2010+China+Bridge+Trip

2010 Chinese Bridge for American Schools  Dates: December 2-10 ，  2010 Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters is pleased to announce the //2010 Winter Chinese Bridge for American Schools:// a week-long program in China for educators to start and strengthen their institution's Chinese programs and partnerships. School and district leaders are invited to attend this unique, educational trip to China as guests of Hanban (Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters). The activities and itinerary of this program are tailored especially to the needs of schools and districts who are planning to start new Chinese programs and/or expanding existing Chinese language and culture programs. The focus of this trip will be on collecting knowledge about the culture, society and education system of China and partnership-building activities, school visits and educational workshops. Participants will learn how to start, strengthen and expand their program, make connections with other educators, and gather valuable resources. The delegation provides an opportunity to:  · Visit schools and meet with Chinese educators and students  · Participate in partnership-building workshops and networking sessions <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Learn from presentations about successful models and available resources <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Share experiences with U.S. and Chinese educators <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Visit cultural sites in Beijing and other cities <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Learn firsthand about a country that is rapidly changing and rising on the global stage <span style="display: block; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dates: ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;">December 2-10, 2010 <span style="display: block; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Who are eligible ** ** ： ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">District and state leaders, principals, and other decision-makers with oversight of foreign language learning. <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">District and school leaders from institutions committed to establishing and/ or expanding new Chinese language and culture programs in their schools/districts, and who haven’t participated in Chinese Bridge delegations in 2006-2009, as well as in June 2010. <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Educators from institutions planning to expand their existing Chinese programs by building ties with Chinese schools are encouraged to apply (though selection priority will be given to applicants from institutions without existing programs). <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Multiple applicants from the same institution will be considered. **Each applicant is required to submit an individual application**. <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;">All applications are subject to individual review and approval and compliance with applicable laws. <span style="display: block; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Cost to delegates ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;">Delegates are responsible for **half** of their individual round-trip international airfare from U.S. to China as well as their Chinese tourist visa fee. Delegates are also responsible for costs and arrangements related to domestic travel to a designated U.S. departure hub, and optional travel insurance. <span style="display: block; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What is included? ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;">The following costs are covered by the program: <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Half of the international round-trip air tickets to Beijing from designated U.S. hub cities. <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 3.75pt 0in 3.75pt 34.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Travel costs in China, including hotel accommodations, group meals, tour guides and admission tickets, and local and inter-city transportation costs <span style="display: block; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Do I need a passport? ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Yes! **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> Delegates are **required** to have a valid passport with at least six (6) months validity from the date of departure (i.e. with an expiration date of June 21, 2011 or later). Proof of a valid passport will be required to confirm participation of selected applicants. <span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Note: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> If you do not have a valid passport, please obtain one immediately. For more information, please visit: <span style="color: #006699; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">@http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html