Professional Learning

What Professional Learning at CRG Does

Whether we are supporting a district through a year-long coaching partnership, facilitating workshops open to educators across the region, or conducting an independent program evaluation, our team brings 50+ years of CREC expertise — and a genuine commitment to the educators and students we serve.

At CRG, we are always keeping an eye on the current legislative session and staying attuned to the latest initiatives from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). But beyond the data and the policy, one of our favorite things to do is simply build relationships with our partners and engage in the work you and your educators do every day.

District Work

Our deepest partnerships happen at the district level. CRG works alongside district and school leaders to design and implement sustained, job-embedded professional learning aligned to your strategic priorities. We come as colleagues — committed to lasting impact, not one-time events.

What District Partnerships Look Like

• Customized professional learning plans co-developed with your district leadership team
• Year-long and multi-year coaching and technical assistance for administrators and instructional coaches
• Collaborative curriculum review, standards alignment, and instructional design support
• Facilitated professional learning communities (PLCs) and grade-level or content-area teams
• Data literacy work, including support for the updated DataWise process with its renewed emphasis on equity and evidence-based practice
• Alignment with Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) initiatives, including TEAM, SPDG, sensible assessment practices, and the Model Curricula Project

Our Approach

High-Quality, Curriculum-Based Professional Learning

Many of our district partners are actively developing comprehensive systems for professional learning aligned to their strategic goals and a Vision of a Graduate. We work alongside them to build those systems — investing in a clear vision of high-quality professional learning, establishing strategies to evaluate its impact, and strengthening data literacy practices across the organization.

Our professional learning is designed in alignment with Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning, with an emphasis on adult learning theory, science of learning, and change management. We believe professional learning must be relevant, problem-centered, and connected to educators' daily work.

Workshops & Learning Opportunities

In addition to customized district partnerships, CRG offers a robust calendar of professional learning workshops and learning series open to educators across Connecticut and the region. These sessions are designed to be immediately applicable — bringing strategies and tools educators can put to work the next day.