Spring through October 2019; Travel dates to Moldova are June 15-24, 2019 | The Moldova Global Study Visit Program includes a two-day spring workshop and orientation, an 8-day study visit to Moldova and a follow-up workshop.

March through October 2019; Travel dates to Costa Rica are July 17-26, 2019 | The Costa Rica Global Study Visit Program includes a two-day spring seminar with orientation, a 10-day study visit to Costa Rica and a follow-up workshop.

Educators will learn about Colonial Americas and the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade; the Dominican Republic’s public and private educational systems and practices; and apply concepts of women’s rights in Dominican society and culture to instruction.

In spite of rapid transitions due to globalization and geopolitical forces, China maintains one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. China’s complexity, diversity and shifting role in global affairs present extraordinary opportunities for learning.

Educators will learn from communities in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town; explore the educational system; examine the contemporary impact of historical events through the lens of Apartheid; and engage in critical self-reflection.

Educators will experience a culture, country and people different from their own. In addition to the Spanish language, educators will learn about and compare Costa Rica and Nicaragua’s education systems, development and environmental issues.

The Global Education Leaders Program Abroad, Ireland 2020 is designed for North Carolina educational leaders, specifically K-12 superintendents and community college presidents or their designees.

March through October 2020  |  Travel dates to Costa Rica and Panama are July 19-28, 2020 | The Costa Rica and Panama Study Visit Program includes a one day spring workshop and orientation, a 10-day study visit to Costa Rica and Panama, a follow-up workshop and program materials.