Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form

Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form - 2026

This form is for ALL educators who are eager to learn more and participate in the 2026 BEE Program Exchange from the USA, Brazil, or Uruguay!
I live in...*
We're excited that you want to learn more and participate in this one-of-a-kind professional development & travel experience.

In this interest form, you will be asked for basic information about yourself and your school as well as your goals and motivations for participation. Please provide as much detail as you can as that information helps get to know you and know how to contact you to answer all of your questions! When you're ready to begin, please click "Next".

Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Mobile Phone Number (for U.S. participants, the country code is 1)*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Your preferred email address*
example@example.com
Your Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your preferred pronouns*

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirOther
Your Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Please select your age group.*
What is your T-shirt/Sweatshirt size?*

XSSMLXLXXLXXXLOther
Do you already have a valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months AFTER my travel dates. (Brazil/Uruguay educators travel in January / U.S. educators travel in June)*

YesNoI have a passport, but I need to check the dates.
I want to travel to...

BrazilUruguayBrazil or Uruguay (I'm flexible)
To how many countries have you traveled?*
Have you ever participated in a teacher exchange that involved hosting a teacher and staying in the home of a local individual while traveling?*

YesNoI'm not sure.
Please indicate your current level of participation. (*Priority will be given to applicants who can both host and travel or who have a partner who will fulfill the other half of their experience.)*

I'm all in! I will both host a teacher and travel to the other country.I am eager to travel and can find an alternate host if I need to for participation.I only want to travel on this experience.*I only want to host on this experience.*Other
List five words that others would use to describe you. *
Ex. creative, hard-working, optimistic, energetic, etc...
Why do you want to participate in this type of exchange?*
What are your goals and motivations for joining the program?*
Information about your school and your role at the school.

Please include all details to the best of your ability.
School Name*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
School Website*
Your current teaching status.*

I teach full-time.I teach part-time.I'm a retired teacher/counselor/administrator, but I have connections in the local schools.I'm a school counselor.I'm a school administrator.I hold another role at the school, but am employed full-time.Other
Current Job Title*
What subject(s) do you teach?*
What grade level(s) do you work with? (Please mark all that apply.)*

Pre-K, KindergartenGrades 1 or 2Grades 3 or 4Grades 5 or 6Grades 7 or 8Grades 9 or 10Grades 11 or 12UniversityOther
What language(s) do you speak? (Please mark all that apply.)*

EnglishSpanishPortugueseGermanItalianFrenchOther
When is your last day of school for the 2025-2026 academic year?

MonthDayYear
Please include your last CONTRACT day and not your last STUDENT day.
Do you want to do virtual activities with your partner's classroom before/after the experience?*

YesNoI'm not sure.
Knowing that you will be hosting a teacher while school is in session, what information does your school require for you to be able to participate?*

The teacher I host must have a criminal history report completed from their home country.The school will require a U.S. background check to be completed by the teacher I host.My school expects my partner teacher to speak to multiple classes during their time in the building.I have no idea, but I'll find out.Other
Will your school allow your partner teacher to come to school with you daily for the duration of the hosting experience (~2 weeks)?*

Yes, I already have my school's approval.I'm still waiting for a response from my school leaders.It's very likely, but I need to share more information with them about the program.NoOther
Your principal's name and title*
Ex. Dr. Sam Jones, Head of School
Your principal's email address*
example@example.com
Do you need/want a certificate indicating a number of hours/dates/details about the program at the conclusion of the experience? (U.S. teachers can earn up to 45 PGPs.)*

YesNoI'm not sure.
What dietary needs do you have?*

NoneGluten freeVegetarianVeganKosherHalalFood allergies (please list in details section below)Other
What additional needs do you have? Please add details in the section below.*

Medical conditionMedicinal allergiesPet allergiesPhysical accommodations neededReligious accessNothing that requires my host do anything differently.Other
Please provide details if you mentioned any allergies, medical needs/conditions, or access/accommodations needed.
Do you smoke?*

Yes, every day.Yes, on occasion (but not daily).No.
Which of the following best describes your religious affiliations/preferences? Please select all statement that are applicable.*

I attend religious services routinely. (One time or more each week.)I attend religious services on occasion. (At least once per month, but not weekly.)I do not attend religious services.I am okay if my partner does not want to attend religious services during their time in my home/country.I want my partner to attend religious services with me while they are in my home/country.I am happy to take my partner to a religious service (even if it is different than my own) while they are in my home/country.Other
What do you do outside of school/work hours? What are your hobbies and what obligations do you have? Please provide a lot of detail here including how much time you spend doing each activity listed. This information is very important in the pairing process. *
Examples may include athletic activities, school committees, religious activities, etc...
What activities/places are you considering sharing with your partner teacher while they are in your home? *
Examples may include activities, events, locations that you like to take them to see or experience.

Please indicate your preferences about your teaching/hosting/travel partner. You may only mark 2 items "Very Important". (We cannot promise a perfect match, but we will do our best to find a compatible partner.)*

	Not Important	A little Important	Important	Very Important
We are the same gender/identity.
We teach the same subject area.
We have common interests.
We are similar in age.
Our language skills are compatible.
Our family dynamics are similar.
Our lifestyles are similar.

Who lives in your home? Please list all of the people (names, ages, relationship to you as well as any pets.) This information will be shared with your partner exactly as you describe it in this box. *
Example: I live with my spouse, John (45 years old), my two daughters Sophia (8) and Susi (10), and our two cats, Daisy and Max.
What animal(s) live INSIDE your home?*

NoneSmall dog(s)Medium/Large dog(s)Cat(s)Rodent(s) (Ex. mouse, hamster, etc...)Caged animal(s) (Ex. snake, bird, turtle, fish)Other
In which type of home do you live?*

Free-standing home, single familyCondominium/Townhouse, single familyApartment, single familyMultifamily home (Duplex or other)Other
In which type of community do you live?*

City/UrbanSuburbanRural/FarmOther
What type of sleeping accommodations will your partner have while staying in your home?*

A private bedroom and their own bathroom.A private bedroom with a shared bathroom.A shared bedroom with a shared bathroom, their own separate bed.Other
Which of these dietary needs that you can accommodate in your home?*

Gluten-freeVegetarianVeganKosherHalalDairy allergyNut allergyAll dietary needs can be metNone of the aboveOther
Distance from your home to your school (in minutes).*

Under 15 minutes each way15-30 minutes each way30-45 minutes each wayMore than 45 minutes each wayOther
My daily transportation to/from home and school*

Personal vehiclePublic transportation (bus/train/metro)Biking / WalkingCarpool / RideshareOther
Please share 3 airports that you could travel into/out of for this experience. *
Please upload an image of the picture page of your passport. Please make sure the expiration date and passport number are clear in the image. *

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I understand and agree that I will be staying in the home of my partner and not in a hotel. This means that the home may look and feel differently than what I am accustomed to in my home country.*

YesNo
I can stay in a home with pets.*

YesNoYes, but I'd rather not.Other
I can stay in a home with smokers.*

YesNoYes, but I'd rather not.Other
I can stay in a home with children.*

YesNoYes, but I'd rather not.Other
Which of the following would you be willing to participate in to be fully prepared for this cultural experience? (Please mark all that apply.)*

2 Orientations (1 before hosting, 1 before traveling)A book studyA virtual intercultural learning courseBasic language lessonsCultural webinar(s)Other
My level of certainty that I am going to participate is...*

I'm super excited and ready to get started!I'm pretty confident that I want to participate, but I need to work out some details.I'm very interested, but I have some questions, concerns, financial plans to work out before I can commit.This sounds amazing, but the timing may not be right for me.I'm still interested. Please keep communicating with me until I figure out what I want to do.Other
My Commitments - Please indicate that you understand the commitments that are part of this type of travel/hosting experience.

I understand that I will need to complete a background check/criminal history report to participate in this experience.I understand that I will cover the food and transportation costs of my partner while they are in my care/country.I understand that I am responsible for any passport, visa, airport taxes.I understand that photos taken and shared throughout my participation in the program may be used to promote the program in future years and for other professional BEE Program related purposes.I understand that I am responsible for my own personal shopping and expenses while traveling.
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Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form - 2026

We're excited that you want to learn more and participate in this one-of-a-kind professional development & travel experience.

Information about your school and your role at the school.