We are pleased to announce that the application is now available for the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica, a fully-funded professional development program for U.S. educators. Funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by the Institute of International Education, the program aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities.

The program will take place June 18 – July 3, 2010 and the deadline to apply is January 6, 2010. Please visit our website at www.toyota4education.com for application instructions, eligibility requirements, FAQs, and to apply online.

Please help us reach out to educators in NY by sharing this information with your members and constituents. If you post programs and professional development opportunities on your website, listserv, or newsletter, we would greatly appreciate you posting information on the program as well.

Thank you for considering this request to help us spread the word about this unique opportunity. In the words of a program alumnus:

“International opportunities such as these completely expand our worldviews and shift our priorities. My approach to teaching has changed – I have become more passionate about making my students global citizens with knowledge of and sensitivity to international issues.”

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at toyotateach@iie.org or by phone at 1-877-832-2457.