Per l'anno scolastico 2016-17 l'AISPhila Ente Gestore di Philadelphia ha in programma le seguenti attività':
- Espansione del programma d'italiano nella General McCall Elementary School (scuola pubblica K-8 di Philadelphia) con insegnante madrelingua dell'EG pagato a meta' con la scuola. Libri pagati dall'EG. L'anno scorso abbiamo iniziato Italiano 1 e quest'anno Italiano 1 e 2.
- Espansione del programma d'italiano nella Meredith Elementary School (scuola pubblica K-8 di Philadelphia) con insegnante locale. Con il nostro contributo, ora l'italiano e' insegnato in tutta la scuola. Attraverso University of Pennsylvania e un'associazione locale, avranno un TA madrelingua.
- Proseguimento del programma ai livelli pre-scolari con il progetto Early Learning (bambini di 3 e 4 anni) nella Santa Monica Elementary School (PreK-8) scuola privata di Philadelphia. Anche quest'anno agira' su tutta la scuola un TA con il contributo dell'EG.
- Proseguimento del programma d'italiano nella scuola privata Saint Anthony Catholic School (preK-8)
- Proseguimento del programma d'italiano nella scuola privata Roman Catholic High School, dove si lavorera' per 3 giorni alla settimana con il TA (contributo dell'EG) espandendo il programma al primo anno delle superiori, in modo da garantire 4 anni di insegnamento prima dell'esame AP.
- Sostegno ed espansione dei programmi di lingua con finalità' AP (per la prima volta) nelle scuole superiori Nazareth Academy HS, PA e Archbishop Curley HS, MD
- Sostegno ed espansione per le due scuole superiori Loyola Blakefield HS, MD (6-12 medie e superiori), per espandere il programma alle scuola medie, e Reservoir HS, MD per sostenere il secondo anno di AP.
- Sostegno ed espansione interna ai due distretti Logan Township, NJ e Greenwich Township, NJ, entrambi (K-8)
- Organizzazione e sostegno per il soggiorno del nuovo TA Claudio Saraceni
- Organizzazione di workshop per insegnanti nella sede dell'ente gestore e coordinamento per i corsi online gestiti da ICoN
- Organizzazione della giornata dell'italiano presso la scuola Santa Monica.
- Organizzazione della mostra di pittura (dall'Italia) per celebrare le Donne nell'Assemblea Costituente Italiana per commemorarne il 70esimo anniversario.
Funding for Italian Programs for the year 2017 - 2018 MAE GRANTS
The America Italy Society of Philadelphia is a well-established non-profit cultural agency committed to promoting the Italian language and culture throughout the seven-States area included in the Italian consular jurisdiction of Philadelphia. The America Italy Society is currently working in collaboration with the Office of Education of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston and is officially recognized by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department in Rome.
Thanks to funds given to us by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department, we are looking to strengthen your efforts to teach Italian language and culture to students in grades K-12
In order to foster the diffusion of the Italian language and culture, a number of 12-months grants will be awarded to programs established according to the guidelines provided in the World Language Curriculum Framework of each state.
The funds can be utilized by the school to start a new curricular Italian program.
Schools that already enroll a significant number of students taking Italian, as part of their future activities are also encouraged to apply for the 2017 grant cycle.
The grant may cover up to 50% of the salary costs of an Italian teacher, and materials for teachers and students, with the expectation that the program will become gradually self-sustaining within a period of three years, unless the initial program has expanded to include new courses.
The schools receiving the grant are required to:
We look forward to hear from you and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question.
Sincerely,
Franca Riccardi, Ph.D.
Responsabile Esecutivo ENTE GESTORE
Director of Language and Cultural Programs
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia www.aisphila.org
franca_riccardi@aisphila.org 215 735 3250
The America Italy Society of Philadelphia is a well-established non-profit cultural agency committed to promoting the Italian language and culture throughout the seven-States area included in the Italian consular jurisdiction of Philadelphia. The America Italy Society is currently working in collaboration with the Office of Education of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston and is officially recognized by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department in Rome.
Thanks to funds given to us by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department, we are looking to strengthen your efforts to teach Italian language and culture to students in grades K-12
In order to foster the diffusion of the Italian language and culture, a number of 12-months grants will be awarded to programs established according to the guidelines provided in the World Language Curriculum Framework of each state.
The funds can be utilized by the school to start a new curricular Italian program.
Schools that already enroll a significant number of students taking Italian, as part of their future activities are also encouraged to apply for the 2017 grant cycle.
The grant may cover up to 50% of the salary costs of an Italian teacher, and materials for teachers and students, with the expectation that the program will become gradually self-sustaining within a period of three years, unless the initial program has expanded to include new courses.
The schools receiving the grant are required to:
- include Italian on the report card;
- attach a statement of administrative and board support for the proposed program and the need for funding.
We look forward to hear from you and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question.
Sincerely,
Franca Riccardi, Ph.D.
Responsabile Esecutivo ENTE GESTORE
Director of Language and Cultural Programs
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia www.aisphila.org
franca_riccardi@aisphila.org 215 735 3250
Program Funding Proposal 2017
| italian_program_funding_proposal.doc |
Thinks to do after receiving a MAE Grant
In the year 2017, MAE 2016 Grant Recipient must:
-by January 31, 2017 Receipt for the 2016 Grant: a copy of the W2 form (or similar) proving that a teacher of Italian has been employed by the school in the year 2016; receipts for any authorized material bought with the Italian grant in 2016.
In the year 2017, MAE 2017 Grant Recipient must:
-by April-May, 2017 Grant Application for the 2017 cycle (s. y. 2017-2018). A form will be provided.
-by June 15, 2017 a report must be submitted with data and success (or problems) for the Italian program at the end of the school year, and prospective for the future. A form will be provided.
-Summer 2017 First disbursement of the Grant for the year 2017
-October 15, 2017, a report must be submitted on enrollment data and programs for the Italian program at the beginning of the school year. A form will be provided.
-Fall/Winter 2017 Second disbursement of the Grant for the year 2017
Certified teachers are preferred, but is up to the school or the district to decide.
We can provide also books, but fund are limited.
-Italian has to appear in the report card
-Grant has to be match by the school
-money must be spent in the same year (for es: 2016) BUT will arrive during the summer of the same year (2016).
In the year 2017, MAE 2016 Grant Recipient must:
-by January 31, 2017 Receipt for the 2016 Grant: a copy of the W2 form (or similar) proving that a teacher of Italian has been employed by the school in the year 2016; receipts for any authorized material bought with the Italian grant in 2016.
In the year 2017, MAE 2017 Grant Recipient must:
-by April-May, 2017 Grant Application for the 2017 cycle (s. y. 2017-2018). A form will be provided.
-by June 15, 2017 a report must be submitted with data and success (or problems) for the Italian program at the end of the school year, and prospective for the future. A form will be provided.
-Summer 2017 First disbursement of the Grant for the year 2017
-October 15, 2017, a report must be submitted on enrollment data and programs for the Italian program at the beginning of the school year. A form will be provided.
-Fall/Winter 2017 Second disbursement of the Grant for the year 2017
Certified teachers are preferred, but is up to the school or the district to decide.
We can provide also books, but fund are limited.
-Italian has to appear in the report card
-Grant has to be match by the school
-money must be spent in the same year (for es: 2016) BUT will arrive during the summer of the same year (2016).
