2016 U.S. Department of State Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) for Outstanding Secondary-Level School Teachers (Fully Funded to the USA).

Application Deadline: Varying by Country

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States. TEA consists of a six-week non-degree, non-credit customized academic program including seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning , and instructional technology.

Participants will also take part in a practicum in a U.S. secondary school near their

host university to work closely with U.S. teachers and teach and present to U.S. students. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout the program. The international participants will travel to the United States in two cohorts of approximately 80 teachers each in the spring or fall 2017.

Fellowship Worth:

• J-1 visa support;
• A pre-departure orientation held in participant’s home country
• Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S;
• A Welcome Orientation in Washington, D.C.;
• Academic program fees;
• Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals;
• Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage;
• Transportation to the teaching practicum school (if necessary);
• A daily allowance for meals and incidentals during the academic program;
• A baggage/shipping allowance (domestic and international);
• A book/professional development allowance;

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education;
•  Demonstrated leadership potential;
• Professional and educational experience and achievements;
• Potential for developing long-term linkages between U.S. and home country educational institutions and schools;
• Preparedness (including maturity, flexibility, and ability to function independently) for an intensive U.S.-based training program with very limited free time for personal travel or sightseeing;
• Willingness and capacity to work and live collaboratively with international peers to foster a positive learning community for professional development;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively; and
• English language skills adequate to manage coursework, develop lesson plans, and team -teach in U.S. schools (a minimum paper-based or equivalent TOEFL score of 450 is required for TEA participation).
• Applicants who have had few or no opportunities to travel to the U.S. will be given priority.

Timeline:

• March-May 2016 TOEFL Testing/Interviews
• September 2016 Notification of Finalists
• December 2016 Pre-Departure Orientation Cohort I
• Late January- March 2017 : U.S. Program Dates Cohort I
• July 2017 : Pre-Departure Orientation Cohort II
• September-November 2017 : U.S. Program Dates Cohort II

Apply Now for the 2016 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)

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