Center for International Education College of Education and

Center for International Education College of Education and Human Development George Mason University http: //gse. gmu. edu/programs/fasttrain/cie/

The Vision Ø Ø “To provide international teachers, faculty and educational professionals with the tools needed to make them qualified, compassionate and thoughtful educators” To provide domestic teachers, faculty and educational professionals with further experience, knowledge and understanding of international students and internationalmindedness

Areas of Action Ø Research and Development – provide support for joint faculty initiatives and/or university partnerships that examine current practices and determine areas of continued need Ø Middle East Ø Africa Ø Eastern Europe

Areas of Action Ø Associated Academic Programs Ø Program Development – UAE Ø FAST TRAIN § Elementary Education § English for Speakers of Other Languages § Peace Corps Programs § Special Education § International Baccalaureate § Ph. D Emphasis in International Education

Areas of Action Ø Professional Development Ø Linked to key organizations • Alliance for International Education Ø Ø Ø Linked to international conferences of interest Maintains CEHD International Faculty Associates web page Provides services to the international community • AAIE-CEHD hosted discussion site for special education

Areas of Involvement Ø Ø Ø Work with colleagues in the development and delivery of international grants Work with colleagues in joint international research projects Teach international students Participate in the development of new curricula both onsite and online Consult in international settings