The Connecticut Geographic Alliance is an organization of educators, business people and other citizens dedicated to improving geographic education in Connecticut.  Our members include teachers and administrators from most Connecticut towns, geography and education faculty from the state's colleges and universities, and concerned citizens in business and government.

Our organization is part of the National Geographic Society’s Geographic Alliance Network.  Alliance activities are supported by an endowment from the National Geographic Society Education Foundation.  In addition, the University of Connecticut provides a home base for the Alliance in its Geography Department.

Mission Statement: To promote the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge, foster innovation in geographic education, and encourage stewardship and conservation of Earth's natural and cultural resources in pre-kindergarten through college.

Objectives:  We seek to improve geographic education in Connecticut by

• Promoting student mastery of geography as a core subject area;
• Providing content and leadership training for teachers;
• Offering in-service programs that use geography to address broad interdisciplinary, environmental, urban and multicultural issues;
• Making the National and State Geography Standards an integral part of the Social Studies;
• Providing family programs at the K-5 and Middle School levels.

Hands-on workshops that focus on:

• Geography Standards
• Geography Content
• Environmental Themes
• Interdisciplinary--Social Studies, Science, Math, Literature and the Arts
• Technology and Geography
• Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)

Curriculum Leadership/Assistance:

• Workshops related to the national and state geography standards
• Assistance to district level and/or building level staff in geography curriculum revision
• Assistance to individual geography teachers in planning and implementing learning activities based on the geography standards
• Assistance in identifying and obtaining resources to aid teachers in utilizing the geography standards

We also offer Family Geography, PTO or Board of Education Programs

For specific arrangements regarding fees, contact Sheila Spellacy, our Professional Development Coordinator, at sheilspell@aol.com. Fees for curriculum consulting will vary depending on the task.