U.S.-China Principal Shadowing Project

The U.S.-China Principal Shadowing Project (PSP), offered to school principals and superintendents, provides a unique opportunity for Chinese and American school administrators — superintendents and principals — to learn about and observe one another's educational systems from close up. The school partner visits provide the opportunity to discuss future opportunities for student and faculty exchanges and joint educational projects. It is sponsored by The China Exchange Initiative (CEI) and The Ministry of Education, Beijing, PRC, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents.

The project involves a two-part commitment:

• In late October or early November 2009, Chinese administrators will visit Boston. After attending lectures on American education, which CEI will arrange at universities, schools, and at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, they will shadow partner principals or superintendents on the job for almost a week. Hosts will be responsible for scheduling school visits, finding host families, and arranging community activities.
• In April 2010, the Massachusetts host administrators will visit China for two weeks for seminars and tourism in Beijing, prior to site visits at their counterparts' schools in China. Participants will learn about secondary education and educational reform as well as observe the roles and responsibilities of school administrators.

Participants:

CEI selects superintendents and principals according to their visions of how this project can enrich school curriculum and engender ongoing relationships with Chinese counterparts.

Cost:

The cost to each participant will be $1800, including hosting for seminars, flight to/from China, all meals, accommodations, and travel in China. A grant from The Chinese Exchange Initiative will pay the remaining costs.

For more information and an application, please contact The China Exchange Initiative:

The China Exchange Initiative
140 Brandeis Road
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
Phone: (617) 559-6730; Fax: (617) 559-6701
Website: http://www.TheChinaExchangeInitiative.org
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