[EDLING:1444] CFP: K-12 Teachers of Critical Languages

[Francis M Hult]

Opportunity for U.S. Schools-Teachers of Critical Languages Program
 
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States
Department of State is pleased to announce the Teachers of Critical
Languages Program, an international educational exchange program under the
new National Security Language Initiative.  This program seeks to strengthen
the teaching of Chinese and Arabic at U.S. schools, while also providing the
international teachers the opportunity to learn about U.S. teaching
methodologies, culture and society.  For the 2006-2007 academic year, U.S.
primary or secondary schools may apply for the opportunity to host a teacher
from China or Jordan to teach Mandarin Chinese or Arabic, respectively, and
also to serve as cultural resources in the school and community.  The
Department of State will provide J-1 visa sponsorship, airfare, accident
andillness insurance, and a living allowance for the teacher.   U.S. schools
must provide a mentor teacher and must demonstrate a plan for how both the
U.S. school and the international teacher will benefit from the program.
 
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 31, 2006.  For more
information, or to request an application, e-mail tclp at state.gov.