About the RESC Alliance
Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) were created more than 30 years ago by legislative mandate to help districts communicate and collaborate. Some years later, a formal Alliance of Connecticut's six RESCs was established. RESCs are public education agencies whose main purpose is to "furnish programs and services" to Connecticut's public school districts. RESCs’ cost efficient, cooperative efforts have saved money for Connecticut school districts and have enabled schools to expand services beyond what they could have accomplished alone. Each RESC is:
- Locally governed by member boards of education
- Cost effective in delivering programs and services to school districts
- Committed to helping local school districts improve teaching and learning
- Responsive to local needs and interdistrict opportunities
- Flexible in creating, adapting, or eliminating programs
The RESC Alliance works with the Departments of Children & Families, Corrections, Education, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Mental Retardation, Public Health, Social Services and Board of Education & Services for the Blind (BESB) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on statewide issues and projects such as Technology Training, Beginning Educator Support Training, and Early Reading Success. RESCs are also instrumental in obtaining federal grants and funding. As Connecticut’s "First Stop" in education, RESCs keep districts abreast of new mandates and best practices through:
- Cost effective and competent management in a public context
- High value programs for a reasonable public expenditure
- Dependable delivery system
- Strong communication network with local school systems and communities
- Successful implementation of legislatively assigned tasks
For assistance in your district, contact your local RESC.