Georgia Department of EducationInternational Apprenticeship Program

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International Trade in Georgia

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CTE Career Clusters

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What do businesses need?

2008-2010 World Language Enrollment – All Levels2008-2010 World Language Enrollment – All Levels

Scaffolding International Experiences

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Program Development

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International Agreements

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Georgia Department of EducationInternational Apprenticeship Program

Saxony and Bavaria, GermanyMemoranda of Understanding

Nancy-Metz, FranceMemorandum of Understanding

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“We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

Engineering Triangle

Nancy – Metz, FranceGaDOE Trip October, 2011

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Exchange• 7 teachers and students• Partners from MOU signing• Partner schools with

technical focus and industry connections– Manufacturing– Hospitality and Tourism– Education and Training– Architecture and Construction– Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM

Nancy – Metz, France

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Connections

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Georgia Tech – Metz Campus

• International Experiences • B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Courses• Dual degrees with French,

German, or Italian universities

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Future of Program

Impetus from France• National call for

international partnerships– Includes funding

• Desire for dual-language schools and opportunities for teacher, student, and administrator exchanges

Funding• Corporate outreach• Legislative opportunities• Fund raising

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Next Steps

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• Identify Pilot School for Global Connection• Check Skype Access• Set Expectations– Monthly Skype– Projects

• Make school-wide connections, including feeder schools

• Prepare for international travel• Contact GaDOE for partner

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