·  We developed a two- part, 5-hour training program to train school staff and parents about school IAQ issues and how to implement the TfS program.

·  We have assisted in the implementation of TfS building teams in over 750 schools (of the approximately 1000 CT public schools) in over 145 school systems across Connecticut. Over 4600 school staff, parents and others have been trained. (#s as of 6/19/2008). To view a map of CT school districts w/TfS, go to http://www.ct.gov/dph, search “Tools for Schools.”

·  We have developed a Refresher and a “TfS for Custodians/facilities Staff” workshop, and have provided training for over 150 schools.

·  We have conducted over 350 training workshops for TfS building teams.

·  We have made presentations to over 150 school systems.

·  We have conducted workshops on school IAQ/EPA Tools for Schools at several statewide conferences.

·  We sponsored two highly successful statewide conferences (10/16/01, 10/24/03) on school indoor environment issues.

·  We received an EPA Tools for Schools Special Achievement Award in 2001.

·  We have developed a “Train-the-Trainer curriculum (with handbook) used to train additional team members to conduct our Tools for Schools workshops noted above. We have conducted 4 full-day workshops utilizing this curriculum.

·  We have developed and implemented an ongoing evaluation program to measure the impact of the many TfS building teams around the state that have implemented TfS.

·  We have expanded our school environmental activities to include addressing diesel bus fume exposures, mercury, laboratory chemical safety and high performance “green” schools.

·  We have developed a TfS project for Connecticut’s Technical High School system, including the creation of specialized assessment tools for the trades areas.

·  We worked with the Connecticut Governor’s Office to have CT Tools for Schools for Children’s Health Week proclaimed for the week of October 24 – 28, 2005.

•We are developing a Connecticut “Tools for Schools Users” Web site to assist the school community and to share successful IAQ interventions around the state (http://www.csiert.tfsiaq.com).

•We now have a “Cleaning for Health” program CT school districts, by offering green cleaning protocol consultations. These evaluation consultations are conducted by an industrial hygienist.