IFLE will host a technical assistance webinar on November 12 on the application process for the 2016 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program.
US Department of Education Newsletter
2016 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad
Program: Application Webinar
Are you a K-16 educator or administrator thinking about applying to the
2016 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program?
Join the International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) team at 3:30pm EST on November 12th to
learn more about the application process for the 2016 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program. IFLE
staff will provide webinar attendees with guidance on how to use the G5 electronic application system,
prepare a competitive application, and troubleshoot technical issues.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 (3:30pm - 4:30pm EST)
How to Participate: Register online at http://bit.ly/1OrzN91. Once the host approves your request, you
will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the video portion. To join the audio portion,
dial 1-800-369-3118 (then enter participant passcode: 1634769). * Please note that participants will need
to join BOTH the video and audio portions on the day of the webinar.
General Information: 2016 Seminars Abroad
Program
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Education provides grants to
K-12 and postsecondary educators and administrators to study and
travel abroad?
The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides short-term seminars abroad for U.S. educators
in the social sciences and humanities to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and
cultures of other countries. The program offers educational lectures and activities specifically designed
for the group, including visits to local schools and organizations, meetings with educators and students,
visits to cultural sites. Participants draw on their experiences during the program to create new, crosscultural curricula for their classrooms and school systems back in the U.S.
In 2016, summer programs will be offered to Peru, India, and Senegal. The program covers airfare,
lodging, and program costs. Participants should be prepared to pay a cost-share of up to $600.
Here's what participants of the Seminars Abroad Program have to say about their experience:
"Without a doubt the ENTIRE trip was amazing! All of the activities were related to each other and
sequenced in a thoughtful way. All activities were meaningful and left a lasting impression."
"Thanks to the inspired and collaborative contributions from my fellow participants, I return with an
arsenal of lessons that bring a modest slice of China back home to my students."
"I have always included global studies and world cultures into my curriculum. My experience in China will
allow me to introduce to my students pertinent first-hand information. I plan on doing so through the
development of curriculum units that will give my students the opportunity to explore artistically, the
cultural heritage of China, but more importantly, explore and compare their own culture as well as other
cultures with China.”
Questions about the webinar? Contact Carla White at carla.white@ed.gov.
Questions about the Seminars Abroad Program? Contact Maria Chang at maria.chang@ed.gov.
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