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On arrival in the USA, the J-1 teachers will attend two Orientations which are,

• Orientation conducted by Global Scholar Resources

• Orientation for New Teachers conducted by the School System (at the beginning of the school year)

 

Orientation by the Global Scholar Resources:

On arrival in the USA, GSR will conduct the orientation for the new teachers. GSR explain to the teachers on every single topic, provide the necessary documentation, information sheets, and other required details. GSR will also provide an official Reference Letter for every service and for the inevitable purchase for the new teachers. In this orientation GSR cover the below topics.

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For the Personal Life in the USA:

• Exchange Visitor Program Welcome Brochure (a copy will be given to each teacher)

• Program Rules & Compliances to follow.

• Terms and Conditions of Global Scholar Resources

• Healthcare Insurance & Healthcare coverages.

• Culture Shock

• Housing, Deposits & Renter’s Insurance 

• Utilities & necessary deposits 

• Transportation (own car, carpooling & public transportation)

• Driver’s License (Intl driving Permit)

• Purchasing a Car & Auto Insurance

• Purchasing Cellphone & Security Deposit

• Applying for an SSN

• Opening a Bank Account

• Postal Service & USPS Mail

• Weather in the USA and Precautions

• Continuous communication with Global Scholar Resources & Reporting any Incident

• Address, Contact Persons (RO/ARO), and phone numbers of GSR

• All details regarding Dependents of the J-1 teacher

• Emergency Contacts & Crisis Management

• Know your Rights & Protection – William Wilberforce

• Dos and Don’ts in the USA

 

For the Professional Life in the USA:

• Teaching License

• New Teacher Orientation by the School System

• Classroom Management

• School Culture

• Teaching Resources

• Teaching Methodologies & Assessment Tools

• Teacher-Student-Admins-Colleagues Relationships

• School mandated periodic meetings and attendance

 

New Teacher Orientation by the School System:

Based on our preliminary information provided to the new teachers, they are advised to attend the new teacher’s orientation conducted by the School System, at least 7-10 days prior to the pre-planning days of the school year. In this orientation, teachers will know about the School Culture, introduction to all new and old staff, faculties, and admins, the department/school/county goals and all other information needed for the school year.

 

Teachers MUST attend these 5-8 days of mandatory orientation and get ready for the forthcoming school year.

 

GOOD LUCK to our New Teachers!!