Programs
Civic Engagement Workshop in Egypt
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS of all disciplines and YOUTH ORGANIZATION STAFF are invited to apply to this cultural, professional, and intellectual exchange between educators from the United States and Egypt.
WHEN: March 23 - 31, 2010
WHERE: Cairo, Egypt with trips to renown sites throughout the country
- Cultivate personal and professional relationships with Egyptian and American educators to promote cross-cultural collaboration and active youth participation in communities, both locally and globally
- Participate in a practicum with educators from throughout the Middle East and North Africa to gain theoretical understanding and practical applications for incorporating concepts of civic engagement in classrooms of all disciplines and in extra-curricular activities for youth
- Experience first-hand Egypt's culture and education system.
- APPLY NOW TO RECEIVE SPECIAL TUITION OF $1550 FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATION STAFF. This price includes all program expenses: international airfare, all accommodations, all meals, admission to cultural sites and academic materials. Please see application for further tuition information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 18th, 2010
Please click here to download an application for American participants, here for a resume substitute form and here for the tentative schedule.
Please email all applications to cew2010@ume.org.
Please Click here to download a MENA application (only for UME TEI alumni). Please email all applications to cew2010@ume.org.
Please note that for the MENA applications, ONLY educators who have already taken part in the TEI are eligible to apply.
Sister Cities / Civic Participation and Leadership Initiative:
UME is now accepting applications for the Sister Cities Partnership / Civic Participation and Leadership Initiative 2009. Download application.
Teacher Education Institute:
UME regretfully announces that the Teacher Education Institute will NOT be held this year.
