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Toyota
International Teacher Program: Professional Development in
Japan for Teachers
The Toyota International Teacher Program is a unique study
abroad opportunity for American educators. It provides a
first-hand professional development experience in an
international setting, and its benefits extend to the
classroom and community in the U.S. through specially devised
impact plans proposed by each participating teacher. Comments
from a 2003 participant supports the two-way benefit of the
program:
“ I have so much to share with my students, colleagues and
community. The trip has opened my mind. . . as a teacher and
personally.” (Jocelyn Lyons, Kentucky)
Applications are available to participate in a fully funded
two-week study tour of Japan. Fifty (50) full-time secondary
school classroom teachers (grades 9-12) from Alabama,
California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Texas and
West Virginia will travel to Japan to explore the country’s
education, culture, environment and technology, and how these
affect industry and society in Japan today.
Full time classroom teachers - grades 9-12, all disciplines -
in the eight program states are encouraged to submit
applications for the Toyota International Teacher Program by
January 12, 2004.
• Apply online at
www.iie.org/programs/toyota
• Materials and application packet may also be requested by
visiting the Toyota International Teacher Program website or
by calling the Institute of International Education at
1-877-TEACH-JP (877-832-2457).
Deadline:
January 12, 2004.
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