Fulbright Grant and Program Opportunities for Chicago Public Schools Teachers October 22nd, 2010 Cristina Sisson and Lisa Vazquez Chicago Chapter of Fulbright Board Members

My Fulbright Grant English Teaching Assistantship- Uruguay 2006

Who was J. William Fulbright? (1905-1995) * Arkansas Senator *Chairman of Foreign Affairs Co. *Committed to mutual understanding among nations *In 1946, his Fulbright Scholarship Program legislation passed in Congress unanimously. * Arkansas Senator served Congress for thirty years. *Longest serving chairman of Foreign Affairs Co. "The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs, and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship." – J. William Fulbright *Committed to mutual understanding among nations *In 1946, his Fulbright Scholarship Program legislation passed in Congress unanimously. *Scholarship supported by U.S. government and binational partnerships with foreign governments “

What is a Fulbright? *International educational exchange program sponsored by U.S. government. *Participants are chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential. *Provides opportunities to study, teach, and conduct research, exchange ideas. *Designed to increase mutual understanding. International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations could learn to live in peace.” *Designed to increase mutual understanding. *Participants are chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential. *Provides opportunities to study, teach, and conduct research, exchange ideasand contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

Where do the funds come from? *The Fulbright is sponsored by the the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). *The Congressional appropriation for the Fulbright Program in 2010 was $253.8 million. *Foreign governments contributed approximately 68.5 million. Foreign governments, through binational commissions or foundations abroad, contributed approximately $68.5 million directly to the Program in 2009.

How many Fulbrighters are there? *Approximately 300,000 “Fulbrighters” *114,000 from the United States *186,000 from other countries *The Fulbright Program awards about 8,000 new grants annually. *Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide.

Where do I start? Start researching early! What programs are available? Which countries are participating? Which program works for you?

Short Term Summer Fulbright Grant Programs *Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad Program and Special Bilateral Projects *Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad Program *Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development

What are the Fulbright Hays Programs? *Administered by the U.S. Department of Education *Goal of internationalizing U.S. educational infrastructure *Strengthen area and foreign language expertise of U.S. educators *Provide opportunities for study and research The Fulbright-Hays programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), are distinct from the Fulbright programs administered by the U.S. Department of State. While both sets of programs serve international education and national security interests, their specific goals and program emphases differ. State Department programs focus on exchange for mutual understanding by bringing overseas scholars and professionals to the United States and by sending U.S. citizens (often with no prior international experience) abroad In contrast, the Fulbright-Hays programs at the U.S. Department of Education serve a domestic agenda. Authorized under Section 102(b)(6) of the Fulbright-Hays Act, they support the internationalization of the nation's educational infrastructure by strengthening area and foreign language expertise among current and prospective U.S. educators. They do this in two ways: by providing critical, advanced overseas study and research opportunities for area and language experts and faculty-in-training; and by offering experiences and resources enabling educators to strengthen their international teaching. The Group Projects Abroad (GPA) and Seminars Abroad (SA) programs provide in-depth, overseas study experiences to current and prospective educators who are becoming specialists in foreign languages and cultures. Both programs help to expand and strengthen international teaching across the American educational spectrum.

Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad Program *160 educators in the humanities, social sciences and languages travel abroad for 4-6 weeks seminars. *Form vital cross-cultural partnerships while engaging in curriculum development projects. *Eligible participants: K-12 teachers *Grant covers airfare, room and board, tuition and fees, and travel in the destination country. Seminars Abroad enables approximately 160 educators in the humanities, social sciences and languages to experience non-West European countries and form vital cross-cultural partnerships while engaging in curriculum development projects. Eligible participants include not only elementary and secondary (K-12) teachers, but also postsecondary faculty and administrators from two- and four-year colleges, librarians, museum educators, and media or resource specialists. Airfare, room and board, tuition and fees, and travel in the destination country are provided. Unlike the other Fulbright-Hays programs, eligible Seminars applicants submit applications directly to the U.S. Department of Education.

My Fulbright Experience

Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad Program 2010 *Elementary Seminars: Argentina, India, Turkey, and Greece *Secondary Seminars: China, Mexico, and Thailand and Vietnam

Fulbright Hays Group Project *Grants to support overseas group projects *Training, research and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor.

Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad Program Details: *Projects cannot be about Canada or Western Europe. *Three major project types: 1) Short term Seminars 2) Curriculum Development 3) Group Research or Study Projects Integration of international studies into curriculum throughout U.S. school systems at all levels; Increase linguistic and/or cultural competency among U.S. students and educators; and/or Focus on a particular aspect of area study, such as the culture or portion of the culture in host country. Project Features:

Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development *Fully funded program for 48 U.S. teachers. *Learn about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) efforts. *Develop ESD curricula. *K-12 teachers travel in June-July.

Trip Specifics *Orientation to Japanese culture and education. *Workshops and presentations with experts in ESD *Visits to cultural sites *Home stay with Japanese family *Visits to ESD focused schools

What to do next? *Check out the website. *Think about integration, thematic units, curriculum alignment, internationalizing education. *January 2011- look at available countries. *Start the application process.

Bringing the World to the Classroom: Fulbright Student/Scholars How Can I Take Advantage of the Fulbright Programs Without Leaving Chicago?? Announcing a new pilot program for 2011… Bringing the World to the Classroom: Fulbright Student/Scholars in CPS Classrooms 18

Rationale This program reinforces an engaging and meaningful globally based experience within the classroom to facilitate students’ examination of the world and their role within it in a manner that allows them to experience first-hand the people, places, and events from various countries through a unique in-class interaction with a visiting Fulbright Student/Scholar. 19

The Goal To provide authentic international experiences for, and increase global awareness among, middle school and high school students in Chicago; To help students apply what they learn in order to become engaged citizens and actors in an ever-changing world; To take advantage of the international resources that exist without leaving the city of Chicago. 20

Innovative Use of Resources What is it? Collaborative Effort Innovative Use of Resources Adaptable Design 21

Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Alumni Association Collaborative Effort CPS – Office of World Languages, Office of Social Sciences, Office of External Partnerships, middle school and high school teachers International Institute of Education (facilitates the Fulbright programs) Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Alumni Association 22

Innovative Use of Resources 119 Fulbright Student Scholars currently studying/researching in Chicago at area universities At least 1 academic year Professional and academic backgrounds with expertise in various fields – 41 fields (Arts, Literature, Political Science, Anthropology, Law, Biology, Physics…) 55 Countries represented These Visiting Scholars in Your Classroom!! 23

Teachers manipulate to fit needs Adaptable Design Teachers manipulate to fit needs Series of visits or individual visit Presentation style Integrated collaborative project Single-Class or Multi-Class/School Visit Safari Live Chat conversation/video conference Email dialogue 24

Adaptable Design – Project Ideas Formal Country Factual Presentation – Scholar presents about general or specific area of their home country Social/Cultural Presentation - Scholar presents on life, culture, traditions, and societal aspects Informal Question & Answer session – (example: Compare and Contrast music in visitor’s country and US.) Personal Narrative - experience or area of study (example: war survivor or archeologist) Foreign language Authentic Practice Session - language expert or may provide nuances such as dialect Skill-Based Workshop - Using field or area of expertise, scholar can provide instruction on content or skills (example: journalist can instruct on finding reliable resources) 25

Pilot Program Seeking small group of Middle or High Schools Teachers with supportive principals Selection process – logistical factors not all schools will be able to participate in initial group 26

Timeline Application process starts NOW! TODAY - Sign up to receive application link End of October - Application links sent out Late November - Applications Due January 2011 – begin visits 2011-2012 school year – expansion of program 27

Board Members of Chicago Chapter of Fulbright Alumni Association QUESTIONS?? Lisa Vazquez Cristina Sisson Board Members of Chicago Chapter of Fulbright Alumni Association FulbrightWTC@gmail.com 28

Senator Fulbright Quotes “The exchange program is the thing that reconciles me to all the difficulties of political life.” “We must dare to think about unthinkable things because when things become unthinkable, thinking stops and action becomes mindless.”