Teachers for Global Classrooms, the program that led me to develop this website and blog, provides US teachers with the opportunity to gain the experiences necessary to become leaders in global education for their schools and communities. The program is a fully-funded, year-long and involves an online course, a symposium in D.C., and an international field experience of two to three weeks. TGC alumni have the opportunity to become global education teacher leaders and ambassadors for global citizenship. TGC is funded by the United States Department of State and the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX).
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program offers a variety of programs, but its primary program for practicing teachers is its teacher exchange program. It usually consists of a three to six month long university based experience. Teachers in the program take classes at a university abroad and are involved in teaching within the community. Like TGC, Fulbright is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs . It is run by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
The NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship increases access to global training by providing global education professional development opportunities for K-12 public school educators. Global Learning Fellows participate in a 12-month professional development program that includes in-person workshops, online coursework, webinars by leading experts, peer learning, and an international field study.
NAFSA-Association of International Educators, has conferences and other travel opportunities available for educators interested in building global skills and competencies and connecting with other like-minded educators.
The Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) of the Goethe Institute provides social studies educators, STEM educators and administrators with opportunities to travel to and experience educational and cultural practices in Germany.