STARTALK is a component programs of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI) announced by President Bush in January of 2006. The initiative seeks to expand and improve the teaching and learning of strategically important world languages that are not now widely taught in the United States. 

Four government agencies were involved in this initiative: Department of State, Education, Defense and the National Security Agency (NSA). STARTALK is the program funded by NSA and involves summer programs focused on teaching critical needs languages and training teachers of those languages. National STARTALK programs are now offered in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Urdu. 

Glastonbury Public Schools are proud to once again offer STARTALK Summer Programs in 2024!  This year's STARTALK programs will now have a new format, due to a change in the federal grant program.  The program will now have a pre-program in late spring, the summer camp experience in June/July, and a post-program that spans the 2024-2025 school year.  We are excited about the new format of our programs, and can't wait to welcome students!