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Education Office Embassy of Spain in the US - Consulate General of Spain in SF School districts/Charter schools Informational Session Visiting Teachers Program 2013-2014
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Education Office Embassy of Spain in the US - Consulate General of Spain in SF
School districts/Charter schools
Informational Session
Visiting Teachers Program 2013-2014
• Based on Memorandum
of Understanding, which enables teachers from Spain to teach in CA school districts on a J-1 cultural exchange visa for 1 to 3 years.
• The program Started in California in 1986
Visiting Teachers Program
Visiting Teachers Program- More than 2000 teachers have participated in 26 years- 72 teachers began in 1986.- Over 240 teachers from Spain in California- Agreement of Collaboration with more than 50 school districts and charter schools in 26 years.
School year 2011-2012
60 American teachers and 2700 teacher aides in Spain
300 Spanish teachers were hired by districts in 18 States
For the US :
oThe presence of the teachers fosters knowledge and appreciation
of similarities and differences
oIt addresses problems associated with the availability of qualified
and certified Spanish-speaking teachers
oIt provides communities with a diverse atmosphere
oIt brings qualified and extraordinary teachers to the education
and
lives of the students
oIt promotes cultural links between California and Spain
Why participate in the program?
For Spain:
•Teachers learn about different and good teaching practices in Californian schools
•It provides a variety of tools for future teaching work
•It improves teaching practice in a multicultural context
•Teachers acquire a more profound knowledge of American culture
•Teachers transfer this knowledge to the Spanish school community
Candidates:-Fully certified k-12 teachers
- Proficient in English
- All have a BA, and most of them have MA
- They have at least 3 years of teaching experience
- Strongly interested in international education and new
pedagogical opportunities
Teaching subjects:• Spanish as a Foreign Language
• Immersion programs
• Alternative bilingual programs
• Other subjects (Math, Science, Music, etc.)
From kingerdarten to grade 12
District’s Responsibilities:
Logistics support upon teachers’ arrival
School mentoring and orientation
Professional development opportunitiesWork along with the Responsible Officer and the Education Advisors towards the success of the program
Teacher’s Responsibilities:
As full-time teachers, they are expected to fulfill the same requirements as the rest of staff:
Work regular teaching daysElaborate their lesson plans and all other documents required by their AdministratorsCollaborate actively in their Departments and Schools on any initiativeTeach and behave according to the rigor and standards expected
Ministry of Education: Covers travel, food, and lodging costs for CDE staff to test
and screen Spanish teachers, and for the selected school districts to interview and offer teaching contracts in Madrid
Teachers: Pay for their housing, health, medical evacuation and
repatriation insurances, own travel, US Embassy fees for visas
School Districts: Pay the teacher’s salary and benefits according to their
teaching experience and university hours
s
Funding
Challenges for Visiting Teachers
- It may take some time for visiting teachers to adjust to the new school system
-Visiting teachers need support with classroom management strategies
-Meeting credentialing requirements by exams for a short stay in California
Kindergarten through twelfth grade students are reaping the benefits of the partnership with Spain
December, 2012:
Yearly national call to recruit candidates
January to March, 2013 :
The ministry and CDE make an initial selection of candidates
- Revision of required documents in Madrid- Pre-selection of candidates in California
Selection Process Calendar
April, 2013 (in Madrid):
1st week.- Responsible Officer from CDE: Mini CBEST & Oral interview
2nd week District/School charter representatives travel to Madrid to run the interviews
Brief information session in Madrid for selected teachers
April/June, 2013:
The selected Spanish teachers sign the contract with each school district/charter school
Three-day Seminar in Madrid paid by the Ministry. Orientation in California District support
July, 2013
• Upon arrival: Meeting about details of the process
• All the interviews take place at the hotel
• Start at 10:00 – Finish at 5:00 Monday through Friday
• The interviewing teams determine the duration and structure of each interview
• Every day representatives will receive the list and resumés of candidates to
be interviewed the following day
• Candidate may provide other type of documentation they regard relevant
Interviews
Dates:
January 31, 2013: Information sheet
February 26, 2013: Agreement of Collaboration
April 2013: Interviews in Madrid
July 2013: Orientation for selected teachers in Madrid and California
Web pageFind out:
Who We Are and What We Do
Services and Programs
Publications
Useful Links
http://www.educacion.gob.es/eeuu
CDE
• Ms Edda Caraballo Responsible Officer [email protected]
Ministry of Education
• Ms Rosario Outes Jiménez Education Advisor in Los Angeles [email protected]
• Ms Josefa Salvador Hernández Education Advisor in San Francisco [email protected]
[email protected] http://www.educacion.es/exterior/usa/
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