Participation in the interdistrict grants has provided the opportunity for students from economically, geographically, and culturally diverse communities in the state of Connecticut to establish positive relationships with each other in an effort to reduce isolation and foster an exchange of ideas. Geographically isolated sections of the state have been partnered with less remote regions. Diverse populations in communities that are geographically close, yet demographically diverse have also become partners. The collaboration provides students and teachers from various school districts the opportunity to become virtual partners and work collaboratively to develop an authentic task that extends their classroom curriculum.

Through videoconferencing and activities in multicultural education, students and teachers become aware of their own culture and values, learn to respect differences in other cultures and form cross-cultural relationships that expand their classroom experience.

All teachers will participate in diversity professional development. Both face to face and online courses will be offered.