Regional Councils and Communities of Practice (COP)

Regional Councils

CREC Curriculum Council

Join fellow educational leaders for dedicated time to problem-solve, plan, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues. The session will include both topic-specific work groups and flexible team-based planning time. Participants are welcome to attend individually or with their teams to take advantage of structured time and space focused on priorities such as statewide mandates, district initiatives, and shared problems of practice.

Coaches Council

Instructional coaches in the CREC region are invited to attend council meetings to share best practices and engage in new thinking about coaching. Meeting topics will be determined based on participant interests.

Deaf Education Council

Join our community of educators who work with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This council is designed for Teachers of the Deaf, Speech-Language pathologists, and Special Education Teachers to network, find thought partners, and discuss problems of practice related to hearing loss, listening and language development, self-advocacy, and transition skills. You will be actively engaged in seeking solutions, exchanging effective strategies, and having discourse about best practices.

English/Multilingual Learners Council (EL/ML)

The CREC EL/ML Council is a collaborative learning space for K-12 educators and leaders committed to strengthening support for English Learners and Multilingual Learners. The Council is designed to build capacity across districts by bringing practitioners together to connect, reflect, and learn from one another. Through meaningful opportunities for learning and collaboration, participants engage in professional dialogue and collective problem-solving to respond thoughtfully and proactively to EL/ML needs within their local contexts.

Humanities Council

The CREC Humanities Council brings together K–12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders to engage in professional dialogue and shared learning around literacy and social studies instruction. Meetings feature timely updates and guest speakers from the CSDE and other partners, alongside opportunities for cross-district collaboration and reflection. Participants connect with colleagues, explore emerging initiatives and resources, and strengthen instructional practices in the humanities.

Mathematics Council

CREC’s Mathematics Council provides new thinking about mathematics instruction for K-12 math teachers, coaches, and district leaders in an open forum-type setting. Agenda topics are determined by district participants to serve the group’s needs. The first and last meetings will include state updates.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Council

MTSS facilitators, educators, and leaders are invited to join our MTSS Council to collaborate with fellow colleagues in sharing best practices and emerging research. Members will engage in discussions on tiered supports across academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning. This is a valuable opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and enhance your MTSS implementation, from systems-level to the classroom.

Special Area Teachers Council

This Council is designed specifically for teachers of non-core subjects—such as the arts, physical education, and career/technical education. Participants will engage in rich discussions around problems of practice, share strategies that enhance student engagement and learning, and build a supportive professional network. Each session provides space for reflection, collaboration, and continuous growth within and across disciplines.