1. June Chen, Center for International Understanding, Univ. of N. Carolina Janae B. Copeland, Onslow Co. Central Office, NC Alison Christine Winzeler, NC TEACH, NC State Univ.

2.  Background ◦ Partners ◦ Growth of Chinese Language Programs 2009 vs. 2014 ◦ Guest teacher retention rates  4 renewals/30 teachers —2013~14  9 renewals/33 teachers —2014~15  17 renewals/33 teachers —2015~16

3.  Supporting activities ◦ Orientation ◦ On site observations ◦ Regional discussion forums ◦ Curriculum support ◦ Teacher recognition  Features ◦ Team building activities ◦ On-going support as opposed to intensive training or annual conference ◦ Individualized/small group format ◦ Resources among the teachers-team approach ◦ Building the continuity in curriculum and instruction

4.  Successful guest teacher support stories in NC ◦ Successful one-on-one PD model from Harrisburg Elementary School, Cabarrus Co. ◦ Support from the administrators- Asheboro High school (principal’s China experience, educating the student population) ◦ Support from the parents- Polk County (church activities, dinner, horse back riding) ◦ Support from the community- Mt. Airy (Rotary club)

5.  Challenges of Chinese Guest Teachers in American classrooms ◦ Student-centered instruction ◦ Classroom/student learning management

6.  Conclusion of part I ◦ TRUST ◦ RESPECT