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APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)A program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State,and implemented by IREXApplication for International TeachersThe U.S. Department of State and IREX announce an open competition for a program that will bring outstandingsecondary-level school teachers to the U.S. for a professional development opportunity. ILEP seeks to: Enhance teachers’ expertise in their teaching discipline and equip them with a deeper understanding of bestpractices in teaching methods, lesson planning, and instructional technology Create among educators a more nuanced understanding of the U.S. Develop productive and lasting relationships and mutual understanding between U.S. and international teachersand their students. Contribute to improving teaching in participating countries by preparing participants to serve as teacher leaderswho, upon returning home, will apply and share their experience and skills with their peers and students.ELIGIBLE TEACHING DISCIPLINES FOR ILEP ARE: English or English as a Foreign Language, Social Studies (social studies, civics, history, geography, etc.) Mathematics SciencePlease return completed applications to:Office of Public Affairs686 Old Bagamoyo RoadBox 9123, Dar es SalaamPhone: 255 22 229 4172DEADLINE:February 11, 2013Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)Application for International TeachersPROGRAM OVERVIEWThe International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) will provide international teachers with unique opportunities todevelop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of the UnitedStates.The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) provides international teachers with unique opportunities todevelop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the UnitedStates. ILEP consists of a semester-long non-degree, non-credit academic program at a U.S. University includingseminars on new teaching methods, curriculum development, lesson planning, and teaching strategies. As part of theacademic program, participants will work in groups to develop a unique teacher professional development module.Participants will also audit two courses in the host university’s School or Department of Education and participate in afield experience in a U.S. secondary school near the host university. All participants will receive a technologyallowance and instructional technology training. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support will be providedthroughout the program. ILEP will commence in January 2014 and conclude in May 2014.After returning home, teachers will be eligible to participate in a small grants program to request funds for essentialteaching materials, follow-on training for other teachers, collaborative projects between their home schools and U.S.schools, and other activities that build on the exchange experience.ABOUT THE BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEThe Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutual understandingbetween the people of the United States and the people of other countries around the world. ECA strives to achievethis goal through a wide range of international exchanges as authorized by the Mutual Educational and CulturalExchange Act of 1961, as amended. ECA works in close cooperation with U.S. Embassies overseas to promotepersonal, professional, and institutional ties between private citizens and organizations in the United States andabroad.ABOUT IREXIREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promotepositive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society:quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activitiesalso include conflict resolution, technology for development, gender, and youth.Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over 60 million and a staff of over 500 professionals worldwide.IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-drivensolutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.February 11, 2013Application Deadline:.Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicants must: Be current secondary school-level, full-time teachers in a school that serves a primarily local (not expatriate)population; Have five or more years of classroom experience in ILEP teaching disciplines: English, EFL, Social Studies,Mathematics, or Science; Be citizens of and residents in eligible ILEP countries; Obtain a minimum score of 61 (internet-based) TOEFL or equivalent English language examination; Demonstrate a commitment to continue teaching after completion of the program; and Have submitted a complete application.Former participants of ILEP, the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program, Partners in Education(PiE) or the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program are not eligible to apply. If you have participated in otherprofessional development exchange programs, please talk to the Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy in yourcountry about your eligibility.Staff or families of staff at a U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission are not eligible to apply.Applications not meeting the above eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to the selection committee.Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, andsiblings) are not eligible to compete in any IREX-implemented grant programs, either as individuals or as theresponsible party representing an institutional applicant. IREX does not discriminate against grant applicants becauseof race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S.law.IREX reserves the right to verify all of the information included in the application. In the event that there is adiscrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicantineligible.PROVISIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP J-1 visa support; A pre-departure orientation held in participant’s home country; Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S.; A Welcome Program Workshop in Washington, D.C.; Academic program fees; Housing (generally shared with other program fellows); Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage (does not cover pre-existing conditions); Transportation to the U.S. field experience school (if necessary); A technology allowance; A daily allowance for meals and incidentals during the university academic program A book/professional development allowance; A baggage/shipping allowance; An End of Program Workshop in Washington, D.C.; and The opportunity to apply for alumni small grants.February 11, 2013Application Deadline:.Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIAILEP Fellows will be selected through a merit-based open competition based on the criteria below. Top candidates willbe interviewed by an interview panel and must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or equivalentEnglish language examination or provide valid results from June 2012 or later.Selection Criteria (not in order of importance): Demonstrated commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education; Demonstrated leadership potential; Professional and educational experience and achievements; Potential for developing long-term linkages between U.S. and home country educational institutions and schools; Preparedness (including maturity, flexibility, and ability to function independently) for an intensive U.S.-basedtraining program with very limited free time for personal travel or sightseeing; Willingness and capacity to work collaboratively with international peers to foster a positive learning community forprofessional development; Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively; and English language skills adequate to manage coursework, develop lesson plans, and team-teach in U.S. schools (aminimum paper-based or equivalent TOEFL score of 500 is required for ILEP participation). Applicants who have had few or no opportunities to travel to the U.S. will be given priority. Priority will be given to teachers from rural, under-resourced schools who have had limited or no previousprofessional development opportunities in their world region or the U.S.GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Please answer all questions on the application. Please type or print in black ink. If a question does not apply to you, enter N/A (not applicable). Include your full, legal name as spelled on your passport (if available) or other photo identification. Include complete contact information (including zip/postal codes for all addresses and city codes for all phone andfax numbers if available). Write your full name, city, and country in the top right corner of each page. Hand sign the Privacy Policy on the last page with ink.INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REFERENCE FORMAll applicants must include the Institutional Support and Reference Form, which must be completed by your supervisorat the school where you are employed. The form must be signed in ink. An English translation must be provided if theform and reference letter are not written in English.A completed application includes all elements listed below. You may submit your application to the U.S.Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country electronically or in paper form in the following order:1. Application,2. Institutional Support and Reference Form completed by your supervisor, and3. A copy of the photo and information pages of your passport (or photo identification).PROGRAM TIMELINEFebruary 11, 2013March/April/MayFall 2013October-November 2013January – May 2014Application DeadlineTOEFL Testing/InterviewsNotification of FinalistsPre-Departure OrientationU.S. Program DatesApplication Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)International Teachers’ ApplicationA program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State,and implemented by IREXPlease complete ALL information requested. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.Section I.1. Name:as listed on passport:(First)(Middle)(Surname)2. Country of Citizenship:3. Country of Legal Residence:4. Place of Birth:as listed on passport:(city)(country)5. Date of Birth:(month)6. Gender: Male (day)(year)Female7. Number of Years Teaching: (not including pre-service/student teaching):8. What classes do you teach? (check all that apply)English:Math:English for native speakersEnglish for non-native speakersAlgebraStatisticsEnglish LiteratureEnglish ocial Studies:ChemistryPhysicsWorld HistoryGeographyEarth er(s):Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:9. Home Mailing Address:Street/Building NumberApartment Number(if applicable)City or TownPostal Index/CodeCountryRegion/Province/State(if applicable)Telephone numberMobile Telephone:(country code city code number)(country code city code number)E-mail:10. School Address:Name of School:Street/Building NumberApartment Number(if applicable)City or TownPostal Index/CodeCountryRegion/Province./State(if applicable)11. School Information:(a) Is your school in an urban or rural area?(b) Is your school government-run or private? UrbanGovernment-run RuralPrivateTotal number of students at the school:Total number of full-time teachers at the school:Total number of part-time teachers at the school:Grade levels at the school:Age range of students:Average number of students per class:In less than 200 words, please tell us briefly about your school and the community it serves: Who are the students?What do they do when they leave school or complete their studies at your school? What kind of work do their parentsdo? Please briefly share any other important information about the school community here.Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:12. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime (excluding minor traffic violations)? Yes NoIf yes, please provide additional information, including a description of the factual circumstances of the arrest orconviction and any supporting documentation.13. Has a teacher at your school participated in ILEP or the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program? Ifyes, what is his/her name, the program and the dates of participation? Yes NoName(s):Program:Dates of Participation:14. Are you currently applying to any other U.S. government sponsored program, including online programs? Yes NoIf yes, please specify which program:Program Dates:Name of sponsoring organization:15. Are you currently applying or do you plan to apply to any professional development programs in othercountries? Yes NoIf yes, please specify which program:Program Dates:Name of sponsoring organization:16 (a). Have you previously traveled on or participated in a U.S. government sponsored program? Yes NoIf yes, please specify which program:Program Dates:Name of sponsoring organization:Country traveled to (if applicable):Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:16 (b). Have you traveled to any other country on an exchange program? Yes NoIf yes, please specify which program:Program Dates:Name of sponsoring organization:Country traveled to:17. Have you traveled to the U.S. or outside your home country previously? Yes NoIf yes, please provide further detail in the table below:City, Country VisitedDates of TravelReason for Visit(Work/ Tourism/ Exchange Program)18. Please list other international exposure you have had including working with international organizations orforeigners in your home country.Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:19. How did you hear about the ILEP program? Colleague Program AlumnusPublication: Friend School AdministratorWebsite:Other:20. Education: Please list your educational background.Institution/School# ofyears ofstudyField of StudyDegree/Certificate(BA, BS, Masters, PhD, etc.)Year ofDegree21. Foreign Language Proficiency: Please rate your proficiency for each language you know in the categories ofreading, writing, comprehension and speaking. Please rate on scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being low, and 5 being high.LanguageReadingWritingFebruary 11, 2013ComprehensionApplication Deadline:.Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.Speaking

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:22. Additional Education or Professional Experience & Activity: Please tell us what activities you have pursuedinside and outside the classroom to maintain your professional training as an educator. In addition, please listprofessional organizations that you are a member of and relevant work in your community outside of school. Pleaseemphasize collaborative and leadership activities.February 11, 2013Application Deadline:.Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:23. Work History: Please list below your work history for the past five years. Please list your current position first.Only one section is necessary per school, even for multiple years.Current School InformationName of school:Department:Position/Title:Length of employment (dates):Grade level(s) taught and age range of students:Number of hours per week teaching:Title of classes taught:Additional duties:Previous School InformationName of school:Department:Position/Title:Length of employment (dates):Grade level(s) taught and age range of students:Number of hours per week teaching:Title of classes taught:Additional duties:Previous School InformationName of school:Department:Position/Title:Length of employment (dates):Grade level(s) taught and age range of students:Number of hours per week teaching:Title of classes taught:Additional duties:Previous School InformationName of school:Department:Position/Title:Length of employment (dates):Grade level(s) taught and age range of students:Number of hours per week teaching:Title of classes taught:Additional duties:Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:24. Classroom Lesson: Describe the most successful lesson you ever taught. How did you plan/design the lesson?What class activities did you conduct? How was the lesson received by your students and how did you assess yourstudents’ learning?25. Girls’ Education: Describe the opportunities or challenges for girls in your community to receive a qualityeducation. If applicable, describe how you have expanded or improved opportunities for girls’ education, or addressedother important issues affecting girls, in your community.Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:26. Weekly Schedule:School NameDay of theWeekTime of DayLength of class/responsibility (inminutes)SubjectGrade LevelAge of studentsGrade 9Grade 10Grade 10Number ofStudents in theClass55 Students45 Students40 10:00-10:55am1:00-1:45am2:00-3:00am8:30-9:25am45 minutes55 minutes45 minutes60 minutes55 minutesGeographyCivicsHistoryPrepCivicsGrade 1045 Students16-1714-1516-1716-17Please provide a sample of your weekly schedule. This should include all classes you are currently teaching including planning and prep time, aswell as additional responsibilities outside of teaching. If you teach in more than one school, please indicate the school name. A sample is providedabove.Your Schedule:School NameDay of the WeekTime of DayLength of class/responsibility(in minutes)SubjectGradeLevelNumber of Studentsin the ClassAge ofStudentsAdditional space on next page if needed.Application Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:26, cont. Weekly Schedule: (additional space if needed):School NameDay of the WeekTime ofDayLength of class/responsibility(in minutes)SubjectApplication Deadline: February 11, 2013 .Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.GradeNumber of Studentsin the ClassAge ofStudents

APPLICANT NAME:CITY/COUNTRY:27. Statement of Purpose: Your Statement of Purpose is the most important part of your application. Your responsewill give the selection committee an opportunity to better understand you as a teacher leader and your desire toparticipate in the program. Statements must be clearly written in order to be considered.In the space provided, please address both questions in no more than 500 words:oDescribe an occasion when you were a leader or set a positive example in your school. Whatcharacteristics and abilities do you possess that make you a teacher leader?oWhat skills and experience do you hope to gain from participating in the ILEP Program, and how willthese benefit you and your community once you have completed the program? Describe at least twoways you will share these skills with your school and/or community.February 11, 2013Application Deadline:.Applications are free of

A completed application includes all elements listed below. You may submit your application to the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country electronically or in paper form in the following order: 1. Application, 2. Institutional Support and Reference Form completed by your supervisor, and 3.

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