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Professional Exchange Program: AI and Educational Technology Integration for English Language Policymakers

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement grant from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, Public Diplomacy Section, to implement a professional exchange program focused on AI and educational technology integration in English language instruction. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines - Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Design and implement a 12-month professional exchange program - Bring approximately twelve senior educators and policymakers from the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brunei to the U.S. for a two-week immersive visit - Activities include academic sessions, site visits to leading U.S. AI and EdTech companies, and attendance at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas - Participants will develop AI integration policy blueprints for their home institutions - Requirements: - The implementing organization must coordinate all logistics, including international and domestic travel, visa support, and participant allowances - Facilitate structured academic, networking, and policy planning activities - Manage pre-exchange planning and post-program follow-up - Applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and demonstrated capacity for international program management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - U.S. AI and EdTech companies will be engaged for site visits and networking, but not as direct suppliers - Funding and Performance: - Up to $250,000 available for a 12-month period - No cost-sharing required - Continuation grants may be considered based on performance and funding availability

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in the Philippines is offering a professional exchange program to bring approximately twelve high-merit educators from the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brunei to the United States. The program focuses on immersive exposure to American approaches to AI and educational technology integration in English language instruction. Participants include university professors, language instructors, academic administrators, curriculum planners, teacher trainers, and ministry officials with policy influence. The two-week exchange spans at least two U.S. cities and includes academic sessions, site visits to AI and EdTech companies, engagement with civil society organizations, and attendance at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. Each participant will develop an action plan to implement American-aligned AI and EdTech approaches in their home institutions, supported by a sustained professional network and post-program follow-up.

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