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Visiting International Teacher Program

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      The Visiting International Teachers program allows certified teachers from Spain to teach in Kansas schools for a period of one to five years. Teachers are hired to teach a variety of subjects at all levels, from Pre-K to 12th grade such as art, math, science, Spanish, Special Education, English as a Second Language, and even English Language Arts. Visiting teachers provide Kansas students an exciting opportunity to learn about the world and other cultures. This exchange visitor program operates under the auspices of the Fulbright Hays Act. Districts match visiting teachers with a volunteer community mentor who helps them adjust to living in the United States for their short tenure. Through this program, many Kansans have made friends with people beyond our borders, which is the purpose of the Fulbright Hays Act.

KSDE Visiting International Teacher Program Overview

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Kansas Visiting International Teacher TimelineThis calendar serves all Kansas participants.PDF
Program Fees and Estimated Expenses of the KSDE Exchange Visitor ProgramInformation about the fees and expenses a potential visiting international teacher might expect; a sample budget based on an average starting salary of $46,100 for teachers in the KSDE Visiting International Teacher Program (Exchange Visitor Program).PDF

For School Districts

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Handbook for Teachers and DistrictsKansas VIT 2022-2023 Handbook. This short document outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers and their school districts. It also contains general information about the program.PDF
Letter of Intent 2024-2025 FillableSchools interested in interviewing a candidate from Spain should complete this fillable form and e-mail it to jdorsey@ksde.org. Submitting this form does not obligate the district to hire a visiting international teacher.PDF

For Visiting International Teachers

 TitleDescriptionCategory
Agreement to Teach in KansasAfter accepting a job offer from a district, the teacher uses this form to supply information needed for visa documents.DOC
Handbook for Teachers and DistrictsThis short document outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers and their school districts. It also contains general information about the program.PDF
Link to Spanish Ministry of Education Link
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)"Current members" of this organization are approved for credential evaluations for teacher licensure by KSDE.Link
Applying for a Driver's License or State ID CardSource: www.ice.gov/PDF

Professional Information

 TitleDescription
Kansas World Language AssociationProfessional organization for teachers.
School ReportsFind annual report cards by entering the Unified School District (USD) number in the search bar.
World Language ResourcesKSDE World Language Home page

Cultural and Community Information

 TitleDescription
Kansas City International Airport 
KCI Airport Shuttle Service 
State of Kansas See Living, Education, Travel & Tourism, and Facts and History
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 
There's No Place Like Kansas (Visitors Guide)Calendar of events, things to do, dining, lodging, and shopping
Weather UndergroundEnter the zip code for your town in the search bar at upper right, to get current weather conditions or watch a recent radar loop.
Exploring Historical Sites in KansasPlan to visit historical sites yourself, or take your students.
Kansas Driver's LicenseThe Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles issues driver's licenses; it's part of the KS Department of Revenue.
Kansas Official State Maps 

Other Links

Clicking on any of the following links will take you to World Language websites that are not maintained by the Kansas State Department of Education.
 TitleDescription
Opportunities for American college students to be teaching assistants in SpainThe English Language and Culture Assistants' program provides university students, graduates, and native speakers of English with the opportunity to support English teachers in Spain.

Visiting International Teachers Contact:

Sarah Nelson 
(785) 296-7801
snelson@ksde.org


Dr. Jessica Dorsey
(785) 296-3163
jdorsey@ksde.org
 

Deputy Commissioner:
Division of Learning Services

Dr. Ben Proctor
(785) 296-2303
bproctor@ksde.org

Director: 
Career, Standards and Assessment

Beth Fultz
(785) 296-4639
bfultz@ksde.org

Assistant Director: 
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Natalie D. Clark
(785) 296-4351
​ndclark@ksde.org

Assistant Director: 
Curricular Standards

Vacant

 

Assistant Director: 
Assessment

Julie Ewing
(785) 296-2325
jewing@ksde.org

Assistant Director: 
Kansas Volunteer Commission

Dr. Jessica Dorsey
(785) 296-3163
jdorsey@ksde.org

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