Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form

Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form - 2027

This form is for ALL educators who are eager to learn more and participate in the 2027 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

Other
Your Birthdate

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

Other
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)
I want to travel to...
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?
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.)

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.

Other
Current Job Title
What subject(s) do you teach?
What grade level(s) do you work with? (Please mark all that apply.)

Other
What language(s) do you speak? (Please mark all that apply.)
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?
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?

Other
Will your school allow your partner teacher to come to school with you daily for the duration of the hosting experience (~2 weeks)?

Other
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.)
What dietary needs do you have?

Other
What additional needs do you have? Please add details in the section below.

Other
Please provide details if you mentioned any allergies, medical needs/conditions, or access/accommodations needed.
Do you smoke?
Which of the following best describes your religious affiliations/preferences? Please select all statement that are applicable.

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.)

Rows	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?

Other
In which type of home do you live?

Other
In which type of community do you live?
What type of sleeping accommodations will your partner have while staying in your home?

Other
Which of these dietary needs that you can accommodate in your home?

Other
Distance from your home to your school (in minutes).

Other
My daily transportation to/from home and school

Other
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.
I can stay in a home with pets.

Other
I can stay in a home with smokers.

Other
I can stay in a home with children.

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.)

Other
My level of certainty that I am going to participate is...

Other
My Commitments - Please indicate that you understand the commitments that are part of this type of travel/hosting experience.
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Bilateral Educator Exchange "BEE" Program Interest Form - 2027

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.