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Using Visiting Teachers

The Chicago's Chinese Connections (C3) program, directed by Robert Davis and coordinated by Jane Lu, focuses on integrating visiting teachers into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) through various initiatives, including the Global Educators’ Outreach Program and the Shanghai Visiting Teachers Program. These programs recruit qualified non-U.S. citizens to bring diverse teaching strategies to CPS classrooms, while ensuring professional development and certification pathways. Candidates are supported through workshops and observed teaching experiences to foster their skills and adapt to the educational environment.

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Using Visiting Teachers

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  1. Using Visiting Teachers Chicago Public SchoolsOffice of Language and Cultural EducationChicago’s Chinese Connections (C3) ProgramRobert Davis, Director; Jane Lu, Coordinator

  2. Programs of Using Visiting Teachers • Global Educators’ Outreach Program • Shanghai Teachers Program

  3. Global Educators’ Outreach Program • Overview of GEO program a. Started 2000, continued 4 years b. Recruited teachers of non-US citizen for different subjects c. Teach in CPS with Type 29 Transitional Bilingual Certificate issued by ISBE

  4. Qualifications • Pass the Transitional Bilingual Test of ISBE a. Reading / Vocabulary b. Grammar / Structure c. Writing d. Speaking (one on one interview) • Get fully certified within 5 years

  5. Professional Development • Certification Program in DePaul University with reduced tuition offered by CPS • Teach and Study • Workshops offered by CPS • Become fully certified within 5 years

  6. Shanghai Visiting Teachers Program • Overview of SVT program a. Agreement between Chicago and Shanghai b. 2 year contract on J1 Visa c. CPS makes the decision d. Teach with Visiting International Teacher Certificate issued by ISBE c. Members of the Chicago teachers Union

  7. Qualifications • Elementary or high school teachers who are currently certified and working in their home country • Pass all parts of the Nelson Denny examination • Pass an interview conducted by 2 interviewers • Transcripts evaluation • Background checking

  8. Professional Development • Work with experienced teachers • Classroom observations / Debriefing • Workshops both mandatory and voluntary

  9. Program Evaluation • Advantages a. Helpful while short of teachers b. Bring in different teaching strategies and/or teaching materials • Disadvantages a. Short term, lack of long term commitment b. Not familiar with students and settings here • Suggestions a. Provide candidates with opportunities to demonstrate their teaching competence, e.g. Do a mini lesson b. Train before putting them in classrooms

  10. Visiting International Teacher Certificate • Holds the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree issued in the U.S. • Has been prepared as a teacher at the grade level for which he or she will be employed • Has adequate content knowledge in the subject matter to be taught • Has an adequate command of the English language • Doesn’t have a criminal history • Valid for 3 years, non-renewable

  11. Thank you!谢谢！ For more information on Chicago Public Schools and Certifications, please visit: www.isbe.net www.cps.k12.il.us www.olce.org www.confuciusinstitutechicago.org

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