EASTCONN

EASTCONN EASTCONN is a public, non-profit agency that has been serving the education needs of northeastern CT's schools & communities since 1980.

We provide a broad range of services & learning opportunities across a 33-town, 36 school district region. Created in 1980 under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a, EASTCONN is a public, non-profit, regional educational service center. EASTCONN exists to provide high-quality, competitively priced educational and related services to 36 member Boards of Education and the 33 communities they serve in northeastern Connecticut.

Did you catch last week's Community Connections on Good Company WILI 1400 & 95.3 Radio? EASTCONN's Eric Protulis, Ravit ...
06/03/2026

Did you catch last week's Community Connections on Good Company WILI 1400 & 95.3 Radio? EASTCONN's Eric Protulis, Ravit Stein, and Kurt Mias joined Meghan Hayes-Garcia for an important and timely conversation about mental health wellness in our schools - for both students and educators.
Hosted by Allison Heneghan, Kristin Hempel, and Kathleen Krider, this is a discussion worth your time.
🎧 Give it a listen: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoS41HBFEOR9Pf5QfNxh7pa9ueamVmwv/view

Last night was nothing short of magical! ✨The EASTCONN Head Start Art Show at Killingly High School brought together our...
06/03/2026

Last night was nothing short of magical! ✨The EASTCONN Head Start Art Show at Killingly High School brought together our youngest students and their families for a truly unforgettable evening - and our hearts are still full! 💙
This year's theme, The Four Seasons, inspired a breathtaking collection of artwork created by our littlest artists - painting, drawing, and sculpting in mixed media including paint, crayons, ceramic tile, markers, wood, plastic, vinyl, and yes - even some glitter and jewels! ✨
Their work drew inspiration from celebrated artists including Dale Chihuly and Alma Woodsey Thomas, and the results were absolutely stunning.
The evening was pure joy from start to finish - families exploring beautiful artwork, kids painting their own butterflies at the interactive station, delicious food from EASTCONN Food Services, music filling the air, and little ones running around with the biggest smiles. 🦋🍕🎶
This is what early childhood education looks like at its very best. Congratulations - and thank you - to our Head Start students, families, and the incredible staff who made this evening so special and truly memorable! 🌟💙
Eastconn Head Start Head Start

Summer EBT is Back! This program provides a one-time payment of $120 of grocery benefits to eligible children over the s...
05/29/2026

Summer EBT is Back! This program provides a one-time payment of $120 of grocery benefits to eligible children over the summer. Most eligible children are automatically enrolled in S-EBT, but some will need to apply. Learn more at portal.ct.gov/sebt
This program is brought to you by CT Department of Social Services and Connecticut State Department of Education

Congratulations to our ACT student nominees and winners at this week's Quiet Corner Film Festival!! EASTCONN's Arts at t...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to our ACT student nominees and winners at this week's Quiet Corner Film Festival!!

EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater

Congratulations to our nominees for The Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards! ACT students have received 14 nominations and l...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to our nominees for The Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards! ACT students have received 14 nominations and look forward to attending tonight's awards ceremony with 26 other Connecticut high schools. Best of luck to you all!

EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater Palace Theater - Waterbury, CT

Early childhood educators - this one is worth your afternoon! 📅Join us for an in-person AQIS Study Group on Wednesday, J...
05/28/2026

Early childhood educators - this one is worth your afternoon! 📅Join us for an in-person AQIS Study Group on Wednesday, June 17th from 1:00–3:00 PM at CT State Three Rivers in Norwich.
Come learn about the newly revised NAEYC Early Learning Program Quality Assessment and Accreditation Assessment Items in an interactive, collaborative session. You'll join peers for ongoing reflection, shared learning, and practical application discussions - exploring the new standards to assess your current practices, identify strengths, and plan improvements that support high-quality early learning programs. 🌟
📍 CT State Community College Three Rivers, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich
🗓️ Wednesday, June 17th | 1:00–3:00 PM
🌎 Northeast Region
📝 Register here: https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassDetails/443364?CustomerID=186
Questions? Reach out to:
📧 Sheri Lambert: [email protected]
📧 Erika Dietz: [email protected]
📧 Paula Gooslin: [email protected]

Perfect weather. Perfect night. Perfect event! 🎬🌟 Tomorrow night, head to the Mansfield Drive-In for Video-Fest - a cele...
05/27/2026

Perfect weather. Perfect night. Perfect event! 🎬🌟
Tomorrow night, head to the Mansfield Drive-In for Video-Fest - a celebration of student creativity featuring film shorts, animations, music videos, and more from the talented media arts students of EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater!
🌡️ Low 70s forecast > ideal drive-in weather
🚗 Just $10 per carload
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family for fun under the stars
Come support our incredible student filmmakers and make a memorable summer night of it! 💙🎥

Yesterday, EASTCONN had the privilege of welcoming Connecticut State Representative Jennifer Leeper for a full-day tour ...
05/27/2026

Yesterday, EASTCONN had the privilege of welcoming Connecticut State Representative Jennifer Leeper for a full-day tour of our schools and programs.
Representative Leeper spent the morning focused on Innovation & Early Childhood - engaging with students at Quinebaug Middle College in a candid discussion about the middle college experience and the power of dual enrollment, followed by a visit to Eastconn Head Start in Danielson for a tour and briefing on regional childcare expansion efforts.
The afternoon shifted to Arts & Specialized Programming - a creative showcase at EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater highlighting ACT's arts-integrated curriculum, and a meaningful visit to CDT for a tour of the therapeutic program and conversations with specialized staff about student support systems.
From early childhood to middle college, from the arts to specialized education - Representative Leeper engaged with genuine curiosity and enthusiasm every step of the way.
Thank you for taking the time to see firsthand the vital work happening across EASTCONN!

What an incredible experience! 🌟 Last week, students from Odyssey Community School, Windham Middle School, Renzulli Acad...
05/27/2026

What an incredible experience! 🌟 Last week, students from Odyssey Community School, Windham Middle School, Renzulli Academy, and Voluntown Elementary School headed to UConn for an unforgettable hands-on experience through EASTCONN's Innovate & Create Interdistrict Grant Program - presented in partnership with UConn Navy STEM and Electric Boat.
The day was packed with real-world challenges and eye-opening experiences:
⚓ Shipyard Propeller Showdown - Teams worked together to move a propeller from warehouse to submarine - without using their hands! Applying skills from welding, electrical, pipefitting, and rigging, students raced against the clock in a high-stakes team challenge.
🧠 Think Fast: Engineering & Industry Trivia - Fast-paced competitive trivia covering engineering, the Navy, Electric Boat, UConn, manufacturing, and more. Bragging rights were definitely on the line!
🏗️ UConn Structures Lab Tour - Students got an up-close look at where engineers push materials and structures to their limits - recreating earthquakes, heavy loads, and real-world forces to advance safer, stronger infrastructure.
Days like these open doors, spark curiosity, and show students what's possible. The future of manufacturing and engineering is in good hands!
Windham Public Schools General Dynamics Electric Boat UConn College of Engineering

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376 Hartford Tpke
Hampton, CT
06247

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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(860)4550707

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