The session will give educators various ways to build their “bag of tricks” while learning about how multilingual learners learn and develop language.
Course # 241-25-913-080  
Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education]

Begin Date: 09/26/2024
Course # 241-25-913-080
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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TEAM District Facilitator Meeting - Fall 2024   
TEAM District Facilitator Meetings occur twice each school year and provide program updates. The mission of the TEAM Program is to promote excellence, equity, and high achievement for Connecticut students by engaging teachers in the purposeful exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection.
Course # 241-25-913-001  
Subjects # [TEAM]

Begin Date: 09/27/2024
Course # 241-25-913-001
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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TEAM Initial Reviewer Training   
Successful completion of the TEAM Initial Reviewer Training will enable participants to review TEAM reflection papers and projects to determine if there is sufficient evidence to successfully meet the TEAM module criteria. The training will consist of 3 two-hour facilitated online sessions and pre-work for each session. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: In order to successfully complete the training, participants must complete all pre-work and session activities in the order of presentation. That means that if participants are unable to complete any of the pre-work or sessions, they will have to finish the training by registering for and attending the missed sessions and completing the pre-work at another training. Therefore, it is important that participants only register for a training where they know that they will be able to attend each of the three sessions and complete the pre-work. No cost to attend this event.
Course # 241-25-913-009  
Subjects # [TEAM]

Begin Date: 10/02/2024
Course # 241-25-913-009
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Humanities Council   
The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend.
Course # 241-25-913-063  
Subjects # [Language Arts Instruction], [Social Studies]

Begin Date: 10/04/2024
Course # 241-25-913-063
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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MTSS Council   
MTSS facilitators and educators are invited to attend meetings to share best practices and emerging research related to MTSS. Members will engage in new thinking about levels of tiered support including academics, behavior and SEL interventions. Free to attend
Course # 241-25-913-038  
Subjects # [Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)], [School Climate], [Social Emotional Learning]

Begin Date: 10/04/2024
Course # 241-25-913-038
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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Supporting Newcomer and Beginner Multilingual Learners (ELs)   
Supporting multilingual learners with little to no English is especially challenging. Participants will explore ways that educators can effectively support these students with strategies and linguisitc supports in any educational setting.
Course # 241-25-913-083  
Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education]

Begin Date: 10/10/2024
Course # 241-25-913-083
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Early Childhood Directors Council   
The Early Childhood Directors Council is a professional network dedicated to fostering best practices and innovative strategies for early childhood administrators. Our primary objective is to empower leaders in the field by providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Course # 241-25-913-046  
Subjects # [Early Childhood Education]

Begin Date: 10/15/2024
Course # 241-25-913-046
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC Soundbridge
State: Connecticut
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CREC Curriculum Council Meeting   
Join other educational leaders for time to problem-solve, plan, share, and collaborate with colleagues. The morning will be the virtual RESC Alliance Curriculum Council. The remaining time will be allocated to topic-specific work sessions and/or team-based work time. Come alone or with your team to use designated space and time around topics such as statewide mandates, district initiatives, or collaborating on problems of practice. Free to attend.
Course # 241-25-913-052  
Subjects # [Administration and Supervision]

Begin Date: 10/17/2024
Course # 241-25-913-052
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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New to Instructional Coaching? Navigating the Path as a New Instructional Coach   
This series of trainings is for new instructional coaches who have been in their role for less than two years. Over the course of five sessions, you will identify the skills and techniques required to transition from teacher to instructional coach, explore different coaching models, learn about coaching cycles, discuss adult learning theory, and reflect on strategies to be successful in the role.
Course # 241-25-913-028  
Subjects # [Coaching]

Begin Date: 10/18/2024
Course # 241-25-913-028
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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LRE/Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities   
The session will provide educators, both special education and general education, with evidenced based practices to support learners with a range of disabilities to access the curriculum for meainingful inclusion including literacy, functional communication, academic communication, UDL, neurodiversity.
Course # 241-25-913-011  
Subjects # [Special Education]

Begin Date: 10/23/2024
Course # 241-25-913-011
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Igniting Change - RESC Alliance (Fall 2024)   
The Fall 2024 Igniting Change Conference is an opportunity to engage with nationally recognized experts and other educational leaders on the equity-centered topics of Culturally Sustaining Systems and Structures, Equity for Teaching & Learning, Equity-Centered Leadership, and Supporting Linguistically Diverse Students. Nationally recognized keynote speakers include Dr. Dena Simmons and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Course # 241-25-913-089  
Subjects # [Equity], [Leadership], [Professional Development]

Begin Date: 10/30/2024
Course # 241-25-913-089
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CT Convention Center
State: Connecticut
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K-5 Mathematics - Community of Practice   
Join us for a Community of Practice focused on Elementary Mathematics. This collaborative network of math leaders will come together to share expertise, resources, and experiences to improve teaching and learning outcomes in elementary mathematics education.
Course # 241-25-913-070  
Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction]

Begin Date: 11/01/2024
Course # 241-25-913-070
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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Working with Students with Hearing Loss: An Introduction   
This full-day, in-person opportunity is designed as an introduction to working with students with hearing loss,with a focus on communication through listening and spoken language. During this interactive session, participants will explorea broad range of topics that impact students with hearing loss and apply effective strategies and best practices into their educational environment.
Course # 241-25-913-091  
Subjects # [Grants], [Hearing]

Begin Date: 11/05/2024
Course # 241-25-913-091
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC Soundbridge
State: Connecticut
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Enhancing Academic Success: A Workshop on Implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)   
Join us for an insightful workshop designed to empower educators and administrators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in the area of academics. This session will provide an overview of MTSS, including its foundational principles, practical strategies and techniques, and best practices for supporting all students in achieving academic success.
Course # 241-25-913-087  
Subjects # [Academic Intervention], [Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)], [Special Education]

Begin Date: 11/12/2024
Course # 241-25-913-087
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP)   
This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT. The purpose of the AT CoP is to network and collaborate with CT district personnel providing AT services and supports to build capacity and share ideas. This initiative is brought to you by the Connecticut State Department of Education in partnership with the RESC Alliance.
Course # 241-25-913-094  
Subjects # [Assistive Technology]

Begin Date: 11/19/2024
Course # 241-25-913-094
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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English Language Learners Council (Title III)   
English Learner district coordinators and educators in the CREC region are invited to attend meetings to share best practices and emerging research on improving outcomes for EL students. Members will engage in new thinking about instructional practices and collaborate to proactively respond to EL needs in their district. No cost to attend.
Course # 241-25-913-043  
Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education]

Begin Date: 12/05/2024
Course # 241-25-913-043
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Humanities Council   
The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend.
Course # 241-25-913-064  
Subjects # [Language Arts Instruction], [Social Studies]

Begin Date: 12/06/2024
Course # 241-25-913-064
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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MTSS Council   
MTSS facilitators and educators are invited to attend meetings to share best practices and emerging research related to MTSS. Members will engage in new thinking about levels of tiered support including academics, behavior and SEL interventions. Free to attend
Course # 241-25-913-039  
Subjects # [Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)], [School Climate], [Social Emotional Learning]

Begin Date: 12/06/2024
Course # 241-25-913-039
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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Early Childhood Directors Council   
The Early Childhood Directors Council is a professional network dedicated to fostering best practices and innovative strategies for early childhood administrators. Our primary objective is to empower leaders in the field by providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Course # 241-25-913-047  
Subjects # [Early Childhood Education]

Begin Date: 12/17/2024
Course # 241-25-913-047
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC Soundbridge
State: Connecticut
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Strengthening Communities Series: Educational Equity in Changing Times   
In this four-session series, participants will continue their growth beyond the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and move deeper into addressing current misunderstandings and pushback related to equity initiatives within schools and districts. The sessions will ground individuals in a process of self-reflection and social awareness while also equipping them with the language and tools that they can use to address staff members and respond to community members. Topics to explore include decolonization and the use of restorative practices, responding to discriminatory language and creating a culture of inclusion, and addressing privilege and managing equity detours. There will be opportunity for participants to work with policies and practices relative to their own educational organizations at a variety of levels including classroom, school, department, or district in order to gain meaningful feedback for making intentional change at the individual, professional, and community level. All Sessions are virtual, with asynchronous content available in-between sessions.
Course # 241-25-913-017  
Subjects # [Equity], [School Climate]

Begin Date: 01/07/2025
Course # 241-25-913-017
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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OpenSciEd - Community of Practice   
Join us for a Community of Practice focused on supporting districts and schools who are: -Interested in transitioning to OpenSciEd (all levels); -Have begun the transition to OpenSciEd (all levels); or -Are experienced with OpenSciEd and want to share and learn more!
Course # 241-25-913-073  
Subjects # [Instructional Coaching], [Science Instruction]

Begin Date: 01/10/2025
Course # 241-25-913-073
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: CREC CENTRAL
State: Connecticut
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RESC Alliance and CSDE Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP)   
This CoP is for anyone working in the schools who is interested in AT or who works with students who require AT. The purpose of the AT CoP is to network and collaborate with CT district personnel providing AT services and supports to build capacity and share ideas. This initiative is brought to you by the Connecticut State Department of Education in partnership with the RESC Alliance.
Course # 241-25-913-096  
Subjects # [Assistive Technology]

Begin Date: 01/14/2025
Course # 241-25-913-096
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training   
This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.
Course # 241-25-913-006  
Subjects # [TEAM]

Begin Date: 01/17/2025
Course # 241-25-913-006
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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