Chicago Sister Cities

`````




	SISTER SCHOOLS ABROAD Sister Schools Abroad (SSA) provides an opportunity for students, teachers and administrators in schools K-12 to interact with Chicago’s 28 international sister city partners. SSA is active in more than 50 schools and has ongoing programs that have directly engaged over 15,000 youth in global thinking. SSA initiates, implements and supports the development of strong ties between Chicago schools and their international counterparts. Through academic exchanges that span language acquisition, cultural exploration, science education, sports and more, SSA gives students access to a truly global education. Get started by creating a school profile! Chicago SSA network is a partnership between Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Overall Program Goals Facilitate relationships between schools in Chicago and its 28 sister cities; Encourage a global classroom environment where students develop skills in language, diplomacy and international affairs; Develop desire and confidence in youth to learn foreign languages while being exposed to different cultures; Enable teachers and principals to share “best practice methods” in their classrooms and schools. Connect with a School A strong commitment to SSA by the principal, the staff, and the administrators of the schools are the key to dynamic matches. Schools in Chicago and abroad can learn more about connecting here. Exchange Opportunities The bond between schools is developed as teachers and students collaborate on projects and integrate their relationship into their existing curriculum. Read more… Featured Schools and Successful Initiatives Read about Francis W. Parker’s outstanding project exchange Resources Chicago Public Schools Center for International Studies Safari Montage Winner of the 2007, 2009, and 2010 Youth & Education Award from Sister Cities International For more information, please contact Danya Chazan. Phone: 312.201.4526 Email: dchazan@chicagosistercities.com			SISTER CITIES EVENTS OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Seminar on Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Chile & Mexico 02/09/2012 The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce International Trade Center cordially invites you to join us at the first breakfast event of the Educational Trade & Export… Read More > United States 2010 Census Asian Population Surge: Effects and Opportunities 02/16/2012 When: Thursday, February 16 Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604 Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. 3:30-4:00 p.m. Registration/ 4:00-5:40 p.m. Presentations / 5:40-6:00 p.m… Read More > Day of Remembrance 2012: Memories 02/19/2012 When: Sunday, February 19 Where: Chicago History Museum 1601 North Clark Street Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Every year the Japanese… Read More > Submit Your Event...