TEA Program Overviewand PoliciesTEA Program Overviewand Policies

IREXFall, 2009

The following activities are mandatory for TEA fellows:The following activities are mandatory for TEA fellows:

Attending all professional development seminars and school internshipsParticipating in organized cultural activities provided by the host universityWriting an end-of program report and a school internship report

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Fellows may be dismissed from the program if they are tardy or miss more than two seminars or internship daysFellows can’t visit places like New York during the programFellows must submit a school internship report and an end of program report

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Fellow must inform IREX immediately of any program difficulties, change of email address or telephone number, arrest or violation of US lawFellows have a two-year home residency requirement because they received US government fundingFellows are allowed to receive a business or tourist visa

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TEA program rules don’t allow fellows to remain in the country at the end of the program.TEA fellows receive from IREX $90.00 per week to cover incidental expenses during the US program and $100.00 book and educational materials allowanceTEA fellows share housing with one colleague who may not be from the same country

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Under the ECA Accident and sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE), accidents, prescriptions for antibiotics or dental emergencies are covered.TEA fellows may not work part-time if they wish to make extra money.TEA fellows need to file a US income tax return on money received from IREX for the program.

What You Can Expect from IREXWhat You Can Expect from IREX

Coordination with your host universityAssistance with:

ASPE insurance coverageProgram-related travelCultural adjustmentFinancial questionsEmergency situations

Guidance on fulfilling program componentsGeneral advice and supportProgram monitoring and evaluationTimely response to requests (preferably by email)

What is Expected of You as TEA FellowsWhat is Expected of You as TEA Fellows

Adherence to program terms and conditionsActive participation in all aspects of the programTimely completion of reporting requirementsRegular contact and updates

Send IREX information about interesting events or experiences that you’ve enjoyed

Make the most of this opportunity!

Follow-on Program ActivitiesFollow-on Program Activities

US Teachers participating in the program will travel to participating TEA countriesAlumni small grants program:

Opportunity designed to complement your TEA experienceUnder the alumni small grants program you can design and implement educational projects to benefit secondary education in your home commuityApplicants may receive up to $3,000 to implement their projects

Action Plan ActivityAction Plan Activity

By the end of my TEA training experience, I will be glad when I am able to share the strategies, cultural information and overall learning with my colleagues at homeProbably the expectations that IREX, GMU, Department of State and my home school have for me are to get the best out of this program, to put everything into practice and share my new knowledge and expertise with my colleagues and my community.

Action Plan ActivityAction Plan Activity

The expectations I have to accomplish my TEA program goals are:

For Irex:• To assess me in everything related to the program and the follow-on

grants.

For GMU:• To help me learn everything related to teaching English in a

meaningful and successful way.

For my fellow TEA teachers:• I can only hope for their cooperation, tolerance and friendship along

the program.