LEARN initiates, supports, and provides a wide range of programs and services that expand opportunities and enhance the quality of learning in the educational community.  Through its leadership, resources and work with schools, students, families and other community agencies, LEARN promotes regional and statewide cooperation and provides a framework for districts to achieve their goals.

LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), serves 25 school districts in southeastern/shoreline Connecticut. Established in 1967 by local districts, LEARN is one of the six RESCs in the state. The purpose of each RESC is to enhance the quality of education and provide solutions to identified needs through a wide range of programs and services.

LEARN currently serves twenty-five towns and communities with a student population of nearly 53,000. Through its leadership and resources and by working with schools, students, families, and other community agencies, LEARN promotes regional and statewide cooperation and provides a framework for districts to achieve their goals.

LEARN is a public, educational agency governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one elected board of education member from each district. The source of funding is local districts, state contracts and grants, federal grants, and private foundations.

LEARN is not limited to defined programs. If LEARN sees a need for a program or service in a particular field, it has the capability to develop it into a full program.

If you have a question regarding LEARN or would simply like further information, please send an e-mail to info@learn.k12.ct.us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Click here to view LEARN's 2012 Annual Report.

Dr. Eileen Howley, Executive Director, LEARN

LEARN announces Dr. Eileen Howley as the new Executive Director starting December, 2012.

Eileen Szczesiul Howley has been the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the West Hartford Public Schools since June, 2009 and brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to LEARN.

While in West Hartford, Dr. Howley helped shape a systemic approach to district and school development aligned with mission framework, revitalized the process of curriculum review, and created structures to address special education needs during a transitional implementation time to a cross-categorical model for children with special needs. She also developed the plan for the Common Core State Standards, and worked with teachers and leaders to begin the process of redesigning West Hartford’s system for educator evaluation and development. Prios to her time in West Hartford, Dr. Howley served as the Assistant Superintendent and Interim Superintendent of Farmington Public Schools.

LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), serves 25 school districts in southeastern Connecticut. Established in 1967 by local districts, LEARN is one of the six RESCs in the state. LEARN welcomes Dr. Howley who will begin her leadership by working with schools, students, families, and community agencies to promote regional and statewide initiatives and collaboration while providing a framework, resources and support for districts to achieve their goals.