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From http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid=10936618&ep_rid=32806433

The College Board is pleased to announce the 2014 Chinese Bridge Delegation, a weeklong program in China to help educators start or strengthen their institution's Chinese programs and partnerships. Highlights include school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. Leaders from K-12 institutions are invited to apply for this unique educational trip to China as guests of Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban).

The delegation provides an opportunity to:
 Visit Chinese K-12 schools , meet with Chinese educators, observe classes and interact with students
 Establish meaningful partnerships with Chinese education institutions and network with U.S. colleagues
 Attend presentations on best practices and gather resources to build and support Chinese language and culture programs
 Experience China firsthand and marvel at the rich traditional culture set against stunning modern development

Dates: November 5–13, 2014

Selection priority will be given to:
 K-12 district administrators, school leaders, and other education decision-makers actively seeking to develop new/expanded Chinese programs. Selected participants are expected to be actively involved in, and able to speak about, their institution's efforts to build or expand a Chinese language and culture program.

Application Deadline: August 4, 2014

For full details go to http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid=10936618&ep_rid=32806433