OCENET International Education Bursary for Staff

OCENET International Education Bursary for Staff
Section A: About You
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Deadline:

November 15 for travel between January and June

May 15 for travel between July and December

Deadline dates are firm and will not be extended.

We will work with you if there are exceptional circumstances based on the timing of the trip.

Please note that staff are eligible to apply for this bursary only once.
Role in the OCDSB*

Principal/Vice PrincipalTeacherSupport StaffOther
I work at *
Section B: Your International Education Opportunity
Type of opportunity*

Conference or WorkshopCommunity Project AbroadStudy Abroad
Please upload a document that shows the cost of the opportunity that you are participating in:

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Location(s) of opportunity*
Please see Appendix A below for examples of eligible opportunities.

Please note that family, personal, and school-sanctioned travel are not eligible.

Applications will not be processed retroactively. Please submit application prior to your travel.
Section C: Written Response
In a 200-400 word response, please address the following:

- How this opportunity will support your professional development in supporting the Exit Outcomes outlined in the OCDSB’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

- What steps you will take to convey your new knowledge or experience with your professional learning community (i.e. students and/or staff).
Type a question*
Section D: Supporting Documents, C.V., and Supervisor's Signature
Please attach your C.V. Be sure to highlight specific contributions you have made to International Education Initiatives in your school, department, or classroom.

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Please share the name of your direct supervisor who will be contacted about your application. *
Bursary recipients will be expected to:

- Provide a brief response about your opportunity, and how you shared your new knowledge/experience with your professional learning community.

AND/OR

- Be contacted for a follow-up interview for the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network’s newsletter, Global Connections.
Signature of OCDSB Staff Applicant

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All information collected will be in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Regulation General (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 823).
Appendix A

Eligible Opportunities

The opportunities below are examples of high quality education opportunities that are culturally challenging, increase cultural proficiencies, promote global competencies, and may engage the bursary grantee with exposure to new languages.

There are other high-quality opportunities that may qualify and this list is only a guide. Please feel free to apply for another opportunity that meets the purpose of the bursary.

***Please note that family, personal, and non-PD school-sanctioned travel occurring during the school year are not eligible.***

TESOL – Teachers of English as a Second Language

OASDI – Ontario Association of Public Schools – International – Annual Conference

CAPS-I - Canadian Association of Public Schools – Annual Conference

Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC)

ALPHA Education – Peace & Reconciliation Study Tour

Habitat for Humanity – International

EF Language Courses Abroad (for students & teachers)

Centre for Intercultural Learning – Courses and Workshops in Intercultural Effectiveness

CBIE Annual Conference – Canadian Bureau for International Education

AFS Global Competence Certificate Program
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OCENET International Education Bursary for Staff

Section A: About You

Section B: Your International Education Opportunity

Section C: Written Response

Section D: Supporting Documents, C.V., and Supervisor's Signature