International School and Community Links

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UWS is an international education charity working to ensure children living in the world’s most remote and marginalised communities have access to quality, inclusive education. The charity collaborates with local communities and governments to deliver schools, train teachers and strengthen education systems.

To date, UWS has opened a total of 311 new schools, trained over 1,500 teachers, and given educational opportunities to more than 63,000 previously out-of-school children across Cambodia, Myanmar, Madagascar, and Nepal. Learn more at uwsglobal.net.

regional / international associations

• AASCA — The Association of American Schools of Central America
• A/OS — US State Department Office of Overseas Schools
• AAIE — Association for the Advancement of International Education
• AASSA — Association of American Schools in South America
• ACAMIS — Association of China and Mongolia International Schools
• ACSI — Association of Christian Schools International
• AISA — Association of International Schools in Africa
• AISH — Academy of International School Heads
• ASOMEX — The Association of American Schools in Mexico
• BSME — British Schools in the Middle East
• CEESA — Central and Eastern European Schools Association
• CIS — Council of International Schools
• COBIS — Council of British International Schools
• EARCOS — East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools
• ECIS — European Council of International Schools
• ESHA — European School Heads Association
• FOBISSEA — Federation of British International Schools in South and South-East Asia
• ISA — The International Schools Association
• ISAT — International Schools Association of Thailand
• LAHC — Latin American Heads Conference
• LISA — London International Schools Association
• MAIS — Mediterranean Association of International Schools
• NABSS — National Association of British Schools in Spain
• NAESP — National Association of Elementary School Principals
• NAIS — National Association of Independent Schools
• NASSP — National Association of Secondary School Principals
• NESA — Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools
• RISA — Rome International Schools Association
• SISA — Shanghai International Schools Association
• Tri-Association — Association of American Schools of Central America, Colombia-Caribbean and Mexico

Educational Organizations

• AISH — Academy of International School Heads
• ASCD — Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
• College Board — Advanced Placement, SAT, college prep
• IBO — International Baccalaureate Organization
• ISM — Independent School Management
• AAHPERD — American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• AASA — American Association of School Administrators
• CSTA — California Science Teachers Association
• College Board (AP)
• Department of Defense Schools
• Department for Education and Skills
• MENC — Music Educators' National Conference
• NACAC — National Association for College Admission Counseling
• NCTM — National Council of Teachers of Math
• NSTA — National Science Teachers Association
• Oxford Seminars
• TIES — Technology and Information Educational Services
• TCNJ — The College of New Jersey

Certification / Advanced Education Programs

• Moreland University - TEACH-NOW Online Teacher Certification Program
• Queen's University- Ontario, Canada
• AdvanceED — Michigan Department of Education
• PTC — Principals Training Center
• TeacherReady
• TEFL — Teach English as a Foreign Language
• TESOL — Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
• WGU — Western Governors University
• Lehigh University
• George Mason Fast Train Program
• University of Phoenix
• Queens University of Charlotte
• Saint Joseph's University
• TeachingDegreeLink
• Endicott College

Accrediting Organizations

• ACSI — Association of Christian Schools International
• MSA — Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• NEASC — New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• NWASC — Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
• OFSTED — Office for Standards in Education
• WASC — Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Other Helpful Resources

• Background Check Procedure
• ZigZag Education: Teaching resources for secondary schools and colleges with photocopiable/digital site licences. ZigZag Education is a creative publisher actively working with thousands of teachers, examiners and educational specialists. Supporting the new specifications for GCSE, A Level and BTEC, as well as KS3.
• International School Community: ISC provides a useful, informative and celebratory environment for educators to network and learn about different international schools from around the world. Comments submitted on our website highlight the ins and outs of the international school teaching profession and working at international schools (the benefits, the school itself, the city and travel information, etc.).
• International Teacher Magazine: Teaching & Learning. Travel & Culture. ITM is a new online magazine for teachers around the world who want to take full advantage of their time working in international schools. ITM keeps you in touch with the latest news about jobs, ideas for the classroom and the inside story about what to do and where to go when teaching overseas.
• WIDA is a research and development center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a global network of researchers and practitioners whose mission is to advance academic language development and academic achievement for ELLs. The WIDA International School Consortium supports teaching and learning in 200 international schools worldwide.
• Tales from a Small Planet: Real Post Reports! While the USEMB has their post reports, this site has information for "the rest of us." Use it to check out potential places to live, from the perspective of people who are currently there. An excellent, non-profit website that needs our support.
• Teaching Traveling: This site is for anyone who fits (or wants to fit) the title “Teacher-Traveler” in ANY sense of the word you can imagine.
• The Lonely Planet: You've read their books, now visit their site to check out the countries for the schools you are interested in.
• The CIA: Written by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), The World Factbook contains profiles on virtually any country you are considering. These profiles offer a brief, concise overview of a country's vital information.
• Skype: One of the most popular internet tools used throughout the international education community.
• Adobe Reader: The global standard for electronic document sharing.
• Adobe Flash Player: Used to deliver a rich, engaging web experience.

• Clements Worldwide: Clements Worldwide has been providing individuals travelling abroad, including teachers and diplomats, insurance since 1947 including Auto, Property, Health, Life & Disability.  Clements also provides schools the employee benefit solutions, including our best-in-class, Scholars Health Insurance, and business line insurances they need to protect their staff and assets.  Popular insurance lines for schools include Emergency Evacuation with Salary Continuation, Term Life for Staff, General Liability, and Property Insurance.