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CEEF Teacher/Educator Exchange Program Fall 2017 Application: Intro Teacher/Educator Exchange Program – International and Interprovincial Exchanges Application Package Please ensure that you have read the Teacher/Educator Exchange ‘Information Package: Before You Apply’ before inquiring or submitting an application The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation (CEEF) is a not-for-profit Canadian organization, and the sole body mandated by the Ministries/Departments of Education and Training to facilitate reciprocal, professional exchanges for Canadian teachers from Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI. CEEF’s Teacher/Educator Exchange Program upholds more than a century-long tradition of international teacher exchanges between Canadian teachers – together with their families – and their foreign exchange counterparts. The program offers elementary and secondary level (occasionally tertiary) educators the professional development opportunity to exchange teaching positions and housing with an educator in a partner country or province for the period of one year. Participants continue to be employed and paid by their home school board/district while on exchange – with no additional cost to the employer. Such exchange promotes cross-cultural perspectives, fosters understanding of diversity, and contributes to the development of our globalizing education systems. Before you apply Read the Teacher/Educator Exchange ‘Information Package: Before you Apply’ Ask your school administration if they will support your application for international/inter-provincial exchange Talk with your partner, family or friends and about undertaking an exchange The application may take a couple weeks to complete, requiring the endorsement of school authorities and references. Remember that your application will be considered by potential exchange partners and schools. Application Submission Applicant discusses the exchange opportunity, timing and application process with their Principal/Dean Applicant completes this Application Package in the fillable PDF, and adds all attachments, professional reference forms, and school authority signatures: The completed Application Package should be submitted in a single document with all forms and attachments, to: [email protected] - Please contact CEEF if you require accommodations for alternate modes of submission Submit Application Fee to CEEF (See ‘Information Package’: ‘Exchange Cost – Administration Fees’) What to Expect after Applying 1. Application package is processed and reviewed 2. CEEF liaises with partnering international exchange authorities to identify suitable exchange placements. Potential exchange partners will be offered to the applicant and their school principal/dean. 3. After an exchange match has been officially proposed by CEEF, the exchange placement is considered confirmed when both participants, Canadian and foreign school authorities have signed their acceptance. 4. CEEF and the foreign exchange authority issue documents of Confirmation of Exchange between participants to all stakeholders. The Canadian teacher’s Confirmation Fee is due. 5. CEEF guides the Canadian school board/district in applying for ‘Offer of Employment’ for the incoming teacher, as required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of all school authorities hosting a foreign exchange teacher. The IRCC Employer Portal requires a $230 fee, to be reimbursed by the incoming educator. 6. Exchange participants acquire appropriate international work visa and teaching authorization in keeping with host destination and CEEF requirements, along with all other administrative and travel preparations. For more information or to submit an Application Package contact: Teacher/Educator Exchange Program Manager, Melanie Lindayen [email protected] +1 705 739 7596

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CEEF Teacher/Educator Exchange Program Fall 2017 Application: Intro

Teacher/Educator Exchange Program – International and Interprovincial Exchanges

Application Package Please ensure that you have read the Teacher/Educator Exchange ‘Information Package: Before You Apply’

before inquiring or submitting an application

The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation (CEEF) is a not-for-profit Canadian organization, and the sole body mandated by the Ministries/Departments of Education and Training to facilitate reciprocal, professional exchanges for Canadian teachers from Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI.

CEEF’s Teacher/Educator Exchange Program upholds more than a century-long tradition of international teacher exchanges between Canadian teachers – together with their families – and their foreign exchange counterparts. The program offers elementary and secondary level (occasionally tertiary) educators the professional development opportunity to exchange teaching positions and housing with an educator in a partner country or province for the period of one year. Participants continue to be employed and paid by their home school board/district while on exchange – with no additional cost to the employer. Such exchange promotes cross-cultural perspectives, fosters understanding of diversity, and contributes to the development of our globalizing education systems.

Before you apply

Read the Teacher/Educator Exchange ‘Information Package: Before you Apply’

Ask your school administration if they will support your application for international/inter-provincial exchange

Talk with your partner, family or friends and about undertaking an exchange

The application may take a couple weeks to complete, requiring the endorsement of school authorities and references. Remember that your application will be considered by potential exchange partners and schools.

Application Submission

Applicant discusses the exchange opportunity, timing and application process with their Principal/Dean

Applicant completes this Application Package in the fillable PDF, and adds all attachments, professional reference forms, and school authority signatures:

The completed Application Package should be submitted in a single document with all forms and attachments, to: [email protected]

- Please contact CEEF if you require accommodations for alternate modes of submission

Submit Application Fee to CEEF (See ‘Information Package’: ‘Exchange Cost – Administration Fees’)

What to Expect after Applying

1. Application package is processed and reviewed

2. CEEF liaises with partnering international exchange authorities to identify suitable exchange placements. Potential exchange partners will be offered to the applicant and their school principal/dean.

3. After an exchange match has been officially proposed by CEEF, the exchange placement is considered confirmed when both participants, Canadian and foreign school authorities have signed their acceptance.

4. CEEF and the foreign exchange authority issue documents of Confirmation of Exchange between participants to all stakeholders. The Canadian teacher’s Confirmation Fee is due.

5. CEEF guides the Canadian school board/district in applying for ‘Offer of Employment’ for the incoming teacher, as required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of all school authorities hosting a foreign exchange teacher. The IRCC Employer Portal requires a $230 fee, to be reimbursed by the incoming educator.

6. Exchange participants acquire appropriate international work visa and teaching authorization in keeping with host destination and CEEF requirements, along with all other administrative and travel preparations.

For more information or to submit an Application Package contact:

Teacher/Educator Exchange Program Manager, Melanie Lindayen

[email protected] +1 705 739 7596

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Teacher/Educator Exchange Program: APPLICATION

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: as on passport

Commonly used name:

Home Address: with postal code

Mailing Address: with postal code

Home Phone:

Mobile Phone: Personal Email:

Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy

Work Email:

Citizenship/s: Teachers Federation:

Marital Status (optional):

Passport Expiry Date:

Religion (optional): Visa eligibility:

e.g., French citizenship

If spouse/partner is also a teacher applying for exchange:

Partner/Spouse Name:

Either may be matched, but preferably:

Both must be matched (opportunities for double exchange match are more limited)

Please list all accompanying family members/partner details:

Full Name as on passport Relationship Country of Citizenship Date of Birth dd/mm/yyyy

B. School Information

School:

Address:

Principal:

Email:

School Phone:

School Board/District: and/or system e.g. public/private/independent

ATTACH COLOUR HEADSHOT PHOTO HERE

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SECTION 2: EXCHANGE PREFERENCES

Location: Please indicate your exchange location preferences by ranking all destinations of interest in order of priority (starting with 1. You may add ranking of preferences (state/province) within a destination.

N.B. Restricting your location preferences reduces the possibility of arranging an exchange placement, while including multiple preferences will not impact chances of being matched in a priority destination.

Exchange Partner: If you have already located a potential exchange partner or school, please provide details:

Foreign Teacher: School:

Email: Location:

Commencement Date: Please indicate which exchange cycle/date(s) you and your school would consider in a

given cycle. If you are not successfully matched, you must re-activate your application the following year.

2018/2019 Exchange Cycle

July-September 2018 (Europe; Canada)

*Anticipated start for Europe during Northern Hemisphere school holidays to coincide with European and Canadian school year. Occasionally exchanges with Australia can be negotiated with a July start date.

January 2019 (Australia)

*Anticipated start for Australia during Southern Hemisphere school holidays.

2019/2020 Exchange Cycle

July-September 2019 (Europe; Canada)

January 2020 (Australia)

Other (Please specify):

Ranking Location

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS (e.g. Council of International Schools)

*CEEF is developing new placement opportunities for Canadian teachers and will welcome new applicant leads.

AUSTRALIA

New South Wales Victoria South Australia

Queensland (private and independent schools only) West Australia Northern Territory

CANADA (Inter-provincial)

Alberta British Columbia Manitoba

New Brunswick Nova Scotia Ontario

UNITED STATES *Placements are probable in Colorado, Washington State, or Nebraska. Open to applicant leads.

FRANCE

SWITZERLAND

GERMANY

UNITED KINGDOM *pending program partner

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SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

School Board/District:

Board/District Director or Designate for exchange approval:

e.g. Superintendent of Human Resources

Human Resources Officer: Contact responsible for Teacher Exchanges

Email:

Phone:

Other Board/District contact for Educator Exchanges:

Previous Exchanges:

Language:

First language(s):

Rate your language skills from 0 (none) to 5 (completely fluent):

English Understanding Speaking Reading Writing Overall

French

German

Spanish

Other

English

Experience teaching in languages other than English: as a second language

OR to native speakers

Professional Information:

Teaching Certificates held: Primary (Ages 4-8) Junior(Ages 9-11) Intermediate(Ages 12-15)

Senior(Age 16+) Post-secondary

Current teaching position: level/grade(s); subject(s)

Qualified to teach: level/grade(s); subject(s)

Willing to teach level/grade(s); subject(s)

Special qualifications: e.g. ESL, FSL, Library, Computer

If you have been on exchange, provide year(s) and location:

Have you applied previously?

Overseas Experience: Provide details of previous experience living/working/studying internationally

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Assignment for Incoming Exchange Educator:

Are other assignments options available? provide details

Other assignment information and duties for the Incoming Educator

curricular and extra-curricular

Approximate school year start and end dates: may not match exchange teaching dates

Semestered Non-semestered

Term 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:

Academic and Professional Qualifications: Please list teaching certificates/diplomas and relevant courses

Qualification/Degree/Course Major Subjects Institution Dates attended

Educational employment record: Please list your teaching and administration experience, from most recent.

Position/Title Employing Board/District Teaching assignment/subject(s) Level(s)/Grade(s) taught Dates

Total years teaching experience:

Notes:

relevant experience or extended absences

School/Place of Teaching Profile: Please include type of school, location, facilities, philosophy, organizational structure, and general community profile (use an additional page if required).

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Teaching Certificate: Please attach here a copy of your teacher certificate OR a certificate of good standing from your teacher registration authority.

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Photographs of School/Place of Teaching: Please attach here colour photos of the following (3-5):

• Classroom(s) • Staff room • School grounds etc.

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Teaching Timetable/Schedule: Please attach here a copy of your present school/instructional timetable (weekly).

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Please describe your motivation and professional objectives for undertaking an exchange:

Professional Profile: Provide details on your professional life for the interest of the potential host principal/dean, including a brief overview of your career, leadership responsibilities, relevant extra-curricular involvement, participation in professional associations and special interests (use additional page if required).

Personal and family profile: Provide details on yourself and participating family members for the interest of your exchange counterpart and placement, including particular community/cultural/recreational interests,

Medical requirements: Are there any treatments/requirements or (dis)abilities for yourself or accompanying family members important for the understanding of potential exchange partners or teaching placements?

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SECTION 3: ACCOMMODATIONS

Exchange participants must either exchange their own current accommodation or make suitable and appropriate fully-furnished and equipped housing arrangements for their exchange counterpart and accompanying persons. Sole occupancy is advised. Please contact CEEF if any circumstances change.

Accommodation exchange arrangements are made privately between exchange counterparts, and are not the responsibility of coordinating or employing bodies. Additional information is available upon exchange proposal.

Accommodation requirements for Canadian Educator and accompanying persons on exchange:

Number of bedrooms: Please specify range (minimum to ideal)

Number of beds:

Accommodation offered for exchange counterpart and accompanying persons:

Type of accommodation: e.g. Detached house/Townhouse/Condo/Unit

Number of bedrooms: Number of beds:

Number of bathrooms:

Other rooms: Please list all rooms/areas included in the accommodations for your exchange partner

Available appliances/facilities: e.g. Stove/ Fridge/ Freezer /Washing machine Dryer/ TV/ DVD / Stereo/ Computer / Pool

If no washer/dryer available, indicate how washing is done:

Fuel type and extent of heating and/or air conditioning:

Do you or accompanying persons smoke?

If yes, would you agree to smoke outdoors only

Would you be prepared to host a smoker?

If any part of the accommodation is shared, provide details of arrangement, and brief description of occupant: Note: it is rare to find a match who will be willing to share accommodation

Insurance coverage for the accommodation and contents: Please clarify validity during exchange

I will negotiate the exchange of my current accommodation with my exchange counterpart.

Rather than exchange my current accommodation, I will secure alternative accommodation for my exchange counterpart and accompanying persons (e.g. rental) Note: all accommodation provided should be secured and fully-furnished ideally three months prior to exchange.

Any special conditions which apply to the use of your accommodation by your exchange counterpart:

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Home Location

Address of accommodation:

Location of accommodation:

Distance and travel time between accommodation and school/place of teaching:

Describe your usual travel method to your workplace (and alternative methods).

Describe the home location in relation to schools likely to be attended by the exchange counterpart’s family.

Describe your home community: Provide details of the surrounding area including population, distance from shopping and urban centres, airports, transport, places of worship, cultural facilities (use additional page if required).

Additional information: Please indicate any special considerations relevant to a potential exchange counterpart’s occupancy and care of the accommodation (e.g. pets/livestock requiring care; not suitable for young children; smoking areas)

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Photographs of accommodation: Please attach here coloured photos of the following (minimum 3) 1. Exterior view (1-2 photos) 2. Interior view of all rooms/living areas

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Floorplan of accommodation (need not be to scale): Please attach here a floorplan/layout of the exchange accommodation, including labeled rooms and approximate size.

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EVIDENCE OF GOOD HEALTH

Re: Participation in the Canadian Education Exchange Program’s Educator Exchange Program

To be completed by a registered medical physician and stamped by the medical office: I certify that, , whom I have known professionally for years, has been examined by me within the past 6 months and is in good health, free of any medical condition which would impede their travel and teaching duties in a foreign country while on exchange for the period of one year. Additional comments: Family Doctor Telephone number Signature Date Address This information is maintained for administrative purposes for Educator Exchange coordination and will be destroyed.

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STATEMENT OF POLICY ON NON-CATHOLIC TEACHERS (CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARDS/DISTRICTS ONLY) The following Canadian Teacher/Educator, , employed with the Catholic School Board/District, is making an application to The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation for participation in an Educator Exchange. The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation makes every effort to arrange exchanges for Canadian teachers to their preferred destinations. For Catholic applicants, we first endeavour to place them in a Roman Catholic school. Our success rate is affected by the fact that some of our partner jurisdictions do not have exclusively Roman Catholic school systems. This limits the range of opportunities available to Roman Catholic teachers.

With the agreement of a Catholic school district or board, CEEF is willing to arrange placements for Roman Catholic teachers in non-Catholic school systems or private schools. However, since a great deal of time and effort goes into the arrangements to finalize each exchange, CEEF requires a statement of school district or board policy regarding the acceptability of non-Catholic teachers as exchange partners for the Canadian applicants before a placement is proposed.

In order to avoid misunderstanding and disappointment for everyone involved, please indicate in the spaces provided below your jurisdiction’s policy with respect to the acceptability of a non-Catholic teacher as exchange partner for this applicant. Please Note: The exchange authorities in the U.S.A. and France are not permitted to ask religion, although occasionally the religion of the applicant is volunteered.

This statement does not oblige the board/district to accept any proposed Exchange Teacher/Educator who does not in all other respects meet the requirements of the applicant’s teaching assignment. The Catholic School Board/District, WILL WILL NOT accept a non-Catholic teacher to fill the teaching assignments of for

the duration of the Educator Exchange. Director / Superintendent or Designate Telephone number Signature Date

OR

The Catholic School Board/District, WILL WILL NOT accept a non-Catholic teacher to fill the teaching assignments of for the duration of the Educator Exchange, provided that the Incoming Exchange Teacher submits a letter of commitment and

Pledge to uphold the Catholicity, ethos and teachings of the school. Director / Superintendent or Designate Telephone number Signature Date

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PRINCIPAL/DEAN’S REFERENCE FOR APPLICANT TO EDUCATOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The success of the exchange program depends on the professional and personal qualities of the educators representing their employing boards/districts their province/country and profession while on exchange. CEEF depends on those providing recommendations for faithful representation of a candidate’s suitability for exchange. Reference considerations are both personal and professional. If you are not familiar with the applicant’s history, please consult with professional colleagues (e.g. previous principal, supervisory officer, department head) for appraisal. 1. Applicant/Teacher Name 2. School/ Institution 3. Please check the appropriate box re: applicant’s (A) professional qualifications and (B) personal traits for each criterion.

(A) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Superior Above Average

Average

Below Average

Unable to comment

Knowledge of subject field and how to teach it

Effectiveness with students of diverse levels and talents

Ability to work with colleagues, including those with divergent views

Adherence to established administrative policies and procedures

Plan, assess and report for effective learning

Create and maintain a safe and challenging environment through classroom management skills

Continue to improve their professional knowledge and practice

(B) PERSONAL TRAITS

Adaptability to change in living and working conditions

Resourcefulness

Self-reliance

Initiative

Diplomacy Skills

4. Additional comments on the applicant’s professional competence, experience, accomplishments, and personal qualities. Indicate also any limitations. Please indicate how long you have known the applicant. Reference’s name and title Telephone number Signature Date

While you are not required to respond, your cooperation is requested for the applicant to be eligible for consideration.

Please return the completed reference form to the educator for inclusion with their completed application.

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SUPERVISORY OFFICER’S REFERENCE FOR APPLICANT TO EDUCATOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM (e.g. Dept. Head)

The success of the exchange program depends on the professional and personal qualities of the educators representing their employing boards/districts their province/country and profession while on exchange. CEEF depends on those providing recommendations for faithful representation of a candidate’s suitability for exchange. Reference considerations are both personal and professional. If you are not familiar with the applicant’s history, please consult with professional colleagues (e.g. previous principal, supervisory officer, department head) for appraisal. 1. Applicant/Teacher Name 2. School/ Institution 3. Please check the appropriate box re: applicant’s (A) professional qualifications and (B) personal traits for each criterion.

(A) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Superior Above Average

Average

Below Average

Unable to comment

Knowledge of subject field and how to teach it

Effectiveness with students of diverse levels and talents

Ability to work with colleagues, including those with divergent views

Adherence to established administrative policies and procedures

Plan, assess and report for effective learning

Create and maintain a safe and challenging environment through classroom management skills

Continue to improve their professional knowledge and practice

(B) PERSONAL TRAITS

Adaptability to change in living and working conditions

Resourcefulness

Self-reliance

Initiative

Diplomacy Skills

4. Additional comments on the applicant’s professional competence, experience, accomplishments, and personal qualities. Indicate also any limitations. Please indicate how long you have known the applicant. Reference’s name and title Telephone number Signature Date

While you are not required to respond, your cooperation is requested for the applicant to be eligible for consideration.

Please return the completed reference form to the educator for inclusion with their completed application.

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APPLICANT/EDUCATOR – DECLARATION

In applying for exchange I, declare that the information supplied is complete and correct, and I will undertake to inform CEEF of any future changes in my situation immediately.

To the best of my knowledge, there are no health or other considerations which affect myself or anyone accompanying me which are likely to impact upon obtaining appropriate visas (which may involve medical or criminal record checks) or affect the successful completion of an exchange.

Having understood the commitments of participating in a Teacher Exchange, I :

Agree to teach in the exchange position for the full school year/exchange period of the hosting school authority;

Agree to return my current position or to a comparable position at the end of the exchange period, unless alternative arrangements have been approved by the officials of my School Board/District /Employer;

Agree to abide by the conditions of my employment, the requirements of the host school/authority, as well as CEEF policies, all exchange agreements and international Obligations of Parties;

Agree to provide suitable, furnished and appropriate housing, by means of exchanging accommodations OR providing suitable housing for my exchange partner and accompanying persons;

Agree to acquire appropriate international work visa and teaching authorization in keeping with the policies of the destination country/state and guidance of CEEF and foreign exchange authorities;

Agree to provide Canadian Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search and Fingerprinting results, and other official documentation requested by foreign exchange authorities;

Agree to pay exchange administration fees to CEEF, including application fee (due upon submission) and confirmation fee (due upon approval of exchange);

Have read and will comply with CEEF’s accompanying ‘Teacher Exchange Information Package: Before You Apply’;

Accept that information provided in this application will be sent to foreign exchange authorities, and if matched, to the foreign school jurisdiction, school and prospective partner;

Recognize that I am responsible for flights and travel to/from exchange destination and any additional costs of going on exchange (e.g. visa application, medical examination, teaching authorization and notarization of documents, criminal record checks, personal insurance, moving costs etc.).

Applicant Signature Date

Witness Date

APPLICANT/EDUCATOR – PRIVACY OF INFORMATION

The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation (CEEF) is included under the provisions of the personal Information protection and Electronics Documents Act (PIPEDA). In addition, various CEEF partners (home province/ territory school authorities) are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of information and protectionof Privacy Act (FOIPOP). CEEF’s policy and practice is to maintain as strictly confidential, any information provided which is used solely to assist in offering an exchange opportunity to any of its applicants / participants. As a consequence of the PIPEDA and / or the FOIPOP, this information may be subject to additional release in compliance with the legislation.

Your signature below gives your consent to CEEF to release the following information from your application(name, email address, accompanying family members, your address, home phone number, your school name, address and contact number) to our Canadian partner organizations including the Canadian League for Educator Exchange (CLEE ), the New Brunswick Exchange Teachers’ Organization (NBETO), the British Columbia Exchange Teachers’ Association (BCETA) and your home provincial/territorial Department / Ministry of Education and teachers’ union/federation.

INFORMATION RELEASE: CONSENT I hereby give my consent to CEEF, its employees and officers for the release of the information listed above to any authority provided for in the current legislation and to CEEF’s provincial/territorial partners. Applicant Signature Date

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APPLICANT/EDUCATOR – GIVING BACK AS A VOLUNTEER FORMER EXCHANGE TEACHER UPON RETURN

Here in Canada we have regional volunteer groups dedicated to supporting and making the year an exciting and memorable one for exchange teachers and their families. Similar opportunities will be made available to you by volunteer groups in your area. These groups, cannot continue without your help... Do remember what was done for you!

We hope that you will contribute to your local Canadian volunteer group in Canada upon your return so that Incoming exchange teachers can benefit from the same experiences. Contributions might include: assisting or presenting at an event, sharing/distributing information materials, making phone calls, making your home available to billet a family attending an event in your area, participating in the executive committee, etc. At this time, we ask for an indication that you may be willing to help upon return:

I expect to be able to contribute upon my return and request to be contacted at that time.

Applicant Signature Date

PRINCIPAL/DEAN DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDATION:

As Principal/Dean of the School/Place of Teaching, I :

1. Endorse the application of this educator and attest to the suitability of this candidate for educator exchange;

2. Agree to provide a letter of recommendation for the applicant;

3. Agree to liaise with proposed foreign Exchange Educator(s) and Principal/Dean(s) counterpart for approval of an exchange, and to provide assistance as required by both Exchange Teachers;

4. Agree to accept on the school staff a suitable Exchange Educator as a replacement for this applicant for the exchange year, and to welcome and support Incoming Teacher in their onboarding, throughout the year, and as a valued member of staff;

5. Confirm that I have read and discussed with the Applicant the teaching assignment for the Incoming Exchange Educator;

6. Agree to, upon conclusion of the Teacher Exchange, support opportunities for the returning Canadian Teacher’s presentation/info session on their exchange experience, to colleagues at the home school and/or other school in the District, other professional development setting in the school board/federation

Principal Signature Date

BOARD/DISTRICT DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDATION:

On behalf of Board/District, , I :

1. Endorse the application of this educator and attest to the suitability of this candidate for educator exchange; 2. Agree to accept an exchange educator, subject to future ratification of his/her suitability, as a replacement for this applicant

for the exchange year; 3. Agree to provide the Applicant with the same or an equivalent teaching position upon their return; 4. Agree to comply with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirement of Canadian School Authorities to

apply for ‘Offer of Employment’ for the Incoming Exchange Teacher, including payment of the $230.00 online application fee via credit card (See above Intro: ‘What to Expect After Applying’); N.B. This amount is reimbursed by the Incoming Teacher upon arrival. In the event of cancellation, the fee is refunded by IRCC;

5. Agree to request any supporting documentation (e.g. qualifications and criminal record checks required by School Board/District policies, and in keeping with the Education Act, directly from the Incoming Exchange Teacher, following Teacher Exchange approval;

6. Agree to welcome and support Incoming Teachers as a valued member of teaching staff; 7. Agree to, upon conclusion of the Teacher Exchange, provide/support opportunities for the returning Canadian Teacher’s

presentation/info session on their Teacher Exchange experience to colleagues in their home school and/or other school in the District, other board/district professional development setting.

Signature of Director/Designate of School Board/District Date

Position (e.g. Superintendent of Human Resources) Email or Phone Contact

NOTE: If the Board/District has any restrictions regarding applicants, these should beprovided to CEEF in a separate communication.

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

1. Complete Application Package

Completed application pages 1-19:

Colour passport-size photo

Copy of teaching certificate

Current school timetable

Colour photos of school environment

Colour photos of exchange accommodations

Floorplan/layout of exchange accommodation

Evidence of Good Health Form (to be completed by family doctor/registered medical physician)

Statement Of Policy On Non-Catholic Teachers (Catholic School Boards/Districts Only)

Completed ‘Principal/Dean’s Reference Form’

Completed ‘Supervisory Officer’s Reference Form’

Signed ‘Applicant/Educator – Declaration’ (Applicant)

Signed ‘Applicant/Educator – Privacy of Information: Information Release: Consent’ (Applicant)

Signed ‘Applicant/Educator – Giving Back as a Volunteer’ Commitment (Applicant)

Signed ‘Principal/Dean Declaration and Recommendation’ (Principal/Dean)

Signed ‘Board/District Declaration and Recommendation’ (School Board/District Representative)

2. Submit Application Package Payment of Application Fee

Submit a copy of completed application to CEEF (in a single document with all forms and attachments) to: [email protected]

Submit a copy of the completed application to your School Board/District Human Resources Department

3. Payment of Application Fee: Submit Application Fee or Re-Activation Fee to CEEF at time of application (See: ‘Information Package’: ‘Exchange Cost – Administration Fees’)

Interac® E-transfer to [email protected]

Please provide to CEEF the security answer to your e-transfer security question, exactly as entered. When submitting any payment electronically please ensure that no hidden fees will be deducted from the amount

OR Bank cheque mailed to our office address: Attention: Teacher Exchange Program Canadian Education Exchange Foundation

250 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N 4Y8

How did you learn about CEEF’s Teacher/Educator Exchange Program?