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<span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Arabic-L: Sat 14 Dec 2013</span><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson <</span><a href="mailto:dilworth_parkinson@byu.edu" style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif" target="_blank">dilworth_parkinson@byu.edu</a><span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">></span><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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<br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">1) Subject: </span><font face="arial, sans-serif">QFI K-12 Teacher Fellowship Application open</font><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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<span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">1)</span><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Date: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">14 Dec 2013</span><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
<span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">From: </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Arabic Language and Culture Initiative <<a href="mailto:arabic@qfi.org" target="_blank">arabic@qfi.org</a>></span><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
<span style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Subject: </span><font face="arial, sans-serif">QFI K-12 Teacher Fellowship Application open</font><br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
<br style="font-size:13.333333969116211px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Dear colleagues,</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is pleased to announce that the</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">2014-2015 application process for our Teacher Fellowships is now open! The</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">deadline for applications is Friday, January 31, 2014.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">As part of its overall mission to expand and improve the teaching of K-12</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Arabic in the United States, QFI is pleased to offer Teacher Fellowships</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">(maximum award: $25,000) for tuition and fees for current or prospective</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">K-12 teachers pursuing certification. The program is intended to support:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">1. Teacher candidates who are pursuing certification in Foreign Language</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Education in World or Foreign Languages to teach Arabic;</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">2. Teachers who already are certified in another discipline and are seeking</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">an endorsement to teach Arabic; or</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">3. Teachers seeking U.S. certification to teach Arabic through any other</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">recognized means.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The goal of QFI’s Teacher Fellows program is to develop a strong cohort of</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">highly trained teachers who will be future leaders in the field of K-12</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Arabic education. QFI strongly believes that the skill, talent, and</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">commitment of the teacher are key components for the success of any</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">language program and supporting teachers is at the heart of this effort.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Please read the Teacher Fellowship</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Announcement<</span><a href="http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/FINAL%20TF%20Announcement%202013-2014.pdf" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/FINAL%20TF%20Announcement%202013-2014.pdf</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">></span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">(</span><a href="http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/FINAL%20TF%20Announcement%202013-2014.pdf" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/FINAL%20TF%20Announcement%202013-2014.pdf</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">)</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">to learn more about eligibility and how to apply for this grant. If you</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">decide to apply, please download the Teacher Fellowship Application</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Form<</span><a href="http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/TF%20Application%202013-2014.pdf" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/TF%20Application%202013-2014.pdf</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">></span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">(</span><a href="http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/TF%20Application%202013-2014.pdf" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/TF%20Application%202013-2014.pdf</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">).</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">How to apply:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Individuals seeking grants must apply through QFI's Grants Management</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Portal<</span><a href="https://qfi.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">https://qfi.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">></span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> (</span><a href="https://qfi.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">https://qfi.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">). Upload your application and all</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">required documents through the Grants Management Portal.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The deadline for submission is Friday, January 31, 2014.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Please distribute this announcement to your friends and colleagues who</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">would benefit from this opportunity. If you have any questions please send</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">us an email at </span><a href="mailto:arabic@qfi.org" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">arabic@qfi.org</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">We look forward to hearing from you soon with your applications!</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Best,</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Arabic Language and Culture Program</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Qatar Foundation International</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<a href="mailto:arabic@qfi.org" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">arabic@qfi.org</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><a href="tel:202-652-0147" value="+12026520147" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" target="_blank">202-652-0147</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
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