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About and Eligibility

College of Education and Human Development students in elementary teacher education programs are eligible for the international teaching experience in Belize. Applicants must be working toward early childhood, elementary, or special education certification (LBD or MSD) degree. Other applicants may be considered. Accepted students must enroll in EDSP 597 to participate.

Program Leaders: Dr. Sherri Brown and Dr. Erica McClure

Tentative Departure Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Tentative Return Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pre-Departure Class Dates: There will be six mandatory two-hour class sessions. The first session will be held on December 4, 2024 (evening time TBD) and the remaining five sessions in spring 2025.

Total Program Fee: $2730

Program Fee Payment: The $2730 program fee will be posted directly to your student account by the Bursar’s Office.

Program Fee Includes: Airfare, accommodations, meals, excursions, In-Country Transportation, UofL polo shirts (for teaching). Tuition for the EDSP 597 course is included.

Program Fee Does Not Include: Passport and personal items (gifts, souvenirs, etc.)

Experience: Participants are provided a culturally rich experience while they teach in and learn about their chosen field as they are immersed in the cultures of an international village school, Red Bank, (Stann Creek District) Belize. College of Education and HUma Develpment students learn firsthand the protocols and practices of its school, the curriculum, and instructional practices. Students will spend five full days working in Belize schools. When students are not teaching, the group will participate in cultural excursions such as visiting a Mayan ruin, a rainforest, and a coral reef.

Application Due Date: November 1, 2024

Selection Notification Date: November 15, 2024

Belize, Central America

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