MAESTRA A professional development opportunity for teachers working with Latino students

The Program Comprised of 3 parts

The Program Comprised of 3 parts Part 1: Orientation here at Edgewood

The Program Comprised of 3 parts Part 1: Orientation here at Edgewood Part 2: 3 week International experience

The Program Comprised of 3 parts Part 1: Orientation here at Edgewood Part 2: 3 week International experience Part 3: Follow-up at Edgewood and in your classrooms

Where will we go? Morelia, Mexico located in Michoacán state, 4 hours from Mexico City.

Where will we go? Population of 800,000. A university city with about 80,000 students studying among the 4 universities.

Most areas of interest are within walking distance from the central plaza.

What will we do in Mexico? Spanish classes will be held at the Baden- Powell Institute in Morelia. powell.com/Spanish_Program Located in the downtown area.

What will we do in Mexico? Homestays in town.

What will we do in Mexico? School observations and discussions with teachers and administrators.

2008 participants said… “School visits were the best part of the trip; lots of variety; well planned”. “We really saw the range of opportunities provided to children in Mexico”.

What will we do in Mexico? Workshops and lectures at the institute on various aspects of Mexican education, and culture and classroom applications.

What will we do in Mexico? Outings and cultural excursions.

What will we do in Mexico? A weekend in Guanajuato. “A fantastic trip!”—2008 participant

Timeline The required orientation will be May 1, A short logistics meeting over dinner will take place before departure.

Timeline The required orientation will be May 1, A short logistics meeting over dinner will take place before departure. We will be in Mexico from June 19 - July 11, 2010.

Timeline The required orientation will be May 1, A short logistics meeting over dinner will take place before departure. We will be in Mexico from June 19 - July 11, The follow up weekend seminar will be in October 9, 2010.

Course Requirements One credit is included with the course. You can add 2 or 5 additional credits on the first day of orientation.

Course Requirements One credit is included with the course. You can add 5 additional credits on the first day of orientation ($200/credit). Erin Teksten will be your course instructor.

Course Requirements One credit is included with the course. You can add 2 or 5 additional credits on the first day of orientation. Rebecca Zambrano will be your course instructor. The syllabus and credit requirements will be explained at the orientation.

Cost Pre-departure Orientation, three weeks in Mexico (language classes, school observations, excursions, workshops/lectures, room/board), and one professional development graduate credit:

Cost Pre-departure Orientation, three weeks in Mexico (language classes, school observations, two weekend excursions, workshops/lectures, room/board), and one professional development graduate credit: $1900

Additional Costs Airfare is currently estimated at $550 (direct flight to Morelia).

Additional Costs Airfare is currently estimated at $550 (direct flight to Morelia). Each additional credit is $200.

Additional Costs Airfare is currently estimated at $550 (direct flight to Morelia). Each additional credit is $200. Optional excursions for the second weekend are available at a additional cost. (Destinations include San Miguel de Allende & Queretar, Mexico City, Ixtapa (beach) and Paricutin Volcano.

Additional Costs Airfare is currently estimated at $550. (direct flight to Morelia). Each additional credit is $200. Optional excursions for the second weekend are available at a additional cost. (Destinations include San Miguel de Allende & Queretar, Mexico City, Ixtapa (beach) and Paricutin Volcano. Bring your own spending money!

Why should I go? To learn more about the educational and cultural background of the Latino students in your classroom.

Why should I go? To learn more about the educational and cultural background of the Latino students in your classroom. To gain language skills and fluency.

Why should I go? To learn more about the educational and cultural background of the Latino students in your classroom. To gain language skills and fluency. To understand the feeling of being a minority.

Why should I go? To learn more about the educational and cultural background of the Latino students in your classroom. To gain language skills and fluency. To understand the feeling of being a minority.

Why should I go? To create connections with schools, teachers, and communities.

Why should I go? To create connections with schools, teachers, and communities. To get professional development credit.

Comments from past participants: "I learned a tremendous amount from both of our excursions, as well as our city tour, about Mexican history - and they also provided me with a lot of food for thought about how to teach students in a more meaningful, hands-on way, about history and culture in general."

Comments from past participants: "I loved going to the rural school, La Colonia. All the school staff were informative and warm.“ “I have been able to apply what I learned in Morelia to my classroom almost every day.”

Comments from past participants: "I had a fabulous time and didn't want to come home.” “I would not trade this experience for anything, and would go again in a heartbeat!”

We hope you will join us! For more information contact: Erin Teksten