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Below are resources for classroom connections, Group Travel, Volunteer, Gap Year opportunities and at the bottom are travel resources just for teachers.
If you have any question or need advice, contact Ms. Deaton in the Library Media Center or at [email protected] Ms. Deaton has been traveling the world since back in the 1990's and has alot of great experience and wise advice. |
Global Projects & NGOs
Fun, Games, Music & Books |
I:I & Class CONNECTIONS
Postcrossing [global postcard exchange] ePals [Class to class exchanges] Reach the World [connect your classroom with a world traveler] Project Explorer [Classroom connections abroad] Creative Connections [Class to class exchanges] Challenge 20/20 [Classroom connections, global issues] iEARN [International Education Network, one of the oldest international exchange organizations. Member fee is $100/yr.] Global School Net Linking Kids Around the World Taking it Global [Global Social Networking; global issues forums] Peace Corps Correspondence Match [World Wise schools match volunteers overseas to classrooms] |
Middle & High School
Student Group Travel EF Tours
2023 Trip to EUROPE & 2023 Spring Trip to JAPAN [Spring & Summer 2023 student trip led by Ms. Deaton and Ms. Sanchez Macy. Fill in the form above and if you have questions email [email protected] for more information.] Study Abroad-- Institute of International Education Links to student Study Abroad opportunities People to People International [Classroom to classroom connection: July-Oct registration FREE] CIEE & [short term and longer travel & study abroad] CIEE High School Exchange International Volunteer HQ [volunteer programs for students] Projects Abroad [volunteer programs for adults and students] Two Worlds United [programs abroad for students and adults] Semester & Year GAP YEAR (for seniors) Gap years programs are exploding. It's important to spend time to shop around. Learn how to earn credit or scholarships and even find affordable options. Have fun exploring the resources and many opportunities below. What's a Gap Year? (Duke U) [ Information from Duke U Gap program] Global Gap Year (UNC) [ UNC is working with this program!] Global Citizen Year Gap Year Association [most extensive list of credentialed Gap Year programs. Look for a Gap Year Fair too.} Gap Year 21-22 [a list of popular Gap Year programs] Gap Year List [from TeenLife] International Volunteer [volunteer opportunities] Gap Year Planning Guide |
Summer Travel for TEACHERS! The world is waiting!
Take advantage of the great opportunities to travel as an educator. These resources to the right are primarily for teachers and adults, but some may offer special opportunities for students too.
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EF Tours
[chaperone student groups] GO Global NC [Study trips for teachers; Stay posted for upcoming 2022 trip to Victoria Falls. Fund for Teachers [grants for research based travel] National Geographic Teacher Fellowship Cross-Cultural Solutions [volunteer abroad] EarthWatch [environmental research opportunities] Fulbright [teacher Exchange program] Global Links [Global Educators Program: medical & development programs] Global Volunteer Network [volunteer in a community project] Global Volunteers [volunteer in a community project] Global Village [Habitat for Humanity - build a home to those in need] Rotary International [Ambassadorial Scholarships for adults and students] Service Civil International [volunteer service abroad] Teachers without Borders [teaching in developing nations] World Teach [Center for International Development] Projects Abroad [Center for International Development] Two Worlds United Don Quijote [Gap year in Spain and Latin America |
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Below are additional professional resources that target teachers and curriculum development.