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Two Week Funded Exchange to Russia for US Secondary School Teachers

American Councils is now accepting applications for US secondary school teachers to collaborate with their Russian counterparts at a US-Russia Joint Teacher Conference held at a domestic university and on an approximately two-week visit to Russia. All travel and program expenses are supported by American Councils , through its grant with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State.

By using American teachers as educational ambassadors, Teachers to Teachers encourages innovative teaching methods, civics education, American Studies programs and cultural understanding for students and teachers across throughout Russia. In return, American teachers learn about both alternative educational systems and foreign teaching methods, gain a unique perspective on Russian schools and communities, and participate in powerful cultural exchange.

Eligibility:
• US citizen
• Have not previously participated in LTMS, 3TP, TEA, or PiE programs
• All current secondary teachers (6-12) of the following subjects:
-English, EFL, and related subjects
-History, civics, political science, and related subjects
-Mathematics of all fields (algebra, pre-calculus, geometry, etc.)
-Science of all fields (biology, environmental science, chemistry, etc)
-Informational Technology

Teachers selected to participate on the exchange will:
• Join teachers from Russia in a three-day cross-cultural conference hosted by a U.S. university in October 2009 (English, EFL, history, social studies) OR February 2010 (math, science, information technology).
• Travel to Russia for two to three weeks in March 2010.
• Have access to grant opportunities available only to program alumni to support joint-classroom projects, the development of methodological workshops, or the sharing of international experiences through program participation.

To apply, download the application and print. Contact Ben Dunbar for additional information.

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