Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad--Bilateral Projects

Current Section
 Office of Postsecondary Education Home
Summer 2011 Seminars for Chief State School Officers

Country: Australia
Seminar Title: Australian Elementary and Secondary School Policy Directions and Priorities
Tentative Dates: Pre-departure orientation: July 27-28, 2011
Two weeks: July 30 – August 13, 2011
Participants: Chief state school officers, deputy commissioners, and other high-level public school administrators

Program Content:

The Australian education system has been recognized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and other international organizations as a high performing and innovative system. This seminar program is designed to provide senior U.S. education administrators with responsibilities for elementary and secondary education with the opportunity to meet with their Australian federal and state education counterparts for an informed overview of the Australian education policy framework, priorities and new initiatives.

The seminar program will include visits to a number of schools in different states for firsthand experience about school practices and the responsibilities between federal and state jurisdictions, as well as the role of private and public schools. The interests of the U.S. administrators will also be taken into consideration in the selection of schools in city, suburban and regional areas.

The following provide an indication of some recent federal policy initiatives for discussion with the U.S. delegation:

The following is an indicative seminar program:

The delegation will be accompanied during the visit by a representative from the company organizing the visit schedule to assist with all travel and accommodation arrangements and by a staff member from the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. Throughout the program, and particularly on weekends, there will be opportunities for delegates to experience Australian lifestyle, culture and heritage for an appreciation of the broader environment in which the different communities and education systems operate. The program will include some lunch or dinner events to meet with Australian and American colleagues and some theatre and other visits.

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission at www.fulbright.com.au will administer the seminar on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.

Top

Applicant Information page | SAP Home | IFLE Home


 
Print this page Printable view Bookmark  and Share
Last Modified: 01/18/2011