international teacher professional development programs
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Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development provides 24 U.S. teachers and administrators with the opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries.
The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development provides 24 U.S. teachers and administrators with the opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries.
Teachers For Global Classrooms Program
The Teachers For Global Classrooms Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms.
The Teachers For Global Classrooms Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms.
Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad- Bilateral Projects
The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides short-term study/travel opportunities abroad for qualified US educators in the social sciences, the humanities, and the social studies to improve their understanding and knowledge of the people and culture of another country under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) Act of 1961. The topics of the seminars and host countries vary from year to year. All seminars are held in countries outside Western Europe. Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country(ies). There are approximately 7 to 8 seminars annually with approximately 14-18 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds and adequate number of applications received for a given seminar. Terms of the award include a round-trip economy airfare, room and board, tuition and fees, and program-related travel within the host country(ies). The program application deadline is in late October or early November of each year. Updated applications are available in early September of each year for the upcoming summer. |
Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad in China
(National Committee on US-China Relations)
The Fulbright trip for K-12 teachers directed by the National Committee on US-China Relations is an annual program administered by the National Committee on behalf of the US Department of Education in which approximately 16 primary and secondary school teachers travel to China for a one month study tour. Participants are required to complete a curriculum project based on their trip to assist themselves and other educators in teaching about Chinese history and culture in their American classrooms. The National Committee now also sponsors the US-China Teachers Exchange Program, established in 1995 and formerly run by the American Council of Learned Societies. Funded by the Freeman Foundation, this exchange program for teachers sends American K-12 teachers to China and brings Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States.
(National Committee on US-China Relations)
The Fulbright trip for K-12 teachers directed by the National Committee on US-China Relations is an annual program administered by the National Committee on behalf of the US Department of Education in which approximately 16 primary and secondary school teachers travel to China for a one month study tour. Participants are required to complete a curriculum project based on their trip to assist themselves and other educators in teaching about Chinese history and culture in their American classrooms. The National Committee now also sponsors the US-China Teachers Exchange Program, established in 1995 and formerly run by the American Council of Learned Societies. Funded by the Freeman Foundation, this exchange program for teachers sends American K-12 teachers to China and brings Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States.
Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program: National Geographic Education
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity made possible by a partnership between National Geographic Education and Lindblad Expeditions. The program is named in honor of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus National Geographic Society and Education Foundation Board. This opportunity gives current K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Selected educators will travel aboard the ship National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Endeavour on expeditions to regions including the Arctic, British & Irish Isles, Canadian Maritimes, Iceland, the Galapagos, Antarctica and more. While aboard, Fellows will share the importance of geographic literacy with fellow travelers, develop activities to bring back to their classrooms, and have an adventure of a lifetime. Prior to the expedition, all 2016 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. with all expenses covered to participate in a pre-voyage workshop sponsored by National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions.
The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity made possible by a partnership between National Geographic Education and Lindblad Expeditions. The program is named in honor of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus National Geographic Society and Education Foundation Board. This opportunity gives current K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Selected educators will travel aboard the ship National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Endeavour on expeditions to regions including the Arctic, British & Irish Isles, Canadian Maritimes, Iceland, the Galapagos, Antarctica and more. While aboard, Fellows will share the importance of geographic literacy with fellow travelers, develop activities to bring back to their classrooms, and have an adventure of a lifetime. Prior to the expedition, all 2016 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. with all expenses covered to participate in a pre-voyage workshop sponsored by National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions.
The Korea Society Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies (The Korea Society)
The Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies Program is an annual 3-week intensive program in Korean studies for American educators in Korea conducted at a leading Korean university. This program is held in Korea with financial support from the Korea Foundation and the Freeman Foundation. All the expenses of the selected participants will be covered, including round-trip international airfare, accommodations, meals and program fees. Applications are invited from social studies and language arts educators, including K–12 classroom teachers, and professors or instructors in schools of education. Administrators, supervisors, specialists and mentors associated with social studies and language arts education with a minimum of three years experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should have some knowledge of Korean culture and history, a strong commitment to accept the demands of participation in an intensive program and a demonstrated ability to make successful adjustments to new cultural settings. The program schedule includes lectures and discussions on Korean language, history, culture, art, politics and economics. Also included are opportunities for on-site study of locales of historical and contemporary relevance. During the final week, participants will be given time for independent research and exploration. |
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program sends select U.S. primary and secondary school teachers abroad for three to six months. Teachers pursue individual projects, conduct research, take courses for professional development and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. Teachers may pursue studies in one of the international participating countries, including: Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, South Korea, and United Kingdom. Additional information is available at FulbrightTeacherExchange.org.
Program Length: 3-4 months
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program sends select U.S. primary and secondary school teachers abroad for three to six months. Teachers pursue individual projects, conduct research, take courses for professional development and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. Teachers may pursue studies in one of the international participating countries, including: Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, South Korea, and United Kingdom. Additional information is available at FulbrightTeacherExchange.org.
Program Length: 3-4 months
International Education Administrators (IEA) seminars program
The International Education Administrators (IEA) seminars program helps international education professionals and senior higher education officials from the United States create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.
Program Length: Less than 1 month
The International Education Administrators (IEA) seminars program helps international education professionals and senior higher education officials from the United States create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.
Program Length: Less than 1 month
English Language Fellow (EL Fellow) Program
Through the English Language Fellow (EL Fellow) Program, highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) participate in 10-month-long fellowships at academic institutions throughout the world.
Through the English Language Fellow (EL Fellow) Program, highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) participate in 10-month-long fellowships at academic institutions throughout the world.
Goethe-Institut Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)
The study tours are two weeks in length and take place during the summer months. The program pays most expenses through the support of its partners. TOP pays for most domestic and international transportation fees, hotel accommodation, two meals per day while abroad (usually breakfast and dinner), and any mandatory study tour related fees, such as museum entry etc. Eligible applicants include the following from the United States and Canada: Social Studies teachers (grades K-12), Social Studies methods professors, curriculum coordinators, principals/assistant principals and applicable state Department of Education employees. TOP also welcomes applications from STEM educators who have the ability to integrate topics about modern Germany into their curriculum. The emphasis will be on contemporary German issues relating especially to the political system, economy, culture, education, and environmental sustainability. Additional themes of note include the legacy of the Holocaust, German unification, and European integration. These study tours are designed to provide a comprehensive perspective of modern Germany.
The study tours are two weeks in length and take place during the summer months. The program pays most expenses through the support of its partners. TOP pays for most domestic and international transportation fees, hotel accommodation, two meals per day while abroad (usually breakfast and dinner), and any mandatory study tour related fees, such as museum entry etc. Eligible applicants include the following from the United States and Canada: Social Studies teachers (grades K-12), Social Studies methods professors, curriculum coordinators, principals/assistant principals and applicable state Department of Education employees. TOP also welcomes applications from STEM educators who have the ability to integrate topics about modern Germany into their curriculum. The emphasis will be on contemporary German issues relating especially to the political system, economy, culture, education, and environmental sustainability. Additional themes of note include the legacy of the Holocaust, German unification, and European integration. These study tours are designed to provide a comprehensive perspective of modern Germany.
Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminars for Teachers
Summer seminars are one week intensive studies with famous American historians. Seminars take place at colleges and universities across the United States and in the UK. Seminar participants are required to attend the full schedule of events and to engage fully in projects. Participants are provided with a list of readings and are required to complete them prior to the seminar.
Topics cover a wide variety of topics in US History. Educators from the international community are invited to apply.
Summer seminars are one week intensive studies with famous American historians. Seminars take place at colleges and universities across the United States and in the UK. Seminar participants are required to attend the full schedule of events and to engage fully in projects. Participants are provided with a list of readings and are required to complete them prior to the seminar.
Topics cover a wide variety of topics in US History. Educators from the international community are invited to apply.