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Summer Institute 2008
This summer, the International Studies Schools summer professional development institute will be in two parts:
- July 8 - 10: International Studies Schools faculty to work together and with other experts on internationalizing the curriculum and spreading best practices. Participating in the institute is grant-funded and by invitation only. See the agenda (two-page Word doc).
- July 10 - 12: Decision-makers and thought-leaders from across the country join ISSN faculty and other educators for Asia Society’s national forum for policymakers and practitioners. Learn more.
Learning objectives:
- Effective K-12 strategies and resources for integrating international content across the curriculum
- Professional development opportunities and resources for teachers to expand their international knowledge
- Successful approaches to creating K-12 world language programs
- How businesses and universities are defining global competence and how they are partnering with K-12
schools to foster 21st century skills
- How digital technology is creating new opportunities for students to compete, connect, and cooperate across national boundaries
- How international education promotes academic excellence, equity and equal opportunity for all students in a global era
Participation
Participation in Asia Society's International Studies Schools Summer Institute is grant-funded, and by invitation only. Please check with your school leader to learn more about participation, travel, and related matters.
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