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English Teaching Capacity Building Exchange Program for STEM in Brazil

The U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Embassy in Brasília and its Public Diplomacy Section/RELO Office, is seeking proposals for a professional development exchange program to strengthen English teaching capacity in STEM for Brazilian educators. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Brasília, Public Diplomacy Section, RELO Office - Services Requested: - Development and implementation of a 2-3 week U.S.-based exchange program for up to 30 Brazilian English teachers specializing in STEM - Includes school visits, classroom observation, co-teaching, cultural excursions, social activities, and a home hospitality dinner - Followed by a two-week online course to reinforce STEM-English teaching methodologies and leadership development - Unique Requirements: - Focus on Content-Based Instruction, EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction), CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), bilingualism, pedagogical best practices, assessment strategies, and leadership - Action plan implementation and post-exchange follow-up - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based non-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and public/private educational institutions - One award anticipated, with funding between $200,000 and $500,000 - Possibility of renewal for up to two additional years based on performance and funding - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based educational and professional development program. - Place of Performance: - U.S. Embassy Brasília, Brazil (contracting/government facility) - U.S.-based locations for exchange activities (to be determined by awardee) - Period of Performance: - Initial 12-month period, with potential renewal for up to two additional years

Description

The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy/RELO Office in Brasília, Brazil is seeking proposals to develop and implement a 2-3 week exchange program for up to 30 Brazilian English teachers who teach STEM subjects. The program includes face-to-face interactions such as school visits, classroom observations, co-teaching, cultural excursions, and social activities, followed by a two-week online course two months after their return. The program aims to enhance English teaching capacity in STEM fields through professional development, leadership training, and cultural understanding. One award is anticipated with a funding range of $200,000 to $500,000, starting October 1, 2026, with potential renewal for up to two additional years subject to positive results and funding availability.

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