From Guilford to Global
Preparing students to thrive and lead in a global society
(GCS S.P. I.27)
CCSA, Greensboro, NC
March 30- April 1, 2015
GLOBAL EDUCATION IN
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
• The Past
• The Present
• The Future
FUTURE-READY STUDENTS
for the 21st Century
The guiding mission of
the North Carolina
State Board of Education
is that every public
school student will graduate ready for
post secondary education and work,
prepared to be a globally engaged
and productive citizen.
(http://stateboard.ncpublicschools.gov/ )
SBE Task Force on Global Education
In September 2011, North Carolina
State Board of Education Chairman
appointed 5 SBE members to the
Task Force on Global Education.
The Task Force was charged to
bring, to the full Board,
recommendations that would enable
a better understanding and
appreciation of other countries,
languages and cultures by our
students.
5 Recommendations
• Robust teacher
support and tools
• Leading-edge
language instruction
• New school models
• District networking
and recognition
• Strategic international
relationships
2012 GCS Strategic Plan- Implementation Strategy I.19
Promote Cultural Awareness and Global Competitiveness
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Expand opportunities for students to become fluent in a second language and for
cultural and global explorations
• Increase virtual language learning opportunities
• Promote increased participation in study abroad programs
• Raise student, parent and community awareness of the benefits of studying abroad,
as well as other related programs.
(GCS 2012 Strategic Plan)
2016 GCS Strategic Plan- Implementation Strategy I.27
Prepare students to thrive and lead in a global society.
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Explore opportunities to enhance and expand language immersion programs and
study abroad experiences.
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Through global networks, a globally rich curriculum and global service learning
projects, ensure students value the gifts of cultures around the world.
(GCS 2016 Strategic Plan)
5 Recommendations
of the SBE GE Task Force
1. Robust teacher support
and tools
Guilford County Schools
Strategic Plan 2016
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2. Leading-edge language
instruction
3. New school models
4. District networking and
recognition
5. Strategic international
relationships
•
Explore opportunities to
‒ enhance and expand
language immersion
programs and
‒ study abroad experiences.
Ensure students value the gifts
of cultures around the world.
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Through global networks,
a globally rich curriculum
and
global service learning
projects.
What are our work goals?
• Educational Experiences Abroad
• Professional Development
• Communications
• School Resources
Educational Experiences Abroad
• Students
– 2 Annual Study
Abroad Information
Sessions
– Guidelines to
Counselors
– Scholarships
notifications
– Work with: CIEE,
AFS, YFU, Rotary
• Teachers
– Weekly scholarships
updates
• 12 Teachers going to
China through UNCGFulbright opportunity
• World View trips
• CIU Trips
Professional Development
• Global Education Conference
– Keynote speaker who addresses issues in global education:
• Tim Flood (2013)
• Helga Fasciano (2012)
• Bobby Hogwood (2011)
– Concurrent sessions led by teachers and World View
presenters
– Global Education displays from international partners and global
service opportunities
– Hosted 3 years running
• World Languages Offerings
– Seven Languages offered K-12
– Five Languages offered to GCS Employees since 212
• Taught by district staff
• Total teachers reached: 320
Professional Development
• World View programs:
– Fall- Spring- Online- Leaders- Media Specialists
• Partnerships & Global Connections
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World View
Hanban- 3 Schools, 4 Teachers, 3 Sister Schools
Center for International Understanding
UNCG- UNCG brings the World to GCS
PenPals- 20 teachers signed up
• Global Education Ambassadors
– Global Educator Badge (GEDB) candidates
– Key communicators to disseminate GE opportunities &
achievements
– 20 GE PD hours annually
Communications
• Creation of GCS Goes Global website
• CF & Principal Updates (weekly)
• GCS Global Ed Twitter
• Quarterly Newsletter
• School-based Global Education Ambassadors
School Resources: Media Centers
• https://wikispaces.com/join/9F
• Code: 9ffNFQH
School Resources: Tech Tools
Flat Stanley
Duolingo
Stuck On Earth
Solve the
Outbreak
Google Earth
Earthviewer
StoryMaker
Mindomo
Education
Kid’s Planet
Discovery
BrainPop
http://goo.gl/fYFcyr
School Resources: Curriculum & Instruction
• Trade Role Play Game
– Used in multiple contents
– Global Interdependence
• WWII from Japanese perspective
• Plague Simulation
• Easy places to start
– Social Studies, ELA
– World languages/cultural integration
Looking back, what’s next?
• Site-based global
contacts network​
• Expansion of Global
Education conference​
• Increased
Communications
– PD Opportunities
– Global Newsletter
• Access to
Resources
– Curriculum: explore,
collect, create
– Study Abroad: data,
scholarships, info
– World Languages
programs
Our Info
• Liliana Jordanov
– World Languages &
Global Education
Coordinator,
jordanl2@gcsnc.com
• Rebecca McKnight
– AG Supervisor
– mcknigr@gcsnc.com
• Tom Daugherty
– Social Studies Coordinator
– daughet@gcsnc.com
• Jonathan Permar
– Personalized Learning
Environment
Coordinator
– permarj@gcsnc.com
• Jackie Pender-Jones
– District Media
Specialist
– penderj@gcsnc.com
Resources & Links
Preparing Students for the World:
Final Report of the State Board of Education’s
Task Force on Global Education (January 2013)
• GCS goes Global: http://goo.gl/DtqgY8
• GCS Global Ed Tech http://goo.gl/fYFcyr
Tools:
@GCSglobalEd
• NCDPI Global
Education:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/globaled/