What are Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs)?

 

Regional Educational Services Centers (RESCs) are nonprofit, fee-for-service, public education agencies with a mission to provide quality, cost-effective education resources, programs, and services to the state’s public schools. Since their formation in 1972 (10-66a), RESCs have saved public schools millions of dollars.

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In the 1990s, the six RESCs formed the RESC Alliance to create greater access to resources and savings for all Connecticut public schools. Through the Alliance, access to one RESC means access to the resources at any RESC.

 

​CONNECTICUT RESCs ARE:

• Created by Connecticut General Statute 10-66a on August 1, 1972

• Governed by an executive board composed of local school districts' Board of Education members

• Responsive to local needs and interdistrict opportunities 

• Dedicated to supporting local school districts to improve teaching, learning, and student achievement

• Committed to providing high-quality and affordable solutions that address regional needs

• Collaborators that facilitate partnerships with many different key stakeholders including the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and the Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

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What is the RESC Alliance?

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In the 1990s, Connecticut’s six RESCs formed the RESC Alliance to create greater access to resources and savings for all Connecticut public schools. Today, the RESCs collaborate to deliver an ever-growing variety of education resources and services that schools and communities couldn’t otherwise afford. The RESC Alliance also advocates at the state legislature for laws that address and respond to the education needs of all Connecticut residents.

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The RESC Alliance Accord

 

In July 2021, the RESC Alliance reaffirmed the commitment and cooperation of each of the RESCs and their missions to serve Connecticut public school districts and children. The RESC Alliance Accord lays out the beliefs of the RESC Alliance and procedure for sharing resources and expertise.

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Meet the RESC Alliance Leaders

Dr. Charles Dumais, CES Executive Director

Dr. Jeffrey Kitching, EdAdvance Executive Director

Dr. Greg J. Florio, CREC Executive Director

Dr. Thomas Danehy, ACES Executive Director

Kate Ericson, LEARN Executive Director

Eric Protulis, EASTCONN Executive Director

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