Just couple weeks ago I got information about passed in selection to be a participant in the Civic Education Workshop. Today, I got email from CEW staff it says like this;
January 18, 2012
Dear A-SMYLE or YES Civic Education Workshop
Participant:
Congratulations on being chosen for this
exciting educational opportunity! Everyone
at American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS (American
Councils) and the American Civics Center hopes your stay in the United States
has been enjoyable and exciting so far and we look forward to adding another
chapter to your yearlong learning adventure.
We are emailing today to share additional
details about the 2012 A-SMYLE and YES Civic Education Workshop (Workshop) with you, your host family and
your placement organization. Please share all of this information with your host
family!
Fifteen American Serbia and Montenegro
Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) and 100 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study
(YES) students will spend February 26 –
March 3, 2012 in Washington, DC participating together in the 2012 Workshop. The Workshop’s
primary focus is on American government, civic education and leadership skill
development. American Councils and the American Civics Center
will design, administer, supervise and evaluate the Workshop. Since the Workshop is part of the A-SMYLE and YES
programs, there is no cost to you or your host family. Attached you will find a
tentative 2012 Workshop
schedule. This schedule is
subject to change and you will receive a final version upon arrival in Washington, DC.
The 2012
Workshop will:
- Provide you with a deeper understanding of the American system of government, civic education, and democratic principles through observation of its institutions, peer discussions, and participation in a large-scale grassroots activity simulation;
- Provide you with an opportunity to meet and discuss current issues with political leaders;
- Provide you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of US civil society; and,
- Provide you with an opportunity to attend a cultural event; visit Washington’s monuments and memorials; and, explore various exhibits in our famous Smithsonian museums and art galleries.
The 2012
Workshop provides:
·
Accommodations:
o
Radisson Hotel Reagan
National Airport
2020
Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA
22202
703-920-8600
Please note: you will share a room with three other
participants
·
Travel
to and from the Workshop
·
All
meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the program
·
All
ground transportation including airport/train station arrivals and departures
·
Tickets
to a cultural event
·
Night-time
hotel (hallway) security
·
Twenty-four
hour access to emergency medical care
II. REQUIRED PAPERWORK
A signed and returned enrollment form is required
in order to participate in the 2012
Workshop:
- Enrollment Form
Please complete all the information in the
section “To be Completed by Participant”.
Complete the medical history section as best you can and be sure that both you and a host parent sign the Workshop enrollment form. When asked to
provide emergency contact information, use your host family’s contact
information. The enrollment form must be
returned to the American
Civics Center
no later than January 27, 2012 to
the following address:
American Civics Center
P.O. Box 25731
Alexandria, VA 22313
2.
Pre-Workshop Survey
You must fill out the 2012 Pre-Workshop Survey by Monday, January 23,
2012. Please follow this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012A-SMYLEandYESpre-workshopsurvey
III. TRAVEL
American Councils will arrange travel to and
from your host community and Washington,
DC. In the majority of cases, American Councils
will rely on airport/train station information provided by your placement
organization. Host families are
responsible for local transportation to and from your host community airport or
train station. If your host family
prefers to drive you directly to the Radisson
Hotel Reagan
National Airport,
please arrive after 1:00 pm on February 26th.
If any of this presents a hardship for your host family, please contact
your local coordinator for assistance in arranging transportation to the
airport or train station. When you arrive in Washington,
DC, American Councils representatives will
meet you at the baggage claim area and escort you to the hotel where American Civics
Center staff will
help you register. In early February you
will receive your travel itinerary, Workshop rules and requirements of
personal conduct, and any last minute information about the program week.
Questions about the A-SMYLE and YES Civic
Education Workshop? Please
contact Tim Hair at thair@americancouncils.org for assistance.
Everyone at American Councils and the American Civics
Center are very
pleased you will be spending time with us to explore our nation’s capital. We are sure you will find it to be an
exciting and unique educational experience and we look forward to seeing you
soon!
Sincerely,
The A-SMYLE and YES Civic Education Workshop Staff
With a staff of over 375 professionals,
American Councils www.americancouncils.org designs, implements,
and supports international education programs, professional development and
scholarly research. American Councils’
mission is to foster mutual understanding and effective public diplomacy at
home and abroad by advancing international education and research, cultivating
leadership, and empowering individuals and institutions through learning and
scholarship.
The American Civics
Center www.americancivicscenter.com is an innovative,
nonpartisan force in citizenship education dedicated to providing quality,
affordable, and accessible programs that encourage participants to learn about
history, government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a
democracy. The organization’s mission is
to prepare citizens for active and responsible participation in democracy.
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