INTRODUCTION TOP IS A PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
A PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
“TOP” was founded in 2002… To promote EDUCATION about Germany = Teaching Materials To encourage cross-cultural DIALOGUE = Workshops To provide the opportunity for social studies & STEM educators to EXPERIENCE Germany = Study Tours
In 2015… 241 TOP in-service workshops were presented. Over 10,000 instructional guides, workbooks, DVDs, CDs, maps, and posters were provided to educators. 109 educators were sent to Germany (raising total Alumni to 1,289). Estimated student reach: 360,960 students in the U.S. and Canada
THE TOP TEAM Wood Powell, Managing Director Jenny Windell, Public Relations & Alumni Coordinator Jan Marie Steele, Education Coordinator Dr. Christoph Veldhues Deputy Executive Director/Director Language Programs Goethe-Institut North America
TOP ALUMNI Network Exclusive Opportunities for Alumni Mini-Grant Competitions Photo Competitions Essay and Blog Competitions Classroom speakers on contemporary German issues TOP Fellow of the Year Reception at NCSS
2016 TOP STUDY TOUR RULES & EXPECTATIONS The sky is [almost] the limit... TOP IS A PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
Each study tour participant represents a significant investment of private and German taxpayer funds. Approx. investment per participant: $5,000 USD. TOP believes that an investment in educators is an investment in their students. Students will “broaden their intercultural horizons” through social studies and STEM educators who have experienced Germany first-hand and who use TOP curriculum in the classroom.
Benefits provided by TOP… Domestic transportation to DC. International transportation / transportation in Germany. Hotel accommodation in DC and Germany. (1 Participant = 1 Room!) Any necessary group-related expenses (tours, meals, museums, etc.).
In return for our investment in you, we ask that… You write a thoughtful & effective post-tour instructional unit. You conduct at least one post-tour in-service workshop.
In return for our investment in you, we ask that… You write a thoughtful & effective post-tour instructional unit. You conduct at least one post-tour in-service workshop.
In return for our investment in you, we ask that… You write a thoughtful & effective post-tour instructional unit. You conduct at least one post-tour in-service workshop.
My TOP Experience… I was a member of TOP2 2016 Was flown to Washington DC Meet & Greet 2 Days of Training Two week study tour Traveled with a group of 16 Social Studies Teachers The trip was based on what I teach Visited 6 AMAZING German cities Made numerous new friends Gained a lot of knowledge to bring back to my students
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany
The Sights of Historic & Modern Germany