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Module 3

Module 3. Teacher Exchange . Background and Overview. Binational Teacher Exchange . A component of the Binational Migrant Education Initiative (BMEI) Designed to improve educational continuity for binational students Part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Mexico

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Module 3

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  1. Module 3 Teacher Exchange

  2. Background and Overview

  3. Binational Teacher Exchange A component of the Binational Migrant Education Initiative (BMEI) Designed to improve educational continuity for binational students Part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Mexico Provides direct services to students

  4. Binational Teacher Exchange (cont.) Provides an opportunity to learn first-hand about the aspects of education in the collaborating country Program is based on reciprocity US states agree to host teachers from Mexico during their Summer School Migrant Programs

  5. Binational Teacher Exchange (cont.) • BTE - MX teachers visiting the US • US states agree to pay for room and board, local transportation, Visa fee, health insurance, a stipend, and provide any supplies and materials • MX states agree to cover transportation to/from MX and US

  6. Binational Teacher Exchange (cont.) • BTE - US teachers/administrators visiting MX • MX states agree to cover room/board and local transportation • US states agree to pay for transportation to/from US and MX

  7. Objectives of the BTE To reinforce knowledge about the history, culture, values and national traditions of Mexican origin students who live in the US; strengthening their identity and improving their education.

  8. Objectives of the BTE (cont.) To encourage ongoing communication between US and Mexican teachers in order to share educational experiences that promotes continuity of educational practices.

  9. Objectives of the BTE (cont.) To improve the educational services offered to the Mexican and Mexican descendent school population living in the US through the binational teacher exchange.

  10. Data from 2011-2012 School Year 103 teachers from Mexicowent to the U.S. 13 teachers from the U.S. went to Mexico This year, the 103 teachers visiting from Mexico represented a 14% increase from last year.

  11. Data from 2011-2012 School Year(cont.) • The largest number of exchange teachers from Mexico visited the states of: • California (40) • Oregon (16) • Washington (14) • Nebraska (7) • Pennsylvania (7) • Exchange teachers also spent time in Arizona (4), Colorado (4), Florida (2), Idaho (3), Michigan (5), and Minnesota (1)

  12. States in the US Receiving Teachers from Mexico (2011-2012) 14 • Arizona (4) • California (40) • Colorado (4) • Florida (2) • Idaho (3) • Michigan (5) • Minnesota (1) 16 1 3 5 7 7 40 4 4 2 • Nebraska (7) • Oregon (16) • Pennsylvania (7) • Washington 14)

  13. Four Year TrendsTeachers from Mexico

  14. States in the US Sending Teachers/Administrators to Mexico(2011-2012) 2 1 3 • Arizona* • California (12) • Florida (2) • Michigan (3) 1 2 12 * 2 • Nebraska (2) • Oregon (1) • Pennsylvania (1) • Washington (2) * Exact number not provided

  15. Four Year TrendsUS Educators Going to Mexico

  16. Process and Timeline

  17. Process and Timeline

  18. Process and Timeline

  19. Components of a Successful Teacher Exchange

  20. Plan • Transportation • To/from airport/housing/work place • Financial Considerations • Reimbursement of Visa fees • Stipends • Work Place • Supplies and materials • Access • Required Documentation • J-1 Visa, B1/B2 Visa • Required Medical Care/Insurance • Room and Board • Host Family • Hotel/Motel • Dormitory

  21. Plan (cont.) For detailed information related to planning your BTE, please refer to the Binational Teacher Exchange Manual

  22. Staff Development • Seminario de Capacitación – an orientation/training provided by the SEP and SRE in Mexico each Spring provides teachers with • History, goals, and objectives of the binational initiative • Overview of U.S. educational system, curriculum, standards, and assessments • Operation of a typical migrant summer program • Job description and daily schedule for exchange teachers • Overview of culture and life in the U.S. • Specific information regarding travel, stipends, contacts, necessary documents, medical needs, etc.

  23. Staff Development (cont.) • Receiving Site-based Pre-service Training is provided by the local project and must communicate to teachers about • Instructing students about the history, culture, arts, dances, and traditions of Mexico • Having adequate time for meaningful contact with as many binational migrant students as time and scheduling allow

  24. Staff Development (cont.) • Receiving Site-based Pre-service Training (cont.) • Conducting outreach activities with parents, including training on the use of the Binational Transfer Document • Providing U.S. educators with information regarding Mexico’s educational system, curriculum, texts, pedagogy, pupil progression, etc. • Conducting a culminating cultural activity for students, families, staff, and members of the community

  25. Staff Development (cont.) • Provide onsite orientations that include both U.S. and Mexican teachers and directors. • Consider hosting a one-day training model dedicated to explaining goals, expected outcomes, and logistics for the summer program to local staff and exchange teachers. • Plan ongoing meetings with teachers for specific planning such as scheduling, designing lesson plans and activities, and creating materials.

  26. Parent andCommunity Outreach An objective of the BTE is to support the education of binational students by working with their parents to help them support their children’s learning The exchange teacher can play a key role in parent outreach by taking the lead during visits with migrant families or accompanying a MEP staff member

  27. Parent andCommunity Outreach (cont.) • Reach out to local business and agencies asking for assistance in obtaining items such as • map of the community, listing of resources and contact information (e.g., bank, currency exchange, supermarkets, free medical/dental/hearing clinics, library, etc.) • brochure describing binational/migrant program services and benefits to participation • map of area schools, contact information, school policies, and important dates (e.g., beginning and end of school, holiday breaks, vacation days)

  28. Evaluation BTE activities must be part of the MEP State Service Delivery Plans (SDP) Framed within the overall evaluation of the State MEP, the evaluation of the Binational Teacher Exchange can take a variety of different forms depending on the purpose of the evaluation and the resources available.

  29. Evaluation (cont.) Examples of Evaluation The impact of the teacher exchange experience on binational exchange teachers The value of the binational exchange teacher services to secondary-aged migrant students and out-of-school youth The binational student achievement outcomes after participating for two months in a State-funded summer binational initiative The extent to which professional development influenced how binational exchange teachers teach reading and math content How parents perceived binational exchange teacher services

  30. Resources Binational Migrant Education Teacher Exchange: A Guide for Supporting Binational Migrant Students found at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/tchrqual/learn/binationalguide02.pdf Visa information provided by the Department of State can be found at http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

  31. Please view video showcasing the Binational Teacher Exchange found in the Module 3 components

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