STEP-BY-STEP SET-UP GUIDE for SCHOOLS

See below basic steps for schools, districts, or states to establish a Teacher Exchange Program with the Cordell Hull Foundation for International Education.

• Step 1 -Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on this website
      SEE link on toolbar - left side of the page

  Read the CHF Teacher Exchange Page on our primary website: http://www.cordellhull.org/english/Teacher_Programs/J-1_Teacher_Exchange_Program.asp
   

• Step 2 - Complete the New Exchange Program Form.  Click here to access:
  
  New Exchange Program Application for School, District or State
  Be sure to fill out all information in the blanks. When finished, click on the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page. You will receive a draft agreement describing CHF working terms.
   
• Step 3 - Read and sign the draft CHF Memo of Agreement which was emailed to you, custom-tailored to your school, district, or state, outlining the working arrangements to establish a new teacher exchange.
   

• Step 4 - TEACHERS
  Ask teacher(s) to fill out a CHF Teacher Application Form.  Download here:
  
  CHF Teacher application
  NOTE:  If a pop-up box appears, press Cancel or ESC. 
  Teachers:  Save the file on your computer using your last name.  After completing the form, insert a digital photo and email to:  pro@cordellhull.org.

          If you see a pop-up window, click on Cancel or press ESC on your keyboard.
        To Teachers:  You must access the Cordell Hull Bio on our websites  to answer the first essay question:

         www.cordellhull.org - Click on "About Us - Cordell Hull Bio" or

         www.cordellhull.net/CordellHullBio.htm -

• Step 5 - SCHOOL
  Fill out a J-1 Teacher Roster form for each teacher:  Click here:
  J-1 Teacher Roster
  
  Note to schools:  Do not ask teachers to fill out this form.
  
  Be sure to fill out all information in the blanks. Check all details before submitting. When finished, click the submit button at the bottom of the page.
   
• Step 6 - Fill out a roster form for each J-1 teacher dependent (spouse or child only):
  
  J-2 Dependent Roster
  
  Complete the attached information for all dependents (spouse or child only) who will accompany you to live in the United States.  
   
• Step 7 - Send sponsorship fee to the Cordell Hull Foundation.  The invoice is included in the Memo of Agreement that was sent in Step 3.
   
• Step 8 - Arrange for hotel and flight accommodations for teachers to attend the mandatory orientation for first-year teachers.
   

• Contact CHF office for locations, to be established when exact no. of participants are known for each date.  You must make a reservation in advance to attend.

  EAST COAST
  New York City -

  Makeup Orientation - November, 2009 - TBD

  Saturday, August 22, 2009

  • 9am-12:30pm - French

  • 1:30pm-6pm  - English
     

  WEST COAST
  Los Angeles - August 28, 2009

  San Francisco - August 25 & 26, 2009
   

Direct questions or problems regarding this web site to pro@cordellhull.org.
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