ILEP Application USIEF

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2010Applications are free of charge and may be duplicated.

Applications are also available via the Internet atwww.usief.org.in

International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)Program of the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA),

U.S. Department of State, and implemented by IREX

Application for International Teachers

The U.S. Department of State and IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) announce an opencompetition for a program that will bring outstanding secondary-level school teachers to the U.S. for aprofessional development opportunity. ILEP seeks to: Enhance teachers expertise in their teaching discipline and equip them with a deeper understanding of best

practices in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and the use of technology in teaching. Create among educators a more nuanced understanding of the U.S. Develop productive and lasting relationships and mutual understanding between U.S. and international

teachers and their students. Contribute to improving teaching in participating countries by preparing participants to serve as teacher

leaders, who upon returning home will apply and share their experience and skills with their peers andstudents.

ELIGIBLE TEACHING DISCIPLINES FOR ILEP ARE: English as a Foreign Language, Social Sciences (social studies, civics, history, economics, or geography) Mathematics and Science

Please return completed applications to:United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Regional Office - MumbaiAmerican Center

4 New Marine LinesMumbai 400 020

Phone: 022-2262-4590Fax: 022-2266-3956

E-mail Contact Person: Ms. Sucharita Narayanan, Regional Officer, USIEF-Mumbai

Note: Applications are also available on-line at: www.usief.org.in

DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010


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PROGRAMOVERVIEWThe International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) will provide international teachers with uniqueopportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase theirknowledge of the United States.

The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) is a bilateral exchange program that will provide80 secondary school teachers from East Asia and the Pacific, South and Central Asia, the Near East, andSub-Saharan Africa with a six-month professional development program at a U.S. University in spring2011. The program will consist of a semester-long academic program, including coursework and intensivetraining in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, teaching strategies for their home environment,teacher leadership, as well as the use of computers for Internet, word processing and as tools forteaching. The semester-long program will also include an internship at a secondary school to allowparticipants engagement with American teachers and students. Trips to U.S. cultural sites and academic

support will be provided for participants throughout the program.

Following the international teachers program, a group of 15 U.S. teachers from ILEP internship hostschools will conduct two-week reciprocal visits in spring/summer 2012 to work with the internationalteachers in their home countries. International participants will have the opportunity to apply to host aU.S. teacher at their home school.

ILEP program alumni are also eligible to apply for small grants upon their return home. These grants canprovide resources to conduct teacher training workshops or other activities that share the teachersexperience in the U.S. and contribute to the growth of their home education communities.

ABOUT THEBUREAU OFEDUCATIONAL ANDCULTURAL AFFAIRS,U.S.DEPARTMENT OFSTATEThe Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutualunderstanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries around theworld. ECA strives to achieve this goal through a wide range of international exchanges as authorized bythe Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended. ECA works in closecooperation with U.S. Embassies overseas to promote personal, professional, and institutional tiesbetween private citizens and organizations in the United States and abroad.

ABOUTIREX(INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH&EXCHANGESBOARD)IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improvethe quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionalsworldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise inmore than 100 countries.

United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF)The United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF) was established in 1950 to promote mutualunderstanding between the citizens of India and of the U.S. through educational exchange of outstandingscholars, professionals and students. USIEF fosters research, lecture and study primarily throughfellowships for Indian and U.S. citizens; educational advising for Indians interested in study opportunitiesin the U.S.; and dialogue among its alumni and their communities.

International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)

Program Application for International Teachers


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PROGRAMDATESAny changes in dates will be posted on the USIEF website.

Program Announcement : December 14, 2009Application deadline : March 19, 2010

Screening of Applications : Early April 2010Administer English proficiency test and Interviews ofshort-listed candidates in Mumbai : May 2010Notification to all selected candidates : September 2010Pre-departure orientation program in India : November/December 2010ILEP U.S. Program dates : January May 2011

The results of the screening and selection will be posted on the USIEF website. If your name is not on the publishedlist, you have not been selected to the next round of competition.

ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTSApplicants must: Be secondary school-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in ILEP

teaching disciplines: EFL, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science;

live and teach in the states of Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, and allUnion Territories in the West

Holda Bachelors degree in the teaching subject with a teacher training degree be citizens of India and be qualified to hold a valid Indian passport by March 1, 2010; and be present in India at the time of submitting the application and for the interview; Have proficiency in written and spoken English; Continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program; and Have submitted a complete application. Participants selected for ILEP will be required to obtain paid leave approval from their school.

Former participants of ILEP, TEA, Partners in Education (PiE) or the Fulbright Teacher ExchangeProgram are ineligible to apply. If you have participated in other programs, please talk to theFulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy in your country about your eligibility.

Staff or families of staff at a US Post or Fulbright Commission are not eligible to apply.

Applications not meeting the above eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to the selectioncommittee.

Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents,children, and siblings) are not eligible to compete in any IREX-implemented grant programs, either asindividuals or as the responsible party representing an institutional applicant. IREX does not discriminateagainst grant applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any otherprotected 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

a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid andthe applicant ineligible.


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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT ANDREFERENCE FORMAll applicants must include the Institutional Support and Reference Form, which must be completed byyour supervisor at the school where you are employed. The form must be signed. An English translationmust be provided if the form and reference letter are not written in English.

A completed application includes all elements listed below. You may submit your applicationto the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country electronically or in paper formin the following order:

1. Application,2. Completed Institutional Support and Reference Form, and3. A copy of your passport (or photo identification).

If you submit a paper application, it should be stapled. No other form of binding is permitted.


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NAME:____________________________________

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International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)

International Teachers Application

A program of the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, andadministered by IREX (International Research and Exchanges Board).

Section I.

1. Name:as listed on passport: (Surname) (First) (Middle)

2. Country of Citizenship:

3. Country of Legal Residence:

4. Place of Birth:(city) (country)

5. Date of Birth:(month) (day) (year)

6. Gender: Male Female7. Home Mailing Address:

Street/Building Number Apartment Number(if applicable)

City or Town: Postal Index/Code:

Country Region:(if applicable)

Telephone number: Mobile Telephone:(country code + city code + number) (country code + city code + number)

E-mail:

8. School Address:

Street/Building Number Apartment Number(if applicable)

City or Town: Postal Index/Code:

Country Region:(if applicable)

Telephone number:


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9. School Information:

Name of School:

Type of School: Urban or Rural or SuburbanPublic (government-run) or Private

Total 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:

Student/teacher ratio:

10. Has a teacher at your school participated in the ILEP program? If yes, what is his/her name, theprogram and the dates of participation?

Yes NoName: Dates of Participation:

11. Are you currently applying to any other U.S. government sponsored educational programs for the2011 school year?

Yes NoIf yes, please specify which program:

Name of sponsoring organization:

12. Have you previously traveled on a U.S. government sponsored exchange program?

Yes NoIf yes, please indicate program name and dates:

Name of sponsoring organization:

13. Have you traveled to the U.S. before? Yes NoIf yes, where (please list all states, cities traveled to)?

For what purpose?

Work/Study Tourist U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program


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14. Please list other international exposure you have had including working with internationalorganizations or foreigners in your home country.

15. How did you hear about the ILEP program?

Colleague Program Alumnus Friend School AdministratorPublication: Website:Other:

16. Education: Please list your educational background.

Institution/School # of years of study Field of Study Degree/Certificate Year of Degree

17. Foreign Language Proficiency: Please rate your proficiency for each language you know in thecategories of reading, writing, comprehension and speaking. Please rate on scale of 1 to 5 with 1 beinglow, and 5 being high.

Language Reading Writing Comprehension Speaking


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18. Additional Education or Professional Experience & Activity: Please tell us what activities youhave pursued inside and outside the classroom to maintain your professional training as an educator. Inaddition, please list professional organizations that you are a member of and relevant work in yourcommunity outside of school. Please emphasize collaborative and leadership activities.


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19. Work History: Please list below your work history for the past five years. Please list your currentschool(s) first.

Total number of years teaching:

School Information

Name 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:

School Information

Name of school:






Additional duties:

School Information

Name of school:






Additional duties:

School Information

Name of school:






Additional duties:


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20. Lesson Plan: Please include a lesson you have created for your class to this application. Pleaseinclude the lessons purpose or goal, the activity or activities conducted with the class, and the methodsused for assessing students learning and understanding.


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21. Schedule:

Please provide a sample of your weekly schedule. This should include all classes taught, planning andprep time, as well as additional responsibilities outside of teaching.

Your Schedule:

Day ofthe Week

Time of Day Length of class/responsibility(in minutes)

Subject/Responsibility

Grade Number ofStudents inthe Class

Age ofStudents

Day of

the Week

Time of Day Length of

class/responsibility(in minutes)

Subject/

Responsibility

Grade Number of

Students inthe Class

Age of

students

Monday 9:00-9:45am 45 minutes Geography Grade 9 55 Students 14-15

Monday 10:00-10:55am 55 minutes Civics Grade 10 45 Students 16-17Monday 1:00-1:45am 45 minutes History Grade 10 40 Students 16-17Monday 2:00-3:00am 60 minutes PrepTuesday 8:30-9:25am 55 minutes Civics Grade 10 45 Students 16-17


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22. Essay Questions: Please prepare responses to the following three (3) essay questions in the spaceprovided. Each essay should be no more than 500 words. Your response to the following essayquestions is the most important part of your application. Your response will give the selection committeean opportunity to better understand you as teacher and your desire to participate in the program. Youressay responses provide the opportunity for you to present a picture of yourself as an educator andleader in your community. We urge you to think about your responses carefully and thoughtfully.Statements must be clearly written in order to be considered.

On a separate piece of paper for each question, please type or write responses to the following essayquestions. Please limit your responses for each question to 500 words.

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

2. Explain what you are currently doing with your fellow teachers and administrators to improve thequality of education in your community. What specific skills do you hope the program will giveyou so that you can continue this work?

3. As a teacher, what do you believe is your role in your countrys education system? How do youexpect that your role will change as a result of your participation in the ILEP program?


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Essay Question 1: Why did you decide to become a teacher?


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Essay Question 2: Explain what you are currently doing with your fellow teachers and administrators toimprove the quality of education in your community. What specific skills do you hope the program willgive you so that you can continue this work?


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Essay Question 3: As a teacher, what do you believe is your role in your countrys education system?How do you expect that your role will change as a result of your participation in the ILEP program?


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Additional Space: Please use this space for any additional information regarding questions 1-19.


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23. Curriculum Vitae: Please provide your CV in the space provided.


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IREX PRIVACY POLICY & APPLICATION CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

Your privacy is important to IREX. That is why we request that all applicants read the following privacy policy

statement carefully.

1.APPLICANT AND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION CONTENT AND STORAGE

Information about program applicants and current and past participants consists of data contained in theirapplications, information derived from interviews, and information gathered during the course of their programand as program alumni. IREX stores this information in written and electronic form indefinitely. Some data, suchas contact information and professional experience, is continually updated.

2.USE OF INFORMATION: Information, which is described above, may be:

A. Used by selection committees and interviewers to review applicants;B. Supplied to the programs funding organization;C. Submitted to potential host schools, universities, or organizations and/or organizations that provide

internship opportunities; andD. Used for the evaluation of an individuals participation in the program and in the collection of data for

general program evaluation by IREX, funding agencies or other organizations contracted to conductevaluations.

IREX does not sell applicant or current/past participant information.

The principles stated herein are binding only to IREX; other organizations involved in the implementation ofthese programs may adhere to other privacy or similar policies.

3. CERTIFICATION: I certify that I completed this application myself, without any aid or assistance, that theinformation given in this application is complete and accurate, and that I have carefully read and understand allnotes and disclaimers provided therein.

I understand that IREX reserves the right to verify all the information listed in the application. I understand that

giving false or misleading information in the application will result in exclusion from the competition or immediatedismissal from the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA).

Also, I acknowledge that I am aware of the following requirements that I must observe if I am selected for theprogram:

I must abide by all program rules and regulations and observe all the laws of the United States duringmy stay there, including returning to my home country for at least two years at the conclusion of theprogram in compliance with J-1 visa requirements.

The medical insurance provided to me during my travels is intended only for emergencies and does notcover ordinary, pre-existing, and dental conditions.

My spouse, children, other relatives or individuals are not permitted to accompany me to the UnitedStates on the program.

Signature of Applicant Date

In order for IREX to respond to U.S. Federal inquiries, please check the box(es) below, on a voluntary basis, ifyou have the following disabilities:

Hearing Impairment Speech Impairment Visual Impairment (Legally Blind) Orthopedic Impairment Learning Disorder Other (specify):


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ILEP Application Checklist

Please make sure your application packet contains the following items:

Completed Application

Copy of Passport (or photo identification if you do not have a passport) Signed and completed Institutional Support and Reference Form with Letter

Documents

ILEP Application USIEF