Texas-Spain VIT Program Overview
The Texas-Spain VIT Program, established through a Memorandum of Understanding in 1993, fosters cultural exchange and strengthens ties between Spain and Texas. It facilitates dual language initiatives, provides enriching experiences for Spanish teachers, and plays a role in the development of educational systems in both regions. The program also addresses recruitment, selection, and retention of teachers from Spain in Texas, focusing on various aspects such as teacher adaptation, classroom management, and performance plans.
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The The Visiting Visiting Teachers Spain Spain Program Program 2020 Teachers from 2020- -2021 from 2021 March 4, 2021
What is the Texas - Spain VIT Program? Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the TEA and MECD in 1993 The Texas-Spain Visiting International Teacher program has been under the coordination of the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13, as overseen by the Texas Education Agency, since January of 2011. It is a cultural exchange program Win-win opportunity. It strengthens ties between the citizens of the Kingdom of Spain and the state of Texas. It contributes to the development of the dual language and bilingual initiatives in Texas. It provides Spanish teachers with a unique enriching experience which will contribute to the Spanish system upon return.
Visiting Visiting Teachers Teachers from from Spain Spain in in the the US US New VIT in Texas 2018-2019 150 2019-2020 130 43 2020-2021
How many teachers stay for another school year? Department of State new Regulations, effective Feb. 2016: - Two year experience - Being employed as a teacher in Spain => Fewer eligible teachers
Main issues to consider Experienced teachers, but new in the system Adaptation process Here in the framework of an exchange program Cultural component activities Classroom management Performance and growth plans Upper grades, middle and high school assignments
Recruitment Weeks SAVE THE DATE APRIL 15 APRIL 30 Online interviews once again
The Ministrys role in the Selection Process The Ministry s role in the Selection Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Preparation of national call for applications Pre-screening of applications. Pre-selection and pre-assignment to Estimate of number of available positions school districts Redistribution of candidates Publication in BOE (Official Bulletin) Scheduling of interviews/ assessments Registration of candidates: PROFEX(data base platform) Organization and management of Teacher selection by districts week Elaboration of reports and statistics
Recruitment Weeks SAVE THE DATE APRIL 15 APRIL 30 - Districts set timeframe for interviews. - Advisors share candidates CV and daily roster for interviews. - Districts contact candidates and share Zoom/Meet/Teams link for interview. - At the end of the interview day, district representative sends signed roster to Education Advisors. - Once the Education Office confirms selection to candidate, districts can contact them.
Region Region 13 s role in 13 s role in the the Program Program: : Sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program *Responsibility towards the Department of State for managing the J-1 Visa processes and documentation Preparation of application addressed to districts who wish to participate Determine number of available positions, having matched district requests and available visas Elaboration of annual report and statistics due to Department of State Manage the Visa extension process (after 3rd year)
Districts Districts role in Application: Assess district s needs and request teachers. role in the the program program: Interview teachers. Organize the new teacher training in the summer. Ensure that Principals understand the nature of the program and provide ongoing support to teachers, responding to their pedagogical, technical and training needs. Accomplish the agreement of collaboration Appointment of a district liason Assistance to teachers in settling down Mentor assignment Professional development of teachers VIT certification process in cooperation with TEA Extension process Visit all new teachers on their campuses for follow up as needed.
The The Ministry Ministry and and Region Region 13 13 : In In cooperation cooperation: : Organize the new teacher orientation in the summer. With districts, provide ongoing support to schools and visiting teachers during their term, responding to their pedagogical, technical and training needs. Visit all new teachers on their campuses. Evaluate the program for the DoS and Ministry.
Other programs of the Education Office of Other programs of the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain the Embassy of Spain School of the Year Award 2021 Teacher of the Year Award 2021 International Spanish Academies Language and Culture Assistants in Spain Spanish Language and Culture Assistants in the US Professional development for Teachers and Administrators 2021
Thanks! Thanks! Silvia.diazdealda@educacion.gob.es Ramon.anton@educacion.gob.es Jessica.pruneda@esc13.txed.net
