This project is funded by a grant from Asia Society/Longview Foundation.

Purpose: Implement second major public engagement event; provide linkages to professional development; assess states’ needs in policy and economic areas with regard to International Ed § Stage one-day Summit in conjunction with NAFSA Regional Conference in Olympia, WA (the state capitol)

Timeframe: October 27, 2004

Description:

• Include in-depth professional development workshops on International Ed for teachers of Social Studies and World Languages
   
• Develop targeted communication piece for the public (parents, community, policymakers) to increase awareness of International Ed and inspire support for it
   
• Involve community organizations and businesses in a Resource Fair to share resources and real-world perspectives with the education community
   
• Hold Candidate Forum to allow candidates to share their perspectives on International Ed

Key Personnel:

• Aysha Haq, Project Manager for 2004 P-20 International Education Summit
• David LaForest, Director of Development, Associates in Cultural Exchange
• David Woodward, Executive Director of Associates in Cultural Exchange
• Loretta Ferguson, Special Ed Teacher and Intercultural Communications Consultant
• Michele Anciaux Aoki, International Communications Consultant, 2002 and 2003 State Team Member and Project Director for 2003 P-20 International Education Summit (now Director of Educational Programs, World Affairs Council Seattle)

Status as of:  2/28/2005 | 11/12/2004 | 9/3/2004 | 8/13/2004 | 6/10/2004 | 5/10/2004 | 4/12/2004

Note: For regular updates, see Summit > 2004 > Planning.

Status as of 2/28/2005

• The 2004 Summit Report (PDF) has been published and distributed to all Summit participants, Coalition members, and members of the Legislature, together with the 2004 States Institute Report (PDF).

Status as of 11/12/2004

• The Summit was held on October 27, 2004 and attracted over 200 participants, including 35+ in the Resource Fair. Summit reports coming soon.
• The Candidates Forum was not held due to the close timing before the election. However, we did invite candidates to attend.

Status as of 9/3/2004

• Additional planning meetings were held in August. The schedule is just about set.
• Resource Fair registration form is available and a number of organizations have already signed on.
• Summit Flyer will be distributed to 1900 teachers through the Global Classroom Newsletter mailing by the World Affairs Council

Status as of 8/13/2004

• Additional planning meetings held:
  Planning Meeting 7/28/2004 | Planning Meeting 7/14/2004
  Youth Meeting 6/16 & 7/7/2004 | Planning Meeting 6/25/2004
  Planning Meeting 6/10/2004
• Working on Outreach Plan, Resource Fair contacts

Status as of 6/10/2004

• Additional planning meetings held:
  Planning Meeting 5/26/2004 | Planning Meeting 5/19/2004
• Meeting held with Bill Stafford of the Trade Development Alliance to talk about involvement of business in the Summit

Status as of 5/10/2004

• Second planning session held on April 28. See: Planning Meeting 4/28/2004.
• Masaru Kibukawa and Nancy Bacon have agreed to co-chair the committee to organized the Candidates' Forum.

Status as of 4/12/2004

• Initial planning meetings held with NAFSA (Association of International Educators) to confirm their co-sponsorship of the event. See Planning Meeting 4/9/2004.

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