On the other hand, the state's small town and rural communities have more limited opportunities for interaction with foreign nationals, which the International Educator Visit Program provides. Bragg, Guilford, Henderson, Johnston, Lee, Lexington, McDowell, Nash-Rocky Mount, Orange, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Person, Polk, Thomasville, Transylvania, Wake, Watauga, Wilson and Yanceyville. Go back to the top North Carolina school systems host delegations of 15-25 international educators for a week. The system identifies local educators who host visitors in their homes. Guests accompany hosts to school to observe classes, make presentations, engage in round table discussions with faculty, and actively participate in school life.
Hosts attend an orientation workshop on program objectives, hosting tips, and program planning.
Host school systems should have limited access to international resources, agree to screen and select host families, and be willing to develop activities to maximize interaction between international educators and NC students and teachers. Go back to the top School systems or educators interested in hosting an international delegation should contact the Educator Exchanges Coordinator. Go back to the top Host families provide housing and food at no cost. International participants or their sponsors are responsible for round-trip transportation, health insurance, ground transportation from the NC arrival city to the host community and a modest fee per participant to cover administrative fees and community activities. Go back to the top International sponsors have included the Council on International Educational Exchange, the Municipality of Gothenburg, and Partnerships International.