1. Center for International Education College of Education and Human Development George Mason University http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/fasttrain/cie/

2. The Vision  “To provide international teachers, faculty and educational professionals with the tools needed to make them qualified, compassionate and thoughtful educators”  To provide domestic teachers, faculty and educational professionals with further experience, knowledge and understanding of international students and international- mindedness

3. Areas of Action  Research and Development – provide support for joint faculty initiatives and/or university partnerships that examine current practices and determine areas of continued need  Middle East  Africa  Eastern Europe

4. Areas of Action  Associated Academic Programs  Program Development – UAE  FAST TRAIN  Elementary Education  English for Speakers of Other Languages  Peace Corps Programs  Special Education  International Baccalaureate  PhD Emphasis in International Education

5. Areas of Action  Professional Development  Linked to key organizations Alliance for International Education  Linked to international conferences of interest  Maintains CEHD International Faculty Associates web page  Provides services to the international community AAIE-CEHD hosted discussion site for special education

6. Areas of Involvement  Work with colleagues in the development and delivery of international grants  Work with colleagues in joint international research projects  Teach international students  Participate in the development of new curricula both onsite and online  Consult in international settings