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TEACHERS FOR GLOBAL CLASSROOMS (TGC)

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Program Activities

GLOBAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC) is a year-long professional
development program for elementary, middle & high school teachers aimed at
globalizing teaching and learning in U.S. classrooms. Participants are selected
through a national, open competition. TGC is a program of the U.S. Department
of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) & administered by IREX.

An online course for U.S. teachers seeking

to globalize their classrooms
A Global Education Symposium in
Washington, D.C.
A 2-3 week International Travel Fellowship
A chance to apply for grant funding for
international projects for your school
Continuing Education Units

Eligibility

Full-time elementary or secondary level

teachers with 5 or more years of
classroom experience
In disciplines including ESL, ELL, Social
Studies, Mathematics, or Science
U.S. Citizens currently residing and
teaching in the U.S.

What Our Alumni Say

Bring the world to your classroom!

Applications for the 2016 Cohort are now available! Applications are due on
March 17, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. All coursework and travel associated with the
program is fully funded.
For more information regarding TGC and to apply, please visit
www.irex.org/tgc or email tgc@irex.org.

This powerful, well-organized program changes

participants perspectives and fosters action
upon its conclusion. I gained an understanding of
Brazil and its education system, but also an
understanding of global connectedness...
The TGC Program has lit a fire in me and I know I
will dedicate the rest of my life to global
education efforts.