Handbook for International Education Administrators 2010

Complete Document

Handbook for International Education Administrators 2010 (complete document)

• Title page; Message from the Minister
• Acknowledgements; Rationale for the Handbook; Using the Handbook; Table of Contents

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Section One: An Introduction

What is International Education? Why is it important? Who is involved?

• Chapter 1: An Introduction to International Education
• Chapter 2: Benefits and Trends
• Chapter 3: Leadership and Collaboration

Section Two: Building a Framework

How can districts internationalize? How do they build capacity to support internationalization? How might they integrate international education programs and activities?

• Guiding Principles for International Education Programs in Alberta School Authorities
• Chapter 4: An Internationalization Strategy
• Chapter 5: Professional Development
• Chapter 6: Cultural Considerations
• Chapter 7: Curriculum Links
• Chapter 8: Funding
• Chapter 9: Program Connections

Section Three: Introducing Programs

What programs can districts and schools offer? What benefits does each program offer? How might district staff plan and implement them?

• Guiding Principles for the Management of a Successful School Partnership Program in Alberta Schools
• Chapter 10: International School Partnerships
• Chapter 11: Student Exchange Programs
• Chapter 12: Educator Exchange Programs
• Chapter 13: International Student Programs
• Chapter 14: English as a Second Language Programs
• Chapter 15: Languages Programs

Section Four: References and Resources

What supports/resources are available to help? Where can districts go for more information?

• Chapter 16: Hosting International Visitors
• Short term visitors
• Long Term visitors
• Homestay provision
• Chapter 17: Educational Travel Abroad
• Chapter 18: Support Organizations and What They Offer
• Glossary
• Complete List of References and Resources by Section

Appendices