DCPS recognizes educators who go above and beyond in the field of global education. We appreciate their commitment and dedication to incorporating global engagement and intercultural learning into their daily instruction creating rich learning experiences and opportunities for their students.
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The Global Educator Pathway (GEP) Fellowship is a transformative professional development program designed to cultivate globally minded educators dedicated to promoting equity and empathy within their school communities. This fellowship prepares educators to empower students to thrive in an interconnected world, offering a blend of synchronous and asynchronous professional development sessions. Participants will explore the essential knowledge, dispositions, and skills required to foster global competency and weave global education into their teaching practices. Fellows will also collaborate to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills by integrating global competency into their curriculum. Educators will implement innovative strategies, receive constructive feedback, and refine their learning materials, enhancing their effectiveness as global educators.
We are looking for dedicated DCPS educators who are:
As a Global Educator Pathway Fellow, you will receive:
For further questions, please email our Global Studies Specialist, Caroline Faircloth, at caroline.faircloth@k12.dc.gov.
The Global Educator of the Year Award acknowledges exceptional educators who provide high-quality global learning opportunities for students. They encourage students to learn about different cultures, create a diverse classroom, and inspire global competence. The recognition is an opportunity to honor teachers who have made a significant contribution to global education.
Do you know an educator who has excelled in one or multiple domains? If so, they may be eligible for this award. To nominate them, please fill out a brief form that includes a description of the domain(s) in which they have demonstrated excellence and the nominee's contact information. Nominees will be notified in May.
Nominations will open in Spring 2025.
