The State Board of Educator Certification has approved the World Affairs Council to furnish Continuing Professional Education to teachers. The Council is CPE 501096. We are not permitted to duplicate G/T certificates. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Perhaps the most important way the World Affairs Council can serve the education community is by providing professional development opportunities for Houston educators. We regularly offer opportunities to enhance educator's knowledge of international issues. Staying current on the ever changing global landscape is a challenge - let us bring the world to you.
Professional development programs includes:
| Educators' Forum |
A monthly seminar for teachers on select international topics, guided by experts from leading research centers and universities. Lesson plans and reference materials are furnished with each event. Gifted-and-talented credit hours are submitted for approval by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. |
| Resources for Teachers |
Our teacher resources include a curriculum support library at the Council, and a website, complete with compilations of internet resources, curriculum resources on the web, and more. |
| Global Issues in Depth |
This full-day workshop provides substantive professional development on current global issues. Past workshops have included Energy in Crisis, India on the Modern World Stage, and the "Axis of Evil" 5 years later: Inside Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. |
| International Travel |
An opportunity for teacher fellows to travel overseas for in-depth study, complete with pre- and post-trip briefings. Since 2005, teacher fellows have traveled, all expenses paid, to China, Vietnam & Cambodia, Turkey, Russia, and India. |
| District In-Service Programs |
| Upon the request of school districts, the Council has provided speakers to supplement various in-service programs. We ask that district requests be given at a minimum of 6-8 weeks prior to the event. |
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