Grants from MAECI (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)
for K-12 Programs of Italian
Logan Township School District, New Jersey. Elementary Italian classes with maestra Cinzia Neary
As part of its mission to promote Italian culture and language, the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia acts as ente gestore (manager) of grants from Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) to public and private schools that offer Italian language instruction. Under the supervision of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, AISPhila promotes Italian language programs by offering:
School administrators, world language coordinators and teachers of Italian are encouraged to learn more about support for strengthening instruction of Italian language and culture in grades K-12.
Italian Language & Culture Grants
To: School Administrators, World Language Coordinators, Teachers of Italian
From: Franca Riccardi, Responsabile Esecutivo Ente Gestore
Thanks to funds provided by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department in Rome, the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is looking to strengthen your efforts to teach Italian language and culture to students in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity for your school to start or enhance an Italian language program.
In order to foster the diffusion of the Italian language and culture, a limited number of 12-month grants will be awarded to programs established according to guidelines provided in the World Language Curriculum framework of each state.
The funds (up to $10,000) can be used to start a new curricular Italian program. Schools that already enroll a significant number of students taking Italian are also encouraged to apply for the 2020 grant cycle.
The grant will cover up to 50% of the salary costs of a certified Italian teacher (not exceeding $10,000), with the expectation that the program will become self-sustaining within a period of three years, unless the initial program has expanded to include new courses.
Students and teachers at schools receiving the grant will have opportunities to participate in student exchange and summer programs in Italy. Teachers at participating schools may attend a free professional development workshop organized by local Universities with Italian and U.S. educational institutions. The workshop qualifies for Act 48 credit.
Schools receiving the grant are required to:
For more information, contact Franca Riccardi, Responsabile Esecutivo Ente Gestore and Director of Language and Cultural Programs of the America-Italy Society.
franca_riccardi@aisphila.org
215 735 3250
- Grants to support a teacher's salary (grades K-10) up to $8,000, and not more than 50% of total salary;
- Free Continuous Education Courses to support teachers of Italian K-12; inquire for program and dates;
- Fellowship for teachers for College Board course "Training AP teachers"
- Free materials (books, DVD) for teachers and classes;
- Awards for K-12 students of Italian;
- Free AP course for students whose school do not offer it;
- Educational activities and events to enhance Italian language education and enrich student knowledge of Italian culture
School administrators, world language coordinators and teachers of Italian are encouraged to learn more about support for strengthening instruction of Italian language and culture in grades K-12.
Italian Language & Culture Grants
To: School Administrators, World Language Coordinators, Teachers of Italian
From: Franca Riccardi, Responsabile Esecutivo Ente Gestore
Thanks to funds provided by the Italian Foreign Affairs Department in Rome, the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is looking to strengthen your efforts to teach Italian language and culture to students in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity for your school to start or enhance an Italian language program.
In order to foster the diffusion of the Italian language and culture, a limited number of 12-month grants will be awarded to programs established according to guidelines provided in the World Language Curriculum framework of each state.
The funds (up to $10,000) can be used to start a new curricular Italian program. Schools that already enroll a significant number of students taking Italian are also encouraged to apply for the 2020 grant cycle.
The grant will cover up to 50% of the salary costs of a certified Italian teacher (not exceeding $10,000), with the expectation that the program will become self-sustaining within a period of three years, unless the initial program has expanded to include new courses.
Students and teachers at schools receiving the grant will have opportunities to participate in student exchange and summer programs in Italy. Teachers at participating schools may attend a free professional development workshop organized by local Universities with Italian and U.S. educational institutions. The workshop qualifies for Act 48 credit.
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
- include a plan of action to sustain the program in subsequent years
For more information, contact Franca Riccardi, Responsabile Esecutivo Ente Gestore and Director of Language and Cultural Programs of the America-Italy Society.
franca_riccardi@aisphila.org
215 735 3250
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