Summit Topics

• World Language and Literacy
• Utilizing Technology Resources
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Leadership for International Relationships
• Creativity and Problem Solving

How to Participate

• Apply to bring a 3-6 memeber team
• Request to invite international delegates to your school/institution/organization at the close of the summit

Outcomes

• Initiate America-Asia Institutional Partnerships
• Learn skills to maintain successful relationships
• Identify programs in 5 content areas for exchanging and sharing information
• Develop strategies for broadening international programs for your staff and students
• Prepare staff and students for a global society
• Expand possibilities for programs and partnerships
• Meet with existing members of successful partnerships

U.S. Steering Committee Members

Dr. Lois Adams-Rodgers, Council of Chief State School Officers
Kathryn McVey, Arizona Department of Education
Joellen Killion, National Staff Development Council
Scott McGinnis, Joint National Committee for Languages
Sharon Prado, Arizona State University
Hiller Spires, North Carolina State University
Vivien Stewart, Asia Society
Tom Welch, TWelch Consulting

Organizers

Global Interactions, Inc.
China International Conference Center for Science and Technology

U.S. Planning Partners

Arizona State University
Arizona Department of Education

Collaborating Organizations

Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals
Asian AmericanYouth Leadership Conference
Council of Chief State School Officers
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University