EASTCONN Adventure Interdistict Grants

EASTCONN, in collaboration with our local school districts, received more than $1.4 million dollars in Interdistrict Grants in the 2005-2007 round of funding through the Connecticut Department of Education. The programs selected for funding serve more than 4,500 students in 32 participating districts. Students of all ages benefit from these grants, not just locally but statewide. Each program is designed to increase student awareness, understanding and appreciation of diversity. Please see the EASTCONN Web site for information on specific interdistrict grants or contact Nancy Vitale, 860-455-0707, nvitale@eastconn.org

EASTCONN Adventure is an important component of Interdistrict programs and is committed to encouraging students to value differences in themselves and others. Adventure activities provide opportunities for developing strengths and insights and allow students to appreciate differences and commonalities among people, culture, and societies.

"I learned that meeting new people and having to work with them to solve a problem is more difficult than it seems.  I love meeting new people, so it was awesome that we had new people in our group."  (middle school student)