Taught to Travel

Take the summer to mentor US students in Chile & Argentina! Apply for the Youth Ambassadors Program if you reside in one of the program's location areas- Seattle, Portland, Reno, Tulsa, Pensacola, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Charlottesville or DC- and have a high command of the Spanish language. There is a similar program to Brazil as well. 

Looking to fund a teaching initiative here at home? Check out some of the following sites for available grants and scholarships:

• Fund for Teachers
• National Endowment for the Humanities
• Teachers Count

The Panama Teacher Match program-through Partners of the Americas- matches US teachers with Panamanian English teachers to work on curriculum and build relationships for 4-6 weeks during the summer months. Visit https://iglhrrlmdt.formstack.com/forms/untitled_form_26  to find out more info and to apply.

Are you a strong proponent of geographic education? The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship Program in conjunction with the National Geographic Education Associatin and Lindbald eExpeditions may present the most prefect travel options for you. Embark on various journeys offered world-wide and see where they take you! The application process begins each December. In the meantime, visit the website for further information on travel opportunities.

Here's another one...Culture Go Go is an organization that sponsors short-term stays in other countries to native English speakers in exchange for room and board. They assert, "No money is exchanged, just sharing."

FLSAS: Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Immersion Abroad.

FLSAS: Improve Foreign Language Proficiency(Foreign Language Learning / Foreign Language Training), including Less Commonly Taught Languages. LCTL.

• Total Immersion (100% Total Language Immersion – the real thing.  A true language learning experience; you are isolated from hearing your own language and only speak and hear the language you are studying.)
• Executive Language Learning / Foreign Language Training  (Special Programs for those who need to make maximum use of limited time.)
• Foreign Language Immersion Schools (Small Classes & Private Tutoring)
• Study Abroad Programs for High School & Middle School Students, Children (for serious, motivated Teens & Pre-Teens).

FLSAS: Cultural & LifeStyle Travel Immersion Experiences Abroad  (Cultural HomeStays).

• Adults, including Teachers & Professors
• HomeStay Only Programs (for those who want to explore on their own)
• Adults, including Seniors. (A more engaging way to travel, a gentler way of being a tourist.)
• HomeStay Only Programs (with Activities with Host)
• HomeStay Only Programs for Teens (Programs set up for Teens Only)
• Spanish in Miami – the Miami Multi-Cultural Experience

For an excellent resource for foreign language materials (books, foreign films, educational games, etc.), FLSAS suggests:

• World of Reading (World of Reading).

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Here are a few opportunities offered through NEH that may be of interest to you Spanish educators:

Authors in the Prado

I recalled that some time ago I created this wiki with experiences for teaching, studying and working abroad. Some of these experiences have already been posted here on the site, but others have not. Feel free to check them out if you are interested. :-)

Travel Opportunities for Teachers, Spanish Speaking (& Neighboring) Countries
Here are several opportunities for teaching/learning in Spanish speaking (and neighboring) countries.Application fees are free or minimal in cost and stipends are provided. Please feel free to view and add more by commenting. ¡Gracias!

Spain

• Embassy of Spain, Profesores Visitantes en España
  http://www.educacion.gob.es/dms-static/04018969-c879-4f3c-821b-8a34ed1e4f7d/consejerias-exteriores/eeuu/ppvvna/ppvvnortmanual20111128.pdf
  Description: Work as a bilingual classroom teacher and provide other (extra)curricular supports as necessary,
  Duration: Academic year, September 1- June 30
  Stipend: 2500 euros monthly (~ $3,200). Health insurance is included.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays airfare, travel and associated visa costs. 
  
• Embassy of Spain, Auxiliares de Conversación y Cultura
  http://www.educacion.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacion-eeuu.html
  Description: Serve as an assistant to a classroom teacher providing English as a Foreign Language instruction.
  Duration: Academic year, September 1-June 30
  Stipend: 700 euros monthly (~ $900). Health insurance is included.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays airfare, travel and associated visa costs. 
  
• Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship
  http://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_teaching.htmlDescription: Serve as an assistant to a classroom teacher providing English as a Foreign Language instruction.
  Duration: Academic year, September 1- June 30
  Stipend: Provided. Amount based upon location needs. Airfare, housing and health insurance paid by program.
  Costs: Free application
  Fulbright also offers research grants for projects in international locations. Visit the website for further information.

• CIEE: Teach in Spain
  http://www.ciee.org/teach/spain/
  Description: Serve as an assistant to a classroom teacher providing English as a Foreign Language instruction.
  Duration: Academic year, September 1- June 30
  Stipend: 700 euros monthly (~ $900). Health insurance is included.
  Costs: $50 Application fee. Participant pays $1,100 placement fee after acceptance as well as airfare, travel and associated visa costs.
  CIEE also offers a program to teach English in Business settings, but the stipulations vary slightly. Visit the page for further info.
  
• Bilingual English Development and Assessment (BEDA) Program
  http://www.ecmadrid.org/Beda/Auxiliares%20de%20conversacion/FAQ.pdf
  Description: Conversational English assistants are placed in bilingual Catholic schools throughout Europe to aid in the teaching of English.
  Duration: Academic year, September 1-June 30
  Stipend: From 690-1040 euros (~$ 900-1,358) monthly depending on number of hours worked. Health insurance is included.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays airfare, travel and associated visa costs. 
  
• Center for International Career Development (CICD)
  http://cicdgo.com/
  Description: Posted teach and work abroad programs
  Duration: Varies based upon program
  Stipend: 700 euros monthly (~$900- teaching in Spain)
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays $700 placement fee after acceptance as well as airfare, travel, health insurance and associated visa costs.
  
• Abbey Road
  http://www.goabbeyroad.com/Description: Summer programs for high school students in Barcelona & Cadíz, Spain.
  Duration: Summer months, June-August, depending on specific program.
  Stipend: Varies based on position and is provided in dollars. Housing and health insurance provided.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays flight. No visa required due to travel duration.

• Oxbridge Academic
  http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/index.php
  Description: Summer study abroad enrichment programs for teens in Barcelona, Spain.
  Duration: Summer months, June-August, depending on specific program.
  Stipend: Varies based on position and is provided in dollars. Housing and health insurance provided.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays flight. No visa required due to travel duration. 
  
• ASA Summer Fuel
  http://www.summerfuel.com/
  Description: Summer study abroad enrichment programs for teens in Barcelona, Cádiz, Conil & Nerja, Spain.
  Duration: Summer months, June-August, depending on specific program.
  Stipend: Varies based on position, and is provided in dollars. Housing and health insurance provided.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays flight. No visa required due to travel duration. 
  
• Summer Discovery
  http://www.summerdiscovery.com/spain
  Description: Pre-college programs in Barcelona & Madrid Spain.
  Duration: Summer months, June-August, depending on specific program.
  Stipend: Varies based on job position, and is provided in dollars. Housing and health insurance provided.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays flight. No visa required due to travel duration.

• ACA Summer Programs
  http://www.acasummer.com/Description: Summer study abroad enrichment programs for teens in Barcelona & Seville, Spain.
  Duration: Summer months, June-August, depending on specific program.
  Stipend: Varies based on job position, and is provided in dollars. Housing and health insurance provided.
  Costs: Free application. Participant pays flight. No visa required due to travel duration.

• CIEE Teach in Chile/Dominican Republic
  http://www.ciee.org/teach/
  Description: Serve as an assistant to a classroom teacher providing English as a Foreign Language instruction.
  Duration: Academic year, September 1- June 30
  Stipend: Chile: 430,000 CLP monthly (~$885); DR: $350-450 monthly
  Costs: $50 Application fee. Participant pays $1,000+ placement fee after acceptance as well as airfare, travel and associated visa costs. Health insurance is included.
  
• Toyota International Teacher Program, Costa Rica
  http://www.iie.org/en/programs/Toyota-International-Teacher-Program
  Description: Secondary teachers collaborate and complete projects related to environmental change.
  Duration: 2-3 weeks during varied points throughout the year.
  Stipend: $500 to help defray costs to teacher’s during the school year.
  Costs: All expenses included, except pre-departure needs (i.e. passports, immunizations, etc.)
•  American Councils/Fulbright, Uruguay Educator Exchange Program
  http://www.americancouncils.org/program/48/USEEP/
  Description: Teachers from Uruguay and the US complete visiting cultural exchange to collaborate regarding ideas and classroom projects for cross-cultural learning.
  Duration: Each educator spends a 3 week period in the other country during their respective summer months.
  Stipend: $1450- $600 travel expenses, $600 hosting expenses, $250 classroom materials. Housing, health insurance and airfare. Exchange teacher stays with US host teacher during his/her visit.
  Costs: Free application.

• Murdock-Thompson Foundation for Teachers
  http://www.murdockthompson.com/
  Description: Murdock-Thompson supports positive advancements in education by strengthening teachers' abilities to promote change. The foundation awards grants for projects in various fields for driven projects.
  Duration: Summer
  Stipend: Based upon project need
  Costs: Free application

• IREX: Teachers for Global Programs (Morocco and Brazil, “neighboring countries”)
  http://www.irex.org/project/teachers-global-classrooms-program-tgc#
  Description: “Aimed at globalizing teaching in the classroom.” Middle/high school math, science, social studies, English and ESL teachers are eligible. Pre-departure online course and sessions in Washington, D.C. required.
  Duration: 2-3 weeks depending on departure date.
  Stipend: All costs- airfare, housing, health insurance, classroom materials- provided.
  Costs: Free application fee. No other costs noted.

• InterExchange: Christianson & Working Abroad Grants
  http://www.interexchange.org/foundation/grant-funding/making-global-difference?url=%2Ffoundation
  Description: Applicants can receive a scholarship to work abroad or fund projects in specific countries.
  Duration: Varies based upon program.
  Stipend: $1,500-$10,000 depending on program specifics.
  Costs: Recipient pays any fees/costs not directly related to the project.

• STARTALK
  http://education.indiana.edu/ResearchProjects/STARTALK/tabid/16107/Default.aspx
  Description: Hosted by Indiana University, Bloomington, this federally funded program provides coursework and activities for less commonly taught languages: Arabic, Chinese,Persian, Turkish, and Swahili.
  Duration: There are online and onsite program components from May-August. Check site for specific dates.
  Stipend: Graduate credits, travel, tuition, room & board costs provided by program. Costs: No other associated fees.

• English-Speaking Union’s British Universities Summer School Scholarship (United Kingdom)
  http://www.esuus.org/programs_British_Universities_Summer_Program.htm
  Description: English-themed study at University of Oxford, Shakespeare Globe Center or Scottish Universities Summer School for English, social studies and performing arts teachers.
  Duration: 3-6 weeks of summer
  Stipend: Travel, tuition, room & board costs provided by program. Graduate credit available.
  Costs: No other associated fees.

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  PhD in English: Composition and TESOL
  Summer residency courses available
  http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=40933

• University of Pennsylvania
  PhD Programs in Education
  Free tuition for all accepted applicants
  http://www.gse.upenn.edu/degrees_program

• Lehigh University
  EdD in International Education
  Online courses throughout year with summer residency requirement
  http://coe.cc.lehigh.edu/lbl/grad-eddedlead.html

• Universitat Roma i Virgili
  Doctoral degree in Spanish/English as a Second Language
  Offered online in Catalan, Spanish or English. Grants available to international students.
  http://www.urv.cat/estudis/doctorat/en_pop.html
• Temple University
  EdD, TESOL Doctoral Program 
  http://www.temple.edu/education/tesol/programs/doctoral.html

Summer K-12 Teacher Institute in Cuba

June 20th, 2015 - July 4th, 2015

Havana, Cuba | June 20 – July 4, 2015

Click HERE to access the Application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 30, 2015

The Stone Center for Latin American Studies is offering a unique summer study abroad program for K-12 teachers in Havana, Cuba in 2015. This two-week program provides the unique opportunity to work on developing lesson plans while exploring the sights and sounds of a nation and people that remain obscured behind political rhetoric and misinformation. Recent economic changes on the island have provoked a series of social and cultural transformations that have left Cubans and the entire world wondering what could be next for the island and the Revolution. Don't miss the chance to witness some of these challenges and triumphs firsthand and get the opportunity to bring your experience back to your students in the classroom.

PLEASE VIEW THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY.

ITINERARY – 15 DAYS

• Day 1 – U.S./HAVANA, CUBA
  Depart from Tampa, FL, Upon arrival, enjoy dinner and a welcome reception followed by an informal walk and people watching on the Malecón.
• Day 2 – HAVANA
  Havana Vieja Tour with local preservation experts to discuss in depth the history of local landmarks, historical preservation efforts, and future plans. Visit "Arte Corte" – a barber shop and hair-dressing school in the Santo Angel neighborhood developed to promote skills in the community and support the local economy – and meet with local community leaders., students and elderly folks at the community center Visit the Callejón de Hamel for rumba music and meet with Centro Habana residents. Presentation on AfroCuban dance with musical expert Cari Diez; opportunity to interact with the musicians and staff.
• Day 3 – HAVANA
  Lecture with Professor Alfredo Prieto on "Cuba Since the Special Period." Curriculum development workshop. Visit the Cuba Council of Churches to meet local people and participate in a seminar about the organization's work in the areas of youth, agriculture, social welfare, and international communications.
• Day 4 – HAVANA
  Walking tour of Calle Obispo in the morning with Professor Rafael Hernández. Meet the instructors and students of La Colmenita, an after-school program that uses song and dance performance as a social development tool.
• Day 5 – HAVANA
  Presentation by Professor Isabel Rigol on "Current Challenges Facing Havana's Effort to Preserve its Architecture and Heritage." Visit to the Escuelas Nacional de Arte and meet with students and faculty. Evening walk and visit to the Cañonazo at the Morro.
• Day 6 – VINALES
  Day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Viñales for landscape and village exploration. Explore the mountainous magotes and visit and meet local tobacco farmers working in their fields and storehouses. At the Casa del Veguero we'll have an introduction to tobacco farming and tobacco production. Visit with locals in the town of Viñales; lunch will be a community event shared with local families, followed by a visit to a children's art center.
• Day 7 – ALAMAR
  Visit to an Organipónico (urban agrarian farm) in Alamar to explore sustainable farming in Cuba and learn about Cuban cuisine from local gardeners and Noel Pina, the manager of the garden. After lunch explore the community project Muraleando, where local artists have been changing a downtrodden neighborhood into a living work of art.
• Day 8 – HAVANA/JAIMANITAS
  Visit to Cementerio Colón and interact with the dozens of pilgrims who line up daily at the tomb of Amelia Goyri, said to grant miracles. Continue on to the Plaza de la Revolución. Lunch and afternoon visit to workshop of ceramic artist, José Fuster, who has turned his neighborhood into a unique, whimsical work of public art. Curriculum development in the evening.
• Day 9 – SANTA CLARA, TRINIDAD
  Travel to Trinidad via Santa Clara, a town founded by 175 people on July 15, 1689. It is the site of the last battle in the Cuban Revolution in 1958. Visit to the Che Mausoleum in Santa Clara. Also visit the historic sugar plantation of Manaca Iznaga before arriving in Trinidad.
• Day 10 – TRINIDAD
  Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, founded on December 23, 1514 by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. Trinidad was a central piece of Cuba's sugar-based economy. Guided city tour with the city historian. Visit the Trinidad library to learn about the importance of libraries and debate questions of intellectual freedom with the staff. Meet with local entrepreneur David Alamar, owner of a private paladar (Davimart) to discuss cuentaproprismo in Cuba.
• Day 11 – CIENFUEGOS
  We will head to Cienfuegos, a town known for its architectural beauty which reveals its French colonial roots. Visit the Beny More School of Art that trains students in the visual and musical arts and is one of the top ten middle-level art schools in Cuba.
• Day 12 – HAVANA
  We will hear from children's book author Olga Marta Pérez about the children's/ youth Literacy Scene in Cuba today. In the afternoon, we will visit the Cuban Collection of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes accompanied by a curator.
• Day 13 – PLAYA GIRON (Site of Bay of Pigs), Ciénega de Zapata, Playa Larga
  Day excursion to the historic site of the Bay of Pigs, one of the landing sites for the 1961 US-backed invasion. Visit the Finca Fiesta Campesina farm, the Playa Girón museum, the Parque Ciénaga de Zapata, the Laguna del Tesoro, and the Taino Indian village.
• Day 14 – HAVANA
  Wrap-up curriculum workshop followed by a free afternoon ending in a celebratory dinner.
• Day 15 – HAVANA/U.S.
  Morning departure for the U.S.

For questions, contact Denise Woltering Vargas at 504.862.3143, or at crcrts@tulane.edu. Visit the Summer 2015 Institute webpage.