Our Mission
LEARN's Student Support Services is committed to fostering the success of each individual student by providing customized and high-quality educational opportunities, services, and programs.
LEARN is southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center.
As a 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.
We are committed to forging a better future for each learner.
Vision
To ensure that every child has access to high-quality public education and opportunities through equitable systems of education, support, and service.
Agency Goals
To provide exemplary, innovative, and equitable school-based programs that advance achievement for each student and nurture their cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being in safe, respectful, rigorous, and diverse learning communities.
To provide expertise, leadership, and innovative programs and services that build regional capacities and supports to create equity in education and positive outcomes for each student.
To provide 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.
Theory of Action
Innovate - Optimize Potential
Identify, develop, and deliver innovative and customized service, programs, and tools that meet our members’ needs.
Collaborate - Enhance the Quality of Learning
Cultivate collaborative partnerships, strategic alliances, and relationships to promote regional efficiencies.
Serve - Meet Member Needs
Listen and respond to our stakeholders with respect and responsibility and provide high-quality services.
Core Values
Student Success, Relationships, Service, Diversity, Communication, Integrity, Innovation, Creativity
LEARN is a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC), serving 25 towns, 24 school districts, and 21 superintendents in southeastern Connecticut. Established in 1967 by local districts, LEARN is one of the six RESCs in the state. The purpose of each RESC is to enhance the quality of education and provide solutions to identified needs through a wide range of programs and services.
LEARN currently serves twenty-five towns and communities with a student population of nearly 53,000. Through its leadership and resources and by working with schools, students, families, and other community agencies, LEARN promotes regional and statewide cooperation and provides a framework for districts to achieve their goals.
LEARN is a public, educational agency governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one elected board of education member from each district. The source of funding is local districts, state contracts and grants, federal grants, and private foundations.
If you have a question regarding LEARN or would simply like further information, please send an e-mail to info@learn.k12.ct.us. We look forward to hearing from you!
View the LEARN Annual Report for highlights of accomplishments throughout 2022-2023.
Mission Framework
The LEARN Mission Framework, approved by the LEARN Board of Directors, is grounded in the key principles of innovating, collaborating, and serving the educational community. Our vision is that every child has access to high quality public education through systems of education, support, and service. Achieving this vision requires shared responsibility, based on a set of beliefs about the importance of continuous learning, growth, and development in every aspect of our collective work. The LEARN Mission Framework captures the many facets of our programs and services.
Our Student Support Services team customizes and delivers high-quality services to ensure that all students reach their potential."Bridgette Gordon-Hickey, LEARN Deputy Executive Director