The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) Fellowships in USA

The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. ILEP consists of a semester-long non-degree, non-credit academic program at a U.S. University including seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and teaching strategies. Participants will audit two courses in the host university’s School or Department of Education and participate in a practicum in a U.S. secondary school near the host university. All participants will also receive a technology allowance and instructional technology training. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout the program. ILEP will commence in January 2014 and conclude in May 2014

Upon returning home, ILEP alumni are eligible to apply for small grants for essential teaching materials, follow-on training for other teachers, collaborative projects between schools in their home country and the United States, and other activities that build on their U.S. experience.

Eligibility:

1. Applicant must be current secondary school full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience (not including pre-service practicum years)
2. Applicant must be a teacher of English, Math, Science, or Social Studies (History, Civics, Geography, etc.)
3. Applicant must be a citizen and resident of Tanzania
4. Applicant must have proficiency in written and spoken English
5. Applicant must plan to continue teaching after completion of the program

What does it cover

Provisions of the fellowship

•     J-1 visa support;
•    A pre-departure orientation held in participant’s home country;
•   Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S.;
•   A Welcome Program Workshop in Washington, D.C.;
•    Academic program fees;
•    Housing (generally shared with other program fellows);
•  Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage (does not cover pre-existing conditions);
•   Transportation to the U.S. field experience school (if necessary);
•    A technology allowance;
•    A daily allowance for meals and incidentals during the university academic program
•     A book/professional development allowance;
•    A baggage/shipping allowance;
•    An End of Program Workshop in Washington, D.C.; and
•   The opportunity to apply for alumni small grants

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

ILEP Fellows will be selected through a merit-based open competition based on the criteria below. Top candidates will be interviewed by an interview panel and must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or equivalent English language examination or provide valid results from June 2012 or later.

Selection Criteria (not in order of importance):

•  Demonstrated commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education;
•    Demonstrated leadership potential;
•   Professional and educational experience and achievements;
•   Potential for developing long-term linkages between U.S. and home country educational institutions and schools;
•  Preparedness (including maturity, flexibility, and ability to function independently) for an intensive U.S.-based training program with very limited free time for personal travel or sightseeing;
• Willingness and capacity to work collaboratively with international peers to foster a positive learning community for professional development;
•     Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively; and
• English language skills adequate to manage coursework, develop lesson plans, and team-teach in U.S. schools (a minimum paper-based or equivalent TOEFL score of 500 is required for ILEP participation).
• Applicants who have had few or no opportunities to travel to the U.S. will be given priority.
•   Priority will be given to teachers from rural, under-resourced schools who have had limited or no previous professional development opportunities in their world region or the U.S. 

Duration of Awards:  Fellowships is offered for 5 month

 

How to Apply:

This is an excellent opportunity for mid-career teachers in Tanzania.

 If interested and you meet the eligibility criteria, apply by completing the attached application (PDF 574KB) (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/tanzania/65409/ilep_app_fy13/ILEP_Application_FY13.pdf)

 and submitting the Institutional Support and Reference (PDF 198KB) form

(http://photos.state.gov/libraries/tanzania/65409/support_ilep_fy13/Support_ILEP_FY13.pdf)

Application Deadline:

Deadline for submission of online application and supporting documents is February 11th, 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews scheduled for early March 2013.

Source of information:

Official Website: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/ilep.html

For further information or if you have any questions contact;

International Leaders in Education Program
Embassy of the United States
Office of Public Affairs
686 Old Bagamoyo Road
Box 9123, Dar es Salaam
Phone: 255 22 229 4172
Fax: 255 22 229 4722
Email RELODar@state.gov