Global Diplomas

Anecdotal evidence and feedback from across the state suggest that global certification programs help schools to distinguish themselves in attracting and retaining students and families who value language, and intercultural and global learning. [...]D.C. Public Schools is working with school-based coordinators to recruit more students and ensure the rigors of the certificate program are being met Nearly all global education certificate programs have the following qualities in common: * Global Coureework Students have a minimum requirement for global course work, either through a mix of academic disciplines or through project-based learning or competency-based approaches. κ Global Experiences Students take part in service learning, internships, capstone projects, travel or other programs that allow firsthand global experiences. * Demonstrated Evidence of Global Competence Program designs vary, as do personalized student experiences, but they all require students to demonstrate their global competence. There you'll find: * K-12 world language opportunities for all students; * Pathways for teachers, leaders and administrators to achieve state board of educati on-recognized badging; * Career-ready employer requirements; * Global school partnerships: and * Local school board resolutions and plans on global education. [...]three other states also offer school district-level models that could apply to your context * Georgia (http://globaledcertlficate.org/georgia) * Illinois (http://globaledceftlficate.org/ilHnois) * Wisconsin (http://globaledcertificate.org/wisconsin) Regional leaders can explore grassroots models in: * Connecticut * Ohio * Pennsylvania As you explore relevant models, consider existing local-global connections and look to these examples for more ideas on what makes sense in your setting.