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Program Description |
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This program provides teachers from preschool through high school levels the opportunity to improve their
English skills and learn more about the American educational system, teaching methods and materials, and
way of life, while sharing knowledge of their home country with Americans. Teachers are placed in a host
school according to their interests and teaching background. In the host school, teachers participate in
classroom and administrative activities, school extracurricular activities, as well as teach American students
and teachers aspects of their own culture. Participants live with host families, allowing them the unique
opportunity to learn more about American ways of life by being part of an American family.
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Host Families |
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Host families go through an application process that includes a detailed application form, references, and
interview conducted by an ACES Local Coordinator. Host families are from different socio-economic backgrounds
and live in urban, suburban and rural areas. All have the desire to invite a foreign teacher to become a member
of the family for the duration of the program and to share the American way of life with the teacher.
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Host Schools |
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All schools in which a foreign teacher is placed are fully accredited and desire to increase the cross-cultural
learning for their students, faculty and staff by welcoming a foreign teacher to their school. Teachers are expected
to become an asset to the school by serving as a resource for cross-cultural learning and to participate in school
activities both as a way to broaden their own experiences in the United States as well as to become an integrated part
of the school community thereby allowing for more cross-cultural interaction with American students, educators and others.
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Local Coordinators |
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The program has trained individuals in each community in which a teacher is placed who serve as the Local Coordinator.
The Local Coordinator is responsible for placing the teacher with an appropriate host family, making arrangements for
the teacher at the school, and dealing with any issues or problems as they arise.
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Dates/Duration |
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Anytime during the academic year, September to May. The Program lasts two weeks to one semester (August to December
or January to June), depending on the participant's interest.
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Location/Activities |
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Location is to be determined. Weekdays will be spent at the host school observing, teaching and participating in
school activities. Weekends will be with the host family.
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Requirements |
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- English language proficiency (able to interact with Americans).
- Teacher in home country at preschool to high school level in any subject.
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Testimonial |
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Coolness to come.
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