I've been teaching for 14 years (see picture with my wonderful students!), and last year I had the opportunity to go to Australia in a program sponsored by Rotary International, after this exchange I applied for ILEP and here I am, very happy... Now a bit more about ILEP...
Intenational Leaders in Education Program... What is it?
The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) will provide international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of the United States.
What are the requirements to be an ILEPer?
Applicants must:
· Be secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in ILEP teaching disciplines;
· Be citizens of and residents in eligible ILEP countries;
· Have proficiency in written and spoken English;
· Continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program; and
· Have submitted a complete application.
· Participants selected for ILEP will be required to obtain paid leave approval from their school.
Financial Provisions of the Fellowship
· 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 coverage;
· Transportation to the internship school (if necessary);
· A book/professional development allowance;
· A Closing Seminar;
· The opportunity to host a U.S. teacher for two weeks; and
· The opportunity to apply for follow-on grants.
As you can see it is an wonderful opportunity for us!!!
I'm here in University of Alabama in Hutsville...enjoying my opportunity!
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