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Welcome to LEARN
Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center
Innovate, Collaborate, and Serve
LEARN provides cost-effective, customized organizational and operational services for our member districts, so they can maximize their resources and efforts to provide equitable access and outcomes for each student.
We Are LEARN
LEARN provides expertise, leadership, and innovative programs and services that build regional capacities and supports to create equity in education and positive outcomes for each student.
Mission & Vision
LEARN is southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center. As Regional Educational Service Center, we pursue equitable and just systems of education, build the skills and knowledge of the educational community, and design innovative, efficient, and effective programs, services, and solutions. Our vision is to ensure that each child has access to high-quality public education and opportunities through equitable systems of education, support, and service.
Tools For Success
LEARN provides expertise, leadership, and innovative programs and services that build regional capacities and supports to create equity in education and positive outcomes for each student.
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As a RESC agency, LEARN works in collaboration to equip educators and learners with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We craft an array of program and service offerings designed to overcome obstacles and nurture success for each learner. LEARN is the RESC for Southeast Connecticut.
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Our Office of Teaching and Learning cultivates a culture of equity in education and crafts each program and service to meet the needs and objectives of our customers.
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Our Office of Student Support Services offers a range of programs and services aimed at meeting the diverse and complex needs of students in the region.
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Make an informed decision when it comes to your child's education. Why should you choose LEARN's Family of schools?
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We are preparing for the future by recruiting skilled and knowledgeable talent to our team. Come, join us. Find out why LEARN is where you belong.
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about Meet Our Team
By The Numbers
24
School Districts Served
LEARN is a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), serving 25 towns, 24 school districts, and 21 superintendents in southeastern Connecticut
108,860
Students
Throughout LEARN's Family of Schools
6
Magnet and Specialized Schools
LEARN's Family of Schools includes 4 magnet schools and 2 specialized schools
18,784
Staff
Committed to forging a better future for each learner
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about LEARN Partners with National Coast Guard Museum to develop a groundbreaking STEM curriculum
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about Dr. Linda T. Darcy to be keynote speaker at the New England Educational Research Organization Conference
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about Get Ready for LEARN’s disABILITY Summit: Focusing on Belonging and Self-Advocacy
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about Discover Your Child’s Future at the School Choice Fair!
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LEARN's own Sheila Riffle visits a local high school to speak with students about identifying their individual strengths and being career ready.
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We hope everyone had a great start to the school year! Below is some important information related to health and safety. Please reach out to your school nurse if you have any questions.