Expat Forums Conference Annual - Family International Relocation

Laurel Springs founder and Director Marilyn Mosley Gordanier will be making two presentations at the Families In Global Transition annual conference in March 2010 in Houston, Texas! FIGT has been "the global leader in cross cultural education and training to support the entire expat family" for over 10 years. Their focus has long been on supporting families as they relocate around the world, and with more recent attention to non-White families moving to the United States, FIGT "promotes the positive value of the international experience, and empowers the family unit and those who serve it before, during and after international transitions".

Distance learning is well-positioned to meet the needs of such families, and Marilyn will make two presentations on Thursday, March 4th:

Crossing Oceans and Borders: Take Your School With You
Learn about the advantages of distance learning while living abroad or in transition. When a family relocates for corporate, military, religious-based or other reasons, it requires children to adapt to a new country, home and school all at the same time. Maintaining consistency with school can help smooth the transition and ensure that the child receives a quality education. In this seminar we will talk about the pro's and con's of distance learning for TCKs. Come away from this workshop better prepared to consider distance learning as a viable educational option. You will learn that there are distance-learning programs that have a strong relationship component, have dedicated teachers who guide students through the curriculum, and have college placement success comparable to the top American college preparatory schools.

10 Things You Should Know Before Choosing A Distance Learning Program
In the past several years, the field of distance learning education has grown considerably. There are a multitude of options for TCKs to maintain consistency with their school of enrollment no matter where they reside. Topics covered include Individualized Approach to Education, Personalized Teacher Services, Regional Accreditation and Approvals, Strong Curriculum, Program Accountability, College Placement, Academic Opportunities, Student Support Services, School Community, and Parent Training.
With more and more distance learning programs available on the market, the task of selecting a school doesn't need to be an overwhelming process. Of the numerous factors to consider, these ten areas should help you ask the appropriate questions in finding the school that's right for your family.

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2010 Families in Global Transition Presentation

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