Project Harmony is seeking educators in the Central Vermont area interested in hosting a Finnish colleague for a cultural and professional development program this coming fall. In partnership with the Finnish Board of Education, Project Harmony has been running educator exchanges between the US and Finland for the past three years. Our Vermont-based program offers Finnish teachers the opportunity to explore the US education system through observation and interaction in Vermont schools, while at the same time gaining perspective on everyday life in America by staying with families. The primary component of the professional development program involves individualized placements in local schools.
Matches depend on the professional interests and focus of the given participant.
In order to enhance both the professional and personal experience, Project Harmony looks for Vermont educators who are able to host a Finnish participant both at school and at home. However, we are willing to accommodate those who are interested in helping with only the professional placement or the homestay. All participants are fluent in English, thus language is not an issue. Participants are selected by the Finnish Board of Education based on their experience in education and their enthusiasm for taking part in an active exchange of information and ideas. The homestay portion will run from October 23 to November 2, 2000.